The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 85,100
€ 81,400
€ 85,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400
ⓘ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 740d Steptronic is 0.3 inches longer and 0.3 inches lower.
740d Steptronic
740d Automatic
57.9
74.9
84
58.2
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
57.9 in
Height
58.2 in
120.9
200
120.9
199.7
200 in
Length
199.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
740d Steptronic
740d Automatic
4277 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.51 %
General
740d Steptronic
740d Automatic
F01
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
740d Steptronic
740d Automatic
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
740d Steptronic
309 hp
302 hp
740d Automatic
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
740d Steptronic
465 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
740d Automatic
Performance
740d Steptronic
740d Automatic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
740d Steptronic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
740d Automatic
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13.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
740d Steptronic
13.84 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
740d Automatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
740d Steptronic
740d Automatic
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
740d Steptronic
41 mpg
34 mpg
740d Automatic
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
872 mi
Range
720 mi
740d Steptronic
872 mi
720 mi
740d 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).
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
740d Steptronic
117.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
740d Automatic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
740d Steptronic
740d Automatic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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