The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 97,200
€ 94,200
€ 97,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,200
ⓘ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 0.3 inches taller.
730Ld
740i
58.5
74.9
85.4
58.2
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
126.4
206.2
120.9
200.7
206.2 in
Length
200.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
730Ld
740i
4310 lb
Curb Weight
3968 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.93 %
General
730Ld
740i
G12
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
730Ld
740i
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
740i
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
730Ld
457 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
740i
Performance
730Ld
740i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
730Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
740i
▶ REPLAY
16.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.32 lb/hp
730Ld
16.51 lb/hp
12.32 lb/hp
740i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
730Ld
740i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
730Ld
41 mpg
35 mpg
740i
34 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
850 mi
Range
713 mi
730Ld
850 mi
713 mi
740i
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).
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
117.3 kWh
128.7 kWh
740i
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
730Ld
740i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
