BMW 7 Series - Generation 3 (1995-2002)
BMW 7 SERIES (1995-2002)
| OWNERSHIP DETAILS | 740i/740iL | 735i/735iL | 725Tdi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years Available | 1995-June 2002 | 1995-June 2002 | 1996-2000 |
| ENGINE SPECS | |||
| Engine | M60B40 4.0 DOHC 32V V8 (1995-1997) or M62B44 4.4 DOHC 32V V8 (1998-2002) | M62TUB35 3.5 DOHC 32V V8 | M51D25TU OL 2.5 24V I6 |
| Horsepower | 282hp @ 5,800rpm (4.0, 1995-1997) or 282hp @ 5,700rpm (4.4, 1998-2002) | 238hp @ 5,800rpm | 141hp @ 4,600rpm |
| Torque | 406Nm @ 4,500rpm (4.0, 1995-1997) or 420Nm @ 3,900rpm (4.4, 1998-2002) | 345Nm @ 3,800rpm | 280Nm @ 2,200rpm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline/95 Octane | Gasoline/95 Octane | Diesel |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection | Turbo Diesel |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Automatic | 5-Speed Automatic | 5-Speed Automatic |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 Liters | 85 Liters | 85 Liters |
| DIMENSIONS | |||
| Length | 4,984mm (740i) or 5,124mm (740iL) | 4,984mm (735i) or 5,124mm (735iL) | 4,984mm |
| Width | 1,862mm | 1,862mm | 1,862mm |
| Height | 1,425mm (740i) or 1,435mm (740iL) | 1,425mm (735i) or 1,435mm (735iL) | 1,425mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930mm (740i) or 3,070mm (740iL) | 2,930mm (735i) or 3,070mm (735iL) | 2,930mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,710kg (740i) or 2,185kg (740iL) | 1,710kg (735i) or 2,185kg (735iL) | 1,710kg |
| Body Style | 4-Door Sedan | 4-Door Sedan | 4-Door Sedan |
| Engine/Drive Type | Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive | Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive | Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| SUSPENSION & TIRES | |||
| Front Suspension | McPherson Strut | McPherson Strut with Air Suspension | McPherson Strut with Air Suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Multi Link | Multi Link with Air Suspension | Multi Link with Air Suspension |
| Front Brakes | Vented Disc | Vented Disc | Vented Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Vented Disc | Vented Disc |
| Tires | 225/55 R16 | 235/60 R16 | 235/60 R16 |
| Wheels | 16 Inch Alloy | 16 Inch Alloy | 16 Inch Alloy |
| SAFETY | |||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Anti-Lock Brakes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Traction/Stability Control | Yes, Automatic Stability and Traction Control | Yes, Automatic Stability and Traction Control | Yes, Automatic Stability and Traction Control |
| Other Safety Features | Adds: None | Adds: None | Reverse Parking Sensors |
| EXTERIOR | |||
| Fog Lamps | Front and Rear | Front and Rear | Front and Rear |
| Other Exterior Features | None | None | None |
| INTERIOR | |||
| Steering Wheel Adjustment | Tilt/Telescopic | Tilt/Telescopic | Tilt/Telescopic |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Seating Adjustment | Power, Driver and Front Passenger | Power, Driver and Front Passenger | Power, Driver and Front Passenger |
| Seating Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Other Interior Features | Adds: None | Adds: None | Burr Walnut Interio Accents |
| CONVENIENCE FEATURES | |||
| Power Amenities | Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors | Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors | Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors |
| Climate Control | Automatic, Four Zone | Automatic, Four Zone | Automatic, Four Zone |
| Audio System | AM/FM/Cassette/10 CD | AM/FM/Cassette/10 CD | AM/FM/Cassette/10 CD |
| Speakers | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Steering Wheel Controls | None | None | None |
| Alarm | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| NOTES | Engine upgraded to a 4.4 V8 in 1999. | ||
| RIVALS | Jaguar XJ, Mercedes Benz S Class |
