Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (F01) 750ivsBMW 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 (F01)

750i

408 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2008-2011
VS

BMW 7 Series (E23)

735i

217 hp3430 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1982-1983

Comparison overview

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BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    210 hp/t
    156 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.4 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.2 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (F01)750iBMW7 Series (E23)735i
Power
408hp304kW
217hp162kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
305Nm225lb-ft
Curb weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,575kg5,677lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
54.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
37.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
719km447mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
3,430cc209cu in
Length
5,072mm200in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,611mm63in
1,502mm59in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,524mm60in
Ground clearance-
132mm5in
Trunk volume
500L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (F01) 750iBMW 7 Series (E23) 735iPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (F01)750i6,400 rpm4,500 rpm6,650 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 (F01)750iBMW7 Series (E23)735i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
37.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01)750i
408 hp
304 kW
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
217 hp
162 kW

BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i has 191 hp more than BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i and BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i: 191 hp (142 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01)750i
600 Nm
443 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 (F01)750i
1,945 kg
4,288 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 (F01)750i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (F01)750i5.2 s
BMW7 Series (E23)735i8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i and BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i: 2.8 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 (F01)750i
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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 (F01)750i
408 hp
304 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 (F01)750i
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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
5,072 mm
199.7 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 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 (F01)750iBMW7 Series (E23)735i
Power
408 hp
304 kW
217 hp
162 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,072 mm
199.7 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
719 km
447 mi
-
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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 (F01) 750i
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i

  • Has 191 hp more
  • Has 295 Nm more
  • Is 2.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 53 km/h (33 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 68 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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