Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 7 Series L (E38) 740iL Steptronic and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 420 V8 Automatic

Comparison of BMW 7 Series L (E38) 740iL Steptronic and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 420 V8 Automatic [S]ave

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BMW 7 Series L (E38) 740iL Steptronic ×
Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) S 420 V8 Automatic ×
General
MakeBMWMercedes-Benz
Model7 SeriesS-class
Generation7 Series L (E38)S-class (W140)
Modification740iL SteptronicS 420 V8 Automatic
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionautomatic steptronic automatic
Number of gears54
Production from (year)19961993
Production to (year)19981998
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250245
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)78.3
City consumption (l/100km)19.516
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)9.39.7
Combined consumption (l/100km)1312.5
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)1216.5
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneDouble wishbone
Rear wheel suspensionInclined LeverIndependent, spring multi-link with stabilizer
Steering typeSteering rackWorm-reduction unit
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 235/60 R16
  • 235/60 R16
Turning radius (m)12.212.18
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,1245,113
Width (mm)1,8621,886
Height (mm)1,4251,486
Wheelbase (mm)3,0703,040
Kerb weight (kg)1,8751,990
Gross weight (kg)2,4102,640
Minimum boot space (l)500525
Front track (mm)1,5521,606
Rear track (mm)1,5681,579
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.3-



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