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Comparison BMW 7 Series (E32) 730i (197 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 420 (279 Hp)


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Brand: BMW Mercedes-Benz
Model: 7 Series E-class
Generation: 7 Series (E32) E-class (W124)
Engine / modification: 730i (197 Hp) Automatic E 420 (279 Hp)
Production start: 1986 year 1993 year
Production end: 1992 year 1995 year
Coupe type: Sedan Sedan
Num. of Doors: 4 4
Num. of seats: 5 5
Fuel consumption / economy - urban: 16.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: 7.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption / economy - combined: 11.0 l/100 km 11.8 l/100 km
Fuel Type: Petrol (Gasoline) Petrol (Gasoline)
Drag coefficient: 0.32
Fuel tank volume: 90 l 90 l
Power: 197 hp 279 hp
Max power in: 5800 rpm. 5700 rpm.
Maximum speed: 217 km/h 250 , Electronically limited km/h
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: 10.8 sec 7.2 sec
Torque: 275 Nm @ 4000 rpm. 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm.
Model Engine: M30B30 M 119.975
Engine position: Front, longitudinal Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement: 2986 cm3 4196 cm3
Engine oil capacity: 5.75 l 8.0 l
Coolant: 12 l 12.5 l
Fuel System: Multi-point injection Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders: Inline V engine
Valvetrain: DOHC
Number of cylinders: 6 8
Number of valves per cylinder: 2 4
Compression ratio: 9.2 11
Piston Stroke: 80 mm 78.9 mm
Cylinder Bore: 89 mm 92 mm
Wheel Drive: Rear wheel drive Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission): 4 4
Length: 4910 mm 4740 mm
Width: 1845 mm 1740 mm
Height: 1411 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase: 2832 mm 2800 mm
Front track: 1527 mm 1511 mm
Rear (Back) track: 1550 mm 1497 mm
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): 500 l 520 l
Front suspension: The depreciated rack Wishbone
Rear suspension: Helical spring Helical spring
Max weight: 2150 kg 2170 kg
Front brakes: Ventilated discs Ventilated discs
Rear brakes: Disc Ventilated discs
Kerb Weight: 1620 kg 1620 kg
ABS: yes yes
Steering type: Steering rack and pinion Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering: Hydraulic Steering Hydraulic Steering
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): 11.6 m
Tire size: 205/65 VR 15 215/55 ZR16
Wheel rims size: R15 7 J x 16 H 2