The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 730Ld Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 94,200
€ 93,900
€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,900
ⓘ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 and height, but the 740i is 6.4 inches shorter.
740i
730Ld
58.2
74.9
85.4
58.2
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
120.9
200.7
126.4
207.1
200.7 in
Length
207.1 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
740i
730Ld
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5644 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.46 %
General
740i
730Ld
G11
Generation
G12
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
730Ld
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
730Ld
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
740i
332 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
730Ld
Performance
740i
730Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
740i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
730Ld
▶ REPLAY
12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.43 lb/hp
740i
12.32 lb/hp
16.43 lb/hp
730Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
740i
730Ld
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
740i
35 mpg
44 mpg
730Ld
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
713 mi
Range
915 mi
740i
713 mi
915 mi
730Ld
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).
109.1 kWh
740i
128.7 kWh
109.1 kWh
730Ld
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
740i
730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
