2008 BMW 635 vs. 2008 BMW 740
To start off, both 2008 BMW 635 and 2008 BMW 740 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 635 (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2008 BMW 740. (255 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 635 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 740 weights approximately 365 kg more than 2008 BMW 635.
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, 2008 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 635. (581 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 635.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 635 | 2008 BMW 740 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 635 | 740 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 581 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.2 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |