The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 79,700
BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12) 730Ld
€ 91,700
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) 730d
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,700

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 and height, but the 730Ld is 4.5 inches longer.
730Ld
730d
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.2 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)
126.4
205.2
Blueprint BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
120.9
200.7
205.2 in
Length
200.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

730Ld
730d
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5600 lb
BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.78 %
BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

730Ld
730d
F02
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

730Ld
730d
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW B57
N57-D30
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
730Ld
242 hp
261 hp
730d
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
730Ld
398 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
730d

Performance

730Ld
730d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

730Ld

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

730d

 REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
730Ld
17.99 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
730d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

730Ld
730d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
730Ld
34 mpg
42 mpg
730d
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
720 mi
Range
866 mi
730Ld
720 mi
866 mi
730d
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
115.2 kWh
730Ld
141.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
730d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

730Ld
730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data