The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18) vs. BMW 730Ld Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 99,800
€ 93,800
€ 99,800
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
The dimensions of the 740Li and the 730Ld are absolutely identical. Both are 206.2 inches long, 74.9 inches wide and 58.5 inches tall.
740Li
730Ld
58.5
74.9
85.4
58.5
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.5 in
126.4
206.2
126.4
206.2
206.2 in
Length
206.2 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
740Li
730Ld
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4178 lb
5390 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5490 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.63 %
General
740Li
730Ld
G12
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 turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
BMW B57
B58-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 5500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
740Li
322 hp
261 hp
730Ld
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 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
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
740Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
730Ld
▶ REPLAY
12.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 lb/hp
740Li
12.63 lb/hp
16.01 lb/hp
730Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
740Li
730Ld
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
740Li
35 mpg
44 mpg
730Ld
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
713 mi
Range
897 mi
740Li
713 mi
897 mi
730Ld
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).
111 kWh
740Li
128.7 kWh
111 kWh
730Ld
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
740Li
730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data


















