Light a Candle

Car-Catalogue » BMW » BMW 740

BMW 740Li

General information

ModelBMW 740Li
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4000 ccm (244.08 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving16.3 litres/100 km (14.43 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.2 litres/100 km (21.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.2 litres/100 km (28.69 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags8

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4000 ccm (244.08 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power333.00 PS (245 kW or 328 HP) at 6300 Rev. per min.
Max torque390.00 Nm (39.8 kgf-m or 287.7 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed245.0 km/h (152.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1721 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space5010 litres (1,324 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks, 348 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 345 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1935 kg (4,265.9 pounds)
Overall length5190 mm (204.3 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Wheelbase3130 mm (123.2 inches)
Fuel capacity88.0 litres (23.25 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions268.0 g/km
Light a Candle