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BMW Serija 7 E38 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140?

1994–2001 vs 1991–1998 · Sedan vs Sedan

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BMW Serija 7 E381994–2001 · 11 engines · Base, Individual, Highline, M SportSpecifications →Listings →
Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W1401991–1998 · 10 engines · Standard, Lang, AMG Styling, GuardSpecifications →Listings →
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BMW Serija 7 E381994–2001no listings
Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W1401991–1998no listings
Dimensions
Length4,984 mm–5,124 mmLength5,113 mm–5,213 mm
Width1,862 mmWidth1,886 mm
Height1,425 mm–1,435 mmHeight1,486 mm
Wheelbase2,930 mm–3,070 mmWheelbase3,040 mm–3,140 mm
Ground clearance130 mm–140 mmGround clearance140 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume500 lTrunk volume525 l
Curb weight1,710 kg–2,085 kgCurb weight1,890 kg–2,190 kg
Fuel tank85 l–95 lFuel tank100 l
Engines
Production years1994–2001Production years1991–1998
Body typeSedanBody typeSedan
Number of engines11Number of engines10
Power105–240 kW (143–326 hp)Power110–300 kW (150–408 hp)
Displacement (l)2.5–5.4Displacement (l)2.8–6.0
FuelDiesel, PetrolFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxAutomatic, ManualGearboxAutomatic
DrivetrainRear-wheelDrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption7.5 l/100 km · 725tdsLowest consumption9 l/100 km · S 350 Turbodiesel
Best 0–100 km/h6.6 s · 740iBest 0–100 km/h6.3 s · S 600
Top speed250 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Standard
Items in the base trim28 · BaseItems in the base trim22 · Standard
Items in the top trim38 · IndividualItems in the top trim28 · Lang
Equipment · Comfort10 · 8
Climate Control, 2-zone✓Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents✓Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control✓Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment—Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel✓Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 2
Velour✓Velour✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 3
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights—
Headlight Washers✓Headlight Washers✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 4
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags—
Traction Control✓Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)—Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm✓Alarm—
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels✓R16 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — BMW Serija 7 E38 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140?

Length: Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140 5,213 mm, BMW Serija 7 E38 5,124 mm (a 89 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,140 vs 3,070 mm. Boot: 525 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — BMW Serija 7 E38 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140?

The most frugal BMW Serija 7 E38 uses 7.5 l/100 km (725tds); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140 9 l/100 km (S 350 Turbodiesel).

Which is more powerful — BMW Serija 7 E38 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140?

The strongest BMW Serija 7 E38 makes 240 kW (326 hp) (750i); the strongest Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140 300 kW (408 hp) (600 SEL).

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