Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (E32) 750ivsMaserati Royale 4.9 V8

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

Maserati Royale

4.9 V8

280 hp4930 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1985-1993

Comparison overview

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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
  • Lightest
    1,800 kg
    3,968 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.8 L/100 km
    11.9 mpg US
    14.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.9 L/100 km
    26.4 mpg US
    31.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (E32)750iMaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
Power
300hp224kW
280hp209kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
392Nm289lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
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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
79.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.5s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
23.8s
Calculated
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
141hp/t105kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
767km477mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,988cc304cu in
4,930cc301cu in
Length
4,910mm193in
4,910mm193in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,890mm74in
Height
1,400mm55in
1,385mm55in
Wheelbase
2,832mm111in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,528mm60in
1,525mm60in
Rear track
1,556mm61in
1,525mm60in
Trunk volume
500L
600L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
102L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (E32) 750iMaserati Royale 4.9 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (E32) 750i: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Royale 4.9 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (E32)750i5,200 rpm4,100 rpm5,450 rpm
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V85,600 rpm3,000 rpm5,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (E32)750iMaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
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
22.4 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
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
6.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
9.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
160 km/h
100 mph
165 km/h
102 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
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
280 hp
209 kW

BMW 7 Series (E32) 750i has 20 hp more than Maserati Royale 4.9 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Royale 4.9 V8 and BMW 7 Series (E32) 750i: 20 hp (15 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
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
392 Nm
289 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
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
1,990 kg
4,387 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
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
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 (E32)750i7.4 s
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V86.5 s

Although BMW 7 Series (E32) 750i has more power, Maserati Royale 4.9 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Maserati Royale 4.9 V8 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
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
141 hp/t
105 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 (E32)750i
300 hp
224 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
280 hp
209 kW
6.5 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 (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
MaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (E32)750iMaseratiRoyale4.9 V8
Power
300 hp
224 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
392 Nm
289 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
Fuel consumption
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
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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
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
Range score
767 km
477 mi
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
600 L
21.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
141 hp/t
105 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 (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 20 hp more
  • Has 58 Nm more
  • Is 190 kg lighter
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Smallest trunk

Maserati Royale 4.9 V8

  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 100 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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