Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740ivsBMW 7 Series (E32) 750i

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

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BMW 7 Series (E38)

740i

286 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1998
VS

BMW 7 Series (E32)

750i

300 hp4988 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1987-1992

Comparison overview

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BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,800 kg
    3,968 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.5 L/100 km
    18.8 mpg US
    22.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.6 L/100 km
    12.6 mpg US
    15.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

BMW 7 Series (E32) 750i

  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    767 km
    477 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (E38)740iBMW7 Series (E32)750i
Power
286hp213kW
300hp224kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Gross weight
2,335kg5,148lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
79.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
23.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
680km423mi
Calculated
767km477mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
4,988cc304cu in
Length
4,984mm196in
4,910mm193in
Width
1,862mm73in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,930mm115in
2,832mm111in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,556mm61in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
102L

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) 750iPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E32) 750i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (E38)740i5,700 rpm3,900 rpm5,950 rpm
BMW7 Series (E32)750i5,200 rpm4,100 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (E38)740iBMW7 Series (E32)750i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
23.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
160 km/h
100 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)750i
300 hp
224 kW

BMW 7 Series (E32) 750i has 14 hp more than BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i and BMW 7 Series (E32) 750i: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (E32)750i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
BMW7 Series (E32)750i
1,800 kg
3,968 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)750i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)740i6.6 s
BMW7 Series (E32)750i7.4 s

Although BMW 7 Series (E32) 750i has more power, BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i and BMW 7 Series (E32) 750i: 0.8 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
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E32)750i
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i and BMW 7 Series (E32) 750i: 0.8 L/100 km.

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
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (E32)750i
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
680 km
423 mi
BMW7 Series (E32)750i
767 km
477 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
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E32)750i
300 hp
224 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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/h6.6 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
1,435 mm
56.5 in
BMW7 Series (E32)750i
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 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
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 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/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E32)750i
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 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
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
6.6 s
BMW7 Series (E32)750i
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 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
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E32)750i
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (E38)740iBMW7 Series (E32)750i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Fuel consumption
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 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
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Range score
680 km
423 mi
767 km
477 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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) 740iBMW 7 Series (E32) 750i
Consumption12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.88 LC100 km23.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.20 LC100 mi37.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,281 LC/year3,491 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i

  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW 7 Series (E32) 750i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 87 km (54 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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