The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
€ 88,300
€ 103,200
€ 88,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,200
ⓘ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 5.5 inches shorter and 0.3 inches lower.
730d
740Li
58.2
74.9
85.4
58.5
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.2 in
Height
58.5 in
120.9
200.7
126.4
206.2
200.7 in
Length
206.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
730d
740Li
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.89 %
General
730d
740Li
G11
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
730d
740Li
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
BMW B58
B57-D30
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
730d
261 hp
322 hp
740Li
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
730d
457 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
740Li
Performance
730d
740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec
740Li
▶ REPLAY
15.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.01 lb/hp
730d
15.59 lb/hp
13.01 lb/hp
740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
730d
740Li
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
730d
44 mpg
32 mpg
740Li
38 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
915 mi
Range
664 mi
730d
915 mi
664 mi
740Li
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
138.2 kWh
730d
109.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
740Li
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
730d
740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
