Comparison BMW 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983) 745i (252 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211) E 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic & BMW 7 Series (E23) 733i (197 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | 7 Series | E-class | 7 Series |
| Generation: | 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983) | E-class (W211) | 7 Series (E23) |
| Engine / modification: | 745i (252 Hp) Automatic | E 320 V6 (224 Hp) Automatic | 733i (197 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1983 year | 2003 year | 1977 year |
| Production end: | 1986 year | 2006 year | 1979 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.6 l/100 km | 14.4 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.4 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.8 l/100 km | 9.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.40 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 100 l | 65 l | 90 l |
| Power: | 252 hp | 224 hp | 197 hp |
| Max power in: | 4900 rpm. | 5600 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 227 km/h | 243 km/h | 205 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.9 sec | 7.7 sec | 8.9 sec |
| Torque: | 380 Nm @ 2200 rpm. | 315 Nm @ 3000 rpm. | 280 Nm @ 4300 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M102B34 | M 112.949 | M30B32 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3430 cm3 | 3199 cm3 | 3205 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.0 l | ||
| Coolant: | 9.5 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | ||
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 8 | 10 | 9.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 89.9 mm | 89 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | ||
| Length: | 4860 mm | 4818 mm | 4860 mm |
| Width: | 1800 mm | 1822 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height: | 1430 mm | 1452 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2795 mm | 2854 mm | 2795 mm |
| Front track: | 1502 mm | 1577 mm | 1502 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1524 mm | 1570 mm | 1524 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 132 mm | 132 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 480 l | 540 l | |
| Front suspension: | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer | Double wishbone | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer | Independent, spring |
| Max weight: | 2100 kg | 2170 kg | 2070 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1590 kg | 1645 kg | 1600 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | ||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m | ||
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1900 kg | ||
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | ||
| Tire size: | 195/70 R14 | 225/55 R16 | 205/70 HR14; 220/55 HR390 TRX |
| Wheel rims size: | 6.5J x 14 | R16 | 6.5 J x 14; 165 TR 390 |