Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 420

Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 420 [S]ave

Attribute
BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i ×
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 420 ×
General
MakeBMWMercedes-Benz
Model7 SeriesE-class
Generation7 Series (E38)E-class (W124)
Modification740iE 420
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualautomatic
Number of gears64
Production from (year)19961991
Production to (year)19981993
Performance
Top speed (km/h)250250
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)6.67.2
City consumption (l/100km)18.6-
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)8.9-
Combined consumption (l/100km)12.511.8
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)286286
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 control-Dohc
Fuel tank (l)8570
Coolant capacity (l)12-
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionInclined LeverHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rack-
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscVentilated discs
Tires size
  • 235/60 R16
  • 215/55 R16
Turning radius (m)11.6-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,9844,740
Width (mm)1,8621,740
Height (mm)1,4351,431
Wheelbase (mm)2,9302,800
Kerb weight (kg)1,8001,720
Gross weight (kg)2,3352,170
Minimum boot space (l)500520
Front track (mm)1,5521,501
Rear track (mm)1,5681,491
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.3-



Help · Contact us · Disclaimer · Contributors · Developers · Donate