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BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) · Facelift 2019 740dvsTesla Model 3 · Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh

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

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BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) · Facelift 2019

740d

320 hp2993 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2019-2020
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Comparison overview

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BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 740d

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    680 Nm
    502 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740dTeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
Power
320hp239kW
325hp242kW
Torque
680Nm502lb-ft
420Nm310lb-ft
Curb weight
1,990kg4,387lb
1,655kg3,649lb
Gross weight
2,605kg5,743lb
2,060kg4,542lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
56.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
45.8s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
5.6s
0-200 km/h
16.5s
Calculated
18.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
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Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
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Quarter mile
13.3s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
196hp/t146kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
342Nm/t229lb-ft/ton
Calculated
254Nm/t170lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,300km808mi
Calculated
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Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
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Length
5,120mm202in
4,694mm185in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,849mm73in
Height
1,467mm58in
1,443mm57in
Wheelbase
3,070mm121in
2,875mm113in
Front track
1,611mm63in
1,580mm62in
Rear track
1,640mm65in
1,580mm62in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
140mm6in
Trunk volume
515L
649L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
78L
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CO2 emissions
158g/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 LCI) Facelift 2019 740dTesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWhPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 740d: Power / Torque
  • Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d4,400 rpm1,750-2,250 rpm4,650 rpm
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh5,525 rpm325-5,200 rpm5,775 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740dTeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
5.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.5 s
18.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.3 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.3 s
13.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
181 km/h
112 mph
177 km/h
110 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d
320 hp
239 kW
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
325 hp
242 kW

Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh has 5 hp more than BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 740d.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 740d and Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
420 Nm
310 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
1,655 kg
3,649 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 LCI)Facelift 2019740d
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 LCI)Facelift 2019740d5.3 s
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh5.6 s

Although Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh has more power, BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 740d is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 740d and Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh: 0.3 s.

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 LCI)Facelift 2019740d
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740d
320 hp
239 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
325 hp
242 kW
5.6 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 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 LCI)Facelift 2019740d
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 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
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
TeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
Power
325 hp
242 kW
0-100 km/h5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
649 L
22.9 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series (G11 LCI)Facelift 2019740dTeslaModel 3Facelift 2020Standard Plus 54 kWh
Power
320 hp
239 kW
325 hp
242 kW
Torque
680 Nm
502 lb-ft
420 Nm
310 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
5.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Lightness
1,990 kg
4,387 lb
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
Fuel consumption
6.0 L/100 km
39.2 mpg US
47.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
515 L
18.2 cu ft
Length
5,120 mm
201.6 in
Height
1,467 mm
57.8 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
649 L
22.9 cu ft
Length
4,694 mm
184.8 in
Height
1,443 mm
56.8 in
Range score
1,300 km
808 mi
-
CO2 score
158 g/km
-
Trunk score
515 L
18.2 cu ft
649 L
22.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
196 hp/t
146 kW/t
5.1 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 LCI) Facelift 2019 740d
Consumption6 L/100 km39.2 mpg US47.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.90 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used900 L238 US gal198 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,575 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series (G11 LCI) Facelift 2019 740d

  • Has 260 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Tesla Model 3 Facelift 2020 Standard Plus 54 kWh

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 335 kg lighter
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 134 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

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

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