Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 728i Steptronic and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 280

Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 728i Steptronic and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 280 [S]ave

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 280
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BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 728i Steptronic
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General
MakeMercedes-BenzBMW
ModelS-class7 Series
GenerationS-class (W140)7 Series (E38, facelift 1998)
ModificationS 280728i Steptronic
Websitehttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualautomatic steptronic
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19931998
Production to (year)19982001
Performance
Top speed (km/h)215226
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)10.89.6
City consumption (l/100km)15.616.5
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)8.68
Combined consumption (l/100km)11.611.1
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Engine typeFuel engine-
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)193193
Max. torque (Nm)270280
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)2,7992,793
Compression ratio1010.2
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,5005,300
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,7503,500
Cylinder bore (mm)89.984
Piston stroke (mm)73.584
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
CatalystRegular-
Fuel tank (l)10085
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionDouble wishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionIndependent, spring multi-link with stabilizerInclined Lever
Front suspensionCoil springs-
Rear suspensionCoil springs-
Front stabilizer+-
Rear stabilizer+-
Steering typeWorm-reduction unitSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 235/60 R16
  • 215/65 R16
Turning radius (m)12.1811.6
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,1134,984
Width (mm)1,8861,862
Height (mm)1,4861,435
Wheelbase (mm)3,0402,930
Kerb weight (kg)1,8901,740
Gross weight (kg)2,5502,285
Minimum boot space (l)525500
Front track (mm)1,6061,552
Rear track (mm)1,5791,568
Drag coefficient (Cd)-0.3



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