Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740d Steptronic and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) E 400 CDI V8 Automatic

Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740d Steptronic and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) E 400 CDI V8 Automatic [S]ave

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BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740d Steptronic ×
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) E 400 CDI V8 Automatic ×
General
MakeBMWMercedes-Benz
Model7 SeriesE-class
Generation7 Series (E38, facelift 1998)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 gears55
Production from (year)19992003
Production to (year)20012005
Performance
Top speed (km/h)242250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.46.9
City consumption (l/100km)14.713.5
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)77.1
Combined consumption (l/100km)9.89.4
Emission standard-EURO III
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)245260
Max. torque (Nm)560560
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)1,7501,600
Cylinder bore (mm)8486
Piston stroke (mm)8886
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
TurbineBiTurboTurbocharger
Fuel tank (l)9580
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneDouble wishbone
Rear wheel suspensionInclined LeverIndependent, spring multi-link with stabilizer
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 235/60 R16 W
  • 245/45 R17
Turning radius (m)11.611.4
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,9844,818
Width (mm)1,8621,822
Height (mm)1,4351,430
Wheelbase (mm)2,9302,854
Kerb weight (kg)1,9601,835
Gross weight (kg)2,4952,360
Minimum boot space (l)500540
Front track (mm)1,5521,577
Rear track (mm)1,5681,570
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.31-



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