Compare: BMW 7 Series 2004 Sedan 231 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

7 Series

Generation

7 Series Long (E66)

Modification (Engine)

730Li (231 Hp) Steptronic

Start of production

2004

End of production

2005

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

15.7 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.8 l/100 km

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 (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

237 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

7.6 kg/Hp, 132.4 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.8 kg/Nm, 171.9 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.

Power per litre

77.5 Hp/l

Torque

300 Nm @ 3500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M54B30

Engine displacement

2979 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

89.6 mm

Compression ratio

10.2

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11.4 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1745 kg

Max. weight

2440 kg

Max load

695 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

500 l

Fuel tank capacity

88 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Permitted towbar download

100 kg

Dimensions

Length

5169 mm

Width

1902 mm

Height

1492 mm

Wheelbase

3130 mm

Front track

1578 mm

Rear (Back) track

1582 mm

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.28

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.6 m

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

Tire size

245/55 R17

Wheel rim size