The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12) vs. BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)

€ 85,200
BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12) 740Li Automatic
€ 88,700
 BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15) 740Li Steptronic
€ 85,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,700

ⓘ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 740Li Automatic is 0.3 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
740Li Automatic
740Li Steptronic
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
74.9
84
58.3
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.2 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
126.4
205.2
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
126.4
205.5
205.2 in
Length
205.5 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

740Li Automatic
740Li Steptronic
4343 lb
Curb Weight
4233 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5567 lb
BMW 740Li Automatic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.53 %
BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)

General

740Li Automatic
740Li Steptronic
F02
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

740Li Automatic
740Li Steptronic
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N54
Engine Series
BMW N55
N54-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 5800 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
740Li Automatic
322 hp
316 hp
740Li Steptronic
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
740Li Automatic
332 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
740Li Steptronic

Performance

740Li Automatic
740Li Steptronic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

740Li Automatic

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

740Li Steptronic

▶ REPLAY
13.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.4 lb/hp
740Li Automatic
13.49 lb/hp
13.4 lb/hp
740Li Steptronic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

740Li Automatic
740Li Steptronic
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
30 mpg
740Li Automatic
24 mpg
30 mpg
740Li Steptronic
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
629 mi
740Li Automatic
510 mi
629 mi
740Li Steptronic
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).
149.7 kWh
740Li Automatic
189.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
740Li Steptronic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

740Li Automatic
740Li Steptronic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data