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BMW 7 Series (E65) · Facelift 2005 745dvsBMW 7 Series (G70) 740d

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

330 hp4423 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2005-2008
VS

BMW 7 Series (G70)

740d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2026

Comparison overview

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BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    330 hp
    246 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,040 kg
    4,497 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    162 hp/t
    121 kW/t
    6.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    70/100

BMW 7 Series (G70) 740d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,088 km
    676 mi
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745dBMW7 Series (G70)740d
Power
330hp246kW
286hp213kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
2,040kg4,497lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight
2,620kg5,776lb
2,895kg6,382lb
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
73.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.6s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.3s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.5s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
162hp/t121kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
298Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
978km608mi
Calculated
1,088km676mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,423cc270cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
5,039mm198in
5,391mm212in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,950mm77in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,544mm61in
Wheelbase
2,990mm118in
3,215mm127in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,662mm65in
Rear track
1,596mm63in
1,684mm66in
Ground clearance-
147mm6in
Trunk volume
500L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
88L
74L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745dBMW 7 Series (G70) 740dPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (G70) 740d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d3,800 rpm1,900-2,500 rpm4,050 rpm
BMW7 Series (G70)740d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745dBMW7 Series (G70)740d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.3 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.6 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
19.0 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
2.6 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.3 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.5 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d
330 hp
246 kW
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d has 44 hp more than BMW 7 Series (G70) 740d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (G70) 740d and BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d: 44 hp (33 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
2,180 kg
4,806 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 2005745d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
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 2005745d6.6 s
BMW7 Series (G70)740d5.8 s

Although BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d has more power, BMW 7 Series (G70) 740d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (G70) 740d and BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d: 0.8 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
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (G70) 740d and BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d: 2.2 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 2005745d
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d
978 km
608 mi
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
1,088 km
676 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745d
330 hp
246 kW
6.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
286 hp
213 kW
5.8 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 2005745d
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
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
Power
286 hp
213 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,391 mm
212.2 in
Height
1,544 mm
60.8 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
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
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d 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
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.6 s
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.8 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
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005745dBMW7 Series (G70)740d
Power
330 hp
246 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.6 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,040 kg
4,497 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Fuel consumption
9.0 L/100 km
26.1 mpg US
31.4 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 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
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,391 mm
212.2 in
Height
1,544 mm
60.8 in
Range score
978 km
608 mi
1,088 km
676 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
162 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745dBMW 7 Series (G70) 740d
Consumption9 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.75 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi25.35 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,350 L357 US gal297 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,363 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 745d

  • Has 44 hp more
  • Has 100 Nm more
  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

BMW 7 Series (G70) 740d

  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 110 km (69 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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