2009 BMW 740 vs. 2006 BMW 760
To start off, 2009 BMW 740 is newer by 3 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 185 more horse power than 2009 BMW 740. (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 760 weights approximately 135 kg more than 2009 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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2009 BMW 740 | 2006 BMW 760 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 740 | 760 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 5972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 5.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 88 L |