2012 BMW 740 vs. 2012 BMW 750

To start off, both 2012 BMW 740 and 2012 BMW 750 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 85 more horse power than 2012 BMW 740. (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 195 kg more than 2012 BMW 740. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 BMW 750 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 BMW 740. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 BMW 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 740. (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 740.

Compare all specifications:

2012 BMW 740 2012 BMW 750
Make BMW BMW
Model 740 750
Year Released 2012 2012
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 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type 6-speed shiftable automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2010 kg 2205 kg
Vehicle Length 5215 mm 5215 mm
Vehicle Width 1902 mm 1902 mm
Vehicle Height 1479 mm 1479 mm
Wheelbase Size 3210 mm 3211 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


 

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