The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12) vs. BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 85,200
€ 97,300
€ 85,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,300
ⓘ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 740Li is 1.9 inches shorter.
740Li
730Ld
58.2
74.9
84
58.2
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.2 in
Height
58.2 in
126.4
205.2
126.4
207.1
205.2 in
Length
207.1 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
740Li
730Ld
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5787 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.74 %
General
740Li
730Ld
F02
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
740Li
730Ld
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N54
Engine Series
BMW B57
N54-B30
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
322 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
740Li
322 hp
261 hp
730Ld
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
740Li
332 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
730Ld
Performance
740Li
730Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
740Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
730Ld
▶ REPLAY
13.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.93 lb/hp
740Li
13.49 lb/hp
16.93 lb/hp
730Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
740Li
730Ld
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
42 mpg
740Li
24 mpg
42 mpg
730Ld
17 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
510 mi
Range
866 mi
740Li
510 mi
866 mi
730Ld
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
730Ld
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
740Li
730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
