BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) · Facelift 2012
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BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) · Facelift 2012 750ivsBMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) · Facelift 2019 740d
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonBMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) · Facelift 2019
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Comparison overview
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BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.8 s
- Fastest top speed265 km/h165 mph Unrestricted250 km/h155 mph Restricted
- Most powerful450 hp336 kW
- Best power-to-weight223 hp/t167 kW/t4.5 kg/hp
- Best overall score79/100
- Best performance score79/100
- Best practicality score78/100
BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 740d
- Highest torque700 Nm516 lb-ft
- Lightest1,955 kg4,310 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption6.7 L/100 km35.1 mpg US42.2 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption4.6 L/100 km51.1 mpg US61.4 mpg UK
- Best estimated range1,444 km898 mi
- Best economy score92/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i | BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 450hp336kW | 340hp254kW |
| Torque | 650Nm479lb-ft | 700Nm516lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 2,015kg4,442lb | 1,955kg4,310lb |
| Gross weight | 2,600kg5,732lb | 2,640kg5,820lb |
| 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 | 47.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated | 52.3s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8s | 5.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 14.4s Calculated | 15.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.6s Calculated | 4.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK | 5.4L/100 km43.6mpg US52.3mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK | 6.7L/100 km35.1mpg US42.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK | 4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.7s Calculated | 13.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 223hp/t167kW/t101hp/1000 lb Calculated | 174hp/t130kW/t79hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 323Nm/t216lb-ft/ton Calculated | 358Nm/t240lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 930km578mi Calculated | 1,444km898mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,395cc268cu 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 | - | 142g/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 750i: Power / Torque
- BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 740d: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i | 5,500 rpm | 2,000-4,500 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
| BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d | 4,400 rpm | 1,750-2,250 rpm | 4,650 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i | BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.6 s | 4.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.8 s | 5.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 14.4 s | 15.4 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 | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.8 s | 5.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.5 s | 8.6 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.8 s | 11.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.7 s | 13.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 189 km/h 117 mph | 185 km/h 115 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i | 450 hp 336 kW |
| BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d | 340 hp 254 kW |
BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i has 110 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 750i: 110 hp (82 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft |
| BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i | 2,015 kg 4,442 lb |
| BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d | 1,955 kg 4,310 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i | 4.8 s |
| BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d | 5.0 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i and BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 740d: 0.2 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i | 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK |
| BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 740d and BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i: 3.2 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i | 223 hp/t 167 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp |
| BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d | 174 hp/t 130 kW/t 5.7 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i | 930 km 578 mi |
| BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d | 1,444 km 898 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i | 450 hp 336 kW | 4.8 s | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
| BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d | 340 hp 254 kW | 5.0 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.
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i |
| 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d |
| 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
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| BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i | 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK | 4.8 s |
| BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | 5.0 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
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| BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i | 223 hp/t 167 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK |
| BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d | 174 hp/t 130 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW7 Series (F01 LCI)Facelift 2012750i | BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 450 hp 336 kW | 340 hp 254 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 650 Nm 479 lb-ft | 700 Nm 516 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.8 s | 5.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 2,015 kg 4,442 lb | 1,955 kg 4,310 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 8.6 L/100 km 27.4 mpg US 32.8 mpg UK | 5.4 L/100 km 43.6 mpg US 52.3 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 930 km 578 mi | 1,444 km 898 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | - | 142 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | - | 515 L 18.2 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 223 hp/t 167 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 174 hp/t 130 kW/t 5.8 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i | BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 740d |
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| Consumption | 8.6 L/100 km27.4 mpg US32.8 mpg UK | 5.4 L/100 km43.6 mpg US52.3 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 15.05 LC100 km | 9.45 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 24.22 LC100 mi | 15.21 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,290 L341 US gal284 UK gal | 810 L214 US gal178 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,258 LC/year | 1,418 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 7 Series (F01 LCI) Facelift 2012 750i
- Has 110 hp more
- Is 0.2 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
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 740d
- Has 50 Nm more
- Is 60 kg lighter
- Uses 3.2 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 514 km (320 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
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