Free BMW 7 Series (E38) VIN Decoder
Decode your BMW 7 Series (E38) VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 24 variants (1994–2001). No registration.
BMW 7 Series (E38) specs by variant
Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each 7 Series (E38) variant in our database.
| Variant | Years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750i 5AT RWD (326 HP) | 1998–2001 | Petrol | 5.4 L | 322 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 750iL 5AT RWD (326 HP) | 1998–2001 | Petrol | 5.4 L | 322 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 740i 5AT RWD (286 HP) | 1998–2001 | Petrol | 4.4 L | 282 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 740iL 5AT RWD (286 HP) | 1998–2001 | Petrol | 4.4 L | 282 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 735i 5AT RWD (238 HP) | 1998–2001 | Petrol | 3.5 L | 235 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 735iL 5AT RWD (238 HP) | 1998–2001 | Petrol | 3.5 L | 235 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 740d 5AT RWD (238 HP) | 1998–2001 | Diesel | 3.9 L | 235 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 728i 5AT RWD (193 HP) | 1998–2001 | Petrol | 2.8 L | 190 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 728i 5MT RWD (193 HP) | 1998–2001 | Petrol | 2.8 L | 190 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 728iL 5AT RWD (193 HP) | 1998–2001 | Petrol | 2.8 L | 190 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 730d 5AT RWD (193 HP) | 1998–2001 | Diesel | 2.9 L | 190 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 730d 5AT RWD (184 HP) | 1998–2001 | Diesel | 2.9 L | 181 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 725 tds 5AT RWD (143 HP) | 1998–2001 | Diesel | 2.5 L | 141 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 725tds 5MT RWD (143 HP) | 1998–2001 | Diesel | 2.5 L | 141 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 750i 4AT RWD (326 HP) | 1994–1998 | Petrol | 5.4 L | 322 bhp | AUTOMATIC 4sp | RWD | — |
| 740i 5MT RWD (286 HP) | 1994–1998 | Petrol | 4.0 L | 282 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 735i 5AT RWD (235 HP) | 1994–1998 | Petrol | 3.5 L | 232 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 735i 5MT RWD (235 HP) | 1994–1998 | Petrol | 3.5 L | 232 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 735iL 5AT RWD (235 HP) | 1994–1998 | Petrol | 3.5 L | 232 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 730i 5AT RWD (218 HP) | 1994–1998 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 215 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 730i 5MT RWD (218 HP) | 1994–1998 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 215 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 730iL 5AT RWD (218 HP) | 1994–1998 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 215 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 730iL 5MT RWD (218 HP) | 1994–1998 | Petrol | 3.0 L | 215 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
| 725 tds 5MT RWD (143 HP) | 1994–1998 | Diesel | 2.5 L | 141 bhp | MANUAL 5sp | RWD | — |
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