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.).
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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.

BMW 740Li xDrive technical data
Model: | BMW 740Li xDrive | ||
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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 |
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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. |
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Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Drive type |
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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 |