Comparison BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 735i (238 Hp) Steptronic & Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupe (C207) E 350 CDI (231 HP) 7G-Tronic
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 7 Series | E-class |
| Generation: | 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) | E-class Coupe (C207) |
| Engine / modification: | 735i (238 Hp) Steptronic | E 350 CDI (231 HP) 7G-Tronic |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 2009 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 2013 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 17.2 l/100 km | 8.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.1 l/100 km | 5.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.1 l/100 km | 6.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 66 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO V | |
| Power: | 238 hp | 231 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 3800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 243 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.2 sec | 6.1 sec |
| Torque: | 345 Nm @ 3800 rpm. | 540 Nm/2400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M62B35 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3498 cm3 | 2987 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 15.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 83 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Steptronic | 7 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4984 mm | 4698 mm |
| Width: | 1862 mm | 1786 mm |
| Height: | 1435 mm | 1397 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2930 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1538 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1568 mm | 1544 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 450 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Multi-link suspension |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2345 kg | 2180 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1810 kg | 1730 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 | 10.9 m |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | 235/45 R 17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 |