The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 730d xDrive Steptronic (12 - 15)
€ 99,800
€ 81,500
€ 99,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,500
ⓘ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 6.3 inches longer and 0.6 inches taller.
740Li
730d
58.5
74.9
85.4
57.9
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
57.9 in
126.4
206.2
120.9
200
206.2 in
Length
200 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
740Li
730d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4376 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5622 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.06 %
General
740Li
730d
G12
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
740Li
730d
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
BMW N57
B58-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 5500 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
740Li
322 hp
254 hp
730d
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
740Li
332 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
730d
Performance
740Li
730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
740Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
730d
▶ REPLAY
12.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
740Li
12.63 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
730d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
740Li
730d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
740Li
35 mpg
39 mpg
730d
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
713 mi
Range
828 mi
740Li
713 mi
828 mi
730d
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
123.4 kWh
740Li
128.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
730d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
740Li
730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
