Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (F01) 760ivsBMW 7 Series (E38) · Facelift 1998 750i

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

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BMW 7 Series (F01)

760i

544 hp5972 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2008-2011
VS

BMW 7 Series (E38) · Facelift 1998

750i

326 hp5379 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2001

Comparison overview

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BMW 7 Series (F01) 760i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    544 hp
    406 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    250 hp/t
    186 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.8 L/100 km
    12.5 mpg US
    15.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (F01)760iBMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
Power
544hp406kW
326hp243kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
2,180kg4,806lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Gross weight
2,695kg5,941lb
2,495kg5,501lb
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
46.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
21.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
250hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
636km395mi
Calculated
699km434mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,972cc364cu in
5,379cc328cu in
Length
5,072mm200in
4,984mm196in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,862mm73in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
2,930mm115in
Front track
1,611mm63in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume-
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
95L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (F01) 760iBMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750iPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (F01) 760i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (F01)760i5,250 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,500 rpm
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i5,000 rpm3,900 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (F01)760iBMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
21.2 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01)760i
544 hp
406 kW
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
326 hp
243 kW

BMW 7 Series (F01) 760i has 218 hp more than BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i and BMW 7 Series (F01) 760i: 218 hp (163 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01)760i
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
490 Nm
361 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01)760i
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
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
BMW7 Series (F01)760i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
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)760i4.6 s
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (F01) 760i and BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i: 2.0 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)760i
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (F01) 760i and BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i: 0.7 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 (F01)760i
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
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
BMW7 Series (F01)760i
636 km
395 mi
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
699 km
434 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (F01)760i
544 hp
406 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
326 hp
243 kW
6.6 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)760i
Power
544 hp
406 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,072 mm
199.7 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
Power
326 hp
243 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
1,425 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
BMW7 Series (F01)760i
Power
544 hp
406 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

BMW 7 Series (F01) 760i 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)760i
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 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
BMW7 Series (F01)760i
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (F01)760iBMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
Power
544 hp
406 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
Fuel consumption
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
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
1,425 mm
56.1 in
Range score
636 km
395 mi
699 km
434 mi
Trunk score
-
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 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 7 Series (F01) 760iBMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK13.6 L/100 km17.3 mpg US20.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km23.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi38.30 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal2,040 L539 US gal449 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year3,570 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (F01) 760i

  • Has 218 hp more
  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 83 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i

  • Is 220 kg lighter
  • Has 63 km (39 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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