Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (E65) 760ivsBMW 7 Series (E38) 740i

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

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BMW 7 Series (E65)

760i

445 hp5972 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2005
VS

BMW 7 Series (E38)

740i

286 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1998

Comparison overview

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BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    445 hp
    332 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i

  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    680 km
    423 mi
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (E65)760iBMW7 Series (E38)740i
Power
445hp332kW
286hp213kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
2,015kg4,442lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Gross weight
2,630kg5,798lb
2,335kg5,148lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
55.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
21.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.2L/100 km11.6mpg US14.0mpg UK
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
657km408mi
Calculated
680km423mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,972cc364cu in
4,398cc268cu in
Length
5,029mm198in
4,984mm196in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,862mm73in
Height
1,492mm59in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,990mm118in
2,930mm115in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,582mm62in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
88L
85L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (E65) 760iBMW 7 Series (E38) 740iPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (E65)760i6,000 rpm3,950 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW7 Series (E38)740i5,700 rpm3,900 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (E65)760iBMW7 Series (E38)740i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
21.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
445 hp
332 kW
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i has 159 hp more than BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i and BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i: 159 hp (119 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
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 (E65)760i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
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 (E65)760i5.5 s
BMW7 Series (E38)740i6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i and BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i: 1.1 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 (E65)760i
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i and BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i: 0.9 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 (E65)760i
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
159 hp/t
118 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 (E65)760i
657 km
408 mi
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
680 km
423 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
445 hp
332 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
286 hp
213 kW
6.6 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 (E65)760i
Power
445 hp
332 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,029 mm
198.0 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 in
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

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 (E65)760i
Power
445 hp
332 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
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

BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i 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 (E65)760i
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
5.5 s
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
6.6 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 (E65)760i
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (E65)760iBMW7 Series (E38)740i
Power
445 hp
332 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,029 mm
198.0 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 in
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
Range score
657 km
408 mi
680 km
423 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
159 hp/t
118 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.

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 (E65) 760iBMW 7 Series (E38) 740i
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km21.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi35.20 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year3,281 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i

  • Has 159 hp more
  • Has 180 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 62 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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i

  • Is 215 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 km (14 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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