Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (G70) 735ivsBMW 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 (G70)

735i

272 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2026
VS

BMW 7 Series (E23)

735i

217 hp3430 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1982-1983

Comparison overview

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BMW 7 Series (G70) 735i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (G70)735iBMW7 Series (E23)735i
Power
272hp203kW
217hp162kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
305Nm225lb-ft
Curb weight
2,150kg4,740lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Gross weight
2,785kg6,140lb
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
75.7s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
61.6s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
8.0s
0-200 km/h
22.1s
Calculated
37.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
7.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city-
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
186Nm/t124lb-ft/ton
Calculated
199Nm/t133lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
937km582mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
3,430cc209cu in
Length
5,391mm212in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,950mm77in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,544mm61in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
3,215mm127in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,713mm67in
1,502mm59in
Rear track
1,736mm68in
1,524mm60in
Ground clearance-
132mm5in
Trunk volume
540L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
74L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (G70) 735iBMW 7 Series (E23) 735iPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (G70) 735i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (G70)735i5,000-6,500 rpm1,750-4,500 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 (G70)735iBMW7 Series (E23)735i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
7.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
8.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.1 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
2.6 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
15.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
165 km/h
102 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G70)735i
272 hp
203 kW
BMW7 Series (E23)735i
217 hp
162 kW

BMW 7 Series (G70) 735i has 55 hp more than BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i and BMW 7 Series (G70) 735i: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G70)735i
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 (G70)735i
2,150 kg
4,740 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 (G70)735i
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 (G70)735i6.7 s
BMW7 Series (E23)735i8.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (G70) 735i and BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i: 1.3 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 (G70)735i
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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 (G70)735i
272 hp
203 kW
6.7 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 (G70)735i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,391 mm
212.2 in
Height
1,544 mm
60.8 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 (G70)735iBMW7 Series (E23)735i
Power
272 hp
203 kW
217 hp
162 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
8.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
2,150 kg
4,740 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,391 mm
212.2 in
Height
1,544 mm
60.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
937 km
582 mi
-
Trunk score
540 L
19.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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 (G70) 735i
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (G70) 735i

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 95 Nm more
  • Is 1.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 48 km/h (30 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i

  • Is 620 kg lighter
  • Has 15 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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