The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 78,100
€ 85,200
€ 78,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,200
ⓘ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 is 5.2 inches shorter and 0.3 inches lower.
730d
740Li
57.9
74.9
84
58.2
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.9 in
Height
58.2 in
120.9
200
126.4
205.2
200 in
Length
205.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
730d
740Li
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.79 %
General
730d
740Li
F01
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
730d
740Li
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N54
N57-D30
Engine Code
N54-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
730d
254 hp
322 hp
740Li
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
730d
413 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
740Li
Performance
730d
740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
740Li
▶ REPLAY
16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
730d
16.62 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
730d
740Li
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
24 mpg
730d
42 mpg
24 mpg
740Li
35 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
888 mi
Range
510 mi
730d
888 mi
510 mi
740Li
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).
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).
189.4 kWh
730d
115.2 kWh
189.4 kWh
740Li
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
730d
740Li
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
