BMW 7 Series (E65) · Facelift 2005
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Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d (Stage 3) 512 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.0 s
- Fastest top speed295 km/h183 mph
- Most powerful512 hp381 kW
- Highest torque1,200 Nm885 lb-ft
- Lightest2,040 kg4,497 lb
- Best power-to-weight251 hp/t187 kW/t4.0 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption9.0 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
- Best estimated range978 km608 mi
- Largest trunk500 L
- Best overall score82/100
- Best performance score85/100
- Best economy score83/100
- Best practicality score76/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 3)512 hp | BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 2)446 hp | BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 1)396 hp | BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d330 hp |
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| Power | 512hp381kW+182 hp | 446hp332kW+116 hp | 396hp295kW+66 hp | 330hp246kW |
| Torque | 1,200Nm885lb-ft+450 Nm | 1,050Nm774lb-ft+300 Nm | 938Nm691lb-ft+188 Nm | 750Nm553lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,040kg4,497lb | 2,040kg4,497lb | 2,040kg4,497lb | 2,040kg4,497lb |
| Gross weight | 2,620kg5,776lb | 2,620kg5,776lb | 2,620kg5,776lb | 2,620kg5,776lb |
| Top speed | 295 km/h 183 mph | 284 km/h 176 mph | 274 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 55.6s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-17.5 s Calculated | 60.8s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-12.4 s Calculated | 64.7s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-8.4 s Calculated | 73.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.0s-1.6 s | 5.5s-1.1 s | 5.9s-0.7 s | 6.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 13.7s-7.1 s Calculated | 15.7s-5.2 s Calculated | 17.6s-3.2 s Calculated | 20.8s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.8s-1.5 s Calculated | 5.2s-1.1 s Calculated | 5.6s-0.7 s Calculated | 6.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK | 12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK | 12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK | 12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK | 6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.8s-1.7 s Calculated | 13.3s-1.2 s Calculated | 13.8s-0.7 s Calculated | 14.5s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb Calculated | 218hp/t163kW/t99hp/1000 lb Calculated | 194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb Calculated | 162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 588Nm/t394lb-ft/ton Calculated | 515Nm/t344lb-ft/ton Calculated | 460Nm/t307lb-ft/ton Calculated | 368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 978km608mi Calculated | 978km608mi Calculated | 978km608mi Calculated | 978km608mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,423cc270cu in | 4,423cc270cu in | 4,423cc270cu in | 4,423cc270cu in |
| Length | 5,039mm198in | 5,039mm198in | 5,039mm198in | 5,039mm198in |
| Width | 1,902mm75in | 1,902mm75in | 1,902mm75in | 1,902mm75in |
| Height | 1,491mm59in | 1,491mm59in | 1,491mm59in | 1,491mm59in |
| Wheelbase | 2,990mm118in | 2,990mm118in | 2,990mm118in | 2,990mm118in |
| Front track | 1,578mm62in | 1,578mm62in | 1,578mm62in | 1,578mm62in |
| Rear track | 1,596mm63in | 1,596mm63in | 1,596mm63in | 1,596mm63in |
| Trunk volume | 500L | 500L | 500L | 500L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 88L | 88L | 88L | 88L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d (Stage 3) 512 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d (Stage 2) 446 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d (Stage 1) 396 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d 330 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 3)512 hp | 3,800 rpm | 1,900-2,500 rpm | 4,050 rpm |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 2)446 hp | 3,800 rpm | 1,900-2,500 rpm | 4,050 rpm |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 1)396 hp | 3,800 rpm | 1,900-2,500 rpm | 4,050 rpm |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d330 hp | 3,800 rpm | 1,900-2,500 rpm | 4,050 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 3)512 hp | BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 2)446 hp | BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 1)396 hp | BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d330 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.8 s | 5.2 s | 5.6 s | 6.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.0 s | 5.5 s | 5.9 s | 6.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 13.7 s | 15.7 s | 17.6 s | 20.8 s |
| Top speed | 295 km/h 183 mph | 284 km/h 176 mph | 274 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.5 s | 2.5 s | 2.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.9 s | 6.1 s | 6.3 s | 6.6 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.6 s | 9.0 s | 9.2 s | 9.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.9 s | 11.4 s | 11.7 s | 12.3 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.8 s | 13.3 s | 13.8 s | 14.5 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 193 km/h 120 mph | 184 km/h 114 mph | 177 km/h 110 mph | 167 km/h 104 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 3)512 hp | 512 hp 381 kW |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 2)446 hp | 446 hp 332 kW |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 1)396 hp | 396 hp 295 kW |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d330 hp | 330 hp 246 kW |
BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d (Stage 3) 512 hp has 182 hp more than BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d 330 hp.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d 330 hp and BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d (Stage 3) 512 hp: 182 hp (135 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 3)512 hp | 1,200 Nm 885 lb-ft |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 2)446 hp | 1,050 Nm 774 lb-ft |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 1)396 hp | 938 Nm 691 lb-ft |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d330 hp | 750 Nm 553 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 3)512 hp | 2,040 kg 4,497 lb |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 2)446 hp | 2,040 kg 4,497 lb |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 1)396 hp | 2,040 kg 4,497 lb |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d330 hp | 2,040 kg 4,497 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 3)512 hp | 295 km/h 183 mph |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 2)446 hp | 284 km/h 176 mph |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 1)396 hp | 274 km/h 