Among 73 sedans and coupes with a similar-sized cabin, the average is 15.6 cu ft, so the 750iL sits below it.
What actually fits in a 750iL
The biggest single change came in 1991: +2 cu ft against the 1990 car.
| What you are loading | How many fit | Each item |
|---|---|---|
| Checked suitcases | 2 | 27 × 21 × 14″ — 4.6 cu ft |
| Carry-on cases | 6 | 22 × 14 × 9″ — 1.6 cu ft |
| Grocery bags | 10 | about 1 cu ft each |
| Golf bags | 2 | full set, about 5 cu ft |
| Folded stroller | Fits | about 6 cu ft |
Cabin or cargo — where the space went
| Space | Volume | Share of total |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger cabin | 114 cu ft | |
| Cargo area | 13 cu ft | |
| Total interior | 127 cu ft |
Against cars with a similar cabin
| Measure | This car | 73 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 13 cu ft | 15.6 cu ft | -2.6 cu ft |
| In checked suitcases | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Cars with the same room
Against its closest rivals: the Lincoln Mark has 14 cu ft, the Cadillac Seville 15 cu ft and the Jaguar Vanden Plas 13 cu ft, next to 13 cu ft for the 750iL.
| Car | Trunk volume | vs BMW 750iL | Checked suitcases | Measured |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 740iL | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2001 | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2006 | |
| Mazda Protege | 0 cu ft | 2 | 2003 | |
| Infiniti Q45 | +1 cu ft | 2 | 2006 | |
| Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | -1 cu ft | 2 | 2002 | |
| Cadillac Seville | +2 cu ft | 2 | 2004 |
Trunk space is one number. Buying is a longer list.
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Frequently asked questions
How much cargo space does the BMW 750iL have?
13 cu ft in the trunk in the 2001 model, with 114 cu ft of passenger space. The average for 73 sedans and coupes with a similar cabin is 15.6 cu ft.
Does the 750iL have more cargo space than the Lincoln Mark?
No: 13 cu ft against 14 cu ft for the 1998 Lincoln Mark, about 1 cu ft less.
Has the 750iL's trunk got bigger over the years?
Not much overall: 13 cu ft in 1989 and 13 cu ft in 2001, though it ranged from 13 to 15 cu ft in between.
Which cars have the same cargo room as the 750iL?
The closest by volume in the same body family are the BMW 740iL (13 cu ft), Volkswagen Phaeton (13 cu ft) and Mazda Protege (13 cu ft), against 13 cu ft for the 750iL.
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