The Comparative Analysis :
BMW ActiveHybrid 7L (12 - 15) vs. BMW 740Li Steptronic (15 - 18)
€ 95,400
€ 99,800
€ 95,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 99,800
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter and 0.2 inches lower.
ActiveHybrid 7L
740Li
58.3
74.9
84
58.5
74.9
85.4
74.9 in
Width
74.9 in
84 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.4 in
58.3 in
Height
58.5 in
126.4
205.5
126.4
206.2
205.5 in
Length
206.2 in
126.4 in
Wheelbase
126.4 in
Vehicle Weight
ActiveHybrid 7L
740Li
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4068 lb
5699 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5390 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
10.87 %
General
ActiveHybrid 7L
740Li
F02
Generation
G12
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
ActiveHybrid 7L
740Li
6-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW B58
N55-B30
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
349 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
322 hp
at 5500 rpm
ActiveHybrid 7L
349 hp
322 hp
740Li
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
ActiveHybrid 7L
332 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
740Li
Performance
ActiveHybrid 7L
740Li
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
ActiveHybrid 7L
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
740Li
▶ REPLAY
13.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 7L
13.08 lb/hp
12.63 lb/hp
740Li
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ActiveHybrid 7L
740Li
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
ActiveHybrid 7L
35 mpg
35 mpg
740Li
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gal
731 mi
Range
713 mi
ActiveHybrid 7L
731 mi
713 mi
740Li
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
128.7 kWh
ActiveHybrid 7L
128.7 kWh
128.7 kWh
740Li
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ActiveHybrid 7L
740Li
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
