Comparison BMW 7 Series L (E38) 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic & Mercedes-Benz S-class (W222) S 500 V8 (455 Hp) 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 7 Series | S-class |
| Generation: | 7 Series L (E38) | S-class (W222) |
| Engine / modification: | 740iL (286 Hp) Steptronic | S 500 V8 (455 Hp) 4MATIC 9G-TRONIC |
| Production start: | 1996 year | 2016 year |
| Production end: | 1998 year | 2017 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 19.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13.0 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 95 l | 80 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 | |
| Power: | 286 hp | 455 hp |
| Max power in: | 5700 rpm. | 5250-5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.0 sec | 4.8 sec |
| Torque: | 420 Nm @ 3900 rpm. | 700 Nm @ 1800-3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 278.929 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4398 cm3 | 4663 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 8 l |
| Coolant: | 12.0 l | 12.1 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | 92.9 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Steptronic | 9G-TRONIC |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 5124 mm | 5116 mm |
| Width: | 1862 mm | 1899 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2130 mm | |
| Height: | 1425 mm | 1496 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 3035 mm |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1624 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1568 mm | 1637 mm |
| Front overhang: | 888 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1193 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 530 l |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Pneumatic suspension |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | Pneumatic suspension |
| Max weight: | 2410 kg | 2715 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1875 kg | 1975 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.2 m | 11.9 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 2100 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | 245/50 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | Front wheel rims: 8J x 18 |