Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740ivsAUDI V8 (D11) 4.2

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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BMW 7 Series (E38)

740i

286 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1996
VS

AUDI V8 (D11)

4.2

280 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1991-1993

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2

  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    164 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    570 L
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (E38)740iAUDIV8 (D11)4.2
Power
286hp213kW
280hp209kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,285kg5,038lb
2,310kg5,093lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
249 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
72.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
79.0s99% target: 247 km/h / 153 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
21.9s
Calculated
26.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
164hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
720km448mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,984mm196in
4,874mm192in
Width
1,862mm73in
1,814mm71in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,930mm115in
2,702mm106in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,514mm60in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,531mm60in
Trunk volume
500L
570L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740iAUDI V8 (D11) 4.2PowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i: Power / Torque
  • AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (E38)740i5,800 rpm4,500 rpm6,050 rpm
AUDIV8 (D11)4.25,800 rpm4,000 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (E38)740iAUDIV8 (D11)4.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.9 s
26.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
249 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
157 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
286 hp
213 kW
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
280 hp
209 kW

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i has 6 hp more than AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2.

The biggest power difference is between AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2 and BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
1,710 kg
3,770 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
249 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E38)740i6.9 s
AUDIV8 (D11)4.27.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i and AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
286 hp
213 kW
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
280 hp
209 kW
7.7 s
249 km/h
155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,984 mm
196.2 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
AUDIV8 (D11)4.2
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
249 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,874 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (E38)740iAUDIV8 (D11)4.2
Power
286 hp
213 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
249 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,984 mm
196.2 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Length
4,874 mm
191.9 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Range score
720 km
448 mi
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
570 L
20.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
164 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 7 Series (E38) 740i
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

AUDI V8 (D11) 4.2

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 70 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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