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1996 725tds (143 Hp)

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

BMW

Series

7 Series

Model

725

Modification

725tds (143 Hp)

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

1996

End of production

1998

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel tank capacity

85 l 22.45 US gal
18.7 UK gal

Engine displacement

2497 cm³ 152.38 cu. In.

Power

143 hp (at 4600 rpm)

Torque

280 Nm (at 2200 rpm) 206.52 lb. ft (at 2200 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

206 km/h 128 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1710 kg 3769.9 lbs

Length

4984 mm 196.22 in

Width

1862 mm 73.31 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

16

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

11 l/100 km 21.38 US mpg
25.68 UK mpg

- Extra urban

6.2 l/100 km 37.94 US mpg
45.56 UK mpg

- Combined

8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg
35.31 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

206 km/h 128 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

11.4 sec

0 - 60 mph

10.8 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.3

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M51D25

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel system

SDI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

Turbocharger

Engine displacement

2497 cm³ 152.38 cu. In.

Power

143 hp (at 4600 rpm)

Torque

280 Nm (at 2200 rpm) 206.52 lb. ft (at 2200 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

80 mm 3.15 in

Piston Stroke

82.8 mm 3.26 in

Compression ratio

22

Valvetrain

OHC

Engine oil capacity

7 l 7.42 US qt
6.16 UK qt

Coolant

9.8 l 10.39 US qt
8.62 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4984 mm 196.22 in

Width

1862 mm 73.31 in

Height

1435 mm 56.5 in

Wheelbase

2930 mm 115.35 in

Front track

1552 mm 61.1 in

Rear (Back) track

1568 mm 61.73 in

Turning diameter

11.6 m 38.06 ft

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Coil spring

- Rear

Inclined Lever

Tire size

- Front

215/60 R16

Wheel rims

16

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1710 kg 3769.9 lbs

Max. weight

2245 kg 4949.4 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

500 l 17.66 cu ft

- Max. roof load

535 kg 1179.5 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
BMW 7 Series (E38) 725tds (143 Hp) is made in 1996 1997 1998