Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) · Facelift 2012 750dvsBMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) · Facelift 2019 740d

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

750d

381 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2012-2015
VS

BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) · Facelift 2019

740d

320 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    381 hp
    284 kW
  • Highest torque
    740 Nm
    546 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    184 hp/t
    137 kW/t
    5.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 740d

  • Lightest
    1,990 kg
    4,387 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.0 L/100 km
    39.2 mpg US
    47.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,300 km
    808 mi
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750dBMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d
Power
381hp284kW
320hp239kW
Torque
740Nm546lb-ft
680Nm502lb-ft
Curb weight
2,070kg4,564lb
1,990kg4,387lb
Gross weight
2,635kg5,809lb
2,605kg5,743lb
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
51.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
56.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
15.1s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
184hp/t137kW/t83hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,250km777mi
Calculated
1,300km808mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
5,079mm200in
5,120mm202in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,471mm58in
1,467mm58in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
3,070mm121in
Front track
1,611mm63in
1,611mm63in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,640mm65in
Ground clearance-
135mm5in
Trunk volume-
515L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
78L
CO2 emissions-
158g/km

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 750dBMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 740dPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 740d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750d4,000-4,400 rpm2,000 rpm4,650 rpm
BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750dBMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.1 s
16.5 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
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
115 mph
181 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 2012750d
381 hp
284 kW
BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d
320 hp
239 kW

BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750d has 61 hp more than BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 740d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 740d and BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750d: 61 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750d
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d
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 LCI)Facelift 2012750d
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d
1,990 kg
4,387 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 2012750d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d
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 2012750d4.9 s
BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d5.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750d and BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 740d: 0.4 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 2012750d
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

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 2012750d
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 2012750d
1,250 km
777 mi
BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d
1,300 km
808 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750d
381 hp
284 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d
320 hp
239 kW
5.3 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 2012750d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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 (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,467 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 LCI)Facelift 2012750d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750d 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 2012750d
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
4.9 s
BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
5.3 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 2012750d
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750dBMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d
Power
381 hp
284 kW
320 hp
239 kW
Torque
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,070 kg
4,564 lb
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 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
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Range score
1,250 km
777 mi
1,300 km
808 mi
CO2 score
-
158 g/km
Trunk score
-
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
184 hp/t
137 kW/t
5.4 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 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 750dBMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 740d
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750d

  • Has 61 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 23 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

BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 740d

  • Is 80 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 50 km (31 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

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