Comparison BMW 7 Series (E65, facelift 2005) 740i (306 Hp) Steptronic & Mercedes-Benz S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) 300 SDL (150 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 7 Series | S-class |
| Generation: | 7 Series (E65, facelift 2005) | S-class SEL (V126, facelift 1985) |
| Engine / modification: | 740i (306 Hp) Steptronic | 300 SDL (150 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 1985 year |
| Production end: | 2008 year | 1987 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.29 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 88 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 306 hp | 150 hp |
| Max power in: | 6300 rpm. | 4600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.8 sec | |
| Torque: | 390 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 273 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | N62B40 | OM 603 D 30 A / 603.961 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4000 cm3 | 2996 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 8 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 22 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Steptronic | 4 |
| Length: | 5039 mm | 5285 mm |
| Width: | 1902 mm | 1820 mm |
| Height: | 1491 mm | 1441 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2990 mm | 3070 mm |
| Front track: | 1578 mm | 1555 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1596 mm | 1527 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 2475 kg | 2210 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1895 kg | 1740 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m | |
| Tire size: | 245/55 R17 | Front wheel tires: 205/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R17 | Front wheel rims: 7J x 15 |