BMW 740Li (G11/G12)
BMW 7 series 2015 3.0 petrol description
Sedan BMW 740Li has been produced from January, 2015 to January, 2019. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 326 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 450 Nm (Newton metres) on 1380 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 Twin-Scroll turbine. The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 210 000 to 360 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
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This BMW 7 series 3.0 engine oil type is 0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.
BMW 740Li has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
BMW 740Li accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this BMW 740Li in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7 litres per 100km (14.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9.7 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 78 litres or 20.61 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1100 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1400 kilometers on highway.
BMW 740Li technical data
| Model: | BMW 740Li | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Sedan | ||
| Production period: | 2015. January ... 2019. January | ||
| Engine: | 2998 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 326 HP ON 5500 RPM | Torque: | 450 NM ON 1380 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (8 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.6 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 (combined) 9.7 (urban) 5.5 (highway) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres (20.6 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 5.24m (length) 1.90m (width) 1.49m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 12.3 meters | ||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | ||
| Gross weight: | 2400 kg | ||
BMW 740Li engine B58B30M0
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 210,000 to 360,000 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 | 2998 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 82 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 94.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11 : 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. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| BMW 740Li oil type | 0W-20, 0W-30, 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 11.3 litres (11.9 quarts) |
| Power | 326 - 340 HP ON 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 - 500 NM ON 1380 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 2015 |
| Duration of production | 9 years |
Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2018 onwards. |
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| Engine also used on | BMW 5 sērija BMW 3 sērija BMW X5 BMW 1 sērija and 8 other models |
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. |
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| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Drive type |
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| BMW 740e iPerformance Jan 2016 — Dec 2019 | 2.0 Hybrid | 258 HP | - | Rear wheel |
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BMW 740i
Jan 2015 — Jan 2019 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
3.0 Petrol | 326 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Rear wheel |
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BMW 740Li
Jan 2015 — Jan 2019 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
3.0 Petrol | 326 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Rear wheel |
| BMW 750Li Jan 2015 — Jan 2019 | 3.0 Petrol | 326 HP | 8.3 l/100km | Rear wheel |
| BMW 750LixDrive 4x4 Jan 2015 — Jan 2019 | 3.0 Petrol | 326 HP | 8.5 l/100km | All wheel |
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BMW 730d
Jan 2015 — Jan 2019 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
3.0 Diesel | 265 HP | 4.9 l/100km | Rear wheel |
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BMW 730Ld
Jan 2015 — Jan 2019 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
3.0 Diesel | 265 HP | 4.9 l/100km | Rear wheel |
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BMW 730d xDrive 4x4
Jan 2015 — Jan 2019 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
3.0 Diesel | 265 HP | 5.2 l/100km | All wheel |
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BMW 730Ld xDrive 4x4
Jan 2015 — Jan 2019 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
3.0 Diesel | 265 HP | 5.2 l/100km | All wheel |
| BMW 740d xDrive 4x4 Jan 2015 — Jan 2019 | 3.0 Diesel | 320 HP | 5.3 l/100km | All wheel |
| BMW 740Ld xDrive 4x4 Jan 2015 — Jan 2019 | 3.0 Diesel | 320 HP | 5.4 l/100km | All wheel |
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BMW 750d 4x4
Jan 2016 — Dec 2019 Most powerfull diesel version (400 HP) |
3.0 Diesel | 400 HP | 5.4 l/100km | All wheel |
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BMW 750i
Jan 2015 — Jan 2019 Most powerfull petrol version (450 HP) |
4.4 Petrol | 450 HP | 8.1 l/100km | Rear wheel |
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BMW 750i xDrive 4x4
Jan 2015 — Jan 2019 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds |
4.4 Petrol | 450 HP | 8.3 l/100km | All wheel |