The Comparative Analysis :

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

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

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

Vehicle Weight

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

General

740d Steptronic
740d Automatic
F01
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

740d Steptronic

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

740d Automatic

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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