2011 BMW 740 vs. 2010 BMW 750
To start off, 2011 BMW 740 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2011 BMW 740. (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 750 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2011 BMW 740. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 750 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 750 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 740. (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 BMW 740 | 2010 BMW 750 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 740 | 750 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5215 mm | 5075 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3211 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 82 L |
