Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740ivsVolvo S70 2.3 Turbo

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

Volvo S70

2.3 Turbo

250 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedSedan1996-2000

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo

  • Lightest
    1,473 kg
    3,247 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    170 hp/t
    127 kW/t
    5.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.2 L/100 km
    14.5 mpg US
    17.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (E38)740iVolvoS702.3 Turbo
Power
286hp213kW
250hp186kW
Torque
420Nm310lb-ft
350Nm258lb-ft
Curb weight
1,800kg3,968lb
1,473kg3,247lb
Gross weight
2,335kg5,148lb
1,920kg4,233lb
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
66.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
21.0s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
16.2L/100 km14.5mpg US17.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
159hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
170hp/t127kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
680km423mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
2,319cc142cu in
Length
4,984mm196in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,862mm73in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,390mm55in
Wheelbase
2,930mm115in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume
500L
470L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740iVolvo S70 2.3 TurboPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (E38)740i5,700 rpm3,900 rpm5,950 rpm
VolvoS702.3 Turbo6,000 rpm2,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (E38)740iVolvoS702.3 Turbo
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
20.7 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
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.8 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
168 km/h
104 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
250 hp
186 kW

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i has 36 hp more than Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo and BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i: 36 hp (27 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
350 Nm
258 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
1,473 kg
3,247 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i and Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo: 0.1 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
250 hp
186 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
VolvoS702.3 Turbo
Power
250 hp
186 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
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (E38)740iVolvoS702.3 Turbo
Power
286 hp
213 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
350 Nm
258 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
1,473 kg
3,247 lb
Fuel consumption
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
4,984 mm
196.2 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,390 mm
54.7 in
Range score
680 km
423 mi
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
470 L
16.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
170 hp/t
127 kW/t
5.9 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) 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 36 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Volvo S70 2.3 Turbo

  • Is 327 kg lighter
  • Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

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