Comparison BMW 7 Series (E32) 730i (197 Hp) Automatic & Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 420 (279 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz E-class T-mod. (S211) E 200 Kompressor (163 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 7 Series | E-class | E-class |
| Generation: | 7 Series (E32) | E-class (W124) | E-class T-mod. (S211) |
| Engine / modification: | 730i (197 Hp) Automatic | E 420 (279 Hp) | E 200 Kompressor (163 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1986 year | 1993 year | 2003 year |
| Production end: | 1992 year | 1995 year | 2006 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.4 l/100 km | 13.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.4 l/100 km | 7 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.0 l/100 km | 11.8 l/100 km | 9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 90 l | 70 l |
| Power: | 197 hp | 279 hp | 163 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5700 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 217 km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h | 218 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10.8 sec | 7.2 sec | 10.6 sec |
| Torque: | 275 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 400 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 240 Nm/3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M30B30 | M 119.975 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2986 cm3 | 4196 cm3 | 1796 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.75 l | 8.0 l | |
| Coolant: | 12 l | 12.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Mechanical supercharging (Compressor) | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | - | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9.2 | 11 | 9.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 80 mm | 78.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Length: | 4910 mm | 4740 mm | 4850 mm |
| Width: | 1845 mm | 1740 mm | 1822 mm |
| Height: | 1411 mm | 1430 mm | 1496 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2832 mm | 2800 mm | 2854 mm |
| Front track: | 1527 mm | 1511 mm | 1559 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1550 mm | 1497 mm | 1552 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 520 l | 690 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1950 l | ||
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Wishbone | Helical spring |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2150 kg | 2170 kg | 2295 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1620 kg | 1620 kg | 1720 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m | ||
| Tire size: | 205/65 VR 15 | 215/55 ZR16 | 225/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | 7 J x 16 H 2 | 7.5 J X 16 |