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BMW 730d

General information

ModelBMW 730d
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating57 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2979 ccm (181.78 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel city driving11.3 litres/100 km (20.82 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving8.2 litres/100 km (28.69 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.4 litres/100 km (36.75 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags8. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2979 ccm (181.78 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power228.00 PS (168 kW or 225 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque500.00 Nm (51.0 kgf-m or 368.8 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Compression18.0:1
Bore x stroke84.1 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1154 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4870 litres (1,287 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks, 348 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 345 mm
Brake detailsABS Antiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1975 kg (4,354.1 pounds)
Max weight with load2480 kg (5,467.5 pounds)
Towing weight2100 kg (4,629.7 pounds)
Overall length5050 mm (198.8 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity88.0 litres (23.25 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR59580
CO2 emissions216.0 g/km
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