Car A
740i
A premium saloon that blends strong straight-line performance with five-seat comfort and a useful 515-litre boot. Best suited to long road trips and upscale family duties rather than tight-city errands.
740i
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
BMW M5
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Car B
BMW M5
Blisteringly quick yet comfortable, the BMW M5 mixes supercar pace with saloon practicality for premium comfort and road trips. High price and thirst make it less compelling for city or budget-focused use.
Why compared
same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatssimilar pricestrong ranking match
Usage fit
Family
63
/
62
City
27
/
18
Budget / value
37
/
22
Road trip
65
/
63
Performance
32
/
44
Cargo
28
/
29
Practical
43
/
36
Premium
68
/
77
Winter
30
/
30
Scores out of 100. Blue = 740i · Orange = BMW M5
Specs side-by-side
Spec
740i
BMW M5
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
740i
- Rapid 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s and 250 km/h top speed make effortless motorway overtakes.
- Spacious five-seat cabin and 515 L trunk support family travel.
- 335 hp and 450 Nm deliver relaxed cruising performance.
- Combined 8.5 L/100 km is efficient for its class for a large gasoline saloon.
- Premium pricing at around 86,000 may stretch family budgets.
- Large saloon footprint is less convenient for city driving and tight parking.
- Front-wheel drive dynamics may not suit buyers seeking a rear-driven feel.
- Not ideal for cargo-heavy use despite a sizable trunk.
BMW M5
- Supercar-quick 0–100 km/h in 3.4 s with 600 hp and 750 Nm.
- Saloon practicality: 5 seats and a 530 L boot support road trips and family duties.
- Luxury-focused character aligns with premium comfort needs.
- High-speed cruising confidence with a 250 km/h top speed.
- High combined fuel consumption of 12.5 limits efficiency.
- Price of 104000 puts it at the expensive end of the segment.
- Gasoline-only powertrain offers no electrified option for lower running costs.
- Less suited to stop‑start city use than to open-road driving.
Verdict
Pick 740i if…
Best fuel economy
740i uses 8.5 L/100km vs 12.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick BMW M5 if…
More power
BMW M5 puts out 600 hp vs 335 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.