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BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) · Facelift 2019 730ivsBMW 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 LCI) · Facelift 2019

730i

249 hp1998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2022
VS

BMW 7 Series (E23)

735i

217 hp3430 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1982-1983

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 730i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    249 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019730iBMW7 Series (E23)735i
Power
249hp186kW
217hp162kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
305Nm225lb-ft
Curb weight
1,715kg3,781lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,385kg5,258lb
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
63.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
19.5s
Calculated
37.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,114km692mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,998cc122cu in
3,430cc209cu in
Length
5,120mm202in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,467mm58in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,618mm64in
1,502mm59in
Rear track
1,646mm65in
1,524mm60in
Ground clearance-
132mm5in
Trunk volume
515L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
78L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 730iBMW 7 Series (E23) 735iPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 730i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019730i5,000-6,500 rpm1,550-4,500 rpm6,750 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 LCI)Facelift 2019730iBMW7 Series (E23)735i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
19.5 s
37.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
171 km/h
107 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 LCI)Facelift 2019730i
249 hp
186 kW
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
217 hp
162 kW

BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 730i has 32 hp more than BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i and BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 730i: 32 hp (24 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019730i
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 (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019730i
1,715 kg
3,781 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 LCI)Facelift 2019730i
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 LCI)Facelift 2019730i6.2 s
BMW7 Series (E23)735i8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 730i and BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i: 1.8 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 (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019730i
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 LCI)Facelift 2019730i
249 hp
186 kW
6.2 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 LCI)Facelift 2019730i
Power
249 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 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
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 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 LCI)Facelift 2019730iBMW7 Series (E23)735i
Power
249 hp
186 kW
217 hp
162 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,715 kg
3,781 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
1,114 km
692 mi
-
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 LCI) Facelift 2019 730i
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 730i

  • Has 32 hp more
  • Has 95 Nm more
  • Is 1.8 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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