The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 84,600
€ 80,900
€ 84,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900
ⓘ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 BluePerformance Steptronic is 0.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic
730Ld BluePerformance Automatic
58.3
74.9
84
58.2
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.3 in
Height
58.2 in
126.4
205.5
126.4
205.2
205.5 in
Length
205.2 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic
730Ld BluePerformance Automatic
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.26 %
General
730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic
730Ld BluePerformance Automatic
F02
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic
730Ld BluePerformance Automatic
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic
254 hp
242 hp
730Ld BluePerformance Automatic
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic
413 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
730Ld BluePerformance Automatic
Performance
730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic
730Ld BluePerformance Automatic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
730Ld BluePerformance Automatic
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16.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic
16.93 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
730Ld BluePerformance Automatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic
730Ld BluePerformance Automatic
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic
42 mpg
34 mpg
730Ld BluePerformance Automatic
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
888 mi
Range
720 mi
730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic
888 mi
720 mi
730Ld BluePerformance Automatic
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 Steptronic
115.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
730Ld BluePerformance Automatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic
730Ld BluePerformance Automatic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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