Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (G11) 730dvsBMW 7 Series (G70) 740d

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

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BMW 7 Series (G11)

730d

265 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2019
VS

BMW 7 Series (G70)

740d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2026

Comparison overview

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

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BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,825 kg
    4,023 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    145 hp/t
    108 kW/t
    6.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,500 km
    932 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

BMW 7 Series (G70) 740d

  • Most powerful
    286 hp
    213 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (G11)730dBMW7 Series (G70)740d
Power
265hp198kW
286hp213kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,825kg4,023lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight
2,540kg5,600lb
2,895kg6,382lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
59.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.6L/100 km51.1mpg US61.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
340Nm/t227lb-ft/ton
Calculated
298Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,500km932mi
Calculated
1,088km676mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
5,098mm201in
5,391mm212in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,950mm77in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,544mm61in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
3,215mm127in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,662mm65in
Rear track
1,646mm65in
1,684mm66in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
147mm6in
Trunk volume
515L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
78L
74L
CO2 emissions
137g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (G11) 730dBMW 7 Series (G70) 740dPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (G70) 740d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (G11)730d4,000 rpm2,000-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW7 Series (G70)740d4,000 rpm1,500-2,500 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (G11)730dBMW7 Series (G70)740d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
19.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
175 km/h
109 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
265 hp
198 kW
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 7 Series (G70) 740d has 21 hp more than BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d and BMW 7 Series (G70) 740d: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
2,180 kg
4,806 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 (G11)730d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (G11)730d5.8 s
BMW7 Series (G70)740d5.8 s

Although BMW 7 Series (G70) 740d has more power, BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

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 (G11)730d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d and BMW 7 Series (G70) 740d: 1.6 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 (G11)730d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
1,500 km
932 mi
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
1,088 km
676 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (G11)730d
265 hp
198 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
286 hp
213 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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 (G11)730d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 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
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,391 mm
212.2 in
Height
1,544 mm
60.8 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 (G11)730d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
Power
286 hp
213 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d 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 (G11)730d
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
5.8 s
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
5.8 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 (G11)730d
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (G11)730dBMW7 Series (G70)740d
Power
265 hp
198 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
5,391 mm
212.2 in
Height
1,544 mm
60.8 in
Range score
1,500 km
932 mi
1,088 km
676 mi
CO2 score
137 g/km
-
Trunk score
515 L
18.2 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
131 hp/t
98 kW/t
7.6 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 (G11) 730dBMW 7 Series (G70) 740d
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (G11) 730d

  • Is 355 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 412 km (256 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 7 Series (G70) 740d

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

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