The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 730d BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 94,200
€ 75,600
€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,600
ⓘ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 and height, but the 740i is an inch longer.
740i
730d BluePerformance
58.2
74.9
85.4
58.2
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.2 in
Height
58.2 in
120.9
200.7
120.9
199.7
200.7 in
Length
199.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
740i
730d BluePerformance
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.22 %
General
740i
730d BluePerformance
G11
Generation
F01
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
730d BluePerformance
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
BMW N57
B58-B30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
740i
322 hp
242 hp
730d BluePerformance
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
740i
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
730d BluePerformance
Performance
740i
730d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
740i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
730d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.67 lb/hp
740i
12.32 lb/hp
17.67 lb/hp
730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
740i
730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
740i
35 mpg
35 mpg
730d BluePerformance
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
713 mi
Range
731 mi
740i
713 mi
731 mi
730d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
139.9 kWh
740i
128.7 kWh
139.9 kWh
730d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
740i
730d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
