The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 (10 - 12) vs. BMW 740d Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 105,900

€ 81,400

€ 105,900
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the ActiveHybrid 7 is 0.2 inches taller.
ActiveHybrid 7
740d
58.5
74.9
84
58.2
74.9
84
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
84 in
58.5 in
Height
58.2 in
120.9
199.7
120.9
199.7
199.7 in
Length
199.7 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
ActiveHybrid 7
740d
4674 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
5809 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.02 %

General
ActiveHybrid 7
740d
F01
Generation
F01
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ActiveHybrid 7
740d
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N63
Engine Series
BMW N57
N63-B44
Engine Code
N57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
459 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 4400 rpm
ActiveHybrid 7
459 hp
302 hp
740d
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ActiveHybrid 7
516 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
740d
Performance
ActiveHybrid 7
740d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

ActiveHybrid 7
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

740d
▶ REPLAY
10.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.24 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 7
10.18 lb/hp
14.24 lb/hp
740d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ActiveHybrid 7
740d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
34 mpg
ActiveHybrid 7
25 mpg
34 mpg
740d
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.1 gal
529 mi
Range
720 mi
ActiveHybrid 7
529 mi
720 mi
740d
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
141.9 kWh
ActiveHybrid 7
178.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
740d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ActiveHybrid 7
740d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data