The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 83,900
€ 79,700
€ 83,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the 740i is 5.2 inches shorter and 0.3 inches lower.
740i
730Ld
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
126.4
205.2
200 in
Length
205.2 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
740i
730Ld
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5545 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
3.79 %
General
740i
730Ld
F01
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
740i
730Ld
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW N57
N55-B30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
740i
316 hp
242 hp
730Ld
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
740i
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
730Ld
Performance
740i
730Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
740i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
730Ld
▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
740i
13.26 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
730Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
740i
730Ld
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
740i
30 mpg
34 mpg
730Ld
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
629 mi
Range
720 mi
740i
629 mi
720 mi
730Ld
Environmental Impact
149.7 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
740i
149.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
730Ld
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
740i
730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
