For This twin-turbocharged engine gives phenomenal pace, yet its emissions only put it into the 27% company car tax band. To match the pace, M Sport trim adds 19-inch alloys as well as unique M Sport styling inside and out.

Against If you choose the optional 20-inch wheels, the ride may be just that litle bit too firm. And, if you want the very best economy in a 7-Series, you'll need the 730d

BMW 7 Series Saloon

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

This is an astonishing piece of engineering, and a very desirable car, but it's not quite enough to change our opinion that the 730d is the more sensible buy

What Car? readers say

4.666667
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Comfort
Electric steering adjust Standard
Electric Sunroof Standard
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 Standard
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
Multi CD £415
DVD Player £1,695
Reversing Camera £330
Adaptive Cruise Control £1,500
Satellite tracking £219
Laminated Glass £825
Total Price: £69,790
Running costs
Town mpg 31.4
Out of town mpg 49.6
Average mpg 40.9
Tank capacity (litres) 82
CO2 Rating (g/km) 181
Carbon offset cost £26
Green rating I
Insurance group 49
Typical insurance £1,178.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 34%
Typical contract hire £1,116.00
Pence per mile 134
Servicing costs - 3 years £985.00
Service intervals Variable
Warranty period 3yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
Three-year cost£50,694
Company car tax
Percentage charge 30
Benefit in kind £20,823.00
Tax payable 20% £4,165.00
Tax payable 40% £8,329.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type Saloon
Number of doors 4
Number of seats 5
Engine (cc/type) 2993/6
Fuel type Diesel
Max power (bhp/rpm) 302/4250
Pulling power (lb/ft) 443
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
Kerb weight (kg) 1880
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 6.3
Max speed (mph) 155
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection Unavailable
Child protection Unavailable
Pedestrian protection Unavailable

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