Comparison BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 728i (193 Hp) Steptronic & Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 250 Turbodiesel (126 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 7 Series | E-class |
| Generation: | 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) | E-class (W124) |
| Engine / modification: | 728i (193 Hp) Steptronic | E 250 Turbodiesel (126 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 1993 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 1995 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.5 l/100 km | 9.2 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.0 l/100 km | 6 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 70 l |
| Power: | 193 hp | 126 hp |
| Max power in: | 5300 rpm. | 4600 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 226 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.6 sec | 12.3 sec |
| Torque: | 280 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 231 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M52B28 | OM 602 D 25 A / 602.962 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2793 cm3 | 2497 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.75 l | 7.5 l |
| Coolant: | 11 l | 9.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 22 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Steptronic | 4 |
| Length: | 4984 mm | 4740 mm |
| Width: | 1862 mm | 1740 mm |
| Height: | 1435 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2930 mm | 2800 mm |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1501 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1568 mm | 1491 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | |
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Inclined Lever | Multi-link independent |
| Max weight: | 2285 kg | 2030 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1740 kg | 1440 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m | |
| Tire size: | 215/65 R16 | Front wheel tires: 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | Front wheel rims: 6.5J x 15 |