The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 84,600
€ 94,200
€ 84,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,200
ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 4.8 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
730Ld BluePerformance
740i
58.3
74.9
84
58.2
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.2 in
126.4
205.5
120.9
200.7
205.5 in
Length
200.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
730Ld BluePerformance
740i
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
7.7 %
General
730Ld BluePerformance
740i
F02
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
730Ld BluePerformance
740i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW B58
N57-D30
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
730Ld BluePerformance
254 hp
322 hp
740i
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
730Ld BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
740i
Performance
730Ld BluePerformance
740i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
730Ld BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
740i
▶ REPLAY
16.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.32 lb/hp
730Ld BluePerformance
16.93 lb/hp
12.32 lb/hp
740i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
730Ld BluePerformance
740i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
730Ld BluePerformance
42 mpg
35 mpg
740i
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
888 mi
Range
713 mi
730Ld BluePerformance
888 mi
713 mi
740i
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).
128.7 kWh
730Ld BluePerformance
115.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
740i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
730Ld BluePerformance
740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
