2007 BMW 740 vs. 2009 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 599 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 740 would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 310 more horse power than 2007 BMW 740. (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 740 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2009 Ferrari 599.
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, 2009 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 740. (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 740. 2007 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2009 Ferrari 599 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 740 | 2009 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 740 | 599 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.8 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 21.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 105 L |
