Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 7 Series L (E38) 740iL Steptronic and Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 420 V8 Automatic

Comparison of BMW 7 Series L (E38) 740iL Steptronic and Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 420 V8 Automatic [S]ave

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Mercedes-Benz CL (C140) CL 420 V8 Automatic ×
BMW 7 Series L (E38) 740iL Steptronic ×
General
MakeMercedes-BenzBMW
ModelCL7 Series
GenerationCL (C140)7 Series L (E38)
ModificationCL 420 V8 Automatic740iL Steptronic
Websitehttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors24
Number of seats45
Body typeCoupeSedan
Transmissionautomaticautomatic steptronic
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19961996
Production to (year)19981998
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.37
City consumption (l/100km)21.419.5
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)11.29.3
Combined consumption (l/100km)14.913
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)279286
Max. torque (Nm)400420
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)4,1964,398
Compression ratio1110
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,7005,700
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,9003,900
Cylinder bore (mm)9292
Piston stroke (mm)78.982.7
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)10095
Engine oil capacity (l)-7.5
Coolant capacity (l)-12
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionDouble wishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionMulti-link independentInclined Lever
Steering type-Steering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discsDisc
Tires size
  • 255/45 R18
  • 235/60 R16
Turning radius (m)11.9112.2
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,0655,124
Width (mm)1,9121,862
Height (mm)1,4521,425
Wheelbase (mm)2,9453,070
Kerb weight (kg)2,0801,875
Gross weight (kg)2,6002,410
Minimum boot space (l)505500
Front track (mm)1,6141,552
Rear track (mm)1,5871,568
Drag coefficient (Cd)-0.3



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