Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740ivsNissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6

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

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BMW 7 Series (E38)

740i

286 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1996
VS

Nissan Cedric (Y33)

3.0T V6

270 hp2987 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1995-1997

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    720 km
    448 mi
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (E38)740iNissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Power
286hp213kW
270hp201kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
368Nm271lb-ft
Curb weight
1,750kg3,858lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Gross weight
2,285kg5,038lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
236 km/h
147 mph
To 99% top speed
72.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
7.0s
0-200 km/h
21.9s
Calculated
25.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
163hp/t122kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
234Nm/t157lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
720km448mi
Calculated
620km385mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
2,987cc182cu in
Length
4,984mm196in
-
Width
1,862mm73in
-
Height
1,435mm56in
-
Wheelbase
2,930mm115in
-
Front track
1,552mm61in
-
Rear track
1,568mm62in
-
Ground clearance-
145mm6in
Trunk volume
500L
-
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) 740iNissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6PowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i: Power / Torque
  • Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (E38)740i5,800 rpm4,500 rpm6,050 rpm
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V66,000 rpm3,600 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (E38)740iNissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.9 s
7.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.9 s
25.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
236 km/h
147 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
103 mph
159 km/h
99 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
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
270 hp
201 kW

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i has 16 hp more than Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6 and BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
368 Nm
271 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
1,570 kg
3,461 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
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
236 km/h
147 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)740i6.9 s
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V67.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i and Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6: 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
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i and Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6: 1.1 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
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
720 km
448 mi
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
620 km
385 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
6.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
270 hp
201 kW
7.0 s
236 km/h
147 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/h6.9 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
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length-
Height-

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/h6.9 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
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Power
270 hp
201 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

BMW 7 Series (E38) 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)740i
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
6.9 s
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
7.0 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
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
NissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (E38)740iNissanCedric (Y33)3.0T V6
Power
286 hp
213 kW
270 hp
201 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
368 Nm
271 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.9 s
7.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
236 km/h
147 mph
Lightness
1,750 kg
3,858 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 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-
Length-
Height-
Range score
720 km
448 mi
620 km
385 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
163 hp/t
122 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 7 Series (E38) 740iNissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km22.58 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi36.33 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year3,386 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 32 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 km/h (15 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 100 km (62 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest

Nissan Cedric (Y33) 3.0T V6

  • Is 180 kg lighter
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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