BMW 7 series 1998 E38

This generation of BMW 7 series E38 has been produced from April, 1998 to December, 2001. We can provide information about 15 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with classical rear wheel drive.

This BMW is available with five petrol engines with displacement from 2.8 to 5.4 litres and power of from 193 to 326 horsepower un three diesel engines with displacement from 2.5 to 3.9 litres and power of from 143 to 238 horsepower. All engines feature a timing chain-driven camshaft, which is considered a more reliable and less maintenance-intensive solution (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (2 versions), as well as automatic (13 versions) gearbox.

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BMW 7 series 1998 E38 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 10 to 15 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 8.2 to 9.8 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient BMW 7 series 1998 E38 petrol engine version is BMW 728i, consuming 10 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient BMW 7 series 1998 E38 diesel - BMW 725tds for 100 kilometers consumes 8.2 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, BMW 7 series real-world fuel consumption is on average the same as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average the same for petrol engines and the same for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific BMW 7 series modification.

BMW 7 series 1998 E38 CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 241 to 332 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 217 to 260 grams per kilometer. From BMW 7 series with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has BMW 728i which produces an average of 241 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the BMW 7 series diesels least CO2 distributes BMW 725tds - 217 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 6.6 seconds has BMW 750iL version, conversely the tardiest one is BMW 725tds reaching this speed only in 12 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 4.4 petrol 8-cylinder 286 hp version (BMW 740i) and 4 other versions.

Lenght of BMW 7 series is 504 cm, it is large car. For comparison - BMW 7 series is about 12 cm longer than Audi A6 sedan. BMW 7 series gross weight is from 2245 to 2580 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 13 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles.

This BMW is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 3200 €. According to user reviews, average BMW 7 series repair costs are 250 € per year. Users calculated BMW 7 series 1998 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2900 € cost per year and 0.20 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 65%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 23% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of BMW 7 series for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about BMW 7 series prices and costs.

In user reviews BMW 7 series received average grade 5.8 (from 10) which is relatively low, considering average rate 7.6 for similar aged cars. Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. 60% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

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BMW 7 series prices

BMW 7 series 1998 - 2001 sedan price in Latvia is from 1500 € to 5000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles BMW 7 series price is very high - BMW 7 series is approximately for 51 percents more expensive then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 1998 - 2001 prices).