The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19) vs. BMW 730Ld Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 105,600
€ 79,700
€ 105,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,700
ⓘ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 740Ld is an inch longer and 0.3 inches taller.
740Ld
730Ld
58.5
74.9
85.4
58.2
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
126.4
206.2
126.4
205.2
206.2 in
Length
205.2 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
740Ld
730Ld
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5666 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.75 %
General
740Ld
730Ld
G12
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
740Ld
730Ld
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
BMW N57
B57-D30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
740Ld
316 hp
242 hp
730Ld
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
740Ld
502 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
730Ld
Performance
740Ld
730Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
740Ld
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
730Ld
▶ REPLAY
13.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
740Ld
13.88 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
730Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
740Ld
730Ld
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
740Ld
39 mpg
34 mpg
730Ld
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
808 mi
Range
720 mi
740Ld
808 mi
720 mi
730Ld
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).
141.9 kWh
740Ld
123.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
730Ld
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
740Ld
730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1279 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
