Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 725tds Steptronic and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 220 CDI

Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 725tds Steptronic and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 220 CDI [S]ave

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BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 725tds Steptronic ×
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) C 220 CDI ×
General
MakeBMWMercedes-Benz
Model7 SeriesC-class
Generation7 Series (E38, facelift 1998)C-class (W203)
Modification725tds SteptronicC 220 CDI
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomatic steptronic manual
Number of gears56
Production from (year)19982004
Production to (year)20002006
Performance
Top speed (km/h)202224
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)12.210.1
City consumption (l/100km)12.5-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)6.9-
Combined consumption (l/100km)96.1
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelDieselDiesel
Max. power (hp)143150
Max. torque (Nm)280340
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders64
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder24
Engine displacement (cm³)2,4972,148
Compression ratio2218
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)4,6004,200
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)2,2002,000
Cylinder bore (mm)8088
Piston stroke (mm)82.888.3
Fuel systemDiesel CommonrailDiesel Commonrail
Valve controlDohc-
TurbineTurbocharger / IntercoolerTurbocharger
Fuel tank (l)8562
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionInclined LeverTransverse stabilizer
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic Steering-
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 215/65 R16
  • 205/55 R16
Turning radius (m)11.6-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,9844,526
Width (mm)1,8621,728
Height (mm)1,4351,426
Wheelbase (mm)2,9302,715
Kerb weight (kg)1,7301,540
Gross weight (kg)2,2652,020
Minimum boot space (l)500455
Front track (mm)1,5521,505
Rear track (mm)1,5681,476
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.3-



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