Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740dvsBMW X4 (F26) 35i

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 X4 (F26)

35i

306 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbocharged2014-2018

Comparison overview

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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
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    172 hp/t
    128 kW/t
    5.8 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    139 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,472 km
    914 mi
  • Largest trunk
    515 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (G11)740dBMWX4 (F26)35i
Power
320hp239kW
306hp228kW
Torque
680Nm502lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,860kg4,101lb
1,815kg4,001lb
Gross weight
2,530kg5,578lb
2,405kg5,302lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
247 km/h
153 mph
To 99% top speed
53.0s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
81.6s99% target: 245 km/h / 152 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
23.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
366Nm/t245lb-ft/ton
Calculated
220Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,472km914mi
Calculated
807km502mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
5,098mm201in
4,671mm184in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,881mm74in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,624mm64in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
2,810mm111in
Front track
1,617mm64in
1,616mm64in
Rear track
1,646mm65in
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
204mm8in
Trunk volume
515L
500L
Max trunk volume-
1,400L
Doors
4
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
78L
67L
CO2 emissions
139g/km
193g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740dBMW X4 (F26) 35iPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d: Power / Torque
  • BMW X4 (F26) 35i: 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
BMWX4 (F26)35i5,800-6,400 rpm1,200-5,000 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (G11)740dBMWX4 (F26)35i
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
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
23.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
247 km/h
153 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
164 km/h
102 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
BMWX4 (F26)35i
306 hp
228 kW

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d has 14 hp more than BMW X4 (F26) 35i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW X4 (F26) 35i and BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d: 14 hp (10 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
BMWX4 (F26)35i
400 Nm
295 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
BMWX4 (F26)35i
1,815 kg
4,001 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
BMWX4 (F26)35i
247 km/h
153 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
BMWX4 (F26)35i5.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d and BMW X4 (F26) 35i: 0.3 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
BMWX4 (F26)35i
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d and BMW X4 (F26) 35i: 3.0 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
BMWX4 (F26)35i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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
BMWX4 (F26)35i
807 km
502 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
BMWX4 (F26)35i
306 hp
228 kW
5.5 s
247 km/h
153 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
BMWX4 (F26)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,624 mm
63.9 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
BMWX4 (F26)35i
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
247 km/h
153 mph
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
BMWX4 (F26)35i
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK
5.5 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
BMWX4 (F26)35i
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (G11)740dBMWX4 (F26)35i
Power
320 hp
239 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
247 km/h
153 mph
Lightness
1,860 kg
4,101 lb
1,815 kg
4,001 lb
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100 km
44.4 mpg US
53.3 mpg UK
8.3 L/100 km
28.3 mpg US
34.0 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
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,671 mm
183.9 in
Height
1,624 mm
63.9 in
Range score
1,472 km
914 mi
807 km
502 mi
CO2 score
139 g/km
193 g/km
Trunk score
515 L
18.2 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 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 X4 (F26) 35i
Consumption5.3 L/100 km44.4 mpg US53.3 mpg UK8.3 L/100 km28.3 mpg US34 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.28 LC100 km14.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.93 LC100 mi23.38 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used795 L210 US gal175 UK gal1,245 L329 US gal274 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,391 LC/year2,179 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740d

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 280 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 18 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 3.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 664 km (413 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 54 g/km less CO2

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

BMW X4 (F26) 35i

  • Is 45 kg lighter

Pros

  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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