Comparison Mercedes-Benz S-class SE (W126) 280 SE (185 Hp) & BMW 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983) 732i (197 Hp)
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| Brand: | Mercedes-Benz | BMW |
| Model: | S-class | 7 Series |
| Generation: | S-class SE (W126) | 7 Series (E23, facelift 1983) |
| Engine / modification: | 280 SE (185 Hp) | 732i (197 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1979 year | 1983 year |
| Production end: | 1985 year | 1986 year |
| Coupe type: | Sedan | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 4 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.4 l/100 km | 16.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 9.1 l/100 km | 8.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 11.25 l/100 km | 11.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Drag coefficient: | 0.40 | |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 100 l |
| Power: | 185 hp | 197 hp |
| Max power in: | 5800 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 210 km/h | 208 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 10 sec | 8.6 sec |
| Torque: | 240 Nm @ 4500 rpm. | 285 Nm @ 4300 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | M 110 E 28 / 110.987 | |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 2746 cm3 | 3210 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 7 l | |
| Coolant: | 10.5 l | |
| Fuel System: | Direct injection | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 10 |
| Piston Stroke: | 78.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | 5 |
| Length: | 4995 mm | 4860 mm |
| Width: | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Height: | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2930 mm | 2795 mm |
| Front track: | 1545 mm | 1502 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1517 mm | 1524 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 480 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | Independent, Spring McPherson, with stabilizer |
| Rear suspension: | Hydro-pneumatic element | Independent, spring |
| Max weight: | 2080 kg | 2010 kg |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Drum |
| Kerb Weight: | 1560 kg | 1500 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.6 m | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 195/75 R14 | 205/70 R 14 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 6J x 14 | R14 |