The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)

€ 94,200
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) 740i Steptronic
€ 80,400
 BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12) 740i Automatic
€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,400

ⓘ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 Steptronic is an inch longer.
740i Steptronic
740i Automatic
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
74.9
85.4
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
120.9
200.7
Blueprint BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)
120.9
199.7
200.7 in
Length
199.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

740i Steptronic
740i Automatic
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4266 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.99 %
BMW 740i Automatic (08 - 12)

General

740i Steptronic
740i Automatic
G11
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

740i Steptronic
740i Automatic
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
BMW N54
B58-B30
Engine Code
N54-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
740i Steptronic
322 hp
322 hp
740i Automatic
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
740i Steptronic
332 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
740i Automatic

Performance

740i Steptronic
740i Automatic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

740i Steptronic

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

740i Automatic

▶ REPLAY
12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.25 lb/hp
740i Steptronic
12.32 lb/hp
13.25 lb/hp
740i Automatic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

740i Steptronic
740i Automatic
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
24 mpg
740i Steptronic
35 mpg
24 mpg
740i Automatic
25 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
514 mi
740i Steptronic
713 mi
514 mi
740i Automatic
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).
187.5 kWh
740i Steptronic
128.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
740i Automatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

740i Steptronic
740i Automatic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1257 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data