2006 BMW 760 vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 760 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2012 BMW 740. (304 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 760 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2012 BMW 740. 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, both vehicles can yield 600 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2006 BMW 760 | 2012 BMW 740 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 760 | 740 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 439 HP | 304 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 6.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5072 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 82 L |