BMW 7 series 1994 E38

This generation of BMW 7 series E38 has been produced from June, 1994 to September, 1998. We can provide information about 22 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with classical rear wheel drive.

This BMW is available with six petrol engines with displacement from 2.8 to 5.4 litres and power of from 193 to 326 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 2.5 litres and power of 143 HP. 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 (7 versions), as well as automatic (15 versions) gearbox.

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BMW 7 series 1994 E38 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 10 to 14 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 7.9 to 8.9 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient BMW 7 series 1994 E38 petrol engine version is BMW 728i, consuming 10 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient BMW 7 series 1994 E38 diesel - BMW 725tds for 100 kilometers consumes 7.9 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, BMW 7 series real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 6 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +4% for petrol engines and +8% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific BMW 7 series modification.

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 5.4 petrol 326 hp version (BMW 750iL) and 9 other versions.

Lenght of BMW 7 series is 503 cm, it is large car. For comparison - BMW 7 series is about 21 cm longer than Ford Scorpio sedan. BMW 7 series gross weight is from 2205 to 2530 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 12 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. BMW 7 series trunk space is 500 litres.

This BMW is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 5000 €. According to user reviews, average BMW 7 series repair costs are 250 € per year. Users calculated BMW 7 series 1994 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2800 € cost per year and 0.21 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 63%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 24% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of BMW 7 series for your situation and driving habits here! Our review authors managed to sell their BMW 7 series in average time of 3 weeks. Below you will find more detailed information about BMW 7 series prices and costs.

In user reviews BMW 7 series received average grade 6.2 (from 10) which is relatively low, considering average rate 7.5 for similar aged cars. Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. 67% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

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BMW 7 series prices

BMW 7 series 1994 - 1998 sedan price in Latvia is from 2500 € to 6500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles BMW 7 series price is very high - BMW 7 series is more than two times more expensive then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 1994 - 1998 prices).