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Specs of BMW 7 Series (E65, facelift 2005) 730d (231 Hp) Steptronic /2005, 2006, 2007, 2008/

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Key specs

BMW 7 Series (E65, facelift 2005) 730d (231 Hp) Steptronic /Sedan 2005 - 2008/

What is the body type of BMW 7 Series (E65, facelift 2005)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 7 Series (E65, facelift 2005) 730d (231 Hp) Steptronic?
7.9 l/100 km
29.8 US mpg
35.8 UK mpg
12.7 km/l
How environmentally friendly is BMW 7 Series 730d (231 Hp) Steptronic?
Euro 4
How fast is 2005 7 Series (E65, facelift 2005) 730d (231 Hp) Steptronic?
235 km/h | 146 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.8 sec
0-60 mph: 7.4 sec
What is the power output of BMW 7 Series Sedan 2005 730d (231 Hp) Steptronic?
231 Hp, 520 Nm
384 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 7 Series Sedan 2005 730d (231 Hp) Steptronic?
3.0 l
2993 cm3
182.64 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2005 BMW 730d (231 Hp) Steptronic?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 7 Series (E65, facelift 2005) Sedan 2005 730d (231 Hp) Steptronic?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2005 BMW 7 Series Sedan?
5039 mm
198.39 in.
What is the width of 2005 BMW 7 Series Sedan?
1902 mm
74.88 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2005 BMW 7 Series (E65, facelift 2005) 730d (231 Hp) Steptronic?
1900 kg
4189 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2005 BMW 7 Series (E65, facelift 2005) 730d (231 Hp) Steptronic?
2480 kg
5467 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2005 BMW 7 Series Sedan?
500 l
17.7 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in 2005 BMW 7 Series (E65, facelift 2005) 730d (231 Hp) Steptronic?
6, automatic transmission Steptronic

General information

Brand
Model
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
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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 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. 384 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
Engine oil specification
Coolant
10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1900 kg 4189 lbs.
Max. weight
2480 kg 5467 lbs.
Max load
580 kg 1279 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
500 l 17.7 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
88 l 23.25 US gal | 19.36 UK gal
Max. roof load
100 kg 220 lbs.
Permitted towbar download
100 kg 220 lbs.

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
Suspension 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