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 4.60 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 8.40 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
4.60sec
2023 740i Sedan · stock
Average 0–60
6.24sec
Across 18 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.74sec
@ 96.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
8.40sec
1995 740i Sedan
Across 18 verified runs, the BMW 740 ranges from 4.60 to 8.40 seconds 0–60, with a 6.24-second average.
01 /
BMW 740 Performance Overview
BMW’s 740 performance record spans 1995 to 2023, with 18 independently verified tests tracing the model’s shift from V8 flagship sedan to electrified six-cylinder luxury sedan. The E38 era (1995–2001) centered on naturally aspirated 4.0- and 4.4-liter V8 power, with early results ranging from 8.4 seconds in the 1995 740i Sedan to 6.9 in the 1996 740iL Sedan, before the 2000 740i Sedan cut the benchmark to 5.9 seconds.
With the F01/F02 generation (2009–2015), the 740 moved to turbocharged six-cylinder power and added diesel alongside gasoline. That brought a clear step forward: the 2011 740i Sedan reached 0-60 mph in 5.1 seconds, while this period established the model’s modern pace. The G11/G12 generation (2016–2022) continued with turbocharged and plug-in hybrid four- and six-cylinder setups, and the 2016 740i Sedan lowered the mark again to 4.8 seconds.
Today, the G70 740 is a hybrid-only entry in the line’s tested history, using a 375-hp B58-based setup. Its 4.6-second run in the 2023 740i Sedan is both the current-generation best and the quickest recorded 0-60 for the nameplate, backed by a 13.2-second quarter-mile at 106.5 mph.
02 /
BMW 740 0–60 Times by Generation: E38 to G70
4 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G70 | 2023–present | 4.60s | 4.60s — 2023 740i Sedan | 1 | The G70 generation (2023–present) averaged 4.60 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2023 740i Sedan at 4.60 seconds. Output was 375 hp across 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec configurations. |
| G11/G12 | 2016–2022 | 5.03s | 4.80s — 2016 740i Sedan | 3 | The G11/G12 generation (2016–2022) averaged 5.03 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2016 740i Sedan at 4.80 seconds. Output ranged from 320 to 322 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 9.2-kWh, 3.0L Turbo I-6 configurations. |
| F01/F02 | 2009–2015 | 5.75s | 5.10s — 2011 740i Sedan | 6 | The F01/F02 generation (2009–2015) averaged 5.75 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2011 740i Sedan at 5.10 seconds. Output ranged from 255 to 315 hp across 3.0L Turbo Diesel I-6, 3.0L Turbo I-6, 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 configurations. |
| E38 | 1995–2001 | 7.28s | 5.90s — 2000 740i Sedan | 8 | The E38 generation (1995–2001) averaged 7.28 seconds to 60 mph across 8 tests, led by the 2000 740i Sedan at 5.90 seconds. Output was 282 hp across 4.0L V8, 4.4L V8 configurations. |
G70
2023–present
Avg 0–60
4.60s
Fastest
4.60s
Tests
1
2023 740i Sedan
The G70 generation (2023–present) averaged 4.60 seconds to 60 mph across 1 tests, led by the 2023 740i Sedan at 4.60 seconds. Output was 375 hp across 3.0L Turbo I-6 + Elec configurations.
G11/G12
2016–2022
Avg 0–60
5.03s
Fastest
4.80s
Tests
3
2016 740i Sedan
The G11/G12 generation (2016–2022) averaged 5.03 seconds to 60 mph across 3 tests, led by the 2016 740i Sedan at 4.80 seconds. Output ranged from 320 to 322 hp across 2.0L Turbo I-4 + Elec 9.2-kWh, 3.0L Turbo I-6 configurations.
F01/F02
2009–2015
Avg 0–60
5.75s
Fastest
5.10s
Tests
6
2011 740i Sedan
The F01/F02 generation (2009–2015) averaged 5.75 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 2011 740i Sedan at 5.10 seconds. Output ranged from 255 to 315 hp across 3.0L Turbo Diesel I-6, 3.0L Turbo I-6, 3.0L Twin-Turbo I-6 configurations.
