BMW 7 Series Sedan (E65)
730i (231 Hp) Steptronic
2004 – 2005 · Petrol · Rear-wheel drive · 6-speed automatic
- Power
- 231 Hp
- 0–100 km/h
- 8.1 s
- Top speed
- 237 km/h147 mph
- Combined
- 10.7 l/100 km22.0 mpg
General information
- Brand
- BMW
- Model
- 7 Series
- Generation
- 7 Series Sedan (E65)
- Modification (Engine)
- 730i (231 Hp) Steptronic
- Start of production
- 2004
- End of production
- 2005
- Powertrain architecture
- Internal combustion engine
- Body type
- Sedan
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
Performance specs
- Fuel consumption (urban)
- 15.5 l/100 km15.2 mpg
- Fuel consumption (extra urban)
- 7.9 l/100 km29.8 mpg
- Fuel consumption (combined)
- 10.7 l/100 km22.0 mpg
- Fuel type
- Petrol (Gasoline)
- Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
- 8.1 s
- Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (calculated)
- 7.7 s
- Acceleration 0 - 200 km/h
- —
- Maximum speed
- 237 km/h147 mph
- Emission standard
- Euro 3
- Weight-to-power ratio
- 7.4 kg/Hp16.3 lb/Hp
- Weight-to-torque ratio
- 5.7 kg/Nm17.0 lb/lb-ft
Engine specs
- Power
- 231 Hp
- Power at
- 5900 rpm
- Power per litre
- 77.5
- Torque
- 300 Nm221 lb-ft
- Torque at
- 3500 rpm
- Engine layout
- Front, longitudinal
- Engine model/code
- M54B30
- Engine displacement
- 2979 cm³2979 cm³ (182 cu in)
- Number of cylinders
- 6
- Engine configuration
- Inline
- Cylinder bore
- 84 mm3.3 in
- Piston stroke
- 89.6 mm3.5 in
- Compression ratio
- 10.2 : 1
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 4
- Fuel injection system
- Multi-port manifold injection
- Engine aspiration
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Engine oil capacity
- 6.5 l1.7 gal
- Coolant
- 11.4 l3.0 gal
Space, volume and weights
- Kerb weight
- 1715 kg3781 lb
- Max. weight
- 2370 kg5225 lb
- Max load
- 655 kg1444 lb
- Trunk (boot) space - minimum
- 500 l132.1 gal
- Fuel tank capacity
- 88 l23.2 gal
- Max. roof load
- 100 kg220 lb
- Permitted towbar download
- 100 kg220 lb
Dimensions
- Length
- 5029 mm198.0 in
- Width
- 1902 mm74.9 in
- Height
- 1492 mm58.7 in
- Wheelbase
- 2990 mm117.7 in
- Front track
- 1578 mm62.1 in
- Rear (Back) track
- 1582 mm62.3 in
- Drag coefficient (Cd)
- 0.28
- Minimum turning circle
- 12.1 m39.7 ft
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension
- 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
- 225/60 R17
- Wheel rims size
- 8J x 17