Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E38) 728i Steptronic and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W140) 300 SE

Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E38) 728i Steptronic and Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W140) 300 SE [S]ave

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Mercedes-Benz S-class Long (W140) 300 SE ×
BMW 7 Series (E38) 728i Steptronic ×
General
MakeMercedes-BenzBMW
ModelS-class7 Series
GenerationS-class Long (W140)7 Series (E38)
Modification300 SE728i Steptronic
Websitehttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualautomatic steptronic
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19911995
Production to (year)19931998
Performance
Top speed (km/h)230225
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.99.6
City consumption (l/100km)17.616
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)9.58.3
Combined consumption (l/100km)11.611.1
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Engine typeFuel engine-
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)231193
Max. torque (Nm)310280
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder44
Engine displacement (cm³)3,1992,793
Compression ratio1010.2
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,8005,300
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,1003,950
Cylinder bore (mm)89.984
Piston stroke (mm)8484
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohcDohc
CatalystRegular-
Fuel tank (l)10085
Engine oil capacity (l)-6.5
Coolant capacity (l)-10.5
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionDouble wishboneWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionMulti-link independentInclined Lever
Front suspensionCoil springs-
Rear suspensionCoil springs-
Front stabilizer+-
Rear stabilizer+-
Steering typeWorm-reduction unitSteering rack
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 235/60 R16
  • 215/65 R16
Turning radius (m)12.1811.6
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,2134,984
Width (mm)1,8861,862
Height (mm)1,4921,435
Wheelbase (mm)3,1402,930
Kerb weight (kg)1,9001,700
Gross weight (kg)2,4202,235
Minimum boot space (l)525500
Front track (mm)1,6021,552
Rear track (mm)1,5741,568
Drag coefficient (Cd)-0.3



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