BMW 745d (E65/E66)

BMW 7 series 2005 4.4 diesel description

Sedan BMW 745d has been produced from April, 2005 to November, 2008. It has eight-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 4.4 litres, which produces power of 299 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 700 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 revolutions per minute.

This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system and biturbo turbine. The engine meets the Euro 4 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 310 000 and 520 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This BMW 7 series 4.4 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 9.25 litres.

BMW 745d has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 745d accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 745d fuel consumption is 9.5 litres per 100km (10.5 km/l), city fuel economy - 14 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 88 litres or 23.25 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 920 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1220 kilometers on highway.

BMW 7 series 2005

BMW 745d technical data

Model: BMW 745d
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2005. April ... 2008. November 
Engine: 4423 cm3 Diesel, 8 cylinders CO2 emissions: 251 g/km
Power: 299 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 700 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.8 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.5 (combined) 14.0 (urban) 7.2 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 88 litres (23.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 5.04m (length) 1.90m (width) 1.49m (height)
Turning diameter: 12 meters
Trunk capacity: 500 litres
Gross weight: 2620 kg

BMW 745d engine M67D44

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 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 4423 cm3
Number of cylinders 8
Bore (cylinder diameter) 87 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 93 mm
Compression ratio 17 : 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 Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

BMW 745d oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 9.25 litres (9.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity 16.5 litres (17.4 quarts)
Power 299 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 700 NM ON 1750 RPM
Start of production (year) 1999
Duration of production 9 years

All BMW 7 series sedan [2005 - 2008] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption
BMW 730i Apr 2005 — Nov 2008

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.0 Petrol 258 HP 10.0 l/100km
BMW 730Li Apr 2005 — Nov 2008

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.0 Petrol 258 HP 10.0 l/100km
BMW 730d Apr 2005 — Nov 2008

Most fuel efficient diesel version

3.0 Diesel 231 HP 8.2 l/100km
BMW 730Ld Sep 2005 — Nov 2008

Most fuel efficient diesel version

3.0 Diesel 231 HP 8.2 l/100km
BMW 740i Apr 2005 — Nov 2008 4.0 Petrol 306 HP 11.0 l/100km
BMW 740Li Apr 2005 — Nov 2008 4.0 Petrol 306 HP 11.0 l/100km
BMW 745d Apr 2005 — Nov 2008 4.4 Diesel 300 HP 9.5 l/100km
BMW 745d

Most powerfull diesel version (330 HP)

4.4 Diesel 330 HP 9.0 l/100km
BMW 750i Apr 2005 — Nov 2008

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

4.8 Petrol 367 HP 11.0 l/100km
BMW 750Li Apr 2005 — Nov 2008

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

4.8 Petrol 367 HP 12.0 l/100km
BMW 760i Apr 2005 — Nov 2008

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds

6.0 Petrol 445 HP 13.0 l/100km
BMW 760Li Apr 2005 — Nov 2008

Most powerfull petrol version (445 HP)

6.0 Petrol 445 HP 14.0 l/100km
BMW 7 series 2005 reviews
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