The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 84,800
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12) 740d Automatic
€ 88,500
 BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) 740d Steptronic
€ 84,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,500

ⓘ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 Automatic is 0.3 inches shorter and 0.3 inches taller.
740d Automatic
740d Steptronic
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
74.9
84
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.2 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
120.9
199.7
Blueprint BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
199.7 in
Length
200 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

740d Automatic
740d Steptronic
4464 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5688 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5710 lb
BMW 740d xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.49 %
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

740d Automatic
740d Steptronic
F01
Generation
F01
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 Automatic
740d Steptronic
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
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 4300 rpm
740d Automatic
302 hp
309 hp
740d Steptronic
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
740d Automatic
443 lb‑ft
465 lb‑ft
740d Steptronic

Performance

740d Automatic
740d Steptronic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

740d Automatic

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

740d Steptronic

▶ REPLAY
14.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.38 lb/hp
740d Automatic
14.78 lb/hp
14.38 lb/hp
740d Steptronic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

740d Automatic
740d Steptronic
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
740d Automatic
34 mpg
39 mpg
740d Steptronic
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
710 mi
Range
828 mi
740d Automatic
710 mi
828 mi
740d Steptronic
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).
123.4 kWh
740d Automatic
144 kWh
123.4 kWh
740d Steptronic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

740d Automatic
740d Steptronic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data