Comparison BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz E-class (W212) E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (231 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 7 Series | E-class |
| Generation: | 7 Series (E38) | E-class (W212) |
| Engine / modification: | 730i (218 Hp) | E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (231 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1994 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 1996 year | 2013 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.9 l/100 km | 8.9-9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.0 l/100 km | 5.5-5.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.8 l/100 km | 6.8-7.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO V | |
| Power: | 218 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 3800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 235 km/h | 248 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | 6.9 sec |
| Torque: | 290 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 540 Nm/1600-2400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M60B30 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2997 cm3 | 2987 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbo / Intercooler (Turbocharging / Intercooler) | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 15.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 67.6 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | 7 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4984 mm | 4864 mm |
| Width: | 1862 mm | 1854 mm |
| Height: | 1435 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2930 mm | 2874 mm |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1585 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1568 mm | 1604 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 540 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2260 kg | 2350 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1725 kg | 1825 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m | 11.25 m |
| Tire size: | 215/65 R16 | 225/55 R 16 W |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | R16 |