2005 BMW 745 vs. 2011 BMW 740
To start off, 2011 BMW 740 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 BMW 740. (315 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 740 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2005 BMW 745.
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, 2005 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 740. (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 745 | 2011 BMW 740 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 745 | 740 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 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 | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2010 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 | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 82 L |