BMW 7 Series 4dr saloon

740i Sport

The car that kicked off BMW's design revolution and introduced us to the world according to chief designer Chris Bangle was strong medicine, made only marginally sweeter by last year's facelift. If you can live with the looks the Seven is big, clever and

  • Price

  • £61,530

  • Autocar Rating

  • 8 stars out of 10

  • NCAP Rating

  •  No Rating

Equipment

Exterior
Alloy wheels standard
Metallic paint standard
Safety And Security
Alarm standard
Anti-lock brakes standard
Auto gearbox standard
Central locking standard
Centre 3-point belt standard
Deadlocks standard
Driver airbag standard
Etched windows not available
Immobiliser standard
Locking wheel nuts not available
Marked parts standard
Passenger airbag standard
Power steering standard
Remote locking standard
Seatbelt tensioners standard
Secure spare wheel standard
Side airbag standard
Side impact bars standard
Traction control standard
Visible VIN standard
Comfort And Convenience
Air conditioning standard
Climate control standard
Cruise control standard
Elec. steering adj standard
Electric front windows standard
Electric mirrors standard
Electric sunroof standard
Heated mirrors standard
Leather seats standard
Manual sunroof not available
Power seats adj standard
Seat height adj standard
Split/fold rear seats not available
Steering height adj standard
Steering reach adj standard
Audio, communication and navigation
Hands-free phone standard
Multi CD standard
Radio not available
RDS radio standard
Satellite navigation standard
Unique fit radio standard

Performance & Measurements

Body type Saloon
Boot space (max ltr) 500
Boot space (min ltr) 500
Braking distance (m) TBA/TBA
Driven wheels Rear
Engine (cc/type) 4000/V8
Engine position TBA
Front headroom (mm) 979
Front legroom (mm) 1092
Fuel type Unleaded
Hands-free phone standard
Height (mm) 1491
Kerb weight (kg) 1895
Length (mm) 5039
Max power (bhp/rpm) 302/6300
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 288/3500
Multi CD standard
Number of doors 4
Number of seats 5
Radio not available
RDS radio standard
Rear headroom (mm) 965
Rear kneeroom (mm) 774
Satellite navigation standard
Towing weight (kg) 2100
Turning circle (m) 12.1
Unique fit radio standard
Width (mm) 1902

Manufacturer's figures

0-60 mph (secs) 6.8
Max speed (mph) 155

Running Costs

% value retained (3yrs/36,000mls) 30
CO2 rating (g/km) 267
Combined mpg 25.2
Extra urban mpg 34.4
Insurance group 19
Manufacturer's warranty 3yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
Pence per mile 161.26
Service intervals 18750
Servicing cost over 3yrs 1699
Tank capacity (gallons) 19.4
Typical contract hire rate (pcm) 1190
Typical insurance quote 877
Urban mpg 17.3

Company Car Tax

 
Percentage Charge 35 35
Benefit in kind 21413 21413
Tax payable at 22% 4710.86 9421.72
Tax payable at 44% 4710.86 9421.72

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