2006 BMW 745 vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 7 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2006 BMW 745. (325 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 62 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 7 Series. (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 7 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 745 | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 745 | 7 Series |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4423 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 439 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.6 seconds | 4.8 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 | 2115 kg | 2177 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5214 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2134 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 80 L |
