Segment: Upper Premium
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007
BMW refreshed its flagship model, the 7 Series, in 2005, enhancing both the look and the powertrain of its vehicle, and became Euro 4 compliant.
Despite its polarizing design, the BMW 7 Series (E65/E66) was the best-selling 7 Series of all time. While some argued that this was due to the incorporated technologies, others might say that it was the design that grabbed the attention of new kinds of customers, who didn't really enjoy the classic look of the 7 Series anymore.
To silence more voices that screamed against Chris Bangle, who led the design department even though he didn't create the car's look, BMW drastically improved the 7 Series' look. At the front, the double-curved line on the headlamps' bottoms was not as shocking as before. Instead, it was more like a slight, double-waved line. Another important upgrade was for the rear end, where there were changes on the taillights and the panel, making them look smoother.
Inside, the carmaker introduced a new generation of the infotainment system, dubbed iDrive, and provided more features apart from just connecting the phone via Bluetooth and navigation. It was standard across the range. The revolutionary turning knob between the front seats allowed access to more functions. A pair of buttons for switching gears was installed on the steering wheel's rim, depending on the options. As before, the E65 offered enough room for four passengers, while the long-wheelbase version, named E66, provided Business-class-like legroom.
Under the hood, BMW offered new or enhanced engines, including the 4.8-liter powerplant also found in the X5 4.8is version. The six-speed automatic transmission was the only option on the entire range.
ENGINE SPECS - 730i 6AT RWD (258 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2996 cm3 |
Power: | 190 KW @ 6600 RPM 258 HP @ 6600 RPM 255 BHP @ 6600 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 2500-4000 RPM 300 Nm @ 2500-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.2 gallons (87.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 151 mph (243 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 198.4 in (5039 mm) |
Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.1/62.8 in (1,577/1,595 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 117.7 in (2990 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3980 lbs (1805 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5258.9 lbs (2385 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.1 mpg US (14.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 241 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 730Li 6AT RWD (258 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2996 cm3 |
Power: | 190 KW @ 6600 RPM 258 HP @ 6600 RPM 255 BHP @ 6600 RPM |
Torque: | 221 lb-ft @ 2500-4000 RPM 300 Nm @ 2500-4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.2 gallons (87.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 152 mph (245 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 203.9 in (5179 mm) |
Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.1/62.8 in (1,577/1,595 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 123.2 in (3129 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3990 lbs (1810 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5324 lbs (2415 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.1 mpg US (14.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 242 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 740i 6AT RWD (306 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4000 cm3 |
Power: | 225 KW @ 6300 RPM 306 HP @ 6300 RPM 302 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 288 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 390 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.2 gallons (87.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 198.4 in (5039 mm) |
Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.1/62.8 in (1,577/1,595 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 117.7 in (2990 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4178.5 lbs (1895 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5457.4 lbs (2475 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.4 mpg US (16.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 259 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 740Li 6AT RWD (306 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4000 cm3 |
Power: | 225 KW @ 6300 RPM 306 HP @ 6300 RPM 302 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 288 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 390 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.2 gallons (87.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 203.9 in (5179 mm) |
Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.1/62.8 in (1,577/1,595 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 123.2 in (3129 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4211 lbs (1910 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5545 lbs (2515 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 15.4 mpg US (15.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 263 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 750i 6AT RWD (362 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4799 cm3 |
Power: | 270 KW @ 6300 RPM 367 HP @ 6300 RPM 362 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 361 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 490 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.2 gallons (87.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/55 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 198.4 in (5039 mm) |
Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.1/62.8 in (1,577/1,595 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 117.7 in (2990 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4211.6 lbs (1910 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5490.4 lbs (2490 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.9 mpg US (16.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 271 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 750Li 6AT RWD (362 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4799 cm3 |
Power: | 270 KW @ 6300 RPM 367 HP @ 6300 RPM 362 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 361 lb-ft @ 3400 RPM 490 Nm @ 3400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.2 gallons (87.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/55 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 203.9 in (5179 mm) |
Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.1/62.8 in (1,577/1,595 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 123.2 in (3129 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4244 lbs (1925 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5578 lbs (2530 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.9 mpg US (16.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 272 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 760i 6AT RWD (445 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V12 |
Displacement: | 5972 cm3 |
Power: | 327 KW @ 6000 RPM 445 HP @ 6000 RPM 439 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 443 lb-ft @ 3950 RPM 600 Nm @ 3950 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.2 gallons (87.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/50 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 198.4 in (5039 mm) |
Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.1/62.8 in (1,577/1,595 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 117.7 in (2990 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4641.5 lbs (2105 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5832.2 lbs (2645 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 11.6 mpg US (20.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17.6 mpg US (13.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 325 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 760Li 6AT RWD (445 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V12 |
Displacement: | 5972 cm3 |
Power: | 327 KW @ 6000 RPM 445 HP @ 6000 RPM 439 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 443 lb-ft @ 3950 RPM 600 Nm @ 3950 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.2 gallons (87.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/50 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 203.9 in (5179 mm) |
Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.1/62.8 in (1,577/1,595 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 123.2 in (3129 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4751 lbs (2155 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5908 lbs (2680 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 11.5 mpg US (20.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 17.3 mpg US (13.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 330 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 730d 6AT RWD (231 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2993 cm3 |
Power: | 170 KW @ 4000 RPM 231 HP @ 4000 RPM 228 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 384 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 520 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 23.2 gallons (87.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 147.9 mph (238 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 198.4 in (5039 mm) |
Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.1/62.8 in (1,577/1,595 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 117.7 in (2990 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4189.5 lbs (1900 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5468.4 lbs (2480 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 216 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 730Ld 6AT RWD (231 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 2993 cm3 |
Power: | 170 KW @ 4000 RPM 231 HP @ 4000 RPM 228 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 384 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 520 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 23.2 gallons (87.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 148 mph (238 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 7.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/55 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 203.9 in (5179 mm) |
Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.1/62.8 in (1,577/1,595 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 123.2 in (3129 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4222 lbs (1915 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5556 lbs (2520 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 216 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 745d 6AT RWD (299 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4423 cm3 |
Power: | 220 KW @ 4000 RPM 299 HP @ 4000 RPM 295 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 516 lb-ft @ 1750-2500 RPM 700 Nm @ 1750-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 23.2 gallons (87.8 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155.3 mph (250 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic (Steptronic) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 245/50 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 198.4 in (5039 mm) |
Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
Height: | 58.7 in (1491 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.1/62.8 in (1,577/1,595 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 117.7 in (2990 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.7 cuFT (501 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.29 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4498.2 lbs (2040 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5777.1 lbs (2620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17.4 mpg US (13.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 251 g/km |