BMW 730d (E65/E66)
BMW 7 series 2001 3.0 diesel description
Sedan BMW 730d has been produced from September, 2002 to April, 2005. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 218 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 500 Nm (Newton metres) on 2000 revolutions per minute.
BMW 730d has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 730d accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 235 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 730d fuel consumption is 8.5 litres per 100km (11.8 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient BMW 7 sērija 2001 - 2005 version, fuel consumption in city - 12 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 88 litres or 23.25 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1020 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1340 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 9.1 litres per 100 km, which is 7% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 7 series fuel consumption.

BMW 730d technical data
Model: | BMW 730d | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 2002. September ... 2005. April | ||
Engine: | 2993 cm3 Diesel, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 227 g/km |
Power: | 218 HP ON 4000 RPM | Torque: | 500 NM ON 2000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Top speed: | 235 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.0 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 (combined) 12.0 (urban) 6.5 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 9.1 l/100km (25.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres (23.2 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 5.03m (length) 1.90m (width) 1.49m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 12 meters | ||
Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | ||
Gross weight: | 2480 kg |
All BMW 7 series sedan [2001 - 2005] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
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BMW 730i
Mar 2003 — Apr 2005 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
3.0 Petrol | 231 HP | 11.0 l/100km |
BMW 730Li
Mar 2003 — Apr 2005 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
3.0 Petrol | 231 HP | 11.0 l/100km |
BMW 730d
Sep 2002 — Apr 2005 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
3.0 Diesel | 218 HP | 8.5 l/100km |
BMW 735i
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
3.6 Petrol | 272 HP | 11.0 l/100km |
BMW 735Li
Mar 2002 — Apr 2005 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
3.6 Petrol | 272 HP | 11.0 l/100km |
BMW 740d
Sep 2002 — Apr 2005 Most powerfull diesel version (259 HP) |
3.9 Diesel | 259 HP | 9.7 l/100km |
BMW 745i
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
4.4 Petrol | 333 HP | 11.0 l/100km |
BMW 745Li
Mar 2002 — Apr 2005 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
4.4 Petrol | 333 HP | 11.0 l/100km |
BMW 760i
Jan 2003 — Apr 2005 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds |
6.0 Petrol | 445 HP | 13.0 l/100km |
BMW 760Li
Jan 2003 — Apr 2005 Most powerfull petrol version (445 HP) |
6.0 Petrol | 445 HP | 14.0 l/100km |