Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740ivsBMW 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)

740i

326 hp2998 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2015-2019
VS

BMW 7 Series (G70)

740d

286 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2022-2026

Comparison overview

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BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    326 hp
    243 kW
  • Lightest
    1,725 kg
    3,803 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    189 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Best estimated range
    1,114 km
    692 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100

BMW 7 Series (G70) 740d

  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.8 L/100 km
    34.6 mpg US
    41.5 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (G11)740iBMW7 Series (G70)740d
Power
326hp243kW
286hp213kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
2,180kg4,806lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
2,895kg6,382lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
65.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
19.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
6.8L/100 km34.6mpg US41.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
131hp/t98kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
298Nm/t200lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,114km692mi
Calculated
1,088km676mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu 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
1,618mm64in
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
164g/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) 740iBMW 7 Series (G70) 740dPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series (G70) 740d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (G11)740i5,500-6,500 rpm1,380-5,000 rpm6,750 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)740iBMW7 Series (G70)740d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
19.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 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)740i
326 hp
243 kW
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
286 hp
213 kW

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i has 40 hp more than BMW 7 Series (G70) 740d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (G70) 740d and BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11)740i
450 Nm
332 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)740i
1,725 kg
3,803 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)740i
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)740i5.5 s
BMW7 Series (G70)740d5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i and BMW 7 Series (G70) 740d: 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)740i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
BMW7 Series (G70)740d
6.8 L/100 km
34.6 mpg US
41.5 mpg UK

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)740i
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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)740i
1,114 km
692 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)740i
326 hp
243 kW
5.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 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)740i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 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)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)740i
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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) 740i 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)740i
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
5.5 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)740i
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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)740iBMW7 Series (G70)740d
Power
326 hp
243 kW
286 hp
213 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
2,180 kg
4,806 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 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
1,114 km
692 mi
1,088 km
676 mi
CO2 score
164 g/km
-
Trunk score
515 L
18.2 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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) 740iBMW 7 Series (G70) 740d
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK6.8 L/100 km34.6 mpg US41.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km11.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi19.15 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,020 L269 US gal224 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year1,785 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Is 455 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 58 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 26 km (16 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

BMW 7 Series (G70) 740d

  • Has 200 Nm more
  • Uses 0.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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