The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 97,200
BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) 730Ld xDrive
€ 79,700
 BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12) 730Ld Automatic
€ 97,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,700

ⓘ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, but the 730Ld xDrive is an inch longer and 0.3 inches taller.
730Ld xDrive
730Ld Automatic
58.5
Blueprint BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
126.4
206.2
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)
126.4
205.2
206.2 in
Length
205.2 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

730Ld xDrive
730Ld Automatic
4310 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5578 lb
BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.01 %
BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)

General

730Ld xDrive
730Ld Automatic
G12
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

730Ld xDrive
730Ld Automatic
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B57
Engine Series
BMW N57
B57-D30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
730Ld xDrive
261 hp
242 hp
730Ld Automatic
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
730Ld xDrive
457 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
730Ld Automatic

Performance

730Ld xDrive
730Ld Automatic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

730Ld xDrive

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

730Ld Automatic

▶ REPLAY
16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
730Ld xDrive
16.51 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
730Ld Automatic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

730Ld xDrive
730Ld Automatic
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
730Ld xDrive
41 mpg
34 mpg
730Ld Automatic
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
850 mi
Range
720 mi
730Ld xDrive
850 mi
720 mi
730Ld Automatic
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
141.9 kWh
730Ld xDrive
117.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
730Ld Automatic
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

730Ld xDrive
730Ld Automatic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data