The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 93,900
€ 85,200
€ 93,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 85,200
ⓘ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 and height, but the 730Ld is 1.9 inches longer.
730Ld
740Li
58.2
74.9
85.4
58.2
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.2 in
Height
58.2 in
126.4
207.1
126.4
205.2
207.1 in
Length
205.2 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
730Ld
740Li
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4343 lb
5644 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5567 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.27 %
General
730Ld
740Li
G12
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
730Ld
740Li
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B57
Engine Series
BMW N54
B57-D30
Engine Code
N54-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 5800 rpm
730Ld
261 hp
322 hp
740Li
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
740Li
▶ REPLAY
16.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
730Ld
16.43 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
730Ld
740Li
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
24 mpg
730Ld
44 mpg
24 mpg
740Li
37 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
915 mi
Range
510 mi
730Ld
915 mi
510 mi
740Li
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
189.4 kWh
730Ld
109.1 kWh
189.4 kWh
740Li
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
262 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
730Ld
740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
