E38
1995–2001
Avg 0–60
7.28s
Fastest
5.90s
Tests
8
2000 740i Sedan
The E38 generation (1995–2001) averaged 7.28 seconds to 60 mph across 8 tests, led by the 2000 740i Sedan at 5.90 seconds. Output was 282 hp across 4.0L V8, 4.4L V8 configurations.
03 /
BMW 740 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
18 tests · 12 years
▾
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
4.60sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
13.20s
¼ mi @ 106.5 mph
▾
- 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
- Horsepower
- 375 hp
- Torque
- 398 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,515 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 12.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 25 C / 31 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 18
How we verify BMW 740 performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same BMW 740 trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
04 /
BMW 740 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
0–60 →
¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
05 /
BMW 740 performance FAQs
11 questions
The 2023 BMW 740i Sedan does 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds. Its quickest quarter-mile run is 13.2 seconds at 106.5 mph. That makes the current G70-generation 740 the quickest BMW 740 on record, with 375 hp, 398 lb-ft, rear-wheel drive, and a hybrid B58-based powertrain.
The fastest BMW 740 on record is the 2023 BMW 740i Sedan, which reaches 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. It also posts the quickest quarter-mile for the nameplate at 13.2 seconds with a 106.5-mph trap speed. Across 18 verified tests, no other 740 runs quicker to 60 mph.
The fastest stock BMW 740 is also the overall fastest one: the 2023 BMW 740i Sedan at 4.6 seconds from 0-60 mph. All 18 recorded BMW 740 tests are production vehicles, so there is no modified result ahead of it. Its best quarter-mile is 13.2 seconds at 106.5 mph.
The G70 BMW 740, introduced for 2023, is recorded at 4.6 seconds from 0-60 mph. That same 2023 740i Sedan is the fastest G70 example and the fastest BMW 740 overall. In current testing, the G70 generation is quicker than every earlier 740 generation on record.
The E38 BMW 740, covering 1995 to 2001, averages 7.28 seconds from 0-60 mph across 8 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 5.9 seconds by a 2000 740i Sedan. At the other end, the slowest BMW 740 result on record is an E38-era 1995 740i Sedan at 8.4 seconds.
The F01/F02 BMW 740, sold from 2009 to 2015, averages 5.75 seconds from 0-60 mph across 6 tests. The quickest version is the 2011 740i Sedan at 5.1 seconds. That places the F01/F02 clearly ahead of the older E38, but still behind the later G11/G12 and current G70.
The G11/G12 BMW 740, spanning 2016 to 2022, averages 5.03 seconds from 0-60 mph across 3 tests. Its fastest recorded example is the 2016 740i Sedan at 4.8 seconds. That makes the G11/G12 quicker than the F01/F02 average and just behind the current G70 generation.
Yes. Among 740i Sedan tests, the best 0-60 time is 4.6 seconds, set by the 2023 740i Sedan. Across 7 tests for the 740i Sedan name, the average is 6.04 seconds, so the current model sits well ahead of the long-term average for that trim pattern.
The quickest 740i Sedan run is faster. The 2023 740i Sedan reaches 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, while the best 740e xDrive iPerformance Sedan run is 5.1 seconds. On best recorded times, the 740i leads by 0.5 second, even though both are among the quicker BMW 740 variants.
The 740i Sedan is quicker on record. Its best 0-60 time is 4.6 seconds, while the best 740Ld xDrive Sedan run is 6.0 seconds. Looking at averages, the 740i Sedan posts 6.04 seconds across 7 tests, compared with 6.17 seconds across 3 tests for the 740Ld xDrive Sedan.
Across all 18 BMW 740 tests, the average quarter-mile time is 14.74 seconds at 96.9 mph. The quickest BMW 740 quarter-mile on record comes from the 2023 740i Sedan, which runs 13.2 seconds at 106.5 mph. That same car is also the quickest 740 from 0-60 mph.
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.
06 /
Other BMW 0–60 times
07 /
Are we missing a performance test for BMW 740?
Log in to suggest a missing test.