The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 75,600
€ 83,900
€ 75,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,900
ⓘ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, but the 730d BluePerformance is 0.3 inches shorter and 0.3 inches taller.
730d BluePerformance
740i
58.2
74.9
84
57.9
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.2 in
Height
57.9 in
120.9
199.7
120.9
200
199.7 in
Length
200 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
730d BluePerformance
740i
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5545 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.06 %
General
730d BluePerformance
740i
F01
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
730d BluePerformance
740i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N55
N57-D30
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
730d BluePerformance
242 hp
316 hp
740i
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
730d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
740i
Performance
730d BluePerformance
740i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
730d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
740i
▶ REPLAY
17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
730d BluePerformance
17.67 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
740i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
730d BluePerformance
740i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
730d BluePerformance
35 mpg
30 mpg
740i
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
731 mi
Range
629 mi
730d BluePerformance
731 mi
629 mi
740i
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).
149.7 kWh
730d BluePerformance
139.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
740i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
730d BluePerformance
740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
