The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12) vs. BMW 730d BluePerformance Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 85,200
€ 79,300
€ 85,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,300
ⓘ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 740Li is 5.2 inches longer and 0.3 inches taller.
740Li
730d BluePerformance
58.2
74.9
84
57.9
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.2 in
Height
57.9 in
126.4
205.2
120.9
200
205.2 in
Length
200 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
740Li
730d BluePerformance
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4222 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.79 %
General
740Li
730d BluePerformance
F02
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
740Li
730d BluePerformance
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N54
Engine Series
BMW N57
N54-B30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
740Li
322 hp
254 hp
730d BluePerformance
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
740Li
332 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
730d BluePerformance
Performance
740Li
730d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
740Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
730d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
13.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
740Li
13.49 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
740Li
730d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
42 mpg
740Li
24 mpg
42 mpg
730d BluePerformance
17 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
510 mi
Range
888 mi
740Li
510 mi
888 mi
730d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
115.2 kWh
740Li
189.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
730d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
740Li
730d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1301 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
