2002 BMW 740 vs. 2007 BMW M
To start off, 2007 BMW M is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2002 BMW 740. (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 740 weights approximately 531 kg more than 2007 BMW M.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M. 2002 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW M has manual transmission. 2007 BMW M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 740 | 2007 BMW M | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 740 | M |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 3245 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7900 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 55 L |