Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740ivsBMW 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 (G11)

740i

326 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2019
VS

BMW 7 Series (E38) · Facelift 1998

750i

326 hp5379 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2001

Comparison overview

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BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Lightest
    1,725 kg
    3,803 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    189 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,114 km
    692 mi
  • Largest trunk
    515 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (G11)740iBMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
Power
326hp243kW
326hp243kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
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
53.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
21.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,114km692mi
Calculated
699km434mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
5,379cc328cu in
Length
5,098mm201in
4,984mm196in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,862mm73in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
2,930mm115in
Front track
1,618mm64in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,646mm65in
1,568mm62in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
-
Trunk volume
515L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
78L
95L
CO2 emissions
164g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740iBMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750iPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (G11)740i5,500-6,500 rpm1,380-5,000 rpm6,750 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 (G11)740iBMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 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
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
326 hp
243 kW
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
326 hp
243 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
450 Nm
332 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 (G11)740i
1,725 kg
3,803 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 (G11)740i
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 (G11)740i5.5 s
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i and BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i: 1.1 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 (G11)740i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 (G11) 740i and BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i: 6.6 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 (G11)740i
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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 (G11)740i
1,114 km
692 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 (G11)740i
326 hp
243 kW
5.5 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 (G11)740i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,098 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,478 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 (G11)740i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 (G11) 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 (G11)740i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.5 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 (G11)740i
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 (G11)740iBMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 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
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,098 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,478 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
1,114 km
692 mi
699 km
434 mi
CO2 score
164 g/km
-
Trunk score
515 L
18.2 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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 (G11) 740iBMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK13.6 L/100 km17.3 mpg US20.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km23.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi38.30 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal2,040 L539 US gal449 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year3,570 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i

  • Is 235 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 6.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 23 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 416 km (258 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

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