Comparison BMW 7 Series (E66, facelift 2005) 740Li (306 Hp) Steptronic & Mercedes-Benz E-class (W211, facelift 2006) E 350 V6 (272 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 7 Series | E-class |
| Generation: | 7 Series (E66, facelift 2005) | E-class (W211, facelift 2006) |
| Engine / modification: | 740Li (306 Hp) Steptronic | E 350 V6 (272 Hp) 4MATIC Automatic |
| Production start: | 2005 year | 2006 year |
| Production end: | 2008 year | 2009 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.3 l/100 km | 14.5-14.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.2 l/100 km | 8.0-8.3 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.2 l/100 km | 10.4-10.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.29 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 88 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO IV | |
| CO2 emissions: | 247-255 g/km | |
| Power: | 306 hp | 272 hp |
| Max power in: | 6300 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 6.9 sec | 7.1 sec |
| Torque: | 390 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 350 Nm @ 2400-5000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 272.972 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4000 cm3 | 3498 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 10-10.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | 10.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84.1 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 87 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Steptronic | 5 |
| Length: | 5179 mm | 4856 mm |
| Width: | 1902 mm | 1822 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2063 mm | |
| Height: | 1484 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3130 mm | 2854 mm |
| Front track: | 1578 mm | 1577 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1596 mm | 1570 mm |
| Front overhang: | 869 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1133 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 540 l | |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Independent, spring multi-link with stabilizer |
| Max weight: | 2515 kg | 2310 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1935 kg | 1710 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.6 m | 11.5 m |
| Tire size: | 245/55 R17 | 225/55 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R17 | R16 |