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BMW 7 Series (E65) · Facelift 2005 750ivsBMW 7 Series (E38) 740i

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

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BMW 7 Series (E65) · Facelift 2005

750i

367 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2008
VS

BMW 7 Series (E38)

740i

286 hp4398 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1996-1998

Comparison overview

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BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Highest torque
    490 Nm
    361 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.9 L/100 km
    13.9 mpg US
    16.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    772 km
    480 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750iBMW7 Series (E38)740i
Power
367hp274kW
286hp213kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,910kg4,211lb
1,800kg3,968lb
Gross weight
2,490kg5,490lb
2,335kg5,148lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
69.6s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.6s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
Calculated
21.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
6.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
18.6L/100 km12.6mpg US15.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
8.9L/100 km26.4mpg US31.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
159hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
233Nm/t156lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
772km480mi
Calculated
680km423mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,799cc293cu in
4,398cc268cu in
Length
5,039mm198in
4,984mm196in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,862mm73in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,990mm118in
2,930mm115in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,568mm62in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
88L
85L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750iBMW 7 Series (E38) 740iPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i6,300 rpm3,400 rpm6,550 rpm
BMW7 Series (E38)740i5,700 rpm3,900 rpm5,950 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750iBMW7 Series (E38)740i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
6.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 s
21.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i
367 hp
274 kW
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750i has 81 hp more than BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i and BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750i: 81 hp (60 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
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 (E65)Facelift 2005750i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
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 (E65)Facelift 2005750i5.9 s
BMW7 Series (E38)740i6.6 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750i and BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i: 0.7 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 (E65)Facelift 2005750i
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750i and BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i: 1.1 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 (E65)Facelift 2005750i
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i
772 km
480 mi
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
680 km
423 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i
367 hp
274 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
286 hp
213 kW
6.6 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 (E65)Facelift 2005750i
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,039 mm
198.4 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 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
4,984 mm
196.2 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 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 (E65)Facelift 2005750i
Power
367 hp
274 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750i 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 (E65)Facelift 2005750i
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
5.9 s
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
6.6 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 (E65)Facelift 2005750i
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E38)740i
159 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750iBMW7 Series (E38)740i
Power
367 hp
274 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
1,800 kg
3,968 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
12.5 L/100 km
18.8 mpg US
22.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,039 mm
198.4 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,984 mm
196.2 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Range score
772 km
480 mi
680 km
423 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
159 hp/t
118 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 (E65) Facelift 2005 750iBMW 7 Series (E38) 740i
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km21.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi35.20 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year3,281 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750i

  • Has 81 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 92 km (57 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW 7 Series (E38) 740i

  • Is 110 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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