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BMW 7 Series Saloon 740i [333] 4dr Auto

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2998
Trim	Not Available
Price	£77,205
Engine Power - BHP	333
Acceleration	5.5
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	35.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	180
Length	5120 mm
Width	1902 mm
Height	1467 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	515 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1770 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 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
Comfort access system with smart opener
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
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
Park distance control (PDC)
Personal Profile
Powered bootlid operation
Run flat indicator
Service indicator
Smartphone wireless charging plate
Speed limit display
Speed limiter
Trip computer
Wifi hotspot preparation

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Anti roll bar front and rear
Double wishbone front axle
Dynamic Damper Control
Front and rear air suspension
Integral rear axle
Petrol Particulate Filter
Sport automatic transmission with gearshift paddles

Entertainment

CD player
DAB Digital radio
Favourite buttons

Exterior Features

All round anti-corrosion system
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Automatic headlights
Automatic windscreen wipers
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
i designation on front side panels, left and right
LED daytime driving lights with front and rear active
LED front and rear fog lights
LED rear lights
Model logo
Outer door handle illumination
Rear boot
Rear decorative bumper moulding tailpipe in chrome
Rear side wing doors
Third brake light
Variable front intermittent wipers
Welcome lighting

Interior Features

12V power sockets
3 seat bench in 2nd row
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
Single front passenger seat
Soft close doors
Storage options
Sun visors
Velour floormats

Packs

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

Passive 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
Manual child lock in rear doors
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
Tyre pressure sensors
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Electronic vehicle immobiliser
Locking wheel bolts
Remote central locking
Thatcham Cat.1 alarm

Trim

Ceramic finish for controls
Leather instrument panel

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.082
HC	0.01
NOx	0.008
Particles	0.0004
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	180
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	193
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	180
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	165
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	178
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	165
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	153
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	166
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	153
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	277
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	290
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	277
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	184
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	197
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	184

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2998
Compression Ratio	11.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	6
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	94.6
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	24
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	35.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	33.2
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	35.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	39.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	36.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	39.2
WLTP - MPG - High	42.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	38.7
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	42.2
WLTP - MPG - Low	23.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	22.2
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	23.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium	34.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	32.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	34.9

General

Generation Mark	6
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	47E
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)	5.5
Engine Power - BHP	333
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	450
Engine Torque - RPM	1600
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

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	2435 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	515 l
Max. Loading Weight	665 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2100
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1770 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	12.3 m

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