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BMW 7 Series Saloon 740e 2.0 M Sport Auto G11

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BMW 7 Series 740e Saloon 2.0 M Sport Auto G11

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Driver Convenience

Fuel consumption and range: 10.25" display screen: 20GB hard disc drive (HDD) memory: 5m charging cable: Automatic bootlid operation: Average speed gauge: Black panel instrument cluster with hybrid-specific functions: BMW apps interface: BMW display key: BMW emergency call: BMW information plus: BMW Online services: BMW Teleservices: Brake force display: Colour information display: Digital cockpit: Drive Performance Control with ECO PRO, Comfort+, Comfort, Sport, Sport+ and Adaptive modes: eDrive button to select between AUTO eDrive, MAX eDrive and SAVE Battery settings: eDrive Services: Electronic display of drivetrain information and battery range and temperature: Enhanced bluetooth with wireless charging: EPAS: iDrive touch controller with shortcut buttons: Multi function trip computer: Multifunctional instrument panel: Navigation system - BMW Professional multimedia: On board computer: On-board diagnosis - OBD: Outside temperature gauge: Personal Profile: Real time traffic information: Service indicator: Smartphone wireless charging plate: Soft close tailgate operation: Speed limit display: Speed limiting function: Variable Damper Control: Wifi hotspot preparation:

Entertainment

BMW gesture control: DAB Digital radio: Favourite buttons: Radio/CD/DVD/MP3 player:

Exterior Features

All round anti-corrosion system: Aluminium radiator: Auto dimming rear view mirror: Automatic headlights: Body colour bumpers: Body colour door mirrors: Dynamic brake lights with LED technology: eDrive designation on C Pillar: Electric front and rear windows with fingertip open/close + anti-trap all round: Electric heated door mirrors: Exclusive front door sill finishers with eDrive designation: Exterior mirrors - electrically folding with anti-dazzle: Follow me home headlights: Heated windscreen washer jets: High beam assistant: High gloss shadow line exterior trim: i designation on front side panels, left and right: LED daytime running lights: LED front and rear fog lights: Left and right single chrome quadrilateral exhaust tailpipes: M aerodynamic bodystyling: M designation on front side panels, left and right: Outer door handle illumination: Rain sensor: Soft close automatic (SCA) for doors:

Interior Features

12V socket in front and rear: 4 Zone automatic air conditioning: Ambient interior lighting: Battery in luggage compartment: Centre console with armrest: Driver + front passenger electric lumbar support: Footwell courtesy lights front and rear: Front and rear cupholders: Front and rear seat heating: Front armrest: Front comfort multi adjustable electric seats with memory for driver/front passenger + seat width adjustment: Front comfort seats: Gearshift paddles: Illuminated charging socket with visual display of charge status: Illuminated door sill finishers: Isofix child seat attachment: Lockable glovebox: M specific key: M sports leather steering wheel: Massage function for front seats: Multifunction steering wheel: Reach and rake adjustable steering column: Rear armrest: Rear comfort seats: Rear headrests: Velour floormats:

Packs

Smokers pack - 7 Series:

Safety

ABS+EBD+Brake assist: Advanced Head Protection System front + rear: Anti-whiplash front headrests: Automatic Stability Control (ASC): Brake energy regeneration: Comfort exit stepless door brake: Cornering brake control: Crash Sensor - activates hazard/interior lighting + unlocks doors: Deformation zones - front and rear with door reinforcements and bumpers up to 2.5 mph: Driver and passenger airbags: DSC - Dynamic Stability Control: Dynamic brake control: Dynamic safety: Dynamic Traction Control - DTC: Electromechanical parking brake + auto hold function: Engine drag torque control: Front passenger airbag deactivation: Front seatbelt pretensioners with force limiters: Rear airbags: Side airbags: Side impact protection: Three inertia reel seat: Two tone horn: Tyre pressure monitor: Warning triangle and first aid kit:

Security

Comfort access system with smart opener: Immobiliser: Locking wheel bolts: Remote central locking: Thatcham Cat.1 alarm:

Technical

Anti roll bar front and rear: Charging flap in front side panel - left: Petrol Particulate Filter: Self levelling twin axle air suspension:

Trim

Leather instrument panel:

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh: 9.2 Battery Charge Slow kW: 3.7 Battery Charge Slow Percentage: 0-100 Battery Charge Slow Time (Minutes): 162 Battery Charge Fast kW: Not Available Battery Charge Fast Percentage: Not Available Battery Charge Fast Time (Minutes): Not Available Battery Charge Rapid kW: Not Available Battery Charge Rapid Percentage: Not Available Battery Charge Rapid Time (Minutes): Not Available Battery Charge Super Charge kW: Not Available Battery Charge Super Charge Percentage: Not Available Battery Charge Super Charge Time (Minutes): Not Available Battery Leased: No Battery Type: Lithium-ion Coupler/Connector Type: Type 2 NEDC Electricity Consumption kWh/100 km: 12.5 NEDC Maximum EV Range Miles: 29 Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage: 60000 Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years: 5

Emissions - ICE

CO2 (g/km): 56 Standard Euro Emissions: EURO 6

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - Max: 68 WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - Min: 63

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft: DOHC Catalytic Convertor: Yes CC: 1998 Compression Ratio: 10.2:1 Cylinder Layout: IN-LINE Cylinders: 4 Cylinders - Bore (mm): 82 Cylinders - Stroke (mm): 94.6 Engine Code: B48B20O0 Engine Layout: NORTH SOUTH Fuel Delivery: TURBO DIRECT INJECTION Gears: 8 SPEED Number of Valves: 16 Transmission: SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Combined (mpg): 112.9 EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies: Yes

