BMW 750Li (E65/E66)
BMW 7 series 2005 4.8 petrol description
Sedan BMW 750Li has been produced from April, 2005 to November, 2008. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 4.8 litres, which produces power of 360 horsepower on 6300 rpm and torque 500 Nm (Newton metres) on 3400 revolutions per minute.
This 8-cylinder 32-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 290 000 to 490 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This BMW 7 series 4.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 8 litres.
BMW 750Li has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 750Li accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this BMW 750Li in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 12 litres per 100km (8.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 17 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 88 litres or 23.25 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1060 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this BMW is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real BMW 7 series fuel consumption.

BMW 750Li technical data
Model: | BMW 750Li | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 2005. April ... 2008. November | ||
Engine: | 4799 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 272 g/km |
Power: | 360 HP ON 6300 RPM | Torque: | 500 NM ON 3400 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Maximum speed: | 250 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.0 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 (combined) 17.0 (urban) 8.3 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 12.3 l/100km (19.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 88 litres (23.2 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 5.18m (length) 1.90m (width) 1.48m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 13 meters | ||
Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | ||
Gross weight: | 2530 kg |
BMW 750Li engine N62B48
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 290,000 to 490,000 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 | 4799 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 8 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 93 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 88.3 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 750Li oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 8 litres (8.5 quarts) |
Coolant capacity | 14.5 litres (15.3 quarts) |
Power | 360 HP ON 6300 RPM |
Torque | 500 NM ON 3400 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 2001 |
Duration of production | 9 years |
Engine also used on | BMW 5 sērija BMW X5 BMW 6 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 [2005 - 2008] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
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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 |