2000 BMW 750il/750il Protection
The 2000 BMW 750il/750il Protection is a sedan. It has a 5.4-litre twelve-cylinder engine producing 322 hp (240 kW), with a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive.
ABOUT THE 2000 BMW 750IL/750IL PROTECTION
The 2000 BMW 750iL is the flagship of the third-generation 7 Series (E38), a long-wheelbase luxury saloon powered by the M73 5.4-litre V12. The engine is rated at 322 hp and 361 lb-ft of torque and drives the rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission. The 750iL Protection was a factory-armoured version designed to resist ballistic attack, with reinforced glass and body protection.
Where 2000 fits
The E38 750iL was sold in North America from the 1995 model year, succeeding the E32 750iL. The 7 Series received a mild facelift for 1999, so the 2000 car has the updated headlights and detailing. It was one of the final years before the E65 generation took over for 2002, with a V12 760Li following later.
What it is like
The 750iL rides on a 3,070 mm wheelbase, giving limousine-like rear legroom. The V12 is exceptionally smooth and quiet, and the car came with a very high level of standard equipment, including self-levelling rear suspension and luxury rear-seat features. The Protection model’s extra weight affects acceleration and handling, but it was designed for security first.
Buying one today
A V12 7 Series demands a careful approach. Commonly reported issues include cooling-system failures, ignition coil and fuel pump problems, oil leaks, and faults in the self-levelling suspension. Electrical problems such as instrument cluster pixel failures are common to all E38s. With two banks of components, many repairs cost roughly twice as much as on the V8.
Rivals
The 750iL competed with the Mercedes-Benz S500, the Lexus LS 400 and the Jaguar XJ range, including the long-wheelbase Vanden Plas.
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | BMW | Model | 750il/750il Protection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2000 | Version / Trim | BMW 2000 750il/750il Protection |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Alpine White, Jet Black, Titanium Silver Metallic, Carbon Black Metallic, Orient Blue Metallic, Steel Blue Metallic, Topaz Blue Metallic, Steel Gray Metallic |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Germany |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
| Engine | 5.4L 12-cyl | Engine Size | 5,400 cc |
| Power | 322 hp / 240 kW | Torque | 490 Nm / 361 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | 12 mpg city / 18 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mm | Kerb Weight | 2,030 kg (4,475 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2000 SEDANS
Compared with other 2000 sedans in our database, its 322 hp is 52% more than the average 2000 sedan (212 hp), and it is 31% heavier than the typical sedan.
| 2000 BMW 750il/750il Protection | Average 2000 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 322 hp | 212 hp (74 cars) | +52% |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 287 Nm (74 cars) | +71% |
| Kerb weight | 2,030 kg | 1,549 kg (79 cars) | +31% |
| Engine size | 5,400 cc | 3,031 cc (79 cars) | +78% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2000 sedans with similar power to the 2000 BMW 750il/750il Protection.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 BMW 750il/750il Protection | 322 hp | — | 2,030 kg |
| 2000 Audi A8 L | 310 hp | 6.5 s | 1,860 kg |
| 2000 Jaguar S-type (X200) V6 | 304 hp | 6.8 s | 1,700 kg |
| 2000 Lexus SC | 302 hp | — | 1,720 kg |
| 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche | 300 hp | — | 2,450 kg |