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

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

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BMW 7 Series L (E38) 740iL Steptronic ×
Mercedes-Benz S-class Coupe (C140) S 420 V8 Automatic ×
General
MakeBMWMercedes-Benz
Model7 SeriesS-class
Generation7 Series L (E38)S-class Coupe (C140)
Modification740iL SteptronicS 420 V8 Automatic
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/
Number of doors42
Number of seats54
Body typeSedanCoupe
Transmissionautomatic steptronic automatic
Number of gears54
Production from (year)19961993
Production to (year)19981996
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250245
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)78.3
City consumption (l/100km)19.5-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)9.3-
Combined consumption (l/100km)1312.6
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)95100
Engine oil capacity (l)7.58
Coolant capacity (l)12-
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneDouble wishbone
Rear wheel suspensionInclined LeverMulti-link independent
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 235/60 R16
  • 255/45 R18
Turning radius (m)12.211.91
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,1245,065
Width (mm)1,8621,912
Height (mm)1,4251,445
Wheelbase (mm)3,0702,945
Kerb weight (kg)1,8752,080
Gross weight (kg)2,4102,600
Minimum boot space (l)500505
Front track (mm)1,5521,614
Rear track (mm)1,5681,527
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.3-



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