Comparison BMW 7 Series L (E38) 730iL (218 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz S-class (W116) 280 SE,SEL (116.024) (177 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 7 Series | S-class |
| Generation: | 7 Series L (E38) | S-class (W116) |
| Engine / modification: | 730iL (218 Hp) | 280 SE,SEL (116.024) (177 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1994 year | 1972 year |
| Production end: | 1996 year | 1980 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 14.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.8 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | |
| Power: | 218 hp | 177 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | |
| Maximum speed: | 235 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.3 sec | |
| Torque: | 290 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | |
| Engine displacement: | 2997 cm3 | |
| Coolant: | 12.0 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 10.5 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 67.6 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 5124 mm | |
| Width: | 1862 mm | |
| Height: | 1425 mm | |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1568 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | |
| Max weight: | 2285 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1750 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.2 m | |
| Tire size: | 215/65 R16 | |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 |