2012 BMW 740 vs. 2012 BMW M5
To start off, both 2012 BMW 740 and 2012 BMW M5 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 M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW M5 (560 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2012 BMW 740. (315 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 740.
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 M5 (680 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 740. (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW M5 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 M5 | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 740 | M5 |
| 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 | 560 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 680 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5215 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1479 mm | 1455 mm |
