Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 500 SE Automatic

Comparison of BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 500 SE Automatic [S]ave

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 500 SE Automatic ×
BMW 5 Series (E39) 540i ×
General
MakeMercedes-BenzBMW
ModelS-class5 Series
GenerationS-class (W140)5 Series (E39)
Modification500 SE Automatic540i
Websitehttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomaticmanual
Number of gears46
Production from (year)19911998
Production to (year)19932000
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.76.2
City consumption (l/100km)-17.7
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)-8.9
Combined consumption (l/100km)13-
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)326286
Max. torque (Nm)480440
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)4,9734,398
Compression ratio1010
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,7005,400
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,9003,600
Cylinder bore (mm)96.592
Piston stroke (mm)8582.7
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohc-
Fuel tank (l)10070
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionDouble wishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionIndependent, spring multi-link with stabilizerSeveralevers and rods
Steering typeWorm-reduction unitSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 235/60 R16
  • 225/55 R16 W
Turning radius (m)12.18-
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,1134,775
Width (mm)1,8861,800
Height (mm)1,4951,435
Wheelbase (mm)3,0402,830
Kerb weight (kg)2,0001,630
Gross weight (kg)2,5202,170
Minimum boot space (l)525460
Front track (mm)1,6021,512
Rear track (mm)1,5741,526



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