BMW 7 Series (E65/E66) 740d 6AT RWD (259 HP)
BMW 7 Series (E65/E66) · 2001 - 2005 · Diesel
The BMW 7 Series (E65/E66) 740d 6AT RWD (259 HP) produces 258 hp and 600 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 9.7 l/100 km, equal to 259 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 258 hp
- Torque
- 600 Nm
- 0–100
- 7.4 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
Engine
| Power | 258 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 190 kW |
| Torque | 600 Nm |
| Displacement | 3,901 cc |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Fuel system | Turbocharged Common Rail |
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Fuel tank capacity | 88 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 250 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 7.4 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 9.7 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 13.8 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 7.5 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 259 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 | 2,015 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,595 kg |
| Tyre size | 245/55 Wr17 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The BMW 7 Series (E65/E66) 740d 6AT RWD (259 HP) compared with 5,103 trims of other cars from the 1998–2004 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 258 hp | 163 hp |
better than 89%
|
| Torque | 600 Nm | 253 Nm |
better than 99%
|
| Top speed | 250 km/h | 201 km/h |
better than 92%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 7.4 s | 10.5 s |
better than 86%
|
| Combined consumption | 9.7 l/100 km | 8.4 l/100 km |
better than 24%
|
| CO2 emissions | 259 g/km | 201 g/km |
better than 13%
|
| Cargo volume | 501 l | 505 l |
better than 75%
|
| Unladen weight | 2,015 kg | 1,413 kg |
better than 4%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — BMW 7 Series (E65/E66)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 730d 6AT RWD (218 HP) | Diesel | 218 hp | 500 Nm | 8.0 s | 235 km/h | 8.5 l/100 km | 227 g/km | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | — |