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BMW Serija 7 E23 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124?

1977–1986 vs 1984–1995 · Sedan vs Sedan/Wagon/Coupe

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BMW Serija 7 E231977–1986 · 8 engines · Base, ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →
Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W1241984–1995 · 13 engines · Standard, Sportline, Classic, EleganceSpecifications →Listings →
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BMW Serija 7 E231977–1986no listings
Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W1241984–1995no listings
Dimensions
Length4,860 mmLength4,655 mm–4,765 mm
Width1,800 mmWidth1,740 mm–1,796 mm
Height1,430 mmHeight1,391 mm–1,490 mm
Wheelbase2,795 mmWheelbase2,715 mm–2,800 mm
Ground clearance140 mmGround clearance130 mm–155 mm
Trunk volume500 lTrunk volume450 l–520 l
Curb weight1,470 kg–1,660 kgCurb weight1,330 kg–1,700 kg
Fuel tank90 lFuel tank70 l–90 l
Engines
Production years1977–1986Production years1984–1995
Body typeSedanBody typeSedan, Wagon, Coupe
Number of engines8Number of engines13
Power110–185 kW (150–252 hp)Power55–235 kW (75–320 hp)
Displacement (l)2.5–3.4Displacement (l)2.0–5.0
FuelPetrolFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption12.5 l/100 km · 725iLowest consumption7 l/100 km · 200 D
Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 745iBest 0–100 km/h6.1 s · E 500
Top speed227 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Standard
Items in the base trim19 · BaseItems in the base trim14 · Standard
Items in the top trim26 · ExecutiveItems in the top trim26 · Avantgarde
Equipment · Comfort3 · 3
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows—
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors—Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 2
Black Interior✓Black Interior—
Fabric—Fabric✓
Velour✓Velour—
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Rear Armrest✓Rear Armrest—
Tinted Windows✓Tinted Windows—
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System✓Audio System—
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 2
Halogen Headlights✓Halogen Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors—Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights—
Automatic Headlight Leveling✓Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety0 · 3
Driver's Airbag—Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag—Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS—ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 1
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R14 Wheels✓R14 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 7 E23 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124?

Length: BMW Serija 7 E23 4,860 mm, Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124 4,765 mm (a 95 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,795 vs 2,800 mm. Boot: 500 vs 520 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 7 E23 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124?

The most frugal BMW Serija 7 E23 uses 12.5 l/100 km (725i); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124 7 l/100 km (200 D).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 7 E23 or Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124?

The strongest BMW Serija 7 E23 makes 185 kW (252 hp) (745i); the strongest Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W124 235 kW (320 hp) (E 500).

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