BMW 7 Series (E38) · Facelift 1998
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BMW 7 Series (E38) · Facelift 1998 750ivsHSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.2 s
- Most powerful340 hp254 kW
- Lightest1,686 kg3,717 lb
- Best power-to-weight202 hp/t150 kW/t5.0 kg/hp
- Best overall score69/100
- Best performance score66/100
BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i
- Fastest top speed260 km/h162 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Highest torque490 Nm361 lb-ft
- Largest trunk500 L
- Best economy score70/100
- Best practicality score75/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i | HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 326hp243kW | 340hp254kW |
| Torque | 490Nm361lb-ft | 473Nm349lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,960kg4,321lb | 1,686kg3,717lb |
| Gross weight | 2,495kg5,501lb | - |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated | 255 km/h 158 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 71.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated | 60.7s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.6s | 6.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 21.2s Calculated | 19.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.3s Calculated | 5.9s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption city | 19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 14.5s Calculated | 14.2s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb Calculated | 202hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton Calculated | 281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 699km434mi Calculated | - |
| Displacement | 5,379cc328cu in | 5,665cc346cu in |
| Length | 4,984mm196in | 4,919mm194in |
| Width | 1,862mm73in | 1,842mm73in |
| Height | 1,425mm56in | 1,450mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,930mm115in | 2,788mm110in |
| Front track | 1,552mm61in | 1,558mm61in |
| Rear track | 1,568mm62in | 1,574mm62in |
| 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 750i: Power / Torque
- HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i | 5,000 rpm | 3,900 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
| HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8 | 5,600 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 6,000 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i | HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 6.3 s | 5.9 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.6 s | 6.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 21.2 s | 19.7 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited | 255 km/h 158 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.6 s | 6.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.7 s | 9.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 12.3 s | 12.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.5 s | 14.2 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 167 km/h 104 mph | 171 km/h 106 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i | 326 hp 243 kW |
| HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8 | 340 hp 254 kW |
HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8 has 14 hp more than BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i and HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8: 14 hp (10 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i | 490 Nm 361 lb-ft |
| HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8 | 473 Nm 349 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i | 1,960 kg 4,321 lb |
| HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8 | 1,686 kg 3,717 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8 | 255 km/h 158 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i | 6.6 s |
| HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8 | 6.2 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8 and BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i: 0.4 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i | 166 hp/t 124 kW/t 6.0 kg/hp |
| HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8 | 202 hp/t 150 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i | 326 hp 243 kW | 6.6 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8 | 340 hp 254 kW | 6.2 s | 255 km/h 158 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i |
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| HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8 |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750i | HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 326 hp 243 kW | 340 hp 254 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 490 Nm 361 lb-ft | 473 Nm 349 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.6 s | 6.2 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | 255 km/h 158 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,960 kg 4,321 lb | 1,686 kg 3,717 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 13.6 L/100 km 17.3 mpg US 20.8 mpg UK | - | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 699 km 434 mi | - | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 202 hp/t 150 kW/t 5.0 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 13.6 L/100 km17.3 mpg US20.8 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 23.80 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 38.30 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,040 L539 US gal449 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,570 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i
- Has 17 Nm more
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Has 25 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Highest torque
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8
- Has 14 hp more
- Is 274 kg lighter
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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