In-depth reviews

BMW 7 Series Saloon 730d 4dr Auto

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	2993
Trim	Not Available
Price	£69,510
Engine Power - BHP	265
Acceleration	6.1
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	166
Length	5120 mm
Width	1902 mm
Height	1467 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	515 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1825 kg

Driver Convenience

Fuel consumption and range
20GB hard disc drive (HDD) memory
Active Guard incl approach control warning with city brake function and person warning with city brake function
Automatic operation of tailgate - electrically opening / closing tailgate
Average speed gauge
BMW apps interface
BMW ConnectedDrive - Online
BMW Drive recorder
BMW information plus
BMW legal emergency call
BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 12.3" instrument display + 12.3" high resolution centre display nav function and Intelligent Voice Assistant
BMW Teleservices
Brake force display
Brake pad wear indicator warning light
Colour information display
Condition based service
Cruise control with brake function
Driving experience control with adaptive mode
Engine start/stop button
Enhanced bluetooth with wireless charging
iDrive touch controller with shortcut buttons
Integrated owner's handbook
Lights on warning
Multifunctional instrument panel
Oil sensor for level and grade
On board computer
On-board diagnosis - OBD
Outside temperature gauge
Personal Profile
Powered bootlid operation
Run flat indicator
Service indicator
Smartphone wireless charging plate
Speed limit display
Speed limiter
Trip computer
Wifi hotspot preparation

Entertainment

BMW gesture control
DAB Digital radio
Favourite buttons

Exterior Features

All round anti-corrosion system
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlights
Body colour bumpers
Body colour door mirrors
Carbon core - innovative lightweight construction with highly rigid and light carbon elements
Chrome kidney grill struts in front and side
Dynamic brake lights
Electric front and rear windows with fingertip open/close + anti-trap all round and comfort closing function
Electric heated door mirrors
Exterior mirrors - electrically folding with anti-dazzle
Follow me home headlights
Heated windscreen washer jets
High beam assistant
LED daytime driving lights with front and rear active
LED front and rear fog lights
LED rear lights
Left and right single chrome quadrilateral exhaust tailpipes
Model logo
Outer door handle illumination
Rain sensor + automatic driving lights control
Third brake light

Interior Features

12V power sockets
Ambient interior lighting
Battery in luggage compartment
Centre console with armrest
Driver + front passenger electric lumbar support
Electric seat adjustment with memory
Footwell courtesy lights front and rear
Four Zone automatic air conditioning
Front and rear cupholders x 2
Front and rear reading lights
Front and rear seat heating
Front comfort seats
Glove compartment
Grab handles
Isofix child seat mounting
Lashing eyelets in boot
Lockable glovebox
Microfilter and active carbon filter
Reach and rake adjustable steering column
Rear centre console
Rear headrests
Soft close doors
Storage options
Sun visors
Three spoke multifunction sport leather steering wheel
Velour floormats
Welcome lighting

Packs

Connected Package Professional - 7 Series
Non smokers pack - 7 Series
Parking Assistant Plus - 7 Series
Pure excellence exterior design pack - 7 Series

Safety

Active front seat headrests
Active protection
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Anti-whiplash front headrests
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Brake assist function
Brake energy regeneration
Comfort exit stepless door brake
Cornering brake control
Crash Sensor - activates hazard/interior lighting + unlocks doors
Deformation zones - front and rear with door reinforcements and bumpers up to 2.5 mph
Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
Driver/front passenger side airbags
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
Dynamic brake control
Dynamic safety
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
EBD - Electronic brakeforce distribution
Electromechanical parking brake + auto hold function
Engine drag torque control
Front and rear brake disks with interior ventilation
Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
Head airbags for first and second row seats
Mechanical child proof lock on rear doors
Rear airbags
Side impact protection
Three inertia reel rear seatbelts
Three point rear seat belts
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Comfort access system with smart opener
Electronic vehicle immobiliser
Locking wheel bolts
Remote central locking
Thatcham Cat.1 alarm

Technical

2 Axle air suspension
Anti roll bar front and rear
Diesel particulate filter
Double wishbone front axle
Dynamic Damper Control
Integral rear axle
Sport automatic transmission

Trim

Ceramic finish for controls
Leather instrument panel

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	166
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Max	178
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Min	166
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - Max	175
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - Min	162
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - Max	155
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - Min	142
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - Max	230
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - Min	221
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - Max	185
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - Min	172

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2993
Compression Ratio	16.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	84
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	90
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - Max	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - Min	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - Max	42.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - Min	45.6
WLTP - MPG - High	52.3
WLTP - MPG - High - Max	47.9
WLTP - MPG - High - Min	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	33.6
WLTP - MPG - Low - Max	32.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - Min	33.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - Max	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - Min	42.8

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	6
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	49E
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	6.1
Engine Power - BHP	265
Engine Power - RPM	4000
Engine Torque - NM	620
Engine Torque - RPM	2000
Top Speed	155 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	245/50 R18
Tyre Size Rear	245/50 R18
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	MULTI SPOKE STYLE 619
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1467 mm
Length	5120 mm
Wheelbase	3070 mm
Width	1902 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2169 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	78
Gross Vehicle Weight	2510 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	515 l
Max. Loading Weight	685 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2100
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1825 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.3 m

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BMW 7 Series Saloon 730d 4dr Auto

Summary

Equipment

Driver Convenience

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Interior Features

Packs

Safety

Security

Technical

Trim

Technical

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Fuel Consumption - ICE

General

Performance

Tyres

Vehicle Dimensions

Weight and Capacities

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