Among the 10 limousines plug-in hybrid 2016–2020, the 740Le iPerformance ranks 8th of 10 in Electric WLTP range (41 km, behind the Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo), 2nd of 10 in Combined range (799 km, behind the Bmw 745Le), 2nd of 10 in Thermal cons. estimated (6.1 L/100, behind the Bmw 745Le), 10th of 10 in 0–100 km/h (5.5 s, behind the Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo).
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740Le iPerformance
326 hp, 41 km electric range, 5,5 s 0-100 : among the 10 limousines plug-in hybrid 2016–2020, the 740Le iPerformance ranks 8th of 10 in Electric WLTP range, 2nd of 10 in Combined range, 2nd of 10 in Thermal cons. estimated, 10th of 10 in 0–100 km/h. Here is what the Caralogy simulations say.
Power
326hp
400 Nm · 113 hp elec
0 → 100 km/h
5.5s
VMax 250 km/h
Total range
799km
of which 41 km elec
Battery + Tank
8.6kWh
+ 46 L tank
Technical identity card
Full specifications BMW 740Le iPerformance
Manufacturer data. Consumption and range estimated from the WLTP cycle; performance simulated by the Caralogy physics engine.
Powertrain
| Architecture | 4 cyl. |
| Displacement | 1,998 cm³ |
| Puissance électrique | 113 hp |
| Combined power | 326 hp |
| Couple | 400 Nm |
| Gearbox | Convertisseur de couple 8 rapports Automatique |
Battery and charging
| Battery capacity | 8.6 kWh |
| Range WLTP | 41 km |
| Charge AC max | 3.7 kW |
| Conso élec WLTP | 21.0 kWh/100km |
| Petrol cons. WLTP | 2.5 L/100km |
| Conso thermique | 6.1 L/100km |
| Tank | 46 L |
| EV range motorway | 33 km |
| Total range motorway | 799 km |
Performance
| 0 → 100 km/h | 5,5 s |
| VMax | 250 km/h |
Dimensions and environment
| Length | 5,238 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,210 mm |
| Width | 1,902 mm |
| Height | 1,479 mm |
| Boot | 420 L |
| Kerb weight | 1,940 kg |
| Cd | 0.25 |
| CO₂ WLTP | 57 g/km |
Caralogy Methodology
Performance (0-100, top speed) simulated by the Caralogy physics engine (SCx, Crr, real torque curves). Motorway consumption values estimated from the manufacturer WLTP cycle.
See full methodology →Manufacturer data · WLTP-estimated consumption · Caralogy-simulated performance
Among the 10 limousines plug-in hybrid, the 740Le iPerformance combines two vehicles in one: an electric sedan for urban use (in the bottom third), a petrol tourer for long distances. Caralogy puts the 740Le iPerformance through its paces: motorway simulation, consumption simulation and performance simulation.
Caralogy Analysis
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Caralogy Verdict
Suitable for
limousine plug-in hybrid among the best in segment: 2nd of 10 in Combined range (799 km), 2nd of 10 in Thermal cons. estimated (6.1 L/100).
Less suitable for
Regular long motorway trips. Beyond the 41 km EV range, the car runs on pure combustion. On trips >300 km weekly, a BEV or HEV would be more relevant.
Alternatives to consider
If the priority is Electric WLTP range, the Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo (1st with 50 km) takes the lead. If the priority is Combined range, the Bmw 745Le (1st with 809 km) takes the lead.
In the city: 41 km pure electric (in the bottom third)
With a full battery, the 740Le iPerformance drives in pure electric mode for the first 41 km WLTP - placing it 8th of 10 in Electric WLTP range, behind the Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo (50 km). In urban and peri-urban use, the 740Le iPerformance behaves like a pure electric sedan in its segment.
Go beyond this analysis
Recalculate everything for your own profile with the three physics simulators that power this page.
Running cost for your profile
Adjust mileage, driving mix and charging type to estimate your annual energy budget.
Launch simulator →Long-distance trip
Simulate any motorway trip: time, charging stops, total cost.
Simulate a trip →Chronos & accélération
0-100, 0-200, courbe de vitesse, positionnement segment.
Voir la performance →Segment positioning
Where the 740Le iPerformance stands against limousines plug-in hybrid
Comparison across 10 limousines plug-in hybrid marketed between 2016–2020.
Electric WLTP range8e / 10
41 km
Min 38 km · Bmw 740Le xDrive iPerformanceMax 50 km · Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo
Combined range2e / 10
799 km
Min 248 km · Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-HybridMax 809 km · Bmw 745Le
Thermal cons. estimated2e / 10
6.07 L/100
Min 11.6 L/100 · Bmw 740Le xDrive iPerformanceMax 6.04 L/100 · Bmw 745Le
0–100 km/h10e / 10
5,5 s
Min 5,5 s · Bmw 740Le iPerformanceMax 3,4 s · Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo
Direct rivals (same segment, same energy)
A8 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic 250 kW MHEV340 hp · 0-100 5.6 s
A8 L 55 TFSI quattro tiptronic 250 kW MHEV340 hp · 0-100 5.7 s
A8 L 50 TDI quattro tiptronic 210 kW MHEV286 hp · 0-100 5.9 s
Panamera S Hybrid385 hp · 0-100 5.8 s
Cross-energy alternatives
Same needs, different powertrain.
Model family
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Frequently asked questions
BMW 740Le iPerformance: what you need to know
Well-argued answers to the most asked questions about this model, based on Caralogy data and simulations.
41 km WLTP announced - making it the 8th of 10 in autonomie du segment out of 10 models. The reference is the Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo (50 km).
Running costs depend on your profile (mileage, charging type, city/highway mix). Use the Caralogy consumption simulator for a personalised estimate.
The Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo leads in Electric WLTP range (50 km vs 41 km). The choice depends on your priorities: check the 740Le iPerformance vs Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid Sport Turismo duel for a detailed comparison.
Caralogy does not reproduce manufacturer figures: we recalculate every number through physics simulation, starting from SCx, mass and the power curve. This is why our figures at 130 km/h differ from WLTP. Full methodology on the dedicated page.