BMW 7 Series (G11)
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Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i (Stage 2) 424 hp
- Fastest top speed295 km/h183 mph Unrestricted280 km/h174 mph Restricted
- Lightest1,725 kg3,803 lb
- Lowest combined fuel consumption7.0 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions164 g/km
- Best estimated range1,114 km692 mi
- Largest trunk515 L
- Best economy score88/100
- Best practicality score76/100
BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i (Stage 3) 489 hp
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.3 s
- Most powerful489 hp365 kW
- Highest torque698 Nm514 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight283 hp/t211 kW/t3.5 kg/hp
- Best overall score84/100
- Best performance score88/100
Specification comparison
| Model | BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 2)424 hp | BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 3)489 hp | BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 1)385 hp | BMW7 Series (G11)740i326 hp |
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| Power | 424hp316kW+98 hp | 489hp365kW+163 hp | 385hp287kW+59 hp | 326hp243kW |
| Torque | 608Nm448lb-ft+158 Nm | 698Nm514lb-ft+248 Nm | 549Nm405lb-ft+99 Nm | 450Nm332lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,725kg3,803lb | 1,725kg3,803lb | 1,725kg3,803lb | 1,725kg3,803lb |
| Gross weight | 2,400kg5,291lb | 2,400kg5,291lb | 2,400kg5,291lb | 2,400kg5,291lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 47.9s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-5.6 s Calculated | 41.1s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-12.4 s Calculated | 47.8s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.7 s Calculated | 53.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.7s-0.8 s | 4.3s-1.2 s | 5.0s-0.5 s | 5.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 12.4s-4.0 s Calculated | 11.1s-5.2 s Calculated | 14.0s-2.3 s Calculated | 16.3s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.5s-0.8 s Calculated | 4.1s-1.2 s Calculated | 4.8s-0.5 s Calculated | 5.3s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK | 7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK | 9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK | 9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK | 9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK | 5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK | 5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK | 5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.4s-1.0 s Calculated | 11.9s-1.5 s Calculated | 12.8s-0.6 s Calculated | 13.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 246hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb Calculated | 283hp/t211kW/t129hp/1000 lb Calculated | 223hp/t166kW/t101hp/1000 lb Calculated | 189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 352Nm/t236lb-ft/ton Calculated | 404Nm/t271lb-ft/ton Calculated | 318Nm/t213lb-ft/ton Calculated | 261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 1,114km692mi Calculated | 1,114km692mi Calculated | 1,114km692mi Calculated | 1,114km692mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 2,998cc183cu in | 2,998cc183cu in | 2,998cc183cu in | 2,998cc183cu in |
| Length | 5,098mm201in | 5,098mm201in | 5,098mm201in | 5,098mm201in |
| Width | 1,902mm75in | 1,902mm75in | 1,902mm75in | 1,902mm75in |
| Height | 1,478mm58in | 1,478mm58in | 1,478mm58in | 1,478mm58in |
| Wheelbase | 3,070mm121in | 3,070mm121in | 3,070mm121in | 3,070mm121in |
| Front track | 1,618mm64in | 1,618mm64in | 1,618mm64in | 1,618mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,646mm65in | 1,646mm65in | 1,646mm65in | 1,646mm65in |
| Ground clearance | 135mm5in | 135mm5in | 135mm5in | 135mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 515L | 515L | 515L | 515L |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel tank | 78L | 78L | 78L | 78L |
| CO2 emissions | 164g/km | 164g/km | 164g/km | 164g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i (Stage 2) 424 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i (Stage 3) 489 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i (Stage 1) 385 hp: Power / Torque
- BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i 326 hp: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
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| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 2)424 hp | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,380-5,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 3)489 hp | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,380-5,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 1)385 hp | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,380-5,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i326 hp | 5,500-6,500 rpm | 1,380-5,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 2)424 hp | BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 3)489 hp | BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 1)385 hp | BMW7 Series (G11)740i326 hp |
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| Acceleration checkpoints | ||||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.5 s | 4.1 s | 4.8 s | 5.3 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.7 s | 4.3 s | 5.0 s | 5.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 12.4 s | 11.1 s | 14.0 s | 16.3 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Likely limited | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||||
60 ft 18 m | 2.4 s | 2.3 s | 2.4 s | 2.5 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.7 s | 5.5 s | 5.9 s | 6.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.4 s | 8.0 s | 8.6 s | 9.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.6 s | 10.1 s | 10.9 s | 11.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.4 s | 11.9 s | 12.8 s | 13.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 200 km/h 124 mph | 208 km/h 129 mph | 191 km/h 119 mph | 182 km/h 113 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 2)424 hp | 424 hp 316 kW |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 3)489 hp | 489 hp 365 kW |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 1)385 hp | 385 hp 287 kW |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i326 hp | 326 hp 243 kW |
BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i (Stage 3) 489 hp has 163 hp more than BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i 326 hp.
