Comparisons / Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E32) 730i Automatic and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 300 SE

Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E32) 730i Automatic and Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 300 SE [S]ave

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Mercedes-Benz S-class (W140) 300 SE ×
BMW 7 Series (E32) 730i Automatic ×
General
MakeMercedes-BenzBMW
ModelS-class7 Series
GenerationS-class (W140)7 Series (E32)
Modification300 SE730i Automatic
Websitehttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/https://www.bmw.com
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualautomatic
Number of gears54
Production from (year)19911986
Production to (year)19931992
Performance
Top speed (km/h)230217
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)8.910.8
City consumption (l/100km)17.616.4
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)9.57.4
Combined consumption (l/100km)11.611
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Engine typeFuel engine-
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)231197
Max. torque (Nm)310275
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder42
Engine displacement (cm³)3,1992,986
Compression ratio109.2
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,8005,800
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,1004,000
Cylinder bore (mm)89.989
Piston stroke (mm)8480
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve controlDohc-
CatalystRegular-
Fuel tank (l)10090
Engine oil capacity (l)-5.8
Coolant capacity (l)-12
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionDouble wishboneThe depreciated rack
Rear wheel suspensionMulti-link independentHelical spring
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
  • 205/65 VR 15
Turning radius (m)12.1811.6
Dimensions
Length (mm)5,1134,910
Width (mm)1,8861,845
Height (mm)1,4921,411
Wheelbase (mm)3,0402,832
Kerb weight (kg)1,8901,620
Gross weight (kg)2,4102,150
Minimum boot space (l)525500
Front track (mm)1,6021,527
Rear track (mm)1,5741,550
Drag coefficient (Cd)-0.32



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