Comparison BMW 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic & Mercedes-Benz C-class T-mod (S205) C 160 (129 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 7 Series | C-class |
| Generation: | 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) | C-class T-mod (S205) |
| Engine / modification: | 735iL (235 Hp) Steptronic | C 160 (129 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 2015 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Combi |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 5 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 17.2 l/100 km | 7.0-6.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.1 l/100 km | 4.9-4.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.1 l/100 km | 5.7-5.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.29 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 95 l | 41 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO VI | |
| CO2 emissions: | 132-125 g/km | |
| Power: | 235 hp | 129 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5000-6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 243 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.2 sec | 9.9 sec |
| Torque: | 345 Nm @ 3800 rpm. | 210 Nm/1200-4000 rpm. |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 3498 cm3 | 1595 cm3 |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 4 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 10.3 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.9 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Steptronic | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 6 | |
| Length: | 5124 mm | 4702 mm |
| Width: | 1862 mm | 1810 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2020 mm | |
| Height: | 1425 mm | 1457 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 2840 mm |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1584 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1568 mm | 1566 mm |
| Front overhang: | 790 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1072 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 490 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1510 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Wishbone | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2380 kg | 2045 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1845 kg | 1395 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 75 kg | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.2 m | 11.22 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1400 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 735 kg | |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 W | 205/60 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | R16 |