Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (F01) 750ivsBMW 7 Series (E38) 740i

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

New comparison

BMW 7 Series (F01)

750i

408 hp4395 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2009-2011
VS

BMW 7 Series (E38)

740i

286 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1996

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    201 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.1 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i

  • Lightest
    1,750 kg
    3,858 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    720 km
    448 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (F01)750iBMW7 Series (E38)740i
Power
408hp304kW
286hp213kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
2,030kg4,475lb
1,750kg3,858lb
Gross weight
2,660kg5,864lb
2,285kg5,038lb
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
54.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.1s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
21.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.9s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
296Nm/t198lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
689km428mi
Calculated
720km448mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
5,072mm200in
4,984mm196in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,862mm73in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
2,930mm115in
Front track
1,611mm63in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
148mm6in
-
Trunk volume
500L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
85L
CO2 emissions
278g/km
-

Performance charts

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

Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (F01) 750iBMW 7 Series (E38) 740iPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (F01)750i5,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
BMW7 Series (E38)740i5,800 rpm4,500 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (F01)750iBMW7 Series (E38)740i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.9 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.1 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
21.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
2.3 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
165 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01)750i
408 hp
304 kW
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i has 122 hp more than BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i and BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i: 122 hp (91 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01)750i
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
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 (F01)750i
2,030 kg
4,475 lb
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
1,750 kg
3,858 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 (F01)750i
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 (F01)750i5.1 s
BMW7 Series (E38)740i6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i and BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i: 1.8 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 (F01)750i
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 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 (F01)750i
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01)750i
689 km
428 mi
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
720 km
448 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (F01)750i
408 hp
304 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
286 hp
213 kW
6.9 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 (F01)750i
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 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
5,072 mm
199.7 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 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 (F01)750i
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i 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 (F01)750i
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
5.1 s
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
6.9 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 (F01)750i
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (F01)750iBMW7 Series (E38)740i
Power
408 hp
304 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.1 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,030 kg
4,475 lb
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,072 mm
199.7 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 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
689 km
428 mi
720 km
448 mi
CO2 score
278 g/km
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 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 (F01) 750iBMW 7 Series (E38) 740i
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km20.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi33.23 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year3,098 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i

  • Has 122 hp more
  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 38 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 280 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 km (19 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

Choose cars to compare

Brand
Model
Generation
Engine or modification
BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i
BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i
Compare selected cars
2 vehicles selected

Popular comparisons

750i
750d
VS
BMW7 Series (F01)750ivsBMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750d
740i
740i
VS
BMW7 Series (E38)740ivsBMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
750i
760i
VS
BMW7 Series (F01)750ivsBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
740i
740i
VS
BMW7 Series (E38)740ivsBMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998740i
750i
750d
VS
BMW7 Series (F01)750ivsBMW7 Series (G11)750d
740i
750i
VS
BMW7 Series (E38)740ivsBMW7 Series (E32)750i
750i
760i
VS
BMW7 Series (F01)750ivsBMW7 Series (E65)760i
740i
730d
VS
BMW7 Series (E38)740ivsBMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019730d
740i
740d
VS
BMW7 Series (E38)740ivsBMW7 Series (G70)740d
750i
750i
VS
BMW7 Series (F01)750ivsBMW7 Series (E38)750i
740i
745i
VS
BMW7 Series (E38)740ivsBMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i
740i
745i
VS
BMW7 Series (E38)740ivsBMW7 Series (E23)745i
BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i vs BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i - car comparison - FastVsFaster