2006 BMW 745 vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,423 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (455 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2006 BMW 745. (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 60 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 750. (697 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 745 | 2012 BMW 750 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 745 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4423 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 455 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 697 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 2175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 82 L |
