2007 BMW 730 Li vs. 2007 BMW 730 d
To start off, both 2007 BMW 730 Li and 2007 BMW 730 d were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 730 Li is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 730 Li (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 BMW 730 d. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 730 Li should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 730 d. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 730 d weights approximately 155 kg more than 2007 BMW 730 Li.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW 730 d (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 730 Li. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 730 d will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 730 Li.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 730 Li | 2007 BMW 730 d | |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | 730 | 730 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 88 L |