Car comparison

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

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

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BMW 7 Series (E65)

760i

445 hp5972 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2002-2005
VS

BMW 7 Series (G11)

740i

326 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    445 hp
    332 kW
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    221 hp/t
    165 kW/t
    4.5 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    76/100
  • Best performance score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i

  • Lightest
    1,725 kg
    3,803 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.7 L/100 km
    24.2 mpg US
    29.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,114 km
    692 mi
  • Largest trunk
    515 L
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (E65)760iBMW7 Series (G11)740i
Power
445hp332kW
326hp243kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
2,015kg4,442lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Gross weight
2,630kg5,798lb
2,400kg5,291lb
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
55.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
16.6s
Calculated
16.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.4L/100 km17.6mpg US21.1mpg UK
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
20.2L/100 km11.6mpg US14.0mpg UK
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
298Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
657km408mi
Calculated
1,114km692mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,972cc364cu in
2,998cc183cu in
Length
5,029mm198in
5,098mm201in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,492mm59in
1,478mm58in
Wheelbase
2,990mm118in
3,070mm121in
Front track
1,578mm62in
1,618mm64in
Rear track
1,582mm62in
1,646mm65in
Ground clearance-
135mm5in
Trunk volume
500L
515L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
88L
78L
CO2 emissions-
164g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (E65) 760iBMW 7 Series (G11) 740iPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (E65)760i6,000 rpm3,950 rpm6,250 rpm
BMW7 Series (G11)740i5,500-6,500 rpm1,380-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (E65)760iBMW7 Series (G11)740i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.6 s
16.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
180 km/h
112 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
445 hp
332 kW
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
326 hp
243 kW

BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i has 119 hp more than BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i and BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i: 119 hp (89 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
450 Nm
332 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
1,725 kg
3,803 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)760i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
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 (E65)760i5.5 s
BMW7 Series (G11)740i5.5 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)760i
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i and BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i: 6.4 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)760i
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
657 km
408 mi
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
1,114 km
692 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (E65)760i
445 hp
332 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
326 hp
243 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 (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
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
Power
326 hp
243 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
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,098 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 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)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
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i 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)760i
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
5.5 s
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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 (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
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (E65)760iBMW7 Series (G11)740i
Power
445 hp
332 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 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
2,015 kg
4,442 lb
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Fuel consumption
13.4 L/100 km
17.6 mpg US
21.1 mpg UK
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
657 km
408 mi
1,114 km
692 mi
CO2 score
-
164 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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) 760iBMW 7 Series (G11) 740i
Consumption13.4 L/100 km17.6 mpg US21.1 mpg UK7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.45 LC100 km12.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi37.74 LC100 mi19.71 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,010 L531 US gal442 UK gal1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,518 LC/year1,838 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (E65) 760i

  • Has 119 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i

  • Is 290 kg lighter
  • Uses 6.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 458 km (284 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power

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