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BMW 730d

Nobody was more surprised than Mercedes when its diesel-powered S320 CDi became the range's best-seller. Nobody other than BMW that is! But now it's joined the club with its new 730d.

By Brian Laban

August 2002

Nobody was more surprised than Mercedes when its diesel-powered S320 CDi became the range's best-seller. Nobody other than BMW that is! But now it's joined the club with its new 730d.

The UK will only get the 3.0-litre six-cylinder although Europe has the option of an even more potent 4.0-litre V8, but we needn't worry. The latest turbo six has lost weight, and updated common-rail injection technology gives extra power, improved economy and refinement that would shame many a petrol-engined rival. You'd never know it was a diesel, even starting from cold - it's smooth and incredibly punchy. We're talking 218bhp and 500Nm of torque, giving 146mph and 0-60mph in eight seconds. All this comes with 33.2mpg economy - and tax benefits.

Throw in world firsts such as the only turbodiesel with a six-speed automatic gearbox, and it's clear that the 730d has redefined a class.

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FIRST OPINION

    Set to be the best selling 7-Series, the 730d is the new benchmark in the oil-burning executive car market. With storming performance, excellent economy, exceptional refinement and company car tax savings, who's going to buy a petrol 7-Series ever again?
 

AT A GLANCE

    First diesel-powered 7-Series on sale in UK in October
    500Nm of torque leads to a 146mph top speed and a 0-60mph time of eight seconds
     

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