| General information |
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 7 Series |
| Generation | 7 Series Long (E66) |
| Modification (Engine) | 730Li (231 Hp) Steptronic |
| Start of production | 2004 year |
| End of production | 2005 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
15.7 l/100 km
14.98 US mpg17.99 UK mpg6.37 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
8 l/100 km
29.4 US mpg35.31 UK mpg12.5 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
10.8 l/100 km
21.78 US mpg26.16 UK mpg9.26 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 8.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 8.3 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 7.9 sec |
| Maximum speed |
237 km/h
147.26 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7.6 kg/Hp, 132.4 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.8 kg/Nm, 171.9 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 231 Hp @ 5900 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 77.5 Hp/l |
| Torque |
300 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
221.27 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M54B30 |
| Engine displacement |
2979 cm3
181.79 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore |
84 mm
3.31 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
89.6 mm
3.53 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.2 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity |
6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt |
| Oil viscosity | No Data |
| Engine oil specification |
| Coolant |
11.4 l
12.05 US qt | 10.03 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1745 kg
3847.07 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
2440 kg
5379.28 lbs. |
| Max load |
695 kg
1532.21 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 |
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| Length |
5169 mm
203.5 in. |
| Width |
1902 mm
74.88 in. |
| Height |
1492 mm
58.74 in. |
| Wheelbase |
3130 mm
123.23 in. |
| Front track |
1578 mm
62.13 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1582 mm
62.28 in. |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0.28 |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) |
12.6 m
41.34 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 6 Steptronic |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Helical 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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