Specifications: BMW 7 Series (E65, facelift 2005) 730d (231 Hp) Steptronic 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

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BMW 7 Series (E65, facelift 2005) 730d (231 Hp) Steptronic – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 7 Series
Generation 7 Series (E65, facelift 2005)
Modification (Engine) 730d (231 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production 2005 year
End of production 2008 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 10.9 l/100 km
21.6 US mpg
25.9 UK mpg
9.2 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.2 l/100 km
37.9 US mpg
45.6 UK mpg
16.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 7.9 l/100 km
29.8 US mpg
35.8 UK mpg
12.7 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7.4 sec
Maximum speed 235 km/h
146.02 mph
Emission standard Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio 8.2 kg/Hp, 121.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.7 kg/Nm, 273.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 231 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre 77.2 Hp/l
Torque 520 Nm @ 2000-2750 rpm.
383.53 lb.-ft. @ 2000-2750 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M57D30
Engine displacement 2993 cm3
182.64 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 84 mm
3.31 in.
Piston Stroke 90 mm
3.54 in.
Compression ratio 17:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Diesel Commonrail
Engine aspiration Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 8.25 l
8.72 US qt | 7.26 UK qt
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Coolant 10 l
10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1900 kg
4188.78 lbs.
Max. weight 2480 kg
5467.46 lbs.
Max load 580 kg
1278.68 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 500 l
17.66 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 88 l
23.25 US gal | 19.36 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5039 mm
198.39 in.
Width 1902 mm
74.88 in.
Height 1491 mm
58.7 in.
Wheelbase 2990 mm
117.72 in.
Front track 1578 mm
62.13 in.
Rear (Back) track 1596 mm
62.83 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.29
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 12.1 m
39.7 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 6 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic
Front suspension Spring Strut
Rear suspension Coil spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 245/55 R17
Wheel rims size 17

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