The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 730d Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 103,200
BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) 740Li
€ 88,400
 BMW 730d Steptronic (19 - ..) 730d
€ 103,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 88,400

ⓘ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 4.6 inches longer and 0.7 inches taller.
740Li
730d
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
74.9
85.4
57.8
Blueprint BMW 730d Steptronic (19 - ..)
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.5 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
126.4
206.2
Blueprint BMW 730d Steptronic (19 - ..)
120.9
201.6
206.2 in
Length
201.6 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

740Li
730d
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4189 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5534 lb
BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW 730d Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

740Li
730d
G12
Generation
G11
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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 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
730d
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
740Li
332 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
730d

Performance

740Li
730d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

740Li

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

730d

▶ REPLAY
13.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.05 lb/hp
740Li
13.01 lb/hp
16.05 lb/hp
730d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

740Li
730d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
44 mpg
740Li
32 mpg
44 mpg
730d
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
664 mi
Range
915 mi
740Li
664 mi
915 mi
730d
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
109.1 kWh
740Li
138.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
730d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

740Li
730d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data