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BMW 7 Series Saloon 730d M Sport 4dr Auto

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	2993
Trim	M Sport
Price	£76,665
Engine Power - BHP	265
Acceleration	6.1
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	42.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	172
Length	5120 mm
Width	1902 mm
Height	1467 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	515 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1825 kg

Driver Convenience

20GB hard disc drive (HDD) memory
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
Cruise control with brake assist
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
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

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

Entertainment

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
High gloss shadow line exterior trim
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
Rear decorative bumper moulding tailpipe in chrome
Third brake light
Welcome lighting

Interior Features

12V power sockets
Ambient interior lighting
Battery in luggage compartment
Centre console with armrest
Door sill finishers with BMW designation
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
M specific key
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 M sports leather multifunction steering wheel
Velour floormats

Packs

Connected Package Professional - 7 Series
M Aerodynamic pack - 7 Series
Non smokers pack - 7 Series
Parking Assistant Plus - 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
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

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

Trim

Ceramic finish for controls
Leather instrument panel

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	172
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	179
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	172
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	168
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	176
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	168
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	150
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	156
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	150
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	225
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	231
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	225
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	179
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	185
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	179

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	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	42.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	44.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	42.2
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	44.1
WLTP - MPG - High	49.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	47.1
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Low	32.8
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	32.1
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	32.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	39.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	41.5

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)	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	245/45 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	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 M Sport 4dr Auto

Summary

Equipment

Driver Convenience

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Entertainment

Exterior Features

Interior Features

Packs

Passive Safety

Security

Trim

Technical

Emissions - ICE

Engine and Drive Train

Fuel Consumption - ICE

General

Performance

Tyres

Vehicle Dimensions

Weight and Capacities

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