The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 83,400
€ 85,100
€ 83,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,100
ⓘ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 5.5 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
730Ld
740d
58.3
74.9
84
57.9
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
126.4
205.5
120.9
200
205.5 in
Length
200 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
730Ld
740d
4299 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5589 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5545 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.51 %
General
730Ld
740d
F02
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
730Ld
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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
730Ld
254 hp
309 hp
740d
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
730Ld
413 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
740d
Performance
730Ld
740d
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
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
740d
▶ REPLAY
16.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.84 lb/hp
730Ld
16.93 lb/hp
13.84 lb/hp
740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
730Ld
740d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
730Ld
42 mpg
41 mpg
740d
35 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
888 mi
Range
872 mi
730Ld
888 mi
872 mi
740d
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).
117.3 kWh
730Ld
115.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
730Ld
740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1290 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
