2012 BMW 640 vs. 2012 BMW 760
To start off, both 2012 BMW 640 and 2012 BMW 760 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 760 (541 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2012 BMW 640. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 640. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 760 weights approximately 460 kg more than 2012 BMW 640. 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 760 (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 640. (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 640.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 640 | 2012 BMW 760 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 640 | 760 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 630 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4894 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1894 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1369 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.7 L/100km | 18.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
