The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 94,200
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) 740i
€ 88,300
BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19) 730d
€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,300

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the 740i and the 730d are absolutely identical. Both are 200.7 inches long, 74.9 inches wide and 58.2 inches tall.
740i
730d
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
74.9
85.4
58.2
Blueprint BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.2 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
120.9
200.7
Blueprint BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19)
120.9
200.7
200.7 in
Length
200.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

740i
730d
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5401 lb
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.43 %
BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

740i
730d
G11
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

740i
730d
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW B58
Engine Series
BMW B57
B58-B30
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
740i
322 hp
261 hp
730d
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
740i
332 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
730d

Performance

740i
730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

740i

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

730d

 REPLAY
12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
740i
12.32 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
730d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

740i
730d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
740i
35 mpg
44 mpg
730d
25 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
915 mi
740i
713 mi
915 mi
730d
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).
109.1 kWh
740i
128.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
730d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

740i
730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data