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BMW 7 Series (E65) · Facelift 2005 745dvsAcura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V

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

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BMW 7 Series (E65) · Facelift 2005

745d

330 hp4423 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2005-2008
VS

Acura RL II

3.5 i V6 24V

294 hp3471 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2008

Comparison overview

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BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    330 hp
    246 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745dAcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
Power
330hp246kW
294hp219kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
347Nm256lb-ft
Curb weight
2,040kg4,497lb
1,845kg4,068lb
Gross weight
2,620kg5,776lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
215 km/h
134 mph
To 99% top speed
73.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.9s99% target: 213 km/h / 132 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
6.7s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
30.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
6.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
978km608mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,423cc270cu in
3,471cc212cu in
Length
5,039mm198in
4,917mm194in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,847mm73in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,452mm57in
Wheelbase
2,990mm118in
2,800mm110in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,575mm62in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,585mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
88L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745dAcura RL II 3.5 i V6 24VPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d: Power / Torque
  • Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d3,800 rpm1,900-2,500 rpm4,050 rpm
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V6,200 rpm5,000 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745dAcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
6.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
6.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
30.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
215 km/h
134 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
12.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
14.8 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 (E65)Facelift 2005745d
330 hp
246 kW
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
294 hp
219 kW

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d has 36 hp more than Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V and BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d: 36 hp (27 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
347 Nm
256 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
1,845 kg
4,068 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 (E65)Facelift 2005745d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
215 km/h
134 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d6.6 s
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V6.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d and Acura RL II 3.5 i V6 24V: 0.1 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 (E65)Facelift 2005745d
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d
330 hp
246 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
294 hp
219 kW
6.7 s
215 km/h
134 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 (E65)Facelift 2005745d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,039 mm
198.4 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
AcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
Power
294 hp
219 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
215 km/h
134 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745dAcuraRL II3.5 i V6 24V
Power
330 hp
246 kW
294 hp
219 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
347 Nm
256 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
215 km/h
134 mph
Lightness
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
1,845 kg
4,068 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,039 mm
198.4 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,917 mm
193.6 in
Height
1,452 mm
57.2 in
Range score
978 km
608 mi
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Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
159 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 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 (E65) Facelift 2005 745d
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 403 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 50 km/h (31 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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