Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (G11) 750dvsBMW 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 (G11)

750d

400 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2016-2019
VS

BMW 7 Series (E23)

745i

252 hp3210 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan1979-1983

Comparison overview

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BMW 7 Series (G11) 750d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    760 Nm
    561 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    205 hp/t
    153 kW/t
    4.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (G11)750dBMW7 Series (E23)745i
Power
400hp298kW
252hp188kW
Torque
760Nm561lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,600kg3,527lb
Gross weight
2,630kg5,798lb
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
45.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
62.7s99% target: 219 km/h / 136 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
7.8s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
31.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
7.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
205hp/t153kW/t93hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t117kW/t71hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
390Nm/t261lb-ft/ton
Calculated
238Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,219km757mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
3,210cc196cu in
Length
5,098mm201in
4,860mm191in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,800mm71in
Height
1,467mm58in
1,430mm56in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,611mm63in
1,502mm59in
Rear track
1,640mm65in
1,524mm60in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
132mm5in
Trunk volume
515L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
78L
100L
CO2 emissions
168g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (G11) 750dBMW 7 Series (E23) 745iPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (G11) 750d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E23) 745i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (G11)750d4,400 rpm2,000-3,000 rpm4,650 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 (G11)750dBMW7 Series (E23)745i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
7.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
7.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 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
5.6 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
15.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)750d
400 hp
298 kW
BMW7 Series (E23)745i
252 hp
188 kW

BMW 7 Series (G11) 750d has 148 hp more than BMW 7 Series (E23) 745i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (E23) 745i and BMW 7 Series (G11) 750d: 148 hp (110 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)750d
760 Nm
561 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 (G11)750d
1,950 kg
4,299 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 (G11)750d
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)750d4.6 s
BMW7 Series (E23)745i7.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 750d and BMW 7 Series (E23) 745i: 3.2 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)750d
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 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 (G11)750d
400 hp
298 kW
4.6 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 (G11)750d
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
1,467 mm
57.8 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 (G11)750dBMW7 Series (E23)745i
Power
400 hp
298 kW
252 hp
188 kW
Torque
760 Nm
561 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
7.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
221 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,950 kg
4,299 lb
1,600 kg
3,527 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,098 mm
200.7 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
1,219 km
757 mi
-
CO2 score
168 g/km
-
Trunk score
515 L
18.2 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
205 hp/t
153 kW/t
4.9 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 (G11) 750d
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (G11) 750d

  • Has 148 hp more
  • Has 380 Nm more
  • Is 3.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 44 km/h (27 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 48 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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