For This fine engine provides decent economy and avoids the biggest hit for company car and road taxes, while this sporty trim adds 19-inch alloys as well as unique M Sport styling inside and out.

Against The diesel engine doesn't quite provide the performance delivered by the petrol units.

BMW 7 Series Saloon

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

This is a relatively affordable way into 7-Series ownership, and also one of the best. It holds its value a shade better than the petrol-engined cars, but we think the SE makes more sense to buy and run.

What Car? readers say

4.666667
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Comfort
Electric steering adjust Standard
Electric Sunroof £1,035
Manual sunroof Not Available
Air conditioning Not Available
Cruise control Standard
Electric mirrors Standard
Heated mirrors Standard
Electric windows front Standard
Electric windows rear Standard
Seat height adjustment Standard
Climate Control Standard
Power Steering Standard
Steering adjustment reach Standard
Steering adjustment rake Standard
Power Seats Standard
Heated Seats Standard
Panoramic sunroof Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof Not Available
Power Folding Mirror Standard
Engine & Transmission
Auto Standard
CVT Not Available
Tiptronic Not Available
Particulate filter Standard
Entertainment
Radio/Cassette Not Available
RDS Radio/Cassette Not Available
CD Standard
Multi CD £415
MP3/iPod Connection Standard
DVD Player £1,695
MP3 CD Player Standard
RDS CD Standard
Exterior
Metallic paint Standard
Alloy wheels Standard
Front Foglights Standard
Powered sliding doors Not Available
Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit Standard
Satellite navigation Standard
Leather Seats Standard
Bluetooth Standard
7 seat pack Not Available
Safety
Passenger airbag Standard
Side airbags Standard
ABS Standard
3 Point centre belt Standard
Driver's airbag Standard
Belt pretensioners Standard
Isofix Standard
Side Impact Bars Standard
Traction control Standard
Curtain Airbag Standard
Rear Parking Sensor Standard
Electronic stability programme Standard
On/Off Passenger Airbag Standard
Reversing Camera £330
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control £1,500
Lane Departure Warning £400
Front Parking Sensor Standard
Security
Alarm Standard
Immobiliser Standard
Deadlocks Standard
Central locking Standard
Remote locking Standard
Unique fit stereo Standard
Marked Parts Standard
Etched Windows Not Available
Locking Wheel nuts Standard
Visible VIN Standard
Secure spare wheel Not Available
Satellite tracking £219
Laminated Glass £825
Options calculator Price
Electric Sunroof £1,035
Multi CD £415
DVD Player £1,695
Reversing Camera £330
Adaptive Cruise Control £1,500
Lane Departure Warning £400
Satellite tracking £219
Laminated Glass £825
Total Price: £62,705
Running costs
Town mpg 31.4
Out of town mpg 51.4
Average mpg 41.5
Tank capacity (litres) 82
CO2 Rating (g/km) 178
Carbon offset cost £26
Green rating I
Insurance group 48
Typical insurance £1,154.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 36%
Typical contract hire £1,022.00
Pence per mile 124
Servicing costs - 3 years £985.00
Service intervals Variable
Warranty period 3yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
Three-year cost£45,316
Company car tax
Percentage charge 29
Benefit in kind £18,074.00
Tax payable 20% £3,615.00
Tax payable 40% £7,230.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type Saloon
Number of doors 4
Number of seats 5
Engine (cc/type) 2993/6
Number of Valves 24
Fuel type Diesel
Max power (bhp/rpm) 241/4000
Pulling power (lb/ft) 398
Engine position F
Driven wheels Rear
Length (mm) 5072
Width (mm) 1902
Height (mm) 1479
Front headroom (mm) 1100
Front legroom (mm) 1120
Rear headroom (mm) 920
Rear kneeroom (mm) 930
Boot space (min ltr) 500
Boot space (max ltr) 500
Turning circle (m) 12.2
Towing weight (kg) 2100
Kerb weight (kg) 1865
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 7.2
Max speed (mph) 153
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection Unavailable
Child protection Unavailable
Pedestrian protection Unavailable

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