Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (G11) 730dvsBMW 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 (G11)

730d

265 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2019
VS

BMW 7 Series (E23)

735i

217 hp3430 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1982-1983

Comparison overview

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BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (G11)730dBMW7 Series (E23)735i
Power
265hp198kW
217hp162kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
305Nm225lb-ft
Curb weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,540kg5,600lb
2,000kg4,409lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
59.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
37.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
340Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,500km932mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
3,430cc209cu in
Length
5,098mm201in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,502mm59in
Rear track
1,646mm65in
1,524mm60in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
132mm5in
Trunk volume
515L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
78L
100L
CO2 emissions
137g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (G11) 730dBMW 7 Series (E23) 735iPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (G11)730d4,000 rpm2,000-2,500 rpm4,250 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 (G11)730dBMW7 Series (E23)735i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
37.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
265 hp
198 kW
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
217 hp
162 kW

BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d has 48 hp more than BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i and BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d: 48 hp (36 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
620 Nm
457 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 (G11)730d
1,825 kg
4,023 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 (G11)730d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (G11)730d5.8 s
BMW7 Series (E23)735i8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d and BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i: 2.2 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 (G11)730d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 (G11)730d
265 hp
198 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (G11)730d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,098 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,478 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 (G11)730dBMW7 Series (E23)735i
Power
265 hp
198 kW
217 hp
162 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,098 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,478 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
1,500 km
932 mi
-
CO2 score
137 g/km
-
Trunk score
515 L
18.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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 (G11) 730d
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 315 Nm more
  • Is 2.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 48 km/h (30 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 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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