Car comparison

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740ivsFord Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6

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

Ford Taurus VII

EcoBoost 325 V6

329 hp2694 ccGasolineFWDManualTwin-turboSedan2015-2018

Comparison overview

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

Best choices

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
  • Lightest
    1,725 kg
    3,803 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    189 hp/t
    141 kW/t
    5.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.0 L/100 km
    33.6 mpg US
    40.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,114 km
    692 mi
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (G11)740iFordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
Power
326hp243kW
329hp245kW
Torque
450Nm332lb-ft
475Nm350lb-ft
Curb weight
1,725kg3,803lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Gross weight
2,400kg5,291lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
53.6s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
60.8s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.9s
0-200 km/h
16.3s
Calculated
24.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7L/100 km33.6mpg US40.4mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.4s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
253Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,114km692mi
Calculated
696km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,998cc183cu in
2,694cc164cu in
Length
5,098mm201in
4,996mm197in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,878mm74in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,503mm59in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
2,949mm116in
Front track
1,618mm64in
1,608mm63in
Rear track
1,646mm65in
1,618mm64in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
133mm5in
Trunk volume
515L
534L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
78L
64L
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) 740iFord Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6PowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i: Power / Torque
  • Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6: 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
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V65,500 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (G11)740iFordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.3 s
24.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.4 s
14.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
162 km/h
100 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
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
329 hp
245 kW

Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6 has 3 hp more than BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i and Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6: 3 hp (2 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
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
475 Nm
350 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
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
1,875 kg
4,134 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
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
234 km/h
145 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
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V66.9 s

Although Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6 has more power, BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i and Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6: 1.4 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
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i and Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6: 2.2 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)740i
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
175 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)740i
1,114 km
692 mi
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
696 km
432 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
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
329 hp
245 kW
6.9 s
234 km/h
145 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
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
Power
329 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
534 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,996 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 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
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
Power
329 hp
245 kW
0-100 km/h6.9 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK
6.9 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
FordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (G11)740iFordTaurus VIIEcoBoost 325 V6
Power
326 hp
243 kW
329 hp
245 kW
Torque
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
475 Nm
350 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Fuel consumption
7.0 L/100 km
33.6 mpg US
40.4 mpg UK
9.2 L/100 km
25.6 mpg US
30.7 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
534 L
18.9 cu ft
Length
4,996 mm
196.7 in
Height
1,503 mm
59.2 in
Range score
1,114 km
692 mi
696 km
432 mi
CO2 score
164 g/km
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Trunk score
515 L
18.2 cu ft
534 L
18.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
175 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) 740iFord Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6
Consumption7 L/100 km33.6 mpg US40.4 mpg UK9.2 L/100 km25.6 mpg US30.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.25 LC100 km16.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.71 LC100 mi25.91 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,050 L277 US gal231 UK gal1,380 L365 US gal304 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,838 LC/year2,415 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (G11) 740i

  • Is 150 kg lighter
  • Is 1.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 31 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 14 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 419 km (260 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

Ford Taurus VII EcoBoost 325 V6

  • Has 3 hp more
  • Has 25 Nm more
  • Has 19 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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