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BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) · Facelift 2012 750ivsBMW 7 Series (E65) · Facelift 2005 750i

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

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BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) · Facelift 2012

750i

450 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2012-2015
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BMW 7 Series (E65) · Facelift 2005

750i

367 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2008

Comparison overview

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BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    223 hp/t
    167 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.6 L/100 km
    27.4 mpg US
    32.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    930 km
    578 mi
  • Best overall score
    79/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    84/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750iBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i
Power
450hp336kW
367hp274kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
2,015kg4,442lb
1,910kg4,211lb
Gross weight
2,600kg5,732lb
2,490kg5,490lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
47.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
61.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.9s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
18.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
5.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
223hp/t167kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton
Calculated
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
930km578mi
Calculated
772km480mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
4,799cc293cu in
Length
5,079mm200in
5,039mm198in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,491mm59in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
2,990mm118in
Front track
1,611mm63in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,596mm63in
Trunk volume-
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
88L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750iBMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750iPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i5,500 rpm2,000-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i6,300 rpm3,400 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750iBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
5.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
18.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
189 km/h
117 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
450 hp
336 kW
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i
367 hp
274 kW

BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i has 83 hp more than BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750i and BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i: 83 hp (62 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i
490 Nm
361 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i
1,910 kg
4,211 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 (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i4.8 s
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i5.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i and BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750i: 1.1 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 (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i and BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750i: 2.8 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 (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
223 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
930 km
578 mi
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i
772 km
480 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
450 hp
336 kW
4.8 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i
367 hp
274 kW
5.9 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 (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,079 mm
200.0 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 in
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

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 (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
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

BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 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 (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
4.8 s
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
5.9 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 (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i
223 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750iBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750i
Power
450 hp
336 kW
367 hp
274 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
Fuel consumption
8.6 L/100 km
27.4 mpg US
32.8 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,079 mm
200.0 in
Height
1,471 mm
57.9 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
930 km
578 mi
772 km
480 mi
Trunk score
-
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
223 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 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 (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750iBMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750i
Consumption8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.05 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.22 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,258 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i

  • Has 83 hp more
  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 158 km (98 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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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