The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)

€ 88,700
BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15) 740Li
€ 93,800
 BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19) 730Ld
€ 88,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,800

ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower.
740Li
730Ld
58.3
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
74.9
84
58.5
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
126.4
205.5
Blueprint BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)
126.4
206.2
205.5 in
Length
206.2 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in

Vehicle Weight

740Li
730Ld
4233 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5567 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5490 lb
BMW 740Li Steptronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.3 %
BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)

General

740Li
730Ld
F02
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-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 N55
Engine Series
BMW B57
N55-B30
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
740Li
316 hp
261 hp
730Ld
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 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
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

740Li

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

730Ld

▶ REPLAY
13.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
740Li
13.4 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
730Ld

Fuel Economy / Emissions

740Li
730Ld
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
740Li
30 mpg
44 mpg
730Ld
22 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
629 mi
Range
897 mi
740Li
629 mi
897 mi
730Ld
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).
111 kWh
740Li
149.7 kWh
111 kWh
730Ld
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
296 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

740Li
730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data