Comparison BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic & Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A238) E 350d (258 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 7 Series | E-class |
| Generation: | 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) | E-class Cabrio (A238) |
| Engine / modification: | 740i (286 Hp) Steptronic | E 350d (258 Hp) 4MATIC G-TRONIC |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 2017 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 2018 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 18.1 l/100 km | 8.1-8.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.2 l/100 km | 5.6-6.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 12.5 l/100 km | 6.5-6.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.29 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 50 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 170-179 g/km | |
| Power: | 286 hp | 258 hp |
| Max power in: | 5400 rpm. | 3400 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 7.0 sec | 6.1 sec |
| Torque: | 440 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 620 Nm @ 1600-2400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M62B44 | OM 642.873 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 4398 cm3 | 2987 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7.5 l | 8.0 l |
| Coolant: | 12.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharger / Intercooler | |
| Position of cylinders: | V engine | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10 | 15.5 |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.7 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 92 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Steptronic | 9 G-TRONIC |
| Length: | 4984 mm | 4826 mm |
| Width: | 1862 mm | 1860 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2055 mm | |
| Height: | 1435 mm | 1428 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2930 mm | 2873 mm |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1605 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1568 mm | 1609 mm |
| Front overhang: | 841 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1112 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 310 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 385 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent multi-link |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2385 kg | 2455 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1850 kg | 1900 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): | 11.6 m | 11.61 m |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1800 kg | |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg | |
| Tire size: | 235/60 R16 | 245/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | R18 |