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BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) · Facelift 2012 750ivsBMW 7 Series (E23) 745i

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

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BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) · Facelift 2012

750i

450 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2012-2015
VS

BMW 7 Series (E23)

745i

252 hp3210 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1979-1983

Comparison overview

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BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    223 hp/t
    167 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750iBMW7 Series (E23)745i
Power
450hp336kW
252hp188kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
2,015kg4,442lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,600kg5,732lb
2,070kg4,564lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
221 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
47.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
62.7s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
31.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
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Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
223hp/t167kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
3,210cc196cu in
Length
5,079mm200in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,611mm63in
1,502mm59in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,524mm60in
Ground clearance-
132mm5in
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750iBMW 7 Series (E23) 745iPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E23) 745i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i5,500 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW7 Series (E23)745i5,200 rpm2,600 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750iBMW7 Series (E23)745i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
31.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
221 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
450 hp
336 kW
BMW7 Series (E23)745i
252 hp
188 kW

BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i has 198 hp more than BMW 7 Series (E23) 745i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (E23) 745i and BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i: 198 hp (148 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (E23)745i
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
BMW7 Series (E23)745i
1,600 kg
3,527 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 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E23)745i
221 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i and BMW 7 Series (E23) 745i: 3.0 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 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
223 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (E23)745i
157 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
450 hp
336 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E23)745i
252 hp
188 kW
7.8 s
221 km/h
137 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 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,079 mm
200.0 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
BMW7 Series (E23)745i
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h7.8 s
Top speed
221 km/h
137 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 LCI)Facelift 2012750iBMW7 Series (E23)745i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,079 mm
200.0 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,860 mm
191.3 in
Height
1,430 mm
56.3 in
Range score
930 km
578 mi
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Power-to-weight score
223 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
158 hp/t
117 kW/t
6.3 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 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i

  • Has 198 hp more
  • Has 270 Nm more
  • Is 3.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 44 km/h (27 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 66 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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