Car comparison

BMW M5 (E34) 3.8vsBMW 7 Series (E38) 750i

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

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BMW M5 (E34)

3.8

340 hp3795 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1992-1994
VS

BMW 7 Series (E38)

750i

326 hp5379 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1994-1998

Comparison overview

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BMW M5 (E34) 3.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Lightest
    1,650 kg
    3,638 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    206 hp/t
    154 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.6 L/100 km
    24.5 mpg US
    29.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    938 km
    583 mi
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100

BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i

  • Highest torque
    490 Nm
    361 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.8 L/100 km
    14.0 mpg US
    16.8 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM5 (E34)3.8BMW7 Series (E38)750i
Power
340hp254kW
326hp243kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
1,650kg3,638lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,495kg5,501lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
72.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
17.7s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
206hp/t154kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
242Nm/t162lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
938km583mi
Calculated
798km496mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,795cc232cu in
5,379cc328cu in
Length
4,720mm186in
4,984mm196in
Width
1,751mm69in
1,862mm73in
Height
1,392mm55in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,761mm109in
2,930mm115in
Front track
1,474mm58in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,496mm59in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
460L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
95L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M5 (E34) 3.8BMW 7 Series (E38) 750iPowerTorque
  • BMW M5 (E34) 3.8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM5 (E34)3.86,900 rpm4,750 rpm7,150 rpm
BMW7 Series (E38)750i5,000 rpm3,900 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM5 (E34)3.8BMW7 Series (E38)750i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
17.7 s
20.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.3 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
177 km/h
110 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E34)3.8
340 hp
254 kW
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
326 hp
243 kW

BMW M5 (E34) 3.8 has 14 hp more than BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i and BMW M5 (E34) 3.8: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E34)3.8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
490 Nm
361 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E34)3.8
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
1,960 kg
4,321 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E34)3.8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
BMWM5 (E34)3.85.9 s
BMW7 Series (E38)750i6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M5 (E34) 3.8 and BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i: 0.7 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E34)3.8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW M5 (E34) 3.8 and BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i: 2.3 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
BMWM5 (E34)3.8
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
166 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
BMWM5 (E34)3.8
938 km
583 mi
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
798 km
496 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM5 (E34)3.8
340 hp
254 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
326 hp
243 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
BMWM5 (E34)3.8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 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
4,984 mm
196.2 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 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
BMWM5 (E34)3.8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 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

BMW M5 (E34) 3.8 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
BMWM5 (E34)3.8
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
6.6 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
BMWM5 (E34)3.8
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E38)750i
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM5 (E34)3.8BMW7 Series (E38)750i
Power
340 hp
254 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,650 kg
3,638 lb
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
Fuel consumption
9.6 L/100 km
24.5 mpg US
29.4 mpg UK
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,392 mm
54.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,984 mm
196.2 in
Height
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
938 km
583 mi
798 km
496 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
206 hp/t
154 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
166 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 M5 (E34) 3.8BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i
Consumption9.6 L/100 km24.5 mpg US29.4 mpg UK11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.80 LC100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.04 LC100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,440 L380 US gal317 UK gal1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,520 LC/year3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M5 (E34) 3.8

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Is 310 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 40 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 139 km (86 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

BMW 7 Series (E38) 750i

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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