Car comparison

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8vsBMW 7 Series (F01) 750i

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

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BMW M3 (E90)

4.0 V8

420 hp3999 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2008
VS

BMW 7 Series (F01)

750i

408 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2008-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i

  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.4 L/100 km
    20.6 mpg US
    24.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.4 L/100 km
    14.3 mpg US
    17.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.5 L/100 km
    27.7 mpg US
    33.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    719 km
    447 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    75/100
  • Best economy score
    76/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Lightest
    1,625 kg
    3,583 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    258 hp/t
    193 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8BMW7 Series (F01)750i
Power
420hp313kW
408hp304kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,945kg4,288lb
Gross weight
2,150kg4,740lb
2,575kg5,677lb
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
55.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
54.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.2s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
16.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
11.4L/100 km20.6mpg US24.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
17L/100 km13.8mpg US16.6mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
258hp/t193kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
210hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
246Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
308Nm/t206lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
529km329mi
Calculated
719km447mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,999cc244cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,580mm180in
5,072mm200in
Width
1,817mm72in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,447mm57in
1,479mm58in
Wheelbase
2,761mm109in
3,070mm121in
Front track
1,540mm61in
1,611mm63in
Rear track
1,539mm61in
1,650mm65in
Trunk volume
450L
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
63L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8BMW 7 Series (F01) 750iPowerTorque
  • BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V88,300 rpm3,900 rpm8,550 rpm
BMW7 Series (F01)750i6,400 rpm4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8BMW7 Series (F01)750i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
16.0 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
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
BMW7 Series (F01)750i
408 hp
304 kW

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8 has 12 hp more than BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i and BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8: 12 hp (9 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (F01)750i
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
BMW7 Series (F01)750i
1,945 kg
4,288 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (F01)750i
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
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V84.7 s
BMW7 Series (F01)750i5.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8 and BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (F01)750i
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i and BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8: 0.5 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
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (F01)750i
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
529 km
329 mi
BMW7 Series (F01)750i
719 km
447 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
420 hp
313 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (F01)750i
408 hp
304 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
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
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

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
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
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

BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i 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
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
4.7 s
BMW7 Series (F01)750i
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 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
BMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMWM3 (E90)4.0 V8BMW7 Series (F01)750i
Power
420 hp
313 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 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
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,945 kg
4,288 lb
Fuel consumption
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 mpg UK
11.4 L/100 km
20.6 mpg US
24.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,580 mm
180.3 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
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
Range score
529 km
329 mi
719 km
447 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
258 hp/t
193 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
210 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 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 M3 (E90) 4.0 V8BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK11.4 L/100 km20.6 mpg US24.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km19.95 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi32.11 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal1,710 L452 US gal376 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year2,993 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW M3 (E90) 4.0 V8

  • Has 12 hp more
  • Is 320 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 49 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 7 Series (F01) 750i

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 190 km (118 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 50 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

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