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BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) · Facelift 2012 760ivsBMW 7 Series (E65) · Facelift 2005 760i

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

760i

544 hp5972 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2012-2015
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BMW 7 Series (E65) · Facelift 2005

760i

445 hp5972 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2008

Comparison overview

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BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 760i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    544 hp
    406 kW
  • Highest torque
    750 Nm
    553 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    250 hp/t
    186 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.6 L/100 km
    12.0 mpg US
    14.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.8 L/100 km
    26.7 mpg US
    32.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760iBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
Power
544hp406kW
445hp332kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
2,180kg4,806lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Gross weight
2,695kg5,941lb
2,645kg5,831lb
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
44.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
56.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
13.6s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
5.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
20.7L/100 km11.4mpg US13.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
13.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
250hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
211hp/t158kW/t96hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
625km388mi
Calculated
647km402mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,972cc364cu in
5,972cc364cu 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 760iBMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 760iPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 760i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 760i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760i5,250 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,500 rpm
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i6,000 rpm3,950 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760iBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
5.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.6 s
16.8 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
9.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
13.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
192 km/h
119 mph
180 km/h
112 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760i
544 hp
406 kW
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
445 hp
332 kW

BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 760i has 99 hp more than BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 760i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 760i and BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 760i: 99 hp (74 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760i
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
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 (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760i
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
2,105 kg
4,641 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 2012760i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
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 2012760i4.6 s
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 760i and BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 760i: 0.9 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 2012760i
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 760i and BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 760i: 0.8 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 2012760i
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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 2012760i
625 km
388 mi
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
647 km
402 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760i
544 hp
406 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
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 (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760i
Power
544 hp
406 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 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 2005760i
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
5,039 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 2012760i
Power
544 hp
406 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
Power
445 hp
332 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 760i 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 2012760i
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 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 (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760i
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 kg/hp
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012760iBMW7 Series (E65)Facelift 2005760i
Power
544 hp
406 kW
445 hp
332 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 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
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
13.6 L/100 km
17.3 mpg US
20.8 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
625 km
388 mi
647 km
402 mi
Trunk score
-
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
211 hp/t
158 kW/t
4.7 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 760iBMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 760i
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK13.6 L/100 km17.3 mpg US20.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km23.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi38.30 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal2,040 L539 US gal449 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year3,570 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 760i

  • Has 99 hp more
  • Has 150 Nm more
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW 7 Series (E65) Facelift 2005 760i

  • Is 75 kg lighter
  • Has 22 km (14 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

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