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BMW 740d

General information

ModelBMW 740d
Year2009
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating64.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3901 ccm (238.04 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 7-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3901 ccm (238.04 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power258.00 PS (190 kW or 254 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque600.00 Nm (61.2 kgf-m or 442.6 ft.lbs) at 1900 Rev. per min.
Compression18.0:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 88.0 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

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1234 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2803 litres (741 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle13 m (511.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight2090 kg (4,607.7 pounds)
Max weight with load2595 kg (5,721.0 pounds)
Towing weight2100 kg (4,629.7 pounds)
Overall length5040 mm (198.4 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Wheelbase3000 mm (118.1 inches)
Fuel capacity88.0 litres (23.25 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR77230
CO2 emissions357.0 g/km
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