The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 730Ld BluePerformance Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 88,700
€ 80,900
€ 88,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 80,900
ⓘ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 is 0.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
740Li
730Ld BluePerformance
58.3
74.9
84
58.2
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.3 in
Height
58.2 in
126.4
205.5
126.4
205.2
205.5 in
Length
205.2 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
740Li
730Ld BluePerformance
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4354 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5578 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
2.78 %
General
740Li
730Ld BluePerformance
F02
Generation
F02
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
740Li
730Ld BluePerformance
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW N57
N55-B30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
740Li
316 hp
242 hp
730Ld BluePerformance
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
740Li
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
730Ld BluePerformance
Performance
740Li
730Ld BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
740Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
730Ld BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
740Li
13.4 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
740Li
730Ld BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
34 mpg
740Li
30 mpg
34 mpg
730Ld BluePerformance
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
629 mi
Range
720 mi
740Li
629 mi
720 mi
730Ld BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
149.7 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
740Li
149.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
730Ld BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
740Li
730Ld BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
