The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 93,800
€ 99,800
€ 93,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 730Ld and the 740Li are absolutely identical. Both are 206.2 inches long, 74.9 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
730Ld
740Li
58.5
74.9
85.4
58.5
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
126.4
206.2
126.4
206.2
206.2 in
Length
206.2 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
730Ld
740Li
4178 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5490 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5390 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.63 %
General
730Ld
740Li
G12
Generation
G12
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
740Li
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
BMW B58
B57-D30
Engine Code
B58-B30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
730Ld
261 hp
322 hp
740Li
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
730Ld
457 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
740Li
Performance
730Ld
740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
740Li
▶ REPLAY
16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 lb/hp
730Ld
16.01 lb/hp
12.63 lb/hp
740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
730Ld
740Li
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
730Ld
44 mpg
35 mpg
740Li
37 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
897 mi
Range
713 mi
730Ld
897 mi
713 mi
740Li
Environmental Impact
111 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
111 kWh
128.7 kWh
740Li
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
730Ld
740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data















