The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 79,700
€ 88,700
€ 79,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the 730Ld is 0.3 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
730Ld
740Li
58.2
74.9
84
58.3
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.2 in
Height
58.3 in
126.4
205.2
126.4
205.5
205.2 in
Length
205.5 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
730Ld
740Li
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.78 %
General
730Ld
740Li
F02
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
730Ld
740Li
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N55
N57-D30
Engine Code
N55-B30
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 5800 rpm
730Ld
242 hp
316 hp
740Li
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
730Ld
398 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
740Li
Performance
730Ld
740Li
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
740Li
▶ REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
730Ld
17.99 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
730Ld
740Li
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
730Ld
34 mpg
30 mpg
740Li
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
720 mi
Range
629 mi
730Ld
720 mi
629 mi
740Li
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).
149.7 kWh
730Ld
141.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
740Li
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
730Ld
740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
