The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 81,500
€ 80,900
€ 81,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900
ⓘ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 0.3 inches lower.
730d
730Ld BluePerformance
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
730Ld BluePerformance
4376 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5622 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.5 %
General
730d
730Ld BluePerformance
F01
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
730d
730Ld BluePerformance
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
254 hp
242 hp
730Ld BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
730d
413 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
730Ld BluePerformance
Performance
730d
730Ld BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
730d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
730Ld BluePerformance
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
730d
17.23 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
730d
730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
730d
39 mpg
34 mpg
730Ld BluePerformance
33 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
828 mi
Range
720 mi
730d
828 mi
720 mi
730Ld BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
141.9 kWh
730d
123.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
730Ld BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
730d
730Ld BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