General

Badge Engine CC: 2.0 Badge Power: 326 Based On ID: Not Available Coin Description: e Coin Series: M Sport Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07: 47E NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %: Not Available NCAP Child Occupant Protection %: Not Available NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09: Not Available NCAP Pedestrian Protection %: Not Available NCAP Safety Assist %: Not Available Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?: No Service Interval Frequency - Months: 24 Service Interval Mileage: 18000 Special Edition: No Special Order: No Timing Belt Interval Frequency - Months: Not Available Timing Belt Interval Mileage: Not Available Vehicle Homologation Class: M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs): 5.4 Engine Power - BHP: 326 Engine Power - KW: 240 Engine Power - RPM: 5000 Engine Torque - LBS.FT: 369 Engine Torque - MKG: 51 Engine Torque - NM: 500 Engine Torque - RPM: 1550 Top Speed: 155

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle: NEDC Correlated

Tyres

Alloys?: Yes Space Saver?: No Tyre Size Front: 245/45 R19 Tyre Size Rear: 275/40 R19 Tyre Size Spare: RUN FLAT TYRES Wheel Style: M DOUBLE SPOKE STYLE 647M Wheel Type: 19" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height: 1467 Height (including roof rails): Not Available Length: 5108 Wheelbase: 3070 Width: 1902 Width (including mirrors): 2169

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres): 46 Gross Vehicle Weight: 2585 Luggage Capacity (Seats Down): Not Available Luggage Capacity (Seats Up): 420 Max. Loading Weight: 685 Max. Roof Load: 100 Minimum Kerbweight: 1900 No. of Seats: 5 Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb: 12.3

Summary

BMW has learnt from its exploits with the i3 electric hatchback and i8 electric supercar to bring its knowledge of plug-in hybrid technology to its mainstream cars. The 7 Series may not be the first in this segment to get plug-in technology but it certainly now sets the standard as far as this approach is concerned. That combination of 326bhp performance and 134mpg economy is certainly a tempting one. Plus the 740e's ability to run on battery power alone for decent commuting distances means that many owners will be able to drive to work, recharge at there, then drive home without using any petrol, all in the lap of luxury. It's a compelling thought.

Background

This might be the sixth generation of BMW's luxury saloon, but it's the first to get plug-in hybrid technology. For nearly 40 years, BMW has battled with Mercedes - and more recently Audi and Lexus - for the crown of the world's best luxury car, but has never quite topped the tree. Can it do so when it comes to hybrid technology in the full-Luxury segment? We've had petrol/electric engines in cars of this kind since Lexus launched an LS hybrid back in 2007. The competition took time to respond, but BMW were the first to react, launching an Active Hybrid 7 Series model in 2012. A year later, Audi launched a hybrid version of its A8 model too. The concept of plugging in your luxury car to increase its range took things on a stage further and started arguably with the Tesla Model S that was launched here in 2014, but that was a full-electric car. The first plug-in hybrid was the Mercedes S500 model announced in the same year and it's this technology that the 740e claims to have perfected.

Driving Experience

The 7 Series is a large luxury car, so it may surprise you to hear that under its long bonnet here is a petrol engine of just 2.0-litres in size. Luckily it gets twin turbochargers, which help boost its output to 322bhp. Crucially though, there's also an electric motor, which produces an additional 94bhp, meaning in total the hybrid system develops are more-than-healthy 326bhp. Technology from the i3 and i8 is evident in the 740e, which gets the same lithium-ion batteries, which have a capacity of 9.2kWh. There's also an energy management system that ensures a seamlessly and efficient transition between the petrol and electric motors. When braking, the car can harvest kinetic energy, which is the used to help recharge the batteries. The 740e can cover up to 29 miles under electric power alone, and at speeds up to 75mph, before the petrol engine needs to cut in. Perfect for smaller commutes or idling along in rush hour traffic. In long-wheel base form, the 740Le comes with xDrive all-wheel-drive. A trait of electric power is the instantaneous acceleration and the 740e is no different. Yes the hybrid system is there to improve fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, but another upside is impressive performance, with 0-62mph being achieved in just 5.6 seconds: the 4WD 740Le xDrive takes only 0.1 second longer.

Design and Build

iPerformance models get unique styling to set them apart from the rest of the range, which includes BMW's traditional kidney grille getting blue slats. The wheel hubs are a blue alloy and eDrive badges have been added to the c-pillars. However, the biggest clue that this is a plug-in electric vehicle is the charging flap on the passenger side front wing of the car. Inside, the 740e gets an iPerformance menu called eDrive, which can help you save fuel and monitor battery reserves. You'll also find eDrive labelling on the door sills. Otherwise, it's business as usual. So there's a luxurious interior, dressed in leather and high-quality materials. You get BMW's iDrive infotainment system complete with gesture control. By using a 3D sensor, it allows you to operate it at the swipe of a hand or the pinching of fingers.A long wheelbase version can be opted for, called the 740Le, if you want for limo levels of space in the back. It extends the wheelbase by 140mm. The bootspace figure falls from the 515-litre capacity you'd get in an ordinary 7 Series to 420-litres.

Market and Model

740e pricing starts at just under £70,000, so you're looking at a premium of around £4,000 over a conventional diesel 730d. The long wheelbase 4WD 740Le costs around £75,000 and both variants are available in either Exclusive or M Sport trim. At first glance then, you might think that you'll have to cover quite a few miles to make the fuel savings stack up against the increased purchase prices. However, Company car users will quickly make that back, with the 740e and 740Le falling into the 5% benefit in kind tax band. Standard equipment is no different to the ordinary petrol and diesel 7 Series variants, so you get four-zone automatic air conditioning, BMW's unique display key, cruise control with brake assist, a DAB radio, heated seats, 'BMW