The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 79,700
€ 99,700
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,700
ⓘ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, but the 730Ld is 3.6 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
730Ld
740d
58.2
74.9
84
57.8
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.2 in
Height
57.8 in
126.4
205.2
120.9
201.6
205.2 in
Length
201.6 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
730Ld
740d
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5743 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.75 %
General
730Ld
740d
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
740d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
730Ld
242 hp
316 hp
740d
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
730Ld
398 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
740d
Performance
730Ld
740d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
740d
▶ REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.88 lb/hp
730Ld
17.99 lb/hp
13.88 lb/hp
740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
730Ld
740d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
730Ld
34 mpg
42 mpg
740d
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
720 mi
Range
866 mi
730Ld
720 mi
866 mi
740d
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).
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
740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
730Ld
740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
















