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BMW 7 Series (E38) · Facelift 1998 740ivsVolvo S80 2.8 24V T6

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

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BMW 7 Series (E38) · Facelift 1998

740i

286 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2001
VS

Volvo S80

2.8 24V T6

272 hp2783 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan1998-2001

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 740i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    440 Nm
    325 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    680 km
    423 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6

  • Lightest
    1,630 kg
    3,594 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.6 L/100 km
    14.2 mpg US
    17.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.2 L/100 km
    28.7 mpg US
    34.4 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998740iVolvoS802.8 24V T6
Power
286hp213kW
272hp203kW
Torque
440Nm325lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,850kg4,079lb
1,630kg3,594lb
Gross weight
2,385kg5,258lb
2,210kg4,872lb
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
74.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.9s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
155hp/t115kW/t70hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
680km423mi
Calculated
645km401mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,398cc268cu in
2,783cc170cu in
Length
4,984mm196in
4,822mm190in
Width
1,862mm73in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,434mm56in
Wheelbase
2,930mm115in
2,791mm110in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,562mm61in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
500L
440L
Max trunk volume-
1,106L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
85L
80L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 740iVolvo S80 2.8 24V T6PowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 740i: Power / Torque
  • Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998740i5,400 rpm3,600 rpm5,650 rpm
VolvoS802.8 24V T65,400 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998740iVolvoS802.8 24V T6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.4 s
22.4 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
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.9 s
15.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998740i
286 hp
213 kW
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
272 hp
203 kW

BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 740i has 14 hp more than Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6 and BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 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)Facelift 1998740i
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998740i
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
1,630 kg
3,594 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)Facelift 1998740i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
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)Facelift 1998740i7.0 s
VolvoS802.8 24V T67.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 740i and Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6: 0.2 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)Facelift 1998740i
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

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)Facelift 1998740i
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998740i
680 km
423 mi
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
645 km
401 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998740i
286 hp
213 kW
7.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
272 hp
203 kW
7.2 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)Facelift 1998740i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 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
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,434 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 (E38)Facelift 1998740i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 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
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 740i 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)Facelift 1998740i
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
7.0 s
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
7.2 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)Facelift 1998740i
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
VolvoS802.8 24V T6
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998740iVolvoS802.8 24V T6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
440 Nm
325 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,850 kg
4,079 lb
1,630 kg
3,594 lb
Fuel consumption
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 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
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Length
4,822 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Range score
680 km
423 mi
645 km
401 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
440 L
15.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
155 hp/t
115 kW/t
6.5 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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) Facelift 1998 740iVolvo S80 2.8 24V T6
Consumption12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.88 LC100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi35.20 LC100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,281 LC/year3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 740i

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km (22 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 60 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Volvo S80 2.8 24V T6

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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