Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (G11) 730dvsBMW 7 Series (E32) 750i

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

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BMW 7 Series (G11)

730d

265 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2019
VS

BMW 7 Series (E32)

750i

300 hp4988 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1987-1992

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.1 L/100 km
    38.6 mpg US
    46.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.6 L/100 km
    51.1 mpg US
    61.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,500 km
    932 mi
  • Largest trunk
    515 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

BMW 7 Series (E32) 750i

  • Most powerful
    300 hp
    224 kW
  • Lightest
    1,800 kg
    3,968 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    167 hp/t
    124 kW/t
    6.0 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (G11)730dBMW7 Series (E32)750i
Power
265hp198kW
300hp224kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Gross weight
2,540kg5,600lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
79.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
23.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
19.8L/100 km11.9mpg US14.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
340Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
250Nm/t167lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,500km932mi
Calculated
767km477mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
4,988cc304cu in
Length
5,098mm201in
4,910mm193in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,845mm73in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
2,832mm111in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,528mm60in
Rear track
1,646mm65in
1,556mm61in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
-
Trunk volume
515L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
78L
102L
CO2 emissions
137g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (G11) 730dBMW 7 Series (E32) 750iPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E32) 750i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (G11)730d4,000 rpm2,000-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW7 Series (E32)750i5,200 rpm4,100 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (G11)730dBMW7 Series (E32)750i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
23.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
160 km/h
100 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
265 hp
198 kW
BMW7 Series (E32)750i
300 hp
224 kW

BMW 7 Series (E32) 750i has 35 hp more than BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d and BMW 7 Series (E32) 750i: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (E32)750i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
BMW7 Series (E32)750i
1,800 kg
3,968 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)730d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E32)750i
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)730d5.8 s
BMW7 Series (E32)750i7.4 s

Although BMW 7 Series (E32) 750i has more power, BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d and BMW 7 Series (E32) 750i: 1.6 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E32)750i
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d and BMW 7 Series (E32) 750i: 8.1 L/100 km.

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)730d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (E32)750i
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
1,500 km
932 mi
BMW7 Series (E32)750i
767 km
477 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
265 hp
198 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E32)750i
300 hp
224 kW
7.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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)730d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 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
5,098 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
BMW7 Series (E32)750i
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E32)750i
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d 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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMW7 Series (E32)750i
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
7.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E32)750i
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (G11)730dBMW7 Series (E32)750i
Power
265 hp
198 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
13.3 L/100 km
17.7 mpg US
21.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,098 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,910 mm
193.3 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Range score
1,500 km
932 mi
767 km
477 mi
CO2 score
137 g/km
-
Trunk score
515 L
18.2 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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) 730dBMW 7 Series (E32) 750i
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK13.3 L/100 km17.7 mpg US21.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km23.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi37.46 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal1,995 L527 US gal439 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year3,491 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d

  • Has 170 Nm more
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 8.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 733 km (456 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

BMW 7 Series (E32) 750i

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

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