The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15)
€ 75,600

€ 95,400

€ 75,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the 730d BluePerformance is 5.8 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
730d BluePerformance
ActiveHybrid 7L
58.2
74.9
84
58.3
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.2 in
Height
58.3 in
120.9
199.7
126.4
205.5
199.7 in
Length
205.5 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
730d BluePerformance
ActiveHybrid 7L
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5699 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
6.29 %

General
730d BluePerformance
ActiveHybrid 7L
F01
Generation
F02
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
ActiveHybrid 7L
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder mild hybrid 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
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
730d BluePerformance
242 hp
349 hp
ActiveHybrid 7L
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
730d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ActiveHybrid 7L
Performance
730d BluePerformance
ActiveHybrid 7L
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

ActiveHybrid 7L
▶ REPLAY
17.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.08 lb/hp
730d BluePerformance
17.67 lb/hp
13.08 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy / Emissions
730d BluePerformance
ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
730d BluePerformance
35 mpg
35 mpg
ActiveHybrid 7L
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
731 mi
Range
731 mi
730d BluePerformance
731 mi
731 mi
ActiveHybrid 7L
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).
128.7 kWh
730d BluePerformance
139.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
ActiveHybrid 7L
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
730d BluePerformance
ActiveHybrid 7L
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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