Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (E65) · Facelift 2005 750ivsBMW 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

750i

367 hp4799 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2008
VS

BMW 7 Series (G70)

740d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2026

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 7 Series (G70) 740d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • 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

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750i

  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    367 hp
    274 kW
  • Lightest
    1,910 kg
    4,211 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    192 hp/t
    143 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005750iBMW7 Series (G70)740d
Power
367hp274kW
286hp213kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,910kg4,211lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight
2,490kg5,490lb
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
61.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
18.1s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
192hp/t143kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
257Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
298Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
772km480mi
Calculated
1,088km676mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,799cc293cu 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 750iBMW 7 Series (G70) 740dPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (G70) 740d: 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 (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 2005750iBMW7 Series (G70)740d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.1 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
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 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 2005750i
367 hp
274 kW
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750i has 81 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 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 (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 2005750i
1,910 kg
4,211 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 2005750i
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 2005750i5.9 s
BMW7 Series (G70)740d5.8 s

Although BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750i 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 750i: 0.1 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 (E65)Facelift 2005750i
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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 750i: 4.6 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 (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 2005750i
772 km
480 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 2005750i
367 hp
274 kW
5.9 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 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 (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 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 (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 (G70) 740d 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 (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 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 (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 2005750iBMW7 Series (G70)740d
Power
367 hp
274 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 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
1,910 kg
4,211 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
772 km
480 mi
1,088 km
676 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
192 hp/t
143 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 (G70) 740d
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 750i

  • Has 81 hp more
  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 61 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

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

BMW 7 Series (G70) 740d

  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 316 km (197 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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