Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 7 Series L (E38) 740iL Steptronic and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) E 420 (210.072)

Comparison of BMW 7 Series L (E38) 740iL Steptronic and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W210) E 420 (210.072) [S]ave

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BMW 7 Series L (E38) 740iL Steptronic ×
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General
MakeBMWMercedes-Benz
Model7 SeriesE-class
Generation7 Series L (E38)E-class (W210)
Modification740iL SteptronicE 420 (210.072)
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)19961996
Production to (year)19981997
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)77
City consumption (l/100km)19.5-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)9.3-
Combined consumption (l/100km)1310.7
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)286279
Max. torque (Nm)420400
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders88
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)4,3984,196
Compression ratio1011
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,7005,700
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)3,9003,900
Cylinder bore (mm)9292
Piston stroke (mm)82.778.9
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
Fuel tank (l)9580
Engine oil capacity (l)7.5-
Coolant capacity (l)12-
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneDouble wishbone
Rear wheel suspensionInclined LeverHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 235/60 R16
  • 215/55 R16
Turning radius (m)12.2-
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,1244,795
Width (mm)1,8621,799
Height (mm)1,4251,418
Wheelbase (mm)3,0702,833
Kerb weight (kg)1,8751,690
Gross weight (kg)2,4102,220
Minimum boot space (l)500500
Front track (mm)1,5521,540
Rear track (mm)1,5681,531
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.3-



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