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BMW 7 Series (E32) · Facelift 1992 740ivsBMW 7 Series (E23) 735i

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

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BMW 7 Series (E32) · Facelift 1992

740i

286 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1992-1994
VS

BMW 7 Series (E23)

735i

217 hp3430 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1982-1983

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 740i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    160 hp/t
    119 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    57/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100

BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i

  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.8 L/100 km
    14.0 mpg US
    16.8 mpg UK
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740iBMW7 Series (E23)735i
Power
286hp213kW
217hp162kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
305Nm225lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,310kg5,093lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
74.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.4s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
24.8s
Calculated
37.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.1s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
160hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
223Nm/t150lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
756km470mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
3,430cc209cu in
Length
4,910mm193in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,845mm73in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,411mm56in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
2,832mm111in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,530mm60in
1,502mm59in
Rear track
1,558mm61in
1,524mm60in
Ground clearance-
132mm5in
Trunk volume
500L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
90L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 740iBMW 7 Series (E23) 735iPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 740i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i5,800 rpm4,500 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW7 Series (E23)735i5,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740iBMW7 Series (E23)735i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.1 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.4 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
24.8 s
37.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.9 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
159 km/h
99 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
286 hp
213 kW
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
217 hp
162 kW

BMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 740i has 69 hp more than BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i and BMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 740i: 69 hp (51 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
305 Nm
225 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
1,530 kg
3,373 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 (E32)Facelift 1992740i
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
212 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i7.4 s
BMW7 Series (E23)735i8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 740i and BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i: 0.6 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 (E32)Facelift 1992740i
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740i
286 hp
213 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
217 hp
162 kW
8.0 s
212 km/h
132 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 (E32)Facelift 1992740i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
Power
217 hp
162 kW
0-100 km/h8.0 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (E32)Facelift 1992740iBMW7 Series (E23)735i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
217 hp
162 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.4 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,411 mm
55.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
756 km
470 mi
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
160 hp/t
119 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.1 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 (E32) Facelift 1992 740i
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (E32) Facelift 1992 740i

  • Has 69 hp more
  • Has 95 Nm more
  • Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 38 km/h (24 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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