The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 79,300
BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) 730d BluePerformance Steptronic
€ 75,600
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) 730d BluePerformance Automatic
€ 79,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,600

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 Steptronic is 0.3 inches longer and 0.3 inches lower.
730d BluePerformance Steptronic
730d BluePerformance Automatic
57.9
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.9 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
200 in
Length
199.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

730d BluePerformance Steptronic
730d BluePerformance Automatic
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.29 %
BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)

General

730d BluePerformance Steptronic
730d BluePerformance Automatic
F01
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

730d BluePerformance Steptronic
730d BluePerformance Automatic
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N57
N57-D30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
730d BluePerformance Steptronic
254 hp
242 hp
730d BluePerformance Automatic
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
730d BluePerformance Steptronic
413 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
730d BluePerformance Automatic

Performance

730d BluePerformance Steptronic
730d BluePerformance Automatic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

730d BluePerformance Steptronic

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

730d BluePerformance Automatic

 REPLAY
16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.67 lb/hp
730d BluePerformance Steptronic
16.62 lb/hp
17.67 lb/hp
730d BluePerformance Automatic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

730d BluePerformance Steptronic
730d BluePerformance Automatic
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
730d BluePerformance Steptronic
42 mpg
35 mpg
730d BluePerformance Automatic
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
731 mi
730d BluePerformance Steptronic
888 mi
731 mi
730d BluePerformance Automatic
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
139.9 kWh
730d BluePerformance Steptronic
115.2 kWh
139.9 kWh
730d BluePerformance Automatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

730d BluePerformance Steptronic
730d BluePerformance Automatic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data