Comparison BMW 7 Series (E32, facelift 1992) 730i (188 Hp) cat & Mercedes-Benz CL (C216) CL 500 V8 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 7 Series | CL |
| Generation: | 7 Series (E32, facelift 1992) | CL (C216) |
| Engine / modification: | 730i (188 Hp) cat | CL 500 V8 (388 Hp) 7G-TRONIC |
| Production start: | 1992 year | 2006 year |
| Production end: | 1994 year | 2010 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Coupe |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 16.3 l/100 km | 18.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.6 l/100 km | 8.5 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.1 l/100 km | 12.1 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.32 | 0.27 |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 90 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 | |
| Power: | 188 hp | 388 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 6000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 220 km/h | 250 , Electronically limited km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.4 sec | 5.4 sec |
| Torque: | 260 Nm @ 4000 rpm. | 530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M30B30 | M 273.961 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2986 cm3 | 5461 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 5.75 l | 8.5 l |
| Coolant: | 12 l | 8.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 10.7 |
| Piston Stroke: | 80 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 89 mm | 98 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 7G-TRONIC | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 4910 mm | 5065 mm |
| Width: | 1845 mm | 1871 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2139 mm | |
| Height: | 1411 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2832 mm | 2955 mm |
| Front track: | 1527 mm | 1601 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1550 mm | 1607 mm |
| Front overhang: | 917 mm | |
| Rear overhang: | 1193 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 490 l |
| Front suspension: | Coil spring | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Hydro-pneumatic element |
| Max weight: | 2130 kg | 2510 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Ventilated discs |
| Kerb Weight: | 1600 kg | 1920 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m | 11.6 m |
| Tire size: | 205/65 VR 15 | Front wheel tires: 235/55 R17; 255/45 R18; 255/40 R19; 255/35 R20 |
| Wheel rims size: | R15 | Front wheel rims: 8J x 17; 8.5J x 18; 8.5J x 19; 8.5J x 20 |