2005 BMW 740 vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 740 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 740 (328 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2012 BMW 740. (315 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 75 kg more than 2005 BMW 740.
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, 2012 BMW 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 740. (390 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 2012 BMW 740 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 740 | 740 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.3 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 82 L |
