Comparison BMW 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) 728iL (193 Hp) Steptronic & Mercedes-Benz E-class Cabrio (A207 facelift 2013) E 350 (306 Hp) G-TRONIC & Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) C 280 (193 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 7 Series | E-class | C-class |
| Generation: | 7 Series L (E38, facelift 1998) | E-class Cabrio (A207 facelift 2013) | C-class (W202) |
| Engine / modification: | 728iL (193 Hp) Steptronic | E 350 (306 Hp) G-TRONIC | C 280 (193 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1998 year | 2013 year | 1993 year |
| Production end: | 2001 year | 1997 year | |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Cabriolet | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.5 l/100 km | 10.2-10.0 l/100 km | 14.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 8.0 l/100 km | 5.9-5.6 l/100 km | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.1 l/100 km | 7.5-7.2 l/100 km | 10.6 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.30 | 0.31 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 85 l | 66 l | 62 l |
| Emission standard: | EURO V | Euro 2 | |
| CO2 emissions: | 175-169 g/km | ||
| Power: | 193 hp | 306 hp | 193 hp |
| Max power in: | 5300 rpm. | 6500 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 226 km/h | 250 km/h | 230 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.6 sec | 6.4 sec | 9 sec |
| Torque: | 280 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 370 Nm/3500-5250 rpm. | 270 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 104.941 | ||
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2793 cm3 | 3498 cm3 | 2799 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7 l | ||
| Coolant: | 10 l | ||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Direct injection | Multi-point injection |
| Aspiration / Turbine: | Turbocharging | ||
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 | |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 12 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 84 mm | 73.5 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 89.9 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 5 Steptronic | 7G-TRONIC PLUS | 5 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 5 | |
| Length: | 5124 mm | 4703 mm | 4487 mm |
| Width: | 1862 mm | 1786 mm | 1720 mm |
| Height: | 1425 mm | 1398 mm | 1395-1427 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 3070 mm | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |
| Front track: | 1552 mm | 1538 mm | 1493-1505 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1568 mm | 1541 mm | 1464-1469 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 300 l | 430 l |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 390 l | ||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Independent multi-link | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Wishbone | Multi-link independent | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2300 kg | 2275 kg | 1970 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1765 kg | 1805 kg | 1415 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Electric Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.2 m | 11.15 m | 10.74 m |
| Tire size: | 215/65 R16 V | 235/45 R 17 | 195/65 R15; 205/60 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | R16 | R17 | 6.5J x 15; 7J x 15 |