The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 80,900
€ 81,400
€ 80,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400
ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 5.5 inches longer.
730Ld BluePerformance
740d
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 BluePerformance
740d
4354 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5578 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.26 %
General
730Ld BluePerformance
740d
F02
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
730Ld BluePerformance
740d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
730Ld BluePerformance
242 hp
302 hp
740d
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
730Ld BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
740d
Performance
730Ld BluePerformance
740d
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
730Ld BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
740d
▶ REPLAY
17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
730Ld BluePerformance
17.99 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
730Ld BluePerformance
740d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
730Ld BluePerformance
34 mpg
34 mpg
740d
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
720 mi
Range
720 mi
730Ld BluePerformance
720 mi
720 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).
141.9 kWh
730Ld BluePerformance
141.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
740d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
730Ld BluePerformance
740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
