Car comparison

BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8vsBMW 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 M5 (E39)

4.9 V8

400 hp4941 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2000
VS

BMW 7 Series (E38) · Facelift 1998

750i

326 hp5379 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2001

Comparison overview

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BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,720 kg
    3,792 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    233 hp/t
    173 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.8 L/100 km
    24.0 mpg US
    28.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100

BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    13.6 L/100 km
    17.3 mpg US
    20.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.6 L/100 km
    12.0 mpg US
    14.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    699 km
    434 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
Power
400hp298kW
326hp243kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
1,720kg3,792lb
1,960kg4,321lb
Gross weight
2,290kg5,049lb
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
51.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
15.7s
Calculated
21.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.9L/100 km16.9mpg US20.3mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.1L/100 km11.1mpg US13.4mpg UK
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
233hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
504km313mi
Calculated
699km434mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,941cc302cu in
5,379cc328cu in
Length
4,784mm188in
4,984mm196in
Width
1,800mm71in
1,862mm73in
Height
1,437mm57in
1,425mm56in
Wheelbase
2,830mm111in
2,930mm115in
Front track
1,515mm60in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,527mm60in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
460L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
95L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750iPowerTorque
  • BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM5 (E39)4.9 V86,600 rpm3,800 rpm6,850 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
MetricBMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.7 s
21.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8
400 hp
298 kW
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
326 hp
243 kW

BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8 has 74 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 M5 (E39) 4.9 V8: 74 hp (55 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8
500 Nm
369 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
BMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8
1,720 kg
3,792 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
BMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8
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
BMWM5 (E39)4.9 V85.3 s
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8 and BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i: 1.3 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 (E39)4.9 V8
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8
233 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 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
BMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8
504 km
313 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
BMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8
400 hp
298 kW
5.3 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
BMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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
4,784 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 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
BMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 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 M5 (E39) 4.9 V8 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 (E39)4.9 V8
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
5.3 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
BMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8
233 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 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
VehicleBMWM5 (E39)4.9 V8BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
Power
400 hp
298 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 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
1,720 kg
3,792 lb
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
Fuel consumption
13.9 L/100 km
16.9 mpg US
20.3 mpg UK
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
460 L
16.2 cu ft
Length
4,784 mm
188.3 in
Height
1,437 mm
56.6 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
504 km
313 mi
699 km
434 mi
Trunk score
460 L
16.2 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
233 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i
Consumption13.9 L/100 km16.9 mpg US20.3 mpg UK13.6 L/100 km17.3 mpg US20.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.33 LC100 km23.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.15 LC100 mi38.30 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,085 L551 US gal459 UK gal2,040 L539 US gal449 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,649 LC/year3,570 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M5 (E39) 4.9 V8

  • Has 74 hp more
  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 66 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i

  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 195 km (121 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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