2004 BMW 745 vs. 2011 BMW 750
To start off, 2011 BMW 750 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2004 BMW 745. (310 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 750 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2004 BMW 745. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 BMW 750 (609 Nm) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 745. (451 Nm). This means 2011 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 745 | 2011 BMW 750 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 745 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 82 L |
