The BMW 7-serie E38 (1994-1998) was offered with 13 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4L Petrol | 326 hp | 490 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 6.6 s | 14.2 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 4.4L Petrol | 286 hp | 420 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 7.1 s | 13.5 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 4.4L Petrol | 286 hp | 420 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 6.6 s | 12.5 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 4.0L Petrol | 286 hp | 400 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 7.4 s | 11.5 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 4.0L Petrol | 286 hp | 400 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 6.9 s | 11.8 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 3.5L Petrol | 235 hp | 320 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 240 km/h | 8.4 s | 12.6 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 3.5L Petrol | 235 hp | 320 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 244 km/h | 7.6 s | 12.3 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 3.0L Petrol | 218 hp | 290 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 234 km/h | 9.7 s | 10.5 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 3.0L Petrol | 218 hp | 290 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 235 km/h | 8.3 s | 10.8 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.8L Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 225 km/h | 9.6 s | 11.1 l/100km | 4 trims |
| 2.8L Petrol | 193 hp | 280 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 227 km/h | 8.6 s | 10.3 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 2.5L Diesel | 143 hp | 280 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 202 km/h | 12.2 s | 8.9 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 2.5L Diesel | 143 hp | 280 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 206 km/h | 11.4 s | 7.9 l/100km | 1 trim |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.