740i vs 740i xDrive

BMW · BMW

1/4 Mile winner

740i xDrive

Beats the 740i by 0.10s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the 740i xDrive beats the 740i comfortably, finishing 0.10 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the 740i xDrive thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

375 hp

0–100 km/h

5.2s

5.1s

Top speed

250 km/h

Engine

3.0L Turbo I6 MHEV

I6 Turbo

Fuel

Mild Hybrid

Petrol

Torque

540 Nm

520 Nm

Price

$98,000

$100,000

Simulated race times

Distance

740i

740i xDrive

100 m

5.940s

5.888s

1/8 mile

8.775s

8.702s

1/4 mile

13.179s

13.079s

1 km

23.575s

23.428s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: 740i is $98,000 vs $100,000 for the 740i xDrive — a $2,000 gap. 0–100 km/h: 740i xDrive is 0.10s quicker (5.2s vs 5.1s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the 740i or the 740i xDrive?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the 740i xDrive is faster, beating the 740i by 0.10 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 740i vs the 740i xDrive?

The 740i hits 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds, while the 740i xDrive does it in 5.1 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The 740i produces 375 hp; the 740i xDrive produces 375 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The 740i tops out at 250 km/h, and the 740i xDrive reaches 250 km/h.

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