The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12)
€ 78,100

€ 112,900

€ 78,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,900
ⓘ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 0.5 inches lower.
730d
ActiveHybrid 7L
57.9
74.9
84
58.4
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.9 in
Height
58.4 in
120.9
200
126.4
205.2
200 in
Length
205.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
730d
ActiveHybrid 7L
4222 lb
Curb Weight
4729 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5864 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
10.72 %

General
730d
ActiveHybrid 7L
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
730d
ActiveHybrid 7L
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N63
N57-D30
Engine Code
N63-B44

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
730d
254 hp
459 hp
ActiveHybrid 7L
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
730d
413 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ActiveHybrid 7L
Performance
730d
ActiveHybrid 7L
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ActiveHybrid 7L
▶ REPLAY
16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 lb/hp
730d
16.62 lb/hp
10.3 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy / Emissions
730d
ActiveHybrid 7L
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
25 mpg
730d
42 mpg
25 mpg
ActiveHybrid 7L
35 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
888 mi
Range
529 mi
730d
888 mi
529 mi
ActiveHybrid 7L
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).
178.2 kWh
730d
115.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
ActiveHybrid 7L
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
730d
ActiveHybrid 7L
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1301 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data