2005 BMW 760 vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 760 would be higher. At 6,128 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 BMW 760. (438 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 760 weights approximately 58 kg more than 2013 BMW 7 Series.
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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 760. (602 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 760.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 760 | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 760 | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6128 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 2152 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5074 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 20.5 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
