BMW 740Li xDrive (F01/02)

BMW 7 series 2012 3.0 petrol description

Sedan BMW 740Li xDrive has been produced from January, 2012 to January, 2015. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 320 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 450 Nm (Newton metres) on 1300 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and twinscroll turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 240 000 and 410 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage  ...  This BMW 7 series 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.

BMW 740Li xDrive has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
BMW 740Li xDrive accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 740Li xDrive fuel consumption is 8.3 litres per 100km (12 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 11.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 82 litres or 21.66 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 980 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1240 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also BMW 7 series version with rear wheel drive and automatic gearbox (BMW 740i AT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.4 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 7.9 litres per 100 km.
BMW 7 series 3.0 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
BMW 7 series 2012

BMW 740Li xDrive technical data

Model: BMW 740Li xDrive
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2012. January ... 2015. January 
Engine: 2979 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 184 g/km
Power: 320 HP ON 5800 RPM Torque: 450 NM ON 1300 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (8 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.3 (combined) 11.2 (urban) 6.6 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 82 litres (21.7 gallons)
Car dimensions: 5.22m (length) 1.90m (width) 1.48m (height)
Turning diameter: 12.7 meters
Trunk capacity: 500 litres
Gross weight: 2610 kg

BMW 740Li xDrive engine N55B30 O0

Engine reliability and common problems:

Using poor quality oil on this engine will quickly lead to soot build-up, resulting in damage to the hydrocompensators, Vanos and Valvetronic systems.
Overall, this engine can last around 240,000 to 410,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2979 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 89.6 mm
Compression ratio 10.2 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

More service info
Fuel system Injection
BMW 740Li xDrive oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 10 litres (10.6 quarts)
Power 320 - 326 HP ON 5800 RPM
Torque 450 NM ON 1300 RPM
Start of production (year) 2009
Duration of production 9 years
Engine also used on BMW 1 sērija BMW 6 sērija BMW 2 sērija

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All BMW 7 series sedan [2012 - 2015] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
BMW 730i Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 3.0 Petrol 258 HP 8.6 l/100km Rear wheel
BMW 730Li Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 3.0 Petrol 258 HP 8.6 l/100km Rear wheel
BMW 740i 3.0 Petrol 320 HP 7.9 l/100km Rear wheel
BMW 740Li xDrive 4x4 Jan 2012 — Jan 2015 3.0 Petrol 320 HP 8.3 l/100km All wheel
BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Jan 2012 — Jan 2015

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.0 Petrol 354 HP 6.8 l/100km Rear wheel
BMW 730d

Most fuel efficient diesel version

3.0 Diesel 258 HP 5.6 l/100km Rear wheel
BMW 730d xDrive 4x4 Jan 2012 — Jan 2015

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

3.0 Diesel 258 HP 6.0 l/100km All wheel
BMW 740d 3.0 Diesel 313 HP 5.7 l/100km Rear wheel
BMW 740d 4x4 3.0 Diesel 313 HP 6.0 l/100km All wheel
BMW 750Ld xDrive 4x4 Jan 2012 — Jan 2015

Most powerfull diesel version (381 HP)

3.0 Diesel 381 HP 6.4 l/100km All wheel
BMW 750i 4.4 Petrol 450 HP 8.6 l/100km Rear wheel
BMW 750Li xDrive 4x4 Jan 2012 — Jan 2015

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds

4.4 Petrol 450 HP 9.4 l/100km All wheel
BMW 760Li Jan 2012 — Jan 2015

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds

6.0 Petrol 544 HP 12.9 l/100km Rear wheel
BMW 7 series 2012 reviews
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