Comparison BMW 7 Series (E65, facelift 2005) 740i (306 Hp) Steptronic & Mercedes-Benz B-class (W245 facelift 2008) B 200 (136 Hp) & Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 3.2 i VR6 24V RSI (240 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz | Volkswagen |
| Model: | 7 Series | B-class | Golf |
| Generation: | 7 Series (E65, facelift 2005) | B-class (W245 facelift 2008) | Golf IV (1J1) |
| Engine / modification: | 740i (306 Hp) Steptronic | B 200 (136 Hp) | 3.2 i VR6 24V RSI (240 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2008 year | 2002 year |
| Production end: | 2008 year | 2011 year | 2003 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi | Hatchback |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.3 l/100 km | 9.3 l/100 km | 16.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.2 l/100 km | 6 l/100 km | 8.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.2 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.29 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 88 l | 60 l | 62 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | ||
| Power: | 306 hp | 136 hp | 240 hp |
| Max power in: | 6300 rpm. | 5750 rpm. | 6200 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 196 km/h | 247 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.8 sec | 10.1 sec | 6.6 sec |
| Torque: | 390 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 185 Nm/3500 rpm. | 310 Nm @ 3000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N62B40 | BJS, BML | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, transverse |
| Engine displacement: | 4000 cm3 | 2034 cm3 | 3189 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 5.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 9.2 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | - | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 11 | 11.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84.1 mm | 94 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87 mm | 83 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Steptronic | vario | - |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Length: | 5039 mm | 4270 mm | 4150 mm |
| Width: | 1902 mm | 1777 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height: | 1491 mm | 1604 mm | 1414 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2990 mm | 2778 mm | 2518 mm |
| Front track: | 1578 mm | 1552 mm | 1513 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1596 mm | 1547 mm | 1487 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 544 l | 330 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 2245 l | 1185 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | The depreciated rack | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2475 kg | 1880 kg | 2000 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1895 kg | 1345 kg | 1475 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m | ||
| Tire size: | 245/55 R17 | 205/55 R16 | 225/40 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | R17 | 6J x 16 | R18 |