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Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 18 recorded runs

BMW 740 0–60 Times

The BMW 740 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 18 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested BMW 740 is the 2023 BMW 740 740i Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.20 seconds at 106.5 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested BMW 740 is the 1995 BMW 740 740i Sedan, which took 8.4 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 16.60 seconds at 90.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the BMW 740 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.24 seconds The average quarter mile time is 14.74 seconds at 96.86 mph.

Fastest 0–60 4.6sec 2023 740i Sedan
Average 0–60 6.24sec Across 18 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 14.74sec @ 96.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 8.4sec 1995 740i Sedan
2023 BMW 740

Across 18 verified runs, the BMW 740 ranges from 4.6 to 8.4 seconds 0–60, with a 6.24-second average.

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Tests by model year

18 tests · 12 years
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2023

BMW 740 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.20 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#01
2023 BMW 740 740i Sedan
4.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.20s ¼ mi @ 106.5 mph
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0–60 mph 4.60 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.20 sec
Trap Speed 106.5 mph
Engine 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 25 C / 31 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Hybrid
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #1 of 18
2023 BMW 740 740i Sedan

2018

BMW 740 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.60 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#03
2018 BMW 740 740e xDrive iPerformance Sedan
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.60s ¼ mi @ 102.9 mph
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0–60 mph 5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.60 sec
Trap Speed 102.9 mph
Engine 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 9.2-kWh
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 25 C / 29 H / 33.6 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Plug in hybrid
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #3 of 18
2018 BMW 740 740e xDrive iPerformance Sedan

2017

BMW 740 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.20 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.70 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#05
2017 BMW 740 740e xDrive iPerformance Sedan
5.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.70s ¼ mi @ 103.0 mph
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0–60 mph 5.20 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.70 sec
Trap Speed 103.0 mph
Engine 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 9.2-kWh
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 25 C / 29 H / 28 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Plug in hybrid
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #5 of 18
2017 BMW 740 740e xDrive iPerformance Sedan

2016

BMW 740 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 4.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.40 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#02
2016 BMW 740 740i Sedan
4.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.40s ¼ mi @ 105.0 mph
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0–60 mph 4.80 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.40 sec
Trap Speed 105.0 mph
Engine 3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 21 C / 29 H / 26 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #2 of 18
2016 BMW 740 740i Sedan

2015

BMW 740 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.17 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.70 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#09
2015 BMW 740 740Ld xDrive Sedan
6.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.50s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
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0–60 mph 6.00 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.50 sec
Trap Speed 93.0 mph
Engine 3.0L Turbo Diesel I-6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 23 C / 31 H / 32.3 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Diesel
Test Source Motor Week
Overall Rank #9 of 18
2015 BMW 740 740Ld xDrive Sedan
#10
2015 BMW 740 740Ld xDrive Sedan
6.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.80s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph
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0–60 mph 6.20 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.80 sec
Trap Speed 93.0 mph
Engine 3.0L Turbo Diesel I-6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 23 C / 31 H / 27 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Diesel
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #10 of 18
2015 BMW 740 740Ld xDrive Sedan
#11
2015 BMW 740 740Ld xDrive Sedan
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.80s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph
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0–60 mph 6.30 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.80 sec
Trap Speed 92.0 mph
Engine 3.0L Turbo Diesel I-6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 23 C / 31 H / 28 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Diesel
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #11 of 18
2015 BMW 740 740Ld xDrive Sedan

2013

BMW 740 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 5.40 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 14.00 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#06
2013 BMW 740 740Li xDrive Sedan
5.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.00s ¼ mi @ 99.0 mph
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0–60 mph 5.40 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.00 sec
Trap Speed 99.0 mph
Engine 3.0L Turbo I-6
Drivetrain AWD
Transmission 8A
MPG EPA 19 C / 28 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #6 of 18
2013 BMW 740 740Li xDrive Sedan

