Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740dvsBMW 7 Series (E65) 760i

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

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BMW 7 Series (G11)

740d

320 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2019
VS

BMW 7 Series (E65)

760i

445 hp5972 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2005

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,860 kg
    4,101 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,472 km
    914 mi
  • Largest trunk
    515 L
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i

  • Most powerful
    445 hp
    332 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (G11)740dBMW7 Series (E65)760i
Power
320hp239kW
445hp332kW
Torque
680Nm502lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
2,015kg4,442lb
Gross weight
2,530kg5,578lb
2,630kg5,798lb
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
53.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
55.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
16.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
20.2L/100 km11.6mpg US14.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
366Nm/t245lb-ft/ton
Calculated
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,472km914mi
Calculated
657km408mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
5,972cc364cu in
Length
5,098mm201in
5,029mm198in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,492mm59in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
2,990mm118in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,578mm62in
Rear track
1,646mm65in
1,582mm62in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
-
Trunk volume
515L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
78L
88L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740dBMW 7 Series (E65) 760iPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (G11)740d4,000 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW7 Series (E65)760i6,000 rpm3,950 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (G11)740dBMW7 Series (E65)760i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
16.6 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
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
320 hp
239 kW
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
445 hp
332 kW

BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i has 125 hp more than BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d and BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i: 125 hp (93 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
2,015 kg
4,442 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 (G11)740d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
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 (G11)740d5.2 s
BMW7 Series (E65)760i5.5 s

Although BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i has more power, BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d and BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i: 0.3 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 (G11)740d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d and BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i: 8.1 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 (G11)740d
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
1,472 km
914 mi
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
657 km
408 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
320 hp
239 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
445 hp
332 kW
5.5 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 (G11)740d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,098 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
Power
445 hp
332 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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
5,029 mm
198.0 in
Height
1,492 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 (G11)740d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
Power
445 hp
332 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

BMW 7 Series (G11) 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 (G11)740d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.2 s
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
5.5 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 (G11)740d
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (G11)740dBMW7 Series (E65)760i
Power
320 hp
239 kW
445 hp
332 kW
Torque
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,098 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,029 mm
198.0 in
Height
1,492 mm
58.7 in
Range score
1,472 km
914 mi
657 km
408 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
-
Trunk score
515 L
18.2 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 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 (G11) 740dBMW 7 Series (E65) 760i
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km23.45 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi37.74 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year3,518 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 155 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 8.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 815 km (506 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i

  • Has 125 hp more
  • Has 49 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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