The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 94,200
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18) 740i (15 - 18)
€ 83,900
 BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15) 740i (12 - 15)
€ 94,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 83,900

ⓘ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, but the 740i (15 - 18) is 0.7 inches longer and 0.3 inches taller.
740i (15 - 18)
740i (12 - 15)
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
74.9
85.4
57.9
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.2 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
120.9
200.7
Blueprint BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)
120.9
200
200.7 in
Length
200 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

740i (15 - 18)
740i (12 - 15)
3968 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5291 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5545 lb
BMW 740i Steptronic (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.25 %
BMW 740i Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

740i (15 - 18)
740i (12 - 15)
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

740i (15 - 18)
740i (12 - 15)
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B58
Engine Series
BMW N55
B58-B30
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
740i (15 - 18)
322 hp
316 hp
740i (12 - 15)
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
740i (15 - 18)
332 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
740i (12 - 15)

Performance

740i (15 - 18)
740i (12 - 15)
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

740i (15 - 18)

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

740i (12 - 15)

▶ REPLAY
12.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.26 lb/hp
740i (15 - 18)
12.32 lb/hp
13.26 lb/hp
740i (12 - 15)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

740i (15 - 18)
740i (12 - 15)
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
740i (15 - 18)
35 mpg
30 mpg
740i (12 - 15)
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
629 mi
740i (15 - 18)
713 mi
629 mi
740i (12 - 15)
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).
149.7 kWh
740i (15 - 18)
128.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
740i (12 - 15)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

740i (15 - 18)
740i (12 - 15)
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data