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BMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li · Stage 3vsBMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li · Stage 2vsBMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li · Stage 1vsBMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li

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

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BMW 7 Series Long (F02)

740Li (Stage 3)

489 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2008-2011
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BMW 7 Series Long (F02)

740Li (Stage 2)

424 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2008-2011
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BMW 7 Series Long (F02)

740Li (Stage 1)

385 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2008-2011
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BMW 7 Series Long (F02)

740Li

326 hp2979 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2008-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

BMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li (Stage 3) 489 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    292 km/h
    181 mph
  • Most powerful
    489 hp
    365 kW
  • Highest torque
    698 Nm
    514 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,895 kg
    4,178 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    258 hp/t
    192 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.0 L/100 km
    23.5 mpg US
    28.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.7 L/100 km
    30.5 mpg US
    36.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    820 km
    510 mi
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    82/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 3)489 hpBMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 2)424 hpBMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 1)385 hpBMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li326 hp
Power
489hp365kW+163 hp
424hp316kW+98 hp
385hp287kW+59 hp
326hp243kW
Torque
698Nm514lb-ft+248 Nm
608Nm448lb-ft+158 Nm
549Nm405lb-ft+99 Nm
450Nm332lb-ft
Curb weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,895kg4,178lb
1,895kg4,178lb
1,895kg4,178lb
Gross weight
2,525kg5,567lb
2,525kg5,567lb
2,525kg5,567lb
2,525kg5,567lb
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
+32 km/h
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
+30 km/h
Calculated
273 km/h
170 mph
+13 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.0s99% target: 289 km/h / 180 mph-13.4 s
Calculated
58.2s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph-6.2 s
Calculated
59.1s99% target: 270 km/h / 168 mph-5.3 s
Calculated
64.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s-1.3 s
5.1s-0.9 s
5.4s-0.6 s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
12.8s-6.4 s
Calculated
14.4s-4.9 s
Calculated
16.2s-3.0 s
Calculated
19.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s-1.3 s
Calculated
4.9s-0.9 s
Calculated
5.2s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s-1.5 s
Calculated
12.9s-1.0 s
Calculated
13.3s-0.6 s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
258hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
224hp/t167kW/t101hp/1000 lb
Calculated
203hp/t151kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
172hp/t128kW/t78hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
368Nm/t246lb-ft/ton
Calculated
321Nm/t215lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
820km510mi
Calculated
820km510mi
Calculated
820km510mi
Calculated
820km510mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
2,979cc182cu in
Length
5,212mm205in
5,212mm205in
5,212mm205in
5,212mm205in
Width
1,902mm75in
1,902mm75in
1,902mm75in
1,902mm75in
Height
1,478mm58in
1,478mm58in
1,478mm58in
1,478mm58in
Wheelbase
3,210mm126in
3,210mm126in
3,210mm126in
3,210mm126in
Front track
1,611mm63in
1,611mm63in
1,611mm63in
1,611mm63in
Rear track
1,650mm65in
1,650mm65in
1,650mm65in
1,650mm65in
Trunk volume
500L
500L
500L
500L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
82L
82L
82L
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

BMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li (Stage 3) 489 hpBMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li (Stage 2) 424 hpBMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li (Stage 1) 385 hpBMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li 326 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li (Stage 3) 489 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li (Stage 2) 424 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li (Stage 1) 385 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li 326 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 3)489 hp5,800 rpm4,500 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 2)424 hp5,800 rpm4,500 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 1)385 hp5,800 rpm4,500 rpm6,050 rpm
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li326 hp5,800 rpm4,500 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 3)489 hpBMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 2)424 hpBMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 1)385 hpBMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li326 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.9 s
5.2 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.8 s
14.4 s
16.2 s
19.3 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.9 s
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.3 s
8.7 s
8.9 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.0 s
11.3 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
12.9 s
13.3 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
189 km/h
117 mph
181 km/h
113 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

BMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li (Stage 3) 489 hp has 163 hp more than BMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li 326 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li 326 hp and BMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li (Stage 3) 489 hp: 163 hp (122 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / 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 Long (F02)740Li (Stage 3)489 hp
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 2)424 hp
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 1)385 hp
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li326 hp
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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li (Stage 3) 489 hp and BMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li 326 hp: 1.3 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li (Stage 2) 424 hp and BMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li (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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 3)489 hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 2)424 hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 1)385 hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li326 hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 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 Long (F02)740Li (Stage 3)489 hp
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 2)424 hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 1)385 hp
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li326 hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 3)489 hp
489 hp
365 kW
4.7 s
292 km/h
181 mph
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 2)424 hp
424 hp
316 kW
5.1 s
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 1)385 hp
385 hp
287 kW
5.4 s
273 km/h
170 mph
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li326 hp
326 hp
243 kW
6.0 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 Long (F02)740Li (Stage 3)489 hp
Power
489 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,212 mm
205.2 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 2)424 hp
Power
424 hp
316 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,212 mm
205.2 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 1)385 hp
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,212 mm
205.2 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li326 hp
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,212 mm
205.2 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 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 Long (F02)740Li (Stage 3)489 hp
Power
489 hp
365 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 2)424 hp
Power
424 hp
316 kW
0-100 km/h5.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 1)385 hp
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h5.4 s
Top speed
273 km/h
170 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li326 hp
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

BMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li (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.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 3)489 hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
4.7 s
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 2)424 hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
5.1 s
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 1)385 hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
5.4 s
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li326 hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
6.0 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 Long (F02)740Li (Stage 3)489 hp
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 2)424 hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 1)385 hp
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
BMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li326 hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 3)489 hpBMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 2)424 hpBMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li (Stage 1)385 hpBMW7 Series Long (F02)740Li326 hp
Power
489 hp
365 kW
424 hp
316 kW
385 hp
287 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
698 Nm
514 lb-ft
608 Nm
448 lb-ft
549 Nm
405 lb-ft
450 Nm
332 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.1 s
5.4 s
6.0 s
Top speed
292 km/h
181 mph
Unrestricted
290 km/h180 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
273 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
1,895 kg
4,178 lb
Fuel consumption
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
10.0 L/100 km
23.5 mpg US
28.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,212 mm
205.2 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,212 mm
205.2 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,212 mm
205.2 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,212 mm
205.2 in
Height
1,478 mm
58.2 in
Range score
820 km
510 mi
820 km
510 mi
820 km
510 mi
820 km
510 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
203 hp/t
151 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
172 hp/t
128 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li (Stage 3) 489 hpBMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li (Stage 2) 424 hpBMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li (Stage 1) 385 hpBMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li 326 hp
Consumption10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK10 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.50 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km17.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.16 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi28.16 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal1,500 L396 US gal330 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,625 LC/year2,625 LC/year2,625 LC/year2,625 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 7 Series Long (F02) 740Li (Stage 3) 489 hp

  • Has 65 hp more
  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

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