Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (F01) 760ivsBMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10

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

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BMW 7 Series (F01)

760i

544 hp5972 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2008-2011
VS

BMW M5 (E60)

5.0 V10

507 hp4999 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2007

Comparison overview

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

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BMW 7 Series (F01) 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
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.9 L/100 km
    18.2 mpg US
    21.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.8 L/100 km
    12.5 mpg US
    15.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    636 km
    395 mi
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    83/100
  • Best economy score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (F01)760iBMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
Power
544hp406kW
507hp378kW
Torque
750Nm553lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
2,180kg4,806lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
2,695kg5,941lb
2,300kg5,071lb
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
46.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
43.1s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.6s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
13.8s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.4s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.9L/100 km18.2mpg US21.9mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
22.7L/100 km10.4mpg US12.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
250hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
285hp/t212kW/t129hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
344Nm/t230lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t195lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
636km395mi
Calculated
473km294mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,972cc364cu in
4,999cc305cu in
Length
5,072mm200in
4,855mm191in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,846mm73in
Height
1,479mm58in
1,469mm58in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
2,889mm114in
Front track
1,611mm63in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,566mm62in
Trunk volume-
500L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
70L
CO2 emissions-
357g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (F01) 760iBMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10PowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (F01) 760i: Power / Torque
  • BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (F01)760i5,250 rpm1,500-5,000 rpm5,500 rpm
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V107,750 rpm6,100 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (F01)760iBMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.4 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.6 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.8 s
13.6 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
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
191 km/h
119 mph
193 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01)760i
544 hp
406 kW
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW

BMW 7 Series (F01) 760i has 37 hp more than BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10.

The biggest power difference is between BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10 and BMW 7 Series (F01) 760i: 37 hp (28 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01)760i
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01)760i
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
1,780 kg
3,924 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)760i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
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)760i4.6 s
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V104.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (F01) 760i and BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10: 0.1 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)760i
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (F01) 760i and BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10: 1.9 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)760i
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01)760i
636 km
395 mi
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
473 km
294 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (F01)760i
544 hp
406 kW
4.6 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
507 hp
378 kW
4.7 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)760i
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
5,072 mm
199.7 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
Power
507 hp
378 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
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 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)760i
Power
544 hp
406 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
Power
507 hp
378 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

BMW 7 Series (F01) 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)760i
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
4.6 s
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
4.7 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)760i
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
BMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (F01)760iBMWM5 (E60)5.0 V10
Power
544 hp
406 kW
507 hp
378 kW
Torque
750 Nm
553 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.6 s
4.7 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
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
12.9 L/100 km
18.2 mpg US
21.9 mpg UK
14.8 L/100 km
15.9 mpg US
19.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,072 mm
199.7 in
Height
1,479 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,855 mm
191.1 in
Height
1,469 mm
57.8 in
Range score
636 km
395 mi
473 km
294 mi
CO2 score
-
357 g/km
Trunk score
-
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
250 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
285 hp/t
212 kW/t
3.5 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 (F01) 760iBMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10
Consumption12.9 L/100 km18.2 mpg US21.9 mpg UK14.8 L/100 km15.9 mpg US19.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.58 LC100 km25.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.33 LC100 mi41.68 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,935 L511 US gal426 UK gal2,220 L586 US gal488 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,386 LC/year3,885 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (F01) 760i

  • Has 37 hp more
  • Has 230 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 163 km (101 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW M5 (E60) 5.0 V10

  • Is 400 kg lighter
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

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

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