Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (E38) · Facelift 1998 750ivsHolden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS

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

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BMW 7 Series (E38) · Facelift 1998

750i

326 hp5379 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2001
VS

Holden Commodore (VT)

5.7 i V8 SS

306 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2000-2002

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Highest torque
    490 Nm
    361 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS

  • Lightest
    1,640 kg
    3,616 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    187 hp/t
    139 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.0 L/100 km
    18.1 mpg US
    21.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750iHoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
326hp243kW
306hp228kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
71.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
60.0s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
21.2s
Calculated
24.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
699km434mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,379cc328cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,984mm196in
4,964mm195in
Width
1,862mm73in
1,842mm73in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,930mm115in
2,788mm110in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,569mm62in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,587mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
475L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
95L
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750iHolden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SSPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i: Power / Torque
  • Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i5,000 rpm3,900 rpm5,250 rpm
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS5,200 rpm4,400 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750iHoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.2 s
24.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
326 hp
243 kW
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
306 hp
228 kW

BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i has 20 hp more than Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS.

The biggest power difference is between Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS and BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
460 Nm
339 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
1,640 kg
3,616 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)Facelift 1998750i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
234 km/h
145 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)Facelift 1998750i6.6 s
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS6.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i and Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS: 0.3 s.

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)Facelift 1998750i
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i
326 hp
243 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
306 hp
228 kW
6.9 s
234 km/h
145 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)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
HoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750iHoldenCommodore (VT)5.7 i V8 SS
Power
326 hp
243 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Fuel consumption
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,964 mm
195.4 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Range score
699 km
434 mi
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
187 hp/t
139 kW/t
5.4 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 (E38) Facelift 1998 750i
Consumption13.6 L/100 km17.3 mpg US20.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.30 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,040 L539 US gal449 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,570 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

Holden Commodore (VT) 5.7 i V8 SS

  • Is 320 kg lighter
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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