2007 BMW 750 vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 750 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2012 BMW X5. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW X5 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2007 BMW 750.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 BMW 750. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 BMW 750 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW X5. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 750 | 2012 BMW X5 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 750 | X5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1775 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 85 L |
