The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (10 - 12) vs. BMW 740Ld xDrive Steptronic (15 - 19)
€ 112,900
€ 105,600
€ 112,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,600
ⓘ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 ActiveHybrid 7L is an inch shorter and 0 inches lower.
ActiveHybrid 7L
740Ld
58.4
74.9
84
58.5
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.4 in
Height
58.5 in
126.4
205.2
126.4
206.2
205.2 in
Length
206.2 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ActiveHybrid 7L
740Ld
4729 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
5864 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5666 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
7.23 %
General
ActiveHybrid 7L
740Ld
F02
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ActiveHybrid 7L
740Ld
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 B57
N63-B44
Engine Code
B57-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
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
ActiveHybrid 7L
459 hp
316 hp
740Ld
516 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
ActiveHybrid 7L
516 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
740Ld
Performance
ActiveHybrid 7L
740Ld
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
ActiveHybrid 7L
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
740Ld
▶ REPLAY
10.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.88 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 7L
10.3 lb/hp
13.88 lb/hp
740Ld
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ActiveHybrid 7L
740Ld
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
ActiveHybrid 7L
25 mpg
39 mpg
740Ld
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
529 mi
Range
808 mi
ActiveHybrid 7L
529 mi
808 mi
740Ld
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).
123.4 kWh
ActiveHybrid 7L
178.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
740Ld
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
ActiveHybrid 7L
740Ld
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1279 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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