Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (E32) 750ivsBMW M5 (E28) 3.5

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

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BMW 7 Series (E32)

750i

300 hp4988 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1987-1992
VS

BMW M5 (E28)

3.5

286 hp3453 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1985-1987

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW M5 (E28) 3.5

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,430 kg
    3,153 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    200 hp/t
    149 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.5 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.1 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    640 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

BMW 7 Series (E32) 750i

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Highest torque
    450 Nm
    332 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (E32)750iBMWM5 (E28)3.5
Power
300hp224kW
286hp213kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
340Nm251lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,430kg3,153lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
79.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
57.2s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
23.8s
Calculated
21.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
767km477mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
4,988cc304cu in
3,453cc211cu in
Length
4,910mm193in
4,620mm182in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,700mm67in
Height
1,400mm55in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
2,832mm111in
2,625mm103in
Front track
1,528mm60in
1,430mm56in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,465mm58in
Trunk volume
500L
640L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
102L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (E32) 750iBMW M5 (E28) 3.5PowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (E32) 750i: Power / Torque
  • BMW M5 (E28) 3.5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (E32)750i5,200 rpm4,100 rpm5,450 rpm
BMWM5 (E28)3.56,500 rpm4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (E32)750iBMWM5 (E28)3.5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.8 s
21.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
168 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E32)750i
300 hp
224 kW
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 7 Series (E32) 750i has 14 hp more than BMW M5 (E28) 3.5.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M5 (E28) 3.5 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 (E32)750i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
340 Nm
251 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E32)750i
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
1,430 kg
3,153 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 (E32)750i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E32)750i7.4 s
BMWM5 (E28)3.56.5 s

Although BMW 7 Series (E32) 750i has more power, BMW M5 (E28) 3.5 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M5 (E28) 3.5 and BMW 7 Series (E32) 750i: 0.9 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 (E32)750i
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (E32)750i
300 hp
224 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
286 hp
213 kW
6.5 s
245 km/h
152 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 (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
BMWM5 (E28)3.5
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (E32)750iBMWM5 (E28)3.5
Power
300 hp
224 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
1,430 kg
3,153 lb
Fuel consumption
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
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Length
4,620 mm
181.9 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Range score
767 km
477 mi
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
640 L
22.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 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 (E32) 750i
Consumption13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,491 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (E32) 750i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 110 Nm more
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW M5 (E28) 3.5

  • Is 370 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 140 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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