The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 730d Automatic (08 - 12)
€ 88,500
€ 74,400
€ 88,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,400
ⓘ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 is 0.3 inches longer and 0.3 inches lower.
740d
730d
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
730d
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.71 %
General
740d
730d
F01
Generation
F01
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
740d
730d
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
740d
309 hp
242 hp
730d
465 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
740d
465 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
730d
Performance
740d
730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
740d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
730d
▶ REPLAY
14.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.67 lb/hp
740d
14.38 lb/hp
17.67 lb/hp
730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
740d
730d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
35 mpg
740d
39 mpg
35 mpg
730d
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
828 mi
Range
731 mi
740d
828 mi
731 mi
730d
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
139.9 kWh
740d
123.4 kWh
139.9 kWh
730d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
740d
730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
