The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 78,100
BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15) 730d
€ 84,800
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) 740d
€ 78,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 84,800

ⓘ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 is 0.3 inches longer and 0.3 inches lower.
730d
740d
57.9
Blueprint BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 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 Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
120.9
199.7
200 in
Length
199.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

730d
740d
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4464 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5688 lb
BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
5.44 %
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)

General

730d
740d
F01
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

730d
740d
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
730d
254 hp
302 hp
740d
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
730d
413 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
740d

Performance

730d
740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

730d

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

740d

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16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
730d
16.62 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

730d
740d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
730d
42 mpg
34 mpg
740d
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
710 mi
730d
888 mi
710 mi
740d
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).
144 kWh
730d
115.2 kWh
144 kWh
740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

730d
740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data