Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740ivsMitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0

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

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V

2.0

280 hp1997 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1998-1999

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,260 kg
    2,778 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    222 hp/t
    166 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    65/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i

  • 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
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (E38)740iMitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
Power
286hp213kW
280hp209kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
383Nm282lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,260kg2,778lb
Gross weight
2,335kg5,148lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
39.3s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg 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
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
222hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
680km423mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
4,984mm196in
4,350mm171in
Width
1,862mm73in
1,770mm70in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,415mm56in
Wheelbase
2,930mm115in
2,510mm99in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,510mm59in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,505mm59in
Trunk volume
500L
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Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740iMitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0PowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i: Power / Torque
  • Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (E38)740i5,700 rpm3,900 rpm5,950 rpm
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.06,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (E38)740iMitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.0 s
16.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
182 km/h
113 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
280 hp
209 kW

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i has 6 hp more than Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0 and BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i: 6 hp (4 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
383 Nm
282 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
1,260 kg
2,778 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.04.9 s

Although BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i has more power, Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0 and BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i: 1.7 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 (E38)740i
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
280 hp
209 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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
MitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (E38)740iMitsubishiLancer Evolution V2.0
Power
286 hp
213 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
383 Nm
282 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
1,260 kg
2,778 lb
Fuel consumption
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
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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-
Length
4,350 mm
171.3 in
Height
1,415 mm
55.7 in
Range score
680 km
423 mi
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
222 hp/t
166 kW/t
4.5 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) 740i
Consumption12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.20 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,281 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 37 Nm more
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V 2.0

  • Is 540 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 63 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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