The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 730Ld xDrive Steptronic (19 - ..)
€ 103,200

€ 97,300

€ 103,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,300
ⓘ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 0.9 inches shorter and 0.2 inches taller.
740Li
730Ld
58.5
74.9
85.4
58.2
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
126.4
206.2
126.4
207.1
206.2 in
Length
207.1 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
740Li
730Ld
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4420 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5787 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.23 %

General
740Li
730Ld
G12
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

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
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
236 ft
0.000 sec

740Li
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

730Ld
▶ REPLAY
13.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.93 lb/hp
740Li
13.01 lb/hp
16.93 lb/hp
730Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
740Li
730Ld
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
740Li
32 mpg
42 mpg
730Ld
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
664 mi
Range
866 mi
740Li
664 mi
866 mi
730Ld
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).
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).
115.2 kWh
740Li
138.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
730Ld
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
740Li
730Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data