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Comparison of BMW 7 Series (E32) 730i cat and Mercedes-Benz 280 (W124) 280 E [S]ave

Attribute
BMW 7 Series (E32) 730i cat ×
Mercedes-Benz 280 (W124) 280 E ×
General
MakeBMWMercedes-Benz
Model7 Series280
Generation7 Series (E32)280 (W124)
Modification730i cat280 E
Websitehttps://www.bmw.comhttps://www.mercedes-benz.com/
Number of doors44
Number of seats55
Body typeSedanSedan
Transmissionmanualmanual
Number of gears55
Production from (year)19861992
Production to (year)19921993
Performance
Top speed (km/h)220230
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s)9.49.1
City consumption (l/100km)16.314.5
Extra-urban consumption (l/100km)7.611
Combined consumption (l/100km)11.112.5
Drive
DriveRear wheel driveRear wheel drive
Position of engineFront,ongitudinalFront,ongitudinal
FuelPetrol (Gasoline)Petrol (Gasoline)
Max. power (hp)188197
Max. torque (Nm)260270
Fuel Engine
Number of cylinders66
Cylinders arrangementInlineInline
Valves per cylinder24
Engine displacement (cm³)2,9862,799
Compression ratio910
Max. power @ rpm (rpm)5,8005,500
Max. torque @ rpm (rpm)4,0003,750
Cylinder bore (mm)8989.9
Piston stroke (mm)8073.5
Fuel systemMulti-point injectionMulti-point injection
Valve control-Dohc
Fuel tank (l)9070
Engine oil capacity (l)5.8-
Coolant capacity (l)12-
Chassis
ABS++
Front wheel suspensionHelical springWishbone
Rear wheel suspensionHelical springHelical spring
Steering typeSteering rack-
Power steeringHydraulic SteeringHydraulic Steering
Front brakesVentilated discsVentilated discs
Rear brakesDiscDisc
Tires size
  • 205/65 R15
  • 195/65 R15
Turning radius (m)11.6-
Dimensions
Length (mm)4,9104,740
Width (mm)1,8451,740
Height (mm)1,4111,431
Wheelbase (mm)2,8322,800
Kerb weight (kg)1,6001,570
Gross weight (kg)2,1302,050
Minimum boot space (l)500520
Front track (mm)1,5271,501
Rear track (mm)1,5501,491
Drag coefficient (Cd)0.32-



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