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BMW 7 Series Saloon 730d MHT M Sport 4dr Auto [Ultimate Pack]

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	2993
Trim	M Sport[Ultimate pk]
Price	£99,930
Engine Power - BHP	286
Acceleration	5.9
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	46.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	159
Length	5120 mm
Width	1902 mm
Height	1467 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	515 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1875 kg

Driver Convenience

20GB hard disc drive (HDD) memory
Active Guard incl approach control warning with city brake function and person warning with city brake function
Average speed gauge
BMW apps interface
BMW ConnectedDrive - Online
BMW display key
BMW Drive recorder
BMW gesture control
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
Driving experience control with adaptive mode
Electric boot lid - electrically opening/closing rear tailgate
Engine start/stop button
Enhanced bluetooth with wireless charging
Fuel consumption and range
Head up Display
iDrive touch controller with shortcut buttons
Integral active steering
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
Remote control parking
Run flat indicator
Service indicator
Smartphone wireless charging plate
Speed limiter
Trip computer
Wifi hotspot preparation

Entertainment

Bowers and Wilkins diamond surround sound system
DAB Digital radio
Favourite buttons
Rear seat entertainment experience with BMW Touch command
TV function plus including reception of digital TV stations

Exterior Features

All round anti-corrosion system
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlights
Automatic windscreen wipers
BMW Laserlights
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
Climate comfort laminated glass
Dynamic brake lights
Electric front and rear windows with fingertip open/close + anti-trap all round and comfort closing function
Electric glass sunroof
Electric heated door mirrors
Extended high gloss shadow line exterior trim
Exterior mirrors - electrically folding with anti-dazzle
Follow me home headlights
Heated windscreen washer jets
High beam assistant
High gloss shadow line exterior trim
LED daytime driving lights with front and rear active
LED front and rear fog lights
LED rear lights
M rear spoiler
Model logo
Outer door handle illumination
Rear decorative bumper moulding tailpipe in chrome
Sun protection glass
Third brake light
Welcome lighting

Interior Features

12V power sockets
Active front seat ventilation
Alcantara headlining in Anthracite
Ambient air
Ambient interior lighting
Battery in luggage compartment
Centre console with armrest
Door sill finishers with BMW designation
Driver + front passenger electric lumbar support
Electric rear windscreen and rear side window sunblinds
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
M specific key
Massage function for front seats
Massage function for rear seats
Microfilter and active carbon filter
Reach and rake adjustable steering column
Rear centre console
Rear comfort seats
Rear headrests
Soft close doors
Split folding rear seats
Storage options
Sun visors
Velour floormats

Packs

Connected Package Professional - 7 Series
Heated front and rear comfort pack - 7 Series
M Aerodynamic pack - 7 Series
Non smokers pack - 7 Series
Parking Assistant Plus - 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 discs with interior ventilation
Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters
Head airbags for first and second row seats
M sport seatbelt
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

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

Trim

Ceramic finish for controls
Leather instrument panel

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.111
HC+NOx	0.069
NOx	0.046
Particles	0.0006
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	159
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Max	160
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Min	144
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	158
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - Max	158
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - Min	141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	140
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - Max	140
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - Min	125
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	216
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - Max	217
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - Min	202
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	152
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - Max	153
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - Min	141

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	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - Max	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - Min	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	47.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - Max	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - Min	52.3
WLTP - MPG - High	53.3
WLTP - MPG - High - Max	52.3
WLTP - MPG - High - Min	58.9
WLTP - MPG - Low	34.4
WLTP - MPG - Low - Max	34
WLTP - MPG - Low - Min	36.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	48.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium - Max	47.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - Min	52.3

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	6
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	50E
Service Interval Frequency - Months	24
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	5.9
Engine Power - BHP	286
Engine Power - RPM	4000
Engine Torque - NM	650
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	245/45 R19
Tyre Size Rear	275/40 R19
Tyre Size Spare	RUN FLAT TYRES
Wheel Style	M DOUBLE SPOKE STYLE 647M
Wheel Type	19" 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	2560 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	1875 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.3 m

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BMW 7 Series Saloon 730d MHT M Sport 4dr Auto [Ultimate Pack]

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

Test Cycles

Tyres

Vehicle Dimensions

Weight and Capacities

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