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BMW 7 Series (E65/E66) 730d 6AT RWD (218 HP)

BMW 7 Series (E65/E66) · 2001 - 2005 · Diesel

The BMW 7 Series (E65/E66) 730d 6AT RWD (218 HP) produces 218 hp and 500 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.0 seconds and reaches 235 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 8.5 l/100 km, equal to 227 g CO2 per km.

Power
218 hp
Torque
500 Nm
0–100
8.0 s
Top speed
235 km/h

Engine

Power 218 hp
Power (kW) 160 kW
Torque 500 Nm
Displacement 2,993 cc
Cylinders L6
Fuel system Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel Diesel
Fuel tank capacity 88 l

Performance

Top speed 235 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.0 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 8.5 l/100 km
City consumption 12.1 l/100 km
Highway consumption 6.5 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 227 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 6-Speed Automatic (Steptronic)
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 5,029 mm
Width 1,902 mm
Height 1,491 mm
Wheelbase 2,990 mm
Ground clearance 119 mm
Cargo volume 501 l
Unladen weight 1,900 kg
Gross weight limit 2,480 kg
Tyre size 225/60 Wr17
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The BMW 7 Series (E65/E66) 730d 6AT RWD (218 HP) compared with 5,103 trims of other cars from the 1998–2004 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 218 hp 163 hp
better than 80%
Torque 500 Nm 253 Nm
better than 96%
Top speed 235 km/h 201 km/h
better than 85%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.0 s 10.5 s
better than 81%
Combined consumption 8.5 l/100 km 8.4 l/100 km
better than 40%
CO2 emissions 227 g/km 201 g/km
better than 25%
Cargo volume 501 l 505 l
better than 75%
Unladen weight 1,900 kg 1,413 kg
better than 7%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Compare

Trims and engine versions — BMW 7 Series (E65/E66)

Trims and engine versions — BMW 7 Series (E65/E66)
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
730i 6AT RWD (231 HP) Petrol 231 hp 300 Nm 8.1 s 237 km/h 10.6 l/100 km 257 g/km
730Li 6AT RWD (231 HP) Petrol 231 hp 300 Nm 8.3 s 237 km/h 10.8 l/100 km
740d 6AT RWD (259 HP) Diesel 258 hp 600 Nm 7.4 s 250 km/h 9.7 l/100 km 259 g/km
735i 6AT RWD (272 HP) Petrol 272 hp 360 Nm 7.5 s 250 km/h 10.7 l/100 km 259 g/km
735Li 6AT RWD (272 HP) Petrol 272 hp 360 Nm 7.5 s 250 km/h 11.2 l/100 km
745i 6AT RWD (333 HP) Petrol 333 hp 450 Nm 6.3 s 250 km/h 10.9 l/100 km 263 g/km
745Li 6AT RWD (333 HP) Petrol 333 hp 450 Nm 6.3 s 250 km/h 11.6 l/100 km
760i 6AT RWD (445 HP) Petrol 445 hp 600 Nm 5.5 s 250 km/h 13.4 l/100 km 325 g/km
760Li 6AT RWD (445 HP) Petrol 445 hp 600 Nm 5.6 s 250 km/h 13.6 l/100 km