170 mph |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d330 hp | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 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 (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 3)512 hp | 5.0 s |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 2)446 hp | 5.5 s |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 1)396 hp | 5.9 s |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d330 hp | 6.6 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d (Stage 3) 512 hp and BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d 330 hp: 1.6 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d (Stage 2) 446 hp and BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d (Stage 1) 396 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 (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 3)512 hp | 9.0 L/100 km 26.1 mpg US 31.4 mpg UK |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 2)446 hp | 9.0 L/100 km 26.1 mpg US 31.4 mpg UK |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 1)396 hp | 9.0 L/100 km 26.1 mpg US 31.4 mpg UK |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d330 hp | 9.0 L/100 km 26.1 mpg US 31.4 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 3)512 hp | 251 hp/t 187 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 2)446 hp | 218 hp/t 163 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 1)396 hp | 194 hp/t 145 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d330 hp | 162 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 3)512 hp | 978 km 608 mi |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 2)446 hp | 978 km 608 mi |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 1)396 hp | 978 km 608 mi |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d330 hp | 978 km 608 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 3)512 hp | 512 hp 381 kW | 5.0 s | 295 km/h 183 mph |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 2)446 hp | 446 hp 332 kW | 5.5 s | 284 km/h 176 mph |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 1)396 hp | 396 hp 295 kW | 5.9 s | 274 km/h 170 mph |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d330 hp | 330 hp 246 kW | 6.6 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 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.
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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 (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 3)512 hp |
| 9.0 L/100 km 26.1 mpg US 31.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 2)446 hp |
| 9.0 L/100 km 26.1 mpg US 31.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 1)396 hp |
| 9.0 L/100 km 26.1 mpg US 31.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d330 hp |
| 9.0 L/100 km 26.1 mpg US 31.4 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d (Stage 3) 512 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 (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 3)512 hp | 9.0 L/100 km 26.1 mpg US 31.4 mpg UK | 5.0 s |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 2)446 hp | 9.0 L/100 km 26.1 mpg US 31.4 mpg UK | 5.5 s |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 1)396 hp | 9.0 L/100 km 26.1 mpg US 31.4 mpg UK | 5.9 s |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d330 hp | 9.0 L/100 km 26.1 mpg US 31.4 mpg UK | 6.6 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 (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 3)512 hp | 251 hp/t 187 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 9.0 L/100 km 26.1 mpg US 31.4 mpg UK |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 2)446 hp | 218 hp/t 163 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp | 9.0 L/100 km 26.1 mpg US 31.4 mpg UK |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 1)396 hp | 194 hp/t 145 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | 9.0 L/100 km 26.1 mpg US 31.4 mpg UK |
| BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d330 hp | 162 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp | 9.0 L/100 km 26.1 mpg US 31.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 3)512 hp | BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 2)446 hp | BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 1)396 hp | BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d330 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 512 hp 381 kW | 446 hp 332 kW | 396 hp 295 kW | 330 hp 246 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 1,200 Nm 885 lb-ft | 1,050 Nm 774 lb-ft | 938 Nm 691 lb-ft | 750 Nm 553 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.0 s | 5.5 s | 5.9 s | 6.6 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 295 km/h 183 mph | 284 km/h 176 mph | 274 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,040 kg 4,497 lb | 2,040 kg 4,497 lb | 2,040 kg 4,497 lb | 2,040 kg 4,497 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 9.0 L/100 km 26.1 mpg US 31.4 mpg UK | 9.0 L/100 km 26.1 mpg US 31.4 mpg UK | 9.0 L/100 km 26.1 mpg US 31.4 mpg UK | 9.0 L/100 km 26.1 mpg US 31.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 978 km 608 mi | 978 km 608 mi | 978 km 608 mi | 978 km 608 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | 500 L 17.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 251 hp/t 187 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 218 hp/t 163 kW/t 4.6 kg/hp | 194 hp/t 145 kW/t 5.2 kg/hp | 162 hp/t 121 kW/t 6.2 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d (Stage 3) 512 hp | BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d (Stage 2) 446 hp | BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d (Stage 1) 396 hp | BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d 330 hp |
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| Consumption | 9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK | 9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK | 9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK | 9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 15.75 LC100 km | 15.75 LC100 km | 15.75 LC100 km | 15.75 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 25.35 LC100 mi | 25.35 LC100 mi | 25.35 LC100 mi | 25.35 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal | 1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal | 1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal | 1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,363 LC/year | 2,363 LC/year | 2,363 LC/year | 2,363 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d (Stage 3) 512 hp
- Has 66 hp more
- Has 150 Nm more
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 11 km/h (7 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 (E65) Facelift 2005 745d (Stage 2) 446 hp
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