BMW 840d xDrive vs 740d xDrive

BMW 840d xDrive

Coupe · Diesel · AWD

740d xDrive

Sedan · Diesel · AWD

Car A

BMW 840d xDrive

The BMW 840d xDrive is a luxury AWD diesel coupe that blends strong torque and efficient cruising for confident long-distance driving. It adds 4-seat practicality and a 420-liter trunk, but sits at a premium price point.

4 seatsCoupeDiesel5-star safety6 L/100kmAWD

Car B

740d xDrive

The 740d xDrive is a premium AWD diesel saloon built for long-distance road trips, blending strong acceleration with efficient cruising. Its five-seat cabin and 500-liter boot suit family travel, but it’s less ideal for tight-city routines and cargo-heavy tasks.

5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safetyAWD

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Usage fit

Family 37 / 64

City 21 / 31

Budget / value 20 / 42

Road trip 59 / 68

Performance 46 / 38

Cargo 20 / 28

Practical 22 / 46

Premium 70 / 67

Winter 70 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = BMW 840d xDrive · Orange = 740d xDrive

Specs side-by-side

Spec BMW 840d xDrive 740d xDrive

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Pros & cons

BMW 840d xDrive

Strong, effortless performance from 320 hp and 680 Nm with 0–100 km/h in 5.2 s
AWD traction for confident driving in varied weather
Efficient for its class at 6 L/100 km, ideal for road trips
Practical for a coupe with four seats and a 420-liter trunk
High purchase price at 98,000 places it in the premium tier
Coupe layout is less convenient for families and rear-seat access
Diesel powertrain may not suit buyers preferring petrol or hybrid
420-liter cargo space won’t satisfy cargo-heavy use

740d xDrive

AWD traction for winter roads and mixed conditions
4.5 s 0-100 km/h and 680 Nm for effortless overtakes
6.5 combined consumption makes it efficient for its class on long trips
Five seats and a 500-liter boot support growing-family travel
Saloon body limits cargo flexibility versus wagons and SUVs
Diesel powertrain is not the best fit for mostly short city trips
Premium pricing around 85,000 may exceed some budgets
Large footprint makes tight urban driving and parking less convenient

Verdict

Pick BMW 840d xDrive if…

Best fuel economy

BMW 840d xDrive uses 6.0 L/100km vs 6.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick 740d xDrive if…

Performance & capability

740d xDrive is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

BMW 840d xDrive

740d xDrive

Verdict

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