2011

BMW 740 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 5.30 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.90 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#04
2011 BMW 740 740i Sedan
5.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
13.80s ¼ mi @ 103.0 mph
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0–60 mph 5.10 sec
¼ Mile ET 13.80 sec
Trap Speed 103.0 mph
Engine 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 17 C / 25 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #4 of 18
2011 BMW 740 740i Sedan
#07
2011 BMW 740 740i Sedan
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
14.00s ¼ mi @ 101.5 mph
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0–60 mph 5.50 sec
¼ Mile ET 14.00 sec
Trap Speed 101.5 mph
Engine 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 6A
MPG EPA 17 C / 25 H / 16.6 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #7 of 18
2011 BMW 740 740i Sedan

2001

BMW 740 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.00 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#12
2001 BMW 740 740iL Sedan
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.00s ¼ mi @ 94.1 mph
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0–60 mph 6.60 sec
¼ Mile ET 15.00 sec
Trap Speed 94.1 mph
Engine 4.4L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 5A
MPG EPA 15 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #12 of 18
2001 BMW 740 740iL Sedan

2000

BMW 740 · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 6.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.75 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#08
2000 BMW 740 740i Sedan
5.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.50s ¼ mi @ 95.9 mph
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0–60 mph 5.90 sec
¼ Mile ET 15.50 sec
Trap Speed 95.9 mph
Engine 4.4L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 5A
MPG EPA 15 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #8 of 18
2000 BMW 740 740i Sedan
#15
2000 BMW 740 740iL Protection Sedan
7.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.00s ¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
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0–60 mph 7.70 sec
¼ Mile ET 16.00 sec
Trap Speed 90.0 mph
Engine 4.4L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 5A
MPG EPA 15 C / 22 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #15 of 18
2000 BMW 740 740iL Protection Sedan

1998

BMW 740 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.80 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.20 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#13
1998 BMW 740 740iL
6.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.20s ¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
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0–60 mph 6.80 sec
¼ Mile ET 15.20 sec
Trap Speed 94.0 mph
Engine 4.4L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 5A
MPG EPA 15 C / 22 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #13 of 18
1998 BMW 740 740iL

1996

BMW 740 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 6.90 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 15.20 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#14
1996 BMW 740 740iL Sedan
6.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
15.20s ¼ mi @ 95.0 mph
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0–60 mph 6.90 sec
¼ Mile ET 15.20 sec
Trap Speed 95.0 mph
Engine 4.4L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 5A
MPG EPA 15 C / 22 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #14 of 18
1996 BMW 740 740iL Sedan

1995

BMW 740 · 3 verified runs
Avg 0–60 8.10 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.23 sec
Recorded Tests 3
#16
1995 BMW 740 740iL Sedan
7.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.00s ¼ mi @ 92.8 mph
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0–60 mph 7.90 sec
¼ Mile ET 16.00 sec
Trap Speed 92.8 mph
Engine 4.0L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 5A
MPG EPA 15 C / 22 H / 17.7 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #16 of 18
1995 BMW 740 740iL Sedan
#17
1995 BMW 740 740i Sedan
8.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.10s ¼ mi @ 92.8 mph
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0–60 mph 8.00 sec
¼ Mile ET 16.10 sec
Trap Speed 92.8 mph
Engine 4.0L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 5A
MPG EPA 15 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Motor Trend
Overall Rank #17 of 18
1995 BMW 740 740i Sedan
#18
1995 BMW 740 740i Sedan
8.4sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.60s ¼ mi @ 90.0 mph
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0–60 mph 8.40 sec
¼ Mile ET 16.60 sec
Trap Speed 90.0 mph
Engine 4.0L V8
Drivetrain RWD
Transmission 5A
MPG EPA 15 C / 22 H / 17 Obs
Production Vehicle Production
Body Type Sedan
Powertrain Gasoline
Test Source Car and Driver
Overall Rank #18 of 18
1995 BMW 740 740i Sedan
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Performance distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Frequently asked

6 questions
The quickest BMW 740 on record is the 2023 BMW 740 740i Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 4.6 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 13.20 seconds at 106.5 mph.
The slowest recorded BMW 740 is the 1995 BMW 740 740i Sedan, which takes 8.4 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 16.60 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 18 verified runs, a BMW 740 reaches 60 mph in 6.24 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.74 seconds at roughly 96.9 mph.
We have verified test data for 12 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a BMW 740 can do, not a single marketing claim.

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