The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12) vs. BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 74,400
€ 88,300
€ 74,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 730d Automatic is an inch shorter.
730d Automatic
730d Steptronic
58.2
74.9
84
58.2
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.2 in
Height
58.2 in
120.9
199.7
120.9
200.7
199.7 in
Length
200.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
730d Automatic
730d Steptronic
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
4.89 %
General
730d Automatic
730d Steptronic
F01
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
730d Automatic
730d Steptronic
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW B57
N57-D30
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
730d Automatic
242 hp
261 hp
730d Steptronic
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
730d Automatic
398 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
730d Steptronic
Performance
730d Automatic
730d Steptronic
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
730d Automatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
730d Steptronic
▶ REPLAY
17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
730d Automatic
17.67 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
730d Steptronic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
730d Automatic
730d Steptronic
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
730d Automatic
35 mpg
44 mpg
730d Steptronic
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
731 mi
Range
915 mi
730d Automatic
731 mi
915 mi
730d Steptronic
Environmental Impact
139.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
109.1 kWh
730d Automatic
139.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
730d Steptronic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
730d Automatic
730d Steptronic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft









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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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