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