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BMW 7 Series (E38) · Facelift 1998 750ivsBMW 7 Series (E23) 735i

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

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BMW 7 Series (E38) · Facelift 1998

750i

326 hp5379 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2001
VS

BMW 7 Series (E23)

735i

217 hp3430 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1982-1983

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    490 Nm
    361 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    166 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100

BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i

  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.8 L/100 km
    14.0 mpg US
    16.8 mpg UK
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750iBMW7 Series (E23)735i
Power
326hp243kW
217hp162kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
305Nm225lb-ft
Curb weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
71.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
21.2s
Calculated
37.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
699km434mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
5,379cc328cu in
3,430cc209cu in
Length
4,984mm196in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,862mm73in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,930mm115in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,502mm59in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,524mm60in
Ground clearance-
132mm5in
Trunk volume
500L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
95L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750iBMW 7 Series (E23) 735iPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i5,000 rpm3,900 rpm5,250 rpm
BMW7 Series (E23)735i5,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750iBMW7 Series (E23)735i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.2 s
37.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
326 hp
243 kW
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
217 hp
162 kW

BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i has 109 hp more than BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i and BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i: 109 hp (81 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
305 Nm
225 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
1,530 kg
3,373 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)Facelift 1998750i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
212 km/h
132 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)Facelift 1998750i6.6 s
BMW7 Series (E23)735i8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i and BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i: 1.4 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)Facelift 1998750i
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
326 hp
243 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
217 hp
162 kW
8.0 s
212 km/h
132 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)Facelift 1998750i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 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
1,425 mm
56.1 in
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750iBMW7 Series (E23)735i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
217 hp
162 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,984 mm
196.2 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
699 km
434 mi
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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) Facelift 1998 750i
Consumption13.6 L/100 km17.3 mpg US20.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.30 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,040 L539 US gal449 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,570 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i

  • Has 109 hp more
  • Has 185 Nm more
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 48 km/h (30 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest

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