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| Specification | BMW1998 BMW M5 (E39) | BMW2025 BMW 740i |
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| Performance | ||
| Top speedHigher is better | 155 mphTieIndependent test · Wikipedia | 155 mphTieIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Power-to-weight ratioHigher is betterCalculated from peak power and curb weight — figures quoted against a different weight basis (e.g. dry or DIN) will differ. | 219.7 hp/tBestCalculated | 180.7 hp/tCalculated |
| Acceleration | ||
| 0–60 mphLower is betterRollout (1ft) handling differs between testers and manufacturers. | 4.80 sBestIndependent test · Wikipedia | 5.20 sManufacturer claim · BMW |
| 0–100 km/hLower is better | 5.10 sBestIndependent test · FastestLaps | 5.40 sIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| 0–100 mph | 11.40 sIndependent test · MotorTrend | — |
| Braking | ||
| 70–0 mph braking distance | 156.0 ftIndependent test · Car and Driver | — |
| Engine & Powertrain | ||
| Peak powerHigher is better | 394 hpBestIndependent test · Wikipedia | 375 hpIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Peak torqueHigher is better | 369 lb-ftIndependent test · Wikipedia | 384 lb-ftBestIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine displacement | 4941.0 ccIndependent test · Wikipedia | 3000.0 ccHomologation · US EPA |
| Cylinder count | 8Independent test · Wikipedia | 6Homologation · US EPA |
| Engine layout | V8Independent test · Wikipedia | Inline-6Independent test · Wikipedia |
| Engine placement | FrontIndependent test · Wikipedia | FrontIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 188 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 212 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Width | 71 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 77 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Height | 56 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 61 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Wheelbase | 111 inIndependent test · Wikipedia | 127 inIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Weight | ||
| Curb weightLower is better | 3957 lbBestIndependent test · Wikipedia | 4575 lbIndependent test · Wikipedia |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| Fuel economy (combined)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | — | 28.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel economy (city)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | — | 25.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel economy (highway)Lower L/100km is better; higher mpg is better — direction is on the canonical L/100km. | — | 31.0 mpgHomologation · US EPA |
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 19.5 galHomologation · US EPA |
| Estimated range (combined)Estimated from tank capacity and quoted combined economy — not an instrumented range. | — | 546 miCalculated |
| Estimated range (highway)Estimated from tank capacity and quoted highway economy — not an instrumented range. | — | 605 miCalculated |
| Practicality | ||
| Seats | 5Independent test · Wikipedia | 5Independent test · Wikipedia |
| Pricing | ||
| Base price (as tested market)Demo prices only; not live FX. | — | $97,300Homologation · US EPA |
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| Induction type | Naturally aspiratedIndependent test · Wikipedia | TurbochargedIndependent test · Wikipedia |
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| Transmission type | ManualIndependent test · Wikipedia | Torque-converter automaticHomologation · US EPA |
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| Number of gears | 6Independent test · Wikipedia | 8Homologation · US EPA |
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| Estimated range (city)Estimated from tank capacity and quoted city economy — not an instrumented range. | — | 488 miCalculated |
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