Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (E38) · Facelift 1998 750ivsHolden Statesman (VH) 5.7 i V8

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 Statesman (VH)

5.7 i V8

306 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2003

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
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    70/100

Holden Statesman (VH) 5.7 i V8

  • Lightest
    1,735 kg
    3,825 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    176 hp/t
    132 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best practicality score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750iHoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8
Power
326hp243kW
306hp228kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
1,960kg4,321lb
1,735kg3,825lb
Gross weight
2,495kg5,501lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
73.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
21.2s
Calculated
25.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t132kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
699km434mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,379cc328cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
4,984mm196in
5,237mm206in
Width
1,862mm73in
1,847mm73in
Height
1,425mm56in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,930mm115in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,552mm61in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,568mm62in
1,577mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
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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 Statesman (VH) 5.7 i V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i: Power / Torque
  • Holden Statesman (VH) 5.7 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i5,000 rpm3,900 rpm5,250 rpm
HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V85,200 rpm4,400 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750iHoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.2 s
25.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
158 km/h
98 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
HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8
306 hp
228 kW

BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i has 20 hp more than Holden Statesman (VH) 5.7 i V8.

The biggest power difference is between Holden Statesman (VH) 5.7 i V8 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
HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8
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
HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8
1,735 kg
3,825 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
HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V87.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i and Holden Statesman (VH) 5.7 i V8: 1.1 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
HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8
176 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 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
HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8
306 hp
228 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
HoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,237 mm
206.2 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750iHoldenStatesman (VH)5.7 i V8
Power
326 hp
243 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,960 kg
4,321 lb
1,735 kg
3,825 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-
Length
5,237 mm
206.2 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
699 km
434 mi
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
176 hp/t
132 kW/t
5.7 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 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

Holden Statesman (VH) 5.7 i V8

  • Is 225 kg lighter
  • Has 10 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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