Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740ivsBMW 7 Series (E32) · Facelift 1992 740i

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

BMW 7 Series (E32) · Facelift 1992

740i

286 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1992-1994

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    163 hp/t
    122 kW/t
    6.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.1 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (E38)740iBMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
Power
286hp213kW
286hp213kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Gross weight
2,285kg5,038lb
2,310kg5,093lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
72.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
74.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
21.9s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
223Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
720km448mi
Calculated
756km470mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
4,984mm196in
4,910mm193in
Width
1,862mm73in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,411mm56in
Wheelbase
2,930mm115in
2,832mm111in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,530mm60in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,558mm61in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740iBMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 740iPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 740i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (E38)740i5,800 rpm4,500 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i5,800 rpm4,500 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (E38)740iBMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.9 s
24.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
159 km/h
99 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
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
286 hp
213 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
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
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
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
1,790 kg
3,946 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
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i7.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i and BMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 740i: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

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
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
720 km
448 mi
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
756 km
470 mi

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
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
286 hp
213 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy 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
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
6.9 s
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
7.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (E38)740iBMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Range score
720 km
448 mi
756 km
470 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 7 Series (E38) 740iBMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 740i
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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