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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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BMW 7 Series (E38) · Facelift 1998

750i

326 hp5379 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1998-2001
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HSV Clubsport (VT)

R8 5.7 V8

340 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1999-2000

Comparison overview

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Best choices

HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Lightest
    1,686 kg
    3,717 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    202 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    66/100

BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    490 Nm
    361 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best economy score
    70/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750iHSVClubsport (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
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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
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Fuel consumption city
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
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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
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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 750iHSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (E38) Facelift 1998 750i: Power / Torque
  • HSV Clubsport (VT) R8 5.7 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
HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V85,600 rpm4,000 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750iHSVClubsport (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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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.

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
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.

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
HSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
255 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
475 L
16.8 cu ft
Length
4,919 mm
193.7 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (E38)Facelift 1998750iHSVClubsport (VT)R8 5.7 V8
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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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
4,919 mm
193.7 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
202 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 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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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 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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