Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) E 240 V6

Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) E 240 V6 [S]ave

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BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i ×
Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) E 240 V6 ×
General
MakeBMWMercedes-Benz
Model7 SeriesE-class
Generation7 Series (E38)E-class (W211)
Modification730iE 240 V6
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears56
Production from (year)19942002
Production to (year)19962006
Performance
Top speed (km/h)235236
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.39.6
City consumption (l/100km)14.915.9
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)87.6
Combined consumption (l/100km)10.810.8
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)218177
Max. torque (Nm)290240
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders86
Cylinders arrangementV engineV engine
Valves per cylinder43
Engine displacement (cm³)2,9972,597
Compression ratio10.510.5
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,8005,700
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,5004,500
Cylinder bore (mm)8489.9
Piston stroke (mm)67.668.2
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohc-
Fuel tank (l)8565
Coolant capacity (l)12-
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionWishboneDouble wishbone
Rear wheel suspensionInclined LeverIndependent, spring multi-link with stabilizer
Steering typeSteering rackSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 215/65 R16
  • 205/60 R16
Turning radius (m)11.611.4
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,9844,818
Width (mm)1,8621,822
Height (mm)1,4351,452
Wheelbase (mm)2,9302,854
Kerb weight (kg)1,7251,695
Gross weight (kg)2,2602,200
Minimum boot space (l)500540
Front track (mm)1,5521,577
Rear track (mm)1,5681,570



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