Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740dvsBMW 7 Series (G70) 740i

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

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BMW 7 Series (G11)

740d

320 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2019
VS

BMW 7 Series (G70)

740i

380 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2026

Comparison overview

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

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BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,860 kg
    4,101 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,472 km
    914 mi
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

BMW 7 Series (G70) 740i

  • Most powerful
    380 hp
    283 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    176 hp/t
    131 kW/t
    5.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (G11)740dBMW7 Series (G70)740i
Power
320hp239kW
380hp283kW
Torque
680Nm502lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
2,165kg4,773lb
Gross weight
2,530kg5,578lb
2,785kg6,140lb
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
53.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
58.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.4s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
16.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
176hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
366Nm/t245lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,472km914mi
Calculated
925km575mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,998cc183cu 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
1,713mm67in
Rear track
1,646mm65in
1,736mm68in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
-
Trunk volume
515L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
78L
74L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740dBMW 7 Series (G70) 740iPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (G70) 740i: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (G11)740d4,000 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW7 Series (G70)740i5,200-6,250 rpm1,850-5,000 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (G11)740dBMW7 Series (G70)740i
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
16.8 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
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
179 km/h
111 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
320 hp
239 kW
BMW7 Series (G70)740i
380 hp
283 kW

BMW 7 Series (G70) 740i has 60 hp more than BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d and BMW 7 Series (G70) 740i: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
BMW7 Series (G70)740i
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 (G11)740d
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
BMW7 Series (G70)740i
2,165 kg
4,773 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)740d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (G70)740i
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 (G11)740d5.2 s
BMW7 Series (G70)740i5.4 s

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d and BMW 7 Series (G70) 740i: 0.2 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 (G11)740d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (G70)740i
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d and BMW 7 Series (G70) 740i: 2.7 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)740d
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
BMW7 Series (G70)740i
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
1,472 km
914 mi
BMW7 Series (G70)740i
925 km
575 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (G11)740d
320 hp
239 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BMW7 Series (G70)740i
380 hp
283 kW
5.4 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 (G11)740d
Power
320 hp
239 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
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,098 mm
200.7 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
BMW7 Series (G70)740i
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)740d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (G70)740i
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d 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)740d
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
5.2 s
BMW7 Series (G70)740i
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
5.4 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)740d
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (G70)740i
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (G11)740dBMW7 Series (G70)740i
Power
320 hp
239 kW
380 hp
283 kW
Torque
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
2,165 kg
4,773 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 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
1,472 km
914 mi
925 km
575 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
-
Trunk score
515 L
18.2 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
176 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 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) 740dBMW 7 Series (G70) 740i
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d

  • Has 160 Nm more
  • Is 305 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 547 km (340 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 7 Series (G70) 740i

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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