Comparison BMW 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic & Seat Cordoba I 1.6 i (101 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz C-class Coupe (C204 facelift 2011) C 200 (184 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Seat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 7 Series | Cordoba | C-class |
| Generation: | 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) | Cordoba I | C-class Coupe (C204 facelift 2011) |
| Engine / modification: | 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic | 1.6 i (101 Hp) | C 200 (184 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 1996 year | 2011 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 1999 year | 2014 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 17.2 l/100 km | 9.8-9.3 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.1 l/100 km | 5.8-5.2 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.1 l/100 km | 7.6 l/100 km | 7.2-6.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | ||
| Fuel tank volume: | 95 l | 45 l | 59 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 2 | Euro 5 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 168-154 g/km | ||
| Power: | 235 hp | 101 hp | 184 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5600 rpm. | 5250 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 243 km/h | 186 km/h | 237 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.2 sec | 10.8 sec | 8.2 sec |
| Torque: | 345 Nm @ 3800 rpm. | 145 Nm @ 3800 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 1800-4600 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AFT | M 271.860 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3498 cm3 | 1595 cm3 | 1796 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4 l | 5.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 6.6 l | 7.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10.2 | 9.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | 77.4 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 81 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Steptronic | - | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 6 | |
| Length: | 5124 mm | 4142 mm | 4590 mm |
| Width: | 1862 mm | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
| Height: | 1425 mm | 1409 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 2440 mm | 2760 mm |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1430 mm | 1549 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1568 mm | 1394 mm | 1552 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 455 l | 450 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 762 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Wishbone | Suspension with traction connecting levers | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2380 kg | 1465 kg | 2010 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1845 kg | 990 kg | 1540 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 | Electric Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.2 m | 10.84 m | |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 W | 185/55 R15 | 225/45 R17 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | R17 |