The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 83,400
€ 74,400
€ 83,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,400
ⓘ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, but the 730Ld is 5.8 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
730Ld
730d
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
120.9
199.7
205.5 in
Length
199.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
730Ld
730d
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.51 %
General
730Ld
730d
F02
Generation
F01
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
730d
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
254 hp
242 hp
730d
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
730Ld
413 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
730d
Performance
730Ld
730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
730d
▶ REPLAY
16.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.67 lb/hp
730Ld
16.93 lb/hp
17.67 lb/hp
730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
730Ld
730d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
730Ld
42 mpg
35 mpg
730d
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
888 mi
Range
731 mi
730Ld
888 mi
731 mi
730d
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).
139.9 kWh
730Ld
115.2 kWh
139.9 kWh
730d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
730Ld
730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
