The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. BMW 730d Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 105,600

€ 88,300

€ 105,600
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 these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the 740Ld is 5.5 inches longer and 0.3 inches taller.
740Ld
730d
58.5
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
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
126.4
206.2
120.9
200.7
206.2 in
Length
200.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
740Ld
730d
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.29 %

General
740Ld
730d
G12
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
740Ld
730d
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
BMW B57
B57-D30
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
740Ld
316 hp
261 hp
730d
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
740Ld
502 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
730d
Performance
740Ld
730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec

740Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

730d
▶ REPLAY
13.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.59 lb/hp
740Ld
13.88 lb/hp
15.59 lb/hp
730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
740Ld
730d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
740Ld
39 mpg
44 mpg
730d
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
808 mi
Range
915 mi
740Ld
808 mi
915 mi
730d
Environmental Impact
123.4 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
740Ld
123.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
730d
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
262 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
740Ld
730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data