Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E65) 740d Steptronic and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) E 400 CDI V8 Automatic

Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E65) 740d Steptronic and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) E 400 CDI V8 Automatic [S]ave

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BMW 7 Series (E65) 740d Steptronic ×
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) E 400 CDI V8 Automatic ×
General
MakeBMWMercedes-Benz
Model7 SeriesE-class
Generation7 Series (E65)E-class (W211)
Modification740d SteptronicE 400 CDI V8 Automatic
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomatic steptronic automatic
Number of gears65
Production from (year)20022003
Production to (year)20052005
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.46.9
City consumption (l/100km)13.813.5
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.57.1
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.79.4
Emission standardEURO IIIEURO III
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)258260
Max. torque (Nm)600560
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,9013,996
Compression ratio1818.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,0004,000
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)1,9001,600
Cylinder bore (mm)8486
Piston stroke (mm)8886
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
Valve controlDohc-
TurbineBiTurboTurbocharger
Fuel tank (l)8880
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionThe depreciated rackDouble wishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springIndependent, spring multi-link with stabilizer
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 245/55 R17
  • 245/45 R17
Turning radius (m)12.111.4
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,0294,818
Width (mm)1,9021,822
Height (mm)1,4921,430
Wheelbase (mm)2,9902,854
Kerb weight (kg)2,0151,835
Gross weight (kg)2,5952,360
Minimum boot space (l)500540
Front track (mm)1,5781,577
Rear track (mm)1,5821,570
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.29-



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