so a 2003 GLE, completely stock, versus a 2001 BMW 740i, stock also? My roommates and I are trying to decide which has a fast car. Our place includes my 3000GT, and roommates' 1991 MR2 NA, 1999 GMC Yukon, and a ML430.

 

Im partial to the 740i because I used to own one and the car on the highway is a pure beast. And from a light I took my brothers 5sp MX6 V6.

Dixit

 

Probably pretty close. Could go either way. The BMW has more power and a lot more torque, but also weighs over 4000lb vs the Maxima at only 3300lb.

On the highway I think the 740 would win (better gearing). But off the line I say the Maxima would probably inch ahead until 3rd gear.

 

around 6.4 for the 740i's and 6.6 for the 740il's...the il's weigh about 200 more lbs

Now, the new 745s are a different matter altogether....52 more HP (325)and 200 lbs lighter, better tranny and a 0-60 of a tad under 5.9 secs...definitely quick

 

i would think you would blow away the auto 740i/il up to about 70 mph then after that he is gone ... the 750 (which came in a stick) is a beast you dont want to mess with. as for the 745, that thing is VERY VERY scary but i would guess you could come close from 20-40 then he rips you a new butthole.

goodluck!

 

it would be a close race from a stop. from the highway i would think the bmw would take you.

 

i would say from a stop u could have it until 50 or so, but they have good gearing, somthing an auto maxima lacks badly. it wasnt a 2k1, i think around 98' or so, but i made a run with one from around 30-80 or so, and pulled a car or 2 and i started from behind him so he even go the jump. and i have a 4th gen auto, so should do pretty well, mods are in sig

 

well, my inlaws have a 740IL with the sport package. I can tell you, you will win till about 30 mph, and then you'll be side by side to about 60 - 70, then after that say bye-bye...

don't know why, but the bimmer seems to not start really moving good till you hit about 50...then from the top of 2nd through the rest of the 5 sp auto is straight ***** fast...

 

One of my good friends has a 740il. Sweet *** care and has a custom exhaust. He can't hang from the line even when I was stock. On the highway he was right there. Now that I have the Frankencar, it is no contest at any speed. I just pull away. Again, I love that car.