The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)

€ 103,200
BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18) 740Li
€ 81,400
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12) 740d
€ 103,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400

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 6.5 inches longer and 0.2 inches taller.
740Li
740d
58.5
Blueprint BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
74.9
85.4
58.2
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
85.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
126.4
206.2
Blueprint BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
120.9
199.7
206.2 in
Length
199.7 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

740Li
740d
4189 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5523 lb
BMW 740Li xDrive Steptronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.56 %
BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)

General

740Li
740d
G12
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

740Li
740d
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
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
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
740Li
322 hp
302 hp
740d
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
740Li
332 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
740d

Performance

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

236 ft
0.000 sec

740Li

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

740d

 REPLAY
13.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
740Li
13.01 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
740d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

740Li
740d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
34 mpg
740Li
32 mpg
34 mpg
740d
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
20.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
664 mi
Range
720 mi
740Li
664 mi
720 mi
740d
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).
141.9 kWh
740Li
138.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
740d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

740Li
740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data