2009 BMW 740 vs. 2009 BMW 523
To start off, both 2009 BMW 740 and 2009 BMW 523 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 740 (254 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 740 weights approximately 590 kg more than 2009 BMW 523. 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, 2009 BMW 740 (600 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 740 | 2009 BMW 523 | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 740 | 523 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 70 L |