BMW 7 Series (E23) · Facelift 1983
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Comparison overview
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BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i (Stage 3) 378 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h6.1 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph
- Most powerful378 hp282 kW
- Highest torque589 Nm434 lb-ft
- Lightest1,590 kg3,505 lb
- Best power-to-weight238 hp/t177 kW/t4.2 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption16.6 L/100 km14.2 mpg US17.0 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.4 L/100 km28.0 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
- Best estimated range847 km527 mi
- Largest trunk480 L
- Best overall score72/100
- Best performance score71/100
- Best economy score75/100
- Best practicality score74/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 3)378 hp | BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 2)328 hp | BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 1)297 hp | BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i252 hp |
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| Power | 378hp282kW+126 hp | 328hp244kW+76 hp | 297hp222kW+45 hp | 252hp188kW |
| Torque | 589Nm434lb-ft+209 Nm | 513Nm378lb-ft+133 Nm | 464Nm342lb-ft+84 Nm | 380Nm280lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,590kg3,505lb | 1,590kg3,505lb | 1,590kg3,505lb | 1,590kg3,505lb |
| Gross weight | 2,100kg4,630lb | 2,100kg4,630lb | 2,100kg4,630lb | 2,100kg4,630lb |
| Top speed | 265 km/h 165 mph | 255 km/h 158 mph | 248 km/h 154 mph | 227 km/h 141 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 64.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph-11.0 s Calculated | 70.1s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph-5.2 s Calculated | 73.8s99% target: 246 km/h / 153 mph-1.5 s Calculated | 75.3s99% target: 225 km/h / 140 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.1s-1.8 s | 6.7s-1.2 s | 7.1s-0.8 s | 7.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 18.9s-13.7 s Calculated | 22.0s-10.5 s Calculated | 24.6s-8.0 s Calculated | 32.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.9s-1.7 s Calculated | 6.4s-1.1 s Calculated | 6.8s-0.7 s Calculated | 7.5s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK | 11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK | 11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK | 11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK | 16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK | 16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK | 16.6L/100 km14.2mpg US17.0mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK | 8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 14.1s-1.6 s Calculated | 14.6s-1.1 s Calculated | 15.0s-0.7 s Calculated | 15.7s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 238hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb Calculated | 206hp/t154kW/t93hp/1000 lb Calculated | 187hp/t139kW/t85hp/1000 lb Calculated | 158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 370Nm/t248lb-ft/ton Calculated | 323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton Calculated | 292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton Calculated | 239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 847km527mi Calculated | 847km527mi Calculated | 847km527mi Calculated | 847km527mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,430cc209cu in | 3,430cc209cu in | 3,430cc209cu in | 3,430cc209cu in |
| Length | 4,860mm191in | 4,860mm191in | 4,860mm191in | 4,860mm191in |
| Width | 1,800mm71in | 1,800mm71in | 1,800mm71in | 1,800mm71in |
| Height | 1,430mm56in | 1,430mm56in | 1,430mm56in | 1,430mm56in |
| Wheelbase | 2,795mm110in | 2,795mm110in | 2,795mm110in | 2,795mm110in |
| Front track | 1,502mm59in | 1,502mm59in | 1,502mm59in | 1,502mm59in |
| Rear track | 1,524mm60in | 1,524mm60in | 1,524mm60in | 1,524mm60in |
| Ground clearance | 132mm5in | 132mm5in | 132mm5in | 132mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 480L | 480L | 480L | 480L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 100L | 100L | 100L | 100L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i (Stage 3) 378 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i (Stage 2) 328 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i (Stage 1) 297 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i 252 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 3)378 hp | 4,900 rpm | 2,200 rpm | 5,150 rpm |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 2)328 hp | 4,900 rpm | 2,200 rpm | 5,150 rpm |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 1)297 hp | 4,900 rpm | 2,200 rpm | 5,150 rpm |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i252 hp | 4,900 rpm | 2,200 rpm | 5,150 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 3)378 hp | BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 2)328 hp | BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 1)297 hp | BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i252 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 5.9 s | 6.4 s | 6.8 s | 7.5 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 6.1 s | 6.7 s | 7.1 s | 7.9 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 18.9 s | 22.0 s | 24.6 s | 32.5 s |
| Top speed | 265 km/h 165 mph | 255 km/h 158 mph | 248 km/h 154 mph | 227 km/h 141 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.6 s | 2.6 s | 2.7 s | 2.7 s |
330 ft 101 m | 6.4 s | 6.6 s | 6.8 s | 7.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 9.4 s | 9.8 s | 10.0 s | 10.4 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.9 s | 12.4 s | 12.7 s | 13.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 14.1 s | 14.6 s | 15.0 s | 15.7 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 173 km/h 108 mph | 165 km/h 103 mph | 160 km/h 99 mph | 151 km/h 94 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 3)378 hp | 378 hp 282 kW |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 2)328 hp | 328 hp 244 kW |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 1)297 hp | 297 hp 222 kW |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i252 hp | 252 hp 188 kW |
BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i (Stage 3) 378 hp has 126 hp more than BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i 252 hp.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i 252 hp and BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i (Stage 3) 378 hp: 126 hp (94 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 3)378 hp | 589 Nm 434 lb-ft |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 2)328 hp | 513 Nm 378 lb-ft |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 1)297 hp | 464 Nm 342 lb-ft |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i252 hp | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 3)378 hp | 1,590 kg 3,505 lb |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 2)328 hp | 1,590 kg 3,505 lb |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 1)297 hp | 1,590 kg 3,505 lb |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i252 hp | 1,590 kg 3,505 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 3)378 hp | 265 km/h 165 mph |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 2)328 hp | 255 km/h 158 mph |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 1)297 hp | 248 km/h 154 mph |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i252 hp | 227 km/h 141 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 3)378 hp | 6.1 s |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 2)328 hp | 6.7 s |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 1)297 hp | 7.1 s |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i252 hp | 7.9 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i (Stage 3) 378 hp and BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i 252 hp: 1.8 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i (Stage 2) 328 hp and BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i (Stage 1) 297 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 3)378 hp | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 2)328 hp | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 1)297 hp | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i252 hp | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 3)378 hp | 238 hp/t 177 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 2)328 hp | 206 hp/t 154 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 1)297 hp | 187 hp/t 139 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i252 hp | 158 hp/t 118 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 3)378 hp | 847 km 527 mi |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 2)328 hp | 847 km 527 mi |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 1)297 hp | 847 km 527 mi |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i252 hp | 847 km 527 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 3)378 hp | 378 hp 282 kW | 6.1 s | 265 km/h 165 mph |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 2)328 hp | 328 hp 244 kW | 6.7 s | 255 km/h 158 mph |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 1)297 hp | 297 hp 222 kW | 7.1 s | 248 km/h 154 mph |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i252 hp | 252 hp 188 kW | 7.9 s | 227 km/h 141 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 3)378 hp |
| 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 2)328 hp |
| 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 1)297 hp |
| 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i252 hp |
| 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i (Stage 3) 378 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.
Acceleration vs fuel consumption
Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 3)378 hp | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK | 6.1 s |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 2)328 hp | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK | 6.7 s |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 1)297 hp | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK | 7.1 s |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i252 hp | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK | 7.9 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 3)378 hp | 238 hp/t 177 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 2)328 hp | 206 hp/t 154 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 1)297 hp | 187 hp/t 139 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK |
| BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i252 hp | 158 hp/t 118 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 3)378 hp | BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 2)328 hp | BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i (Stage 1)297 hp | BMW7 Series (E23)Facelift 1983745i252 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 378 hp 282 kW | 328 hp 244 kW | 297 hp 222 kW | 252 hp 188 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 589 Nm 434 lb-ft | 513 Nm 378 lb-ft | 464 Nm 342 lb-ft | 380 Nm 280 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 6.1 s | 6.7 s | 7.1 s | 7.9 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 265 km/h 165 mph | 255 km/h 158 mph | 248 km/h 154 mph | 227 km/h 141 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,590 kg 3,505 lb | 1,590 kg 3,505 lb | 1,590 kg 3,505 lb | 1,590 kg 3,505 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK | 11.8 L/100 km 19.9 mpg US 23.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 847 km 527 mi | 847 km 527 mi | 847 km 527 mi | 847 km 527 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 480 L 17.0 cu ft | 480 L 17.0 cu ft | 480 L 17.0 cu ft | 480 L 17.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 238 hp/t 177 kW/t 4.2 kg/hp | 206 hp/t 154 kW/t 4.9 kg/hp | 187 hp/t 139 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp | 158 hp/t 118 kW/t 6.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i (Stage 3) 378 hp | BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i (Stage 2) 328 hp | BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i (Stage 1) 297 hp | BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i 252 hp |
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| Consumption | 11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK | 11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK | 11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK | 11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 20.65 LC100 km | 20.65 LC100 km | 20.65 LC100 km | 20.65 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 33.23 LC100 mi | 33.23 LC100 mi | 33.23 LC100 mi | 33.23 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal | 1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal | 1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal | 1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,098 LC/year | 3,098 LC/year | 3,098 LC/year | 3,098 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i (Stage 3) 378 hp
- Has 50 hp more
- Has 76 Nm more
- Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
- Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
BMW 7 Series (E23) Facelift 1983 745i (Stage 2) 328 hp
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