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

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BMW 7 Series (E65) · Facelift 2005

745d (Stage 3)

512 hp4423 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2005-2008
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BMW 7 Series (E65) · Facelift 2005

745d (Stage 2)

446 hp4423 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2005-2008
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BMW 7 Series (E65) · Facelift 2005

745d (Stage 1)

396 hp4423 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2005-2008
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BMW 7 Series (E65) · Facelift 2005

745d

330 hp4423 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d (Stage 3) 512 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    512 hp
    381 kW
  • Highest torque
    1,200 Nm
    885 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,040 kg
    4,497 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    251 hp/t
    187 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    978 km
    608 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 3)512 hpBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 2)446 hpBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 1)396 hpBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d330 hp
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
+30 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+19 km/h
274 km/h
170 mph
+9 km/h
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 hpBMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d (Stage 2) 446 hpBMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d (Stage 1) 396 hpBMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d 330 hpPowerTorque
  • 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
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 3)512 hp3,800 rpm1,900-2,500 rpm4,050 rpm
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 2)446 hp3,800 rpm1,900-2,500 rpm4,050 rpm
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 1)396 hp3,800 rpm1,900-2,500 rpm4,050 rpm
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d330 hp3,800 rpm1,900-2,500 rpm4,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 3)512 hpBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 2)446 hpBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 1)396 hpBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d330 hp
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

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

Curb weight comparison

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

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
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.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 3)512 hp
Power
512 hp
381 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 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 (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 2)446 hp
Power
446 hp
332 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 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 (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 1)396 hp
Power
396 hp
295 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 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 (E65)Facelift 2005745d330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 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

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 2005745d (Stage 3)512 hp
Power
512 hp
381 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 2)446 hp
Power
446 hp
332 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 1)396 hp
Power
396 hp
295 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d330 hp
Power
330 hp
246 kW
0-100 km/h6.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
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.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
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

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 3)512 hpBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 2)446 hpBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d (Stage 1)396 hpBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d330 hp
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
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
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
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
5,039 mm
198.4 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
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

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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d (Stage 3) 512 hpBMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d (Stage 2) 446 hpBMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d (Stage 1) 396 hpBMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d 330 hp
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km15.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi25.35 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year2,363 LC/year2,363 LC/year2,363 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

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