740i xDrive vs BMW M5 — full comparison

740i xDrive

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

BMW M5

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

740i xDrive

The BMW 740i xDrive is a premium AWD saloon that pairs strong acceleration with practical road‑trip utility from its five seats and 500‑liter trunk. It’s best suited to highways and long journeys, while city and cargo‑heavy use are not its focus.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety9 L/100kmAWD

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.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety600 hp

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame ranking profilesame seatssimilar pricestrong ranking match

Usage fit

Family 62 / 62

City 26 / 18

Budget / value 36 / 22

Road trip 70 / 63

Performance 38 / 44

Cargo 28 / 29

Practical 42 / 36

Premium 68 / 77

Winter 70 / 30

Scores out of 100. Blue = 740i xDrive · Orange = BMW M5

Specs side-by-side

Spec 740i xDrive BMW M5

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Pros & cons

740i xDrive

Quick 0–100 km/h in 4.0 s for confident overtakes
xDrive AWD traction for year‑round driving
500 L trunk and five seats suit family road trips
335 hp and 250 km/h top speed favor relaxed highway travel
Combined consumption of 9 won’t suit economy‑first buyers
Price sits firmly in the premium bracket
Saloon body and 500 L trunk limit bulky cargo versus taller vehicles
Less ideal for tight city driving and frequent stop‑start use

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 xDrive if…

Best fuel economy

740i xDrive uses 9.0 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.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

740i xDrive

BMW M5

Verdict

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