2009 BMW 745 vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 745 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2009 BMW 745. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2009 BMW 745. 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, 2012 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 745. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 745 | 2012 BMW 750 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 745 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 82 L |
