2008 BMW 740 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (318 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 BMW 740. (255 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 740 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2013 BMW 6 series.
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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 6 series. (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 6 series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 740 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 740 | 6 series |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |
