Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL Steptronic and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W140) 400 SE Automatic

Comparison of BMW 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL Steptronic and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W140) 400 SE Automatic [S]ave

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W140) 400 SE Automatic ×
BMW 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) 740iL Steptronic ×
General
MakeMercedes-BenzBMW
ModelS-class7 Series
GenerationS-class Long (W140)7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998)
Modification400 SE Automatic740iL Steptronic
Websitehttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomaticautomatic steptronic
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19911998
Production to (year)19932001
Performance
Top speed (km/h)245250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)7.77
City consumption (l/100km)-18.1
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)-9.2
Combined consumption (l/100km)12.512.5
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)286286
Max. torque (Nm)410440
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)4,1964,398
Compression ratio1010
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,7005,400
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,9003,600
Cylinder bore (mm)9292
Piston stroke (mm)78.982.7
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)10095
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionDouble wishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionIndependent, spring multi-link with stabilizerWishbone
Steering typeWorm-reduction unitSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 235/60 R16
  • 235/60 R16 W
Turning radius (m)12.5112.2
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,2135,124
Width (mm)1,8861,862
Height (mm)1,4951,425
Wheelbase (mm)3,1403,070
Kerb weight (kg)2,0001,890
Gross weight (kg)2,5202,425
Minimum boot space (l)525500
Front track (mm)1,6021,552
Rear track (mm)1,5741,568
Drag coefficient (Cd)-0.3



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