Comparison BMW 7 Series (E65) 730i (231 Hp) Steptronic & Mercedes-Benz E-class (W124) E 300 D (136 Hp)
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| Brand: | BMW | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model: | 7 Series | E-class |
| Generation: | 7 Series (E65) | E-class (W124) |
| Engine / modification: | 730i (231 Hp) Steptronic | E 300 D (136 Hp) |
| Production start: | 2004 year | 1993 year |
| Production end: | 2005 year | 1995 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 15.5 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.9 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 10.7 l/100 km | 7.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Diesel |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.28 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 88 l | 70 l |
| Emission standard: | Euro 3 | |
| Power: | 231 hp | 136 hp |
| Max power in: | 5900 rpm. | 5000 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 237 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.1 sec | 12.8 sec |
| Torque: | 300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. | 210 Nm @ 2200 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M54B30 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2979 cm3 | 2996 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.5 l | |
| Coolant: | 11.4 l | |
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.2 | 22 |
| Piston Stroke: | 89.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm | 87 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 6 Steptronic | 4 |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | |
| Length: | 5029 mm | 4740 mm |
| Width: | 1902 mm | 1740 mm |
| Height: | 1492 mm | 1431 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2990 mm | 2800 mm |
| Front track: | 1578 mm | 1501 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1582 mm | 1491 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 500 l | 520 l |
| Front suspension: | The depreciated rack | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Helical spring |
| Max weight: | 2370 kg | 2050 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc |
| Kerb Weight: | 1715 kg | 1560 kg |
| ABS: | yes | yes |
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 12.1 m | |
| Tire size: | 225/60 R17 | 195/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size: | 8J x 17 |