The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i 326 hp and BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i (Stage 3) 489 hp: 163 hp (122 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 2)424 hp | 608 Nm 448 lb-ft |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 3)489 hp | 698 Nm 514 lb-ft |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 1)385 hp | 549 Nm 405 lb-ft |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i326 hp | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 2)424 hp | 1,725 kg 3,803 lb |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 3)489 hp | 1,725 kg 3,803 lb |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 1)385 hp | 1,725 kg 3,803 lb |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i326 hp | 1,725 kg 3,803 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 2)424 hp | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 3)489 hp | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 1)385 hp | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i326 hp | 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 |
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| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 2)424 hp | 4.7 s |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 3)489 hp | 4.3 s |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 1)385 hp | 5.0 s |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i326 hp | 5.5 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i (Stage 3) 489 hp and BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i 326 hp: 1.2 s.
The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i (Stage 2) 424 hp and BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i (Stage 1) 385 hp, separated by only 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 2)424 hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 3)489 hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 1)385 hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i326 hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 2)424 hp | 246 hp/t 183 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 3)489 hp | 283 hp/t 211 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 1)385 hp | 223 hp/t 166 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i326 hp | 189 hp/t 141 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
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| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 2)424 hp | 1,114 km 692 mi |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 3)489 hp | 1,114 km 692 mi |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 1)385 hp | 1,114 km 692 mi |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i326 hp | 1,114 km 692 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
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| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 2)424 hp | 424 hp 316 kW | 4.7 s | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 3)489 hp | 489 hp 365 kW | 4.3 s | 292 km/h 181 mph |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 1)385 hp | 385 hp 287 kW | 5.0 s | 273 km/h 170 mph |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i326 hp | 326 hp 243 kW | 5.5 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 (G11)740i (Stage 2)424 hp |
| 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 3)489 hp |
| 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 1)385 hp |
| 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | ||||||
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i326 hp |
| 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | ||||||
BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i (Stage 3) 489 hp 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 (G11)740i (Stage 2)424 hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | 4.7 s |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 3)489 hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | 4.3 s |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 1)385 hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | 5.0 s |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i326 hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | 5.5 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 (G11)740i (Stage 2)424 hp | 246 hp/t 183 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 3)489 hp | 283 hp/t 211 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 1)385 hp | 223 hp/t 166 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK |
| BMW7 Series (G11)740i326 hp | 189 hp/t 141 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 2)424 hp | BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 3)489 hp | BMW7 Series (G11)740i (Stage 1)385 hp | BMW7 Series (G11)740i326 hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 424 hp 316 kW | 489 hp 365 kW | 385 hp 287 kW | 326 hp 243 kW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 608 Nm 448 lb-ft | 698 Nm 514 lb-ft | 549 Nm 405 lb-ft | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.7 s | 4.3 s | 5.0 s | 5.5 s | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | 292 km/h 181 mph | 273 km/h 170 mph | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,725 kg 3,803 lb | 1,725 kg 3,803 lb | 1,725 kg 3,803 lb | 1,725 kg 3,803 lb | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | 7.0 L/100 km 33.6 mpg US 40.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 1,114 km 692 mi | 1,114 km 692 mi | 1,114 km 692 mi | 1,114 km 692 mi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 164 g/km | 164 g/km | 164 g/km | 164 g/km | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 515 L 18.2 cu ft | 515 L 18.2 cu ft | 515 L 18.2 cu ft | 515 L 18.2 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 246 hp/t 183 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp | 283 hp/t 211 kW/t 3.5 kg/hp | 223 hp/t 166 kW/t 4.5 kg/hp | 189 hp/t 141 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i (Stage 2) 424 hp | BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i (Stage 3) 489 hp | BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i (Stage 1) 385 hp | BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i 326 hp |
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| Consumption | 7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK | 7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK | 7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK | 7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 12.25 LC100 km | 12.25 LC100 km | 12.25 LC100 km | 12.25 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 19.71 LC100 mi | 19.71 LC100 mi | 19.71 LC100 mi | 19.71 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal | 1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal | 1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal | 1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 1,838 LC/year | 1,838 LC/year | 1,838 LC/year | 1,838 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i (Stage 2) 424 hp
- Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best estimated range
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Highest CO2 emissions
BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i (Stage 3) 489 hp
- Has 65 hp more
- Has 90 Nm more
- Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 38 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
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