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BMW 730Li

General information

ModelBMW 730Li
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating71.1 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars
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Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2993 ccm (182.63 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving14.6 litres/100 km (16.11 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.1 litres/100 km (23.29 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.5 litres/100 km (31.36 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags8. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2993 ccm (182.63 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power231.00 PS (170 kW or 228 HP) at 5900 Rev. per min.
Max torque300.00 Nm (30.6 kgf-m or 221.3 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 89.6 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 7-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed237.0 km/h (147.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1269 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Front brakesVentilated disks, 324 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 324 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1824 kg (4,021.2 pounds)
Max weight with load2406 kg (5,304.3 pounds)
Towing weight2004 kg (4,418.1 pounds)
Overall length5190 mm (204.3 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Wheelbase3140 mm (123.6 inches)
Fuel capacity88.0 litres (23.25 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR67870
CO2 emissions242.0 g/km
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