Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740ivsBMW 7 Series (G70) 735i

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 (G70)

735i

272 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2026

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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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
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    420 Nm
    310 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,800 kg
    3,968 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    159 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100

BMW 7 Series (G70) 735i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    937 km
    582 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (E38)740iBMW7 Series (G70)735i
Power
286hp213kW
272hp203kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
2,150kg4,740lb
Gross weight
2,335kg5,148lb
2,785kg6,140lb
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
75.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
22.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
680km423mi
Calculated
937km582mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
4,984mm196in
5,391mm212in
Width
1,862mm73in
1,950mm77in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,544mm61in
Wheelbase
2,930mm115in
3,215mm127in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,713mm67in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,736mm68in
Trunk volume
500L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
74L

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 (G70) 735iPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (G70) 735i: 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 (G70)735i5,000-6,500 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (E38)740iBMW7 Series (G70)735i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
22.1 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
165 km/h
102 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 (G70)735i
272 hp
203 kW

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i has 14 hp more than BMW 7 Series (G70) 735i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (G70) 735i and BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i: 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 (G70)735i
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
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
BMW7 Series (G70)735i
2,150 kg
4,740 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 (G70)735i
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 (G70)735i6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i and BMW 7 Series (G70) 735i: 0.1 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 (E38)740i
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (G70)735i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (G70) 735i and BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i: 4.6 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 (G70)735i
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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 (G70)735i
937 km
582 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 (G70)735i
272 hp
203 kW
6.7 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 (G70)735i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,391 mm
212.2 in
Height
1,544 mm
60.8 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 (G70)735i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

BMW 7 Series (G70) 735i 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 (G70)735i
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.7 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 (G70)735i
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (E38)740iBMW7 Series (G70)735i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.7 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
2,150 kg
4,740 lb
Fuel consumption
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,391 mm
212.2 in
Height
1,544 mm
60.8 in
Range score
680 km
423 mi
937 km
582 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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 (G70) 735i
Consumption12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.88 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.20 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,281 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 350 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 7 Series (G70) 735i

  • Uses 4.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 257 km (160 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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