The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 79,700

€ 80,400

€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,400
ⓘ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 5.5 inches longer.
730Ld
740i
58.2
74.9
84
58.2
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.2 in
Height
58.2 in
126.4
205.2
120.9
199.7
205.2 in
Length
199.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
730Ld
740i
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.02 %

General
730Ld
740i
F02
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
730Ld
740i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N54
N57-D30
Engine Code
N54-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
730Ld
242 hp
322 hp
740i
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
730Ld
398 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
740i
Performance
730Ld
740i
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

740i
▶ REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
730Ld
17.99 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
740i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
730Ld
740i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
24 mpg
730Ld
34 mpg
24 mpg
740i
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
720 mi
Range
514 mi
730Ld
720 mi
514 mi
740i
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).
187.5 kWh
730Ld
141.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
740i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
730Ld
740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data