Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (F01) 750ivsBMW 7 Series (G11) 740d

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

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BMW 7 Series (F01)

750i

408 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2008-2011
VS

BMW 7 Series (G11)

740d

320 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2019

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d

  • 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

BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    408 hp
    304 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    210 hp/t
    156 kW/t
    4.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (F01)750iBMW7 Series (G11)740d
Power
408hp304kW
320hp239kW
Torque
600Nm443lb-ft
680Nm502lb-ft
Curb weight
1,945kg4,288lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Gross weight
2,575kg5,677lb
2,530kg5,578lb
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
54.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
53.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
16.0s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
366Nm/t245lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
719km447mi
Calculated
1,472km914mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,395cc268cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
5,072mm200in
5,098mm201in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,478mm58in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
3,070mm121in
Front track
1,611mm63in
1,617mm64in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,646mm65in
Ground clearance-
135mm5in
Trunk volume
500L
515L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
78L
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 (F01) 750iBMW 7 Series (G11) 740dPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (F01)750i6,400 rpm4,500 rpm6,650 rpm
BMW7 Series (G11)740d4,000 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (F01)750iBMW7 Series (G11)740d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.0 s
15.8 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
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01)750i
408 hp
304 kW
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
320 hp
239 kW

BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i has 88 hp more than BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d and BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i: 88 hp (66 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01)750i
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
680 Nm
502 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01)750i
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
1,860 kg
4,101 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)750i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
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)750i5.2 s
BMW7 Series (G11)740d5.2 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)750i
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d and BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i: 6.1 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 (F01)750i
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01)750i
719 km
447 mi
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
1,472 km
914 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (F01)750i
408 hp
304 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
320 hp
239 kW
5.2 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)750i
Power
408 hp
304 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,072 mm
199.7 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
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

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)750i
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 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 (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

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 (F01)750i
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
5.2 s
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.2 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)750i
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (F01)750iBMW7 Series (G11)740d
Power
408 hp
304 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
Fuel consumption
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,072 mm
199.7 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 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
719 km
447 mi
1,472 km
914 mi
CO2 score
-
139 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 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) 750iBMW 7 Series (G11) 740d
Consumption11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.95 LC100 km9.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.11 LC100 mi14.93 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal795 L210 US gal175 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,993 LC/year1,391 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i

  • Has 88 hp more
  • Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 85 kg lighter
  • Uses 6.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 752 km (468 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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