The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 84,800

€ 91,800

€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the 740d is 1.9 inches shorter and 0.5 inches taller.
740d
730d
58.2
74.9
84
57.8
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.2 in
Height
57.8 in
120.9
199.7
120.9
201.6
199.7 in
Length
201.6 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
740d
730d
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4310 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.45 %

General
740d
730d
F01
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
740d
730d
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW B57
N57-D30
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
740d
302 hp
261 hp
730d
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
740d
443 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
730d
Performance
740d
730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

730d
▶ REPLAY
14.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.51 lb/hp
740d
14.78 lb/hp
16.51 lb/hp
730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
740d
730d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
43 mpg
740d
34 mpg
43 mpg
730d
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
710 mi
Range
881 mi
740d
710 mi
881 mi
730d
Environmental Impact
144 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).
113.1 kWh
740d
144 kWh
113.1 kWh
730d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
740d
730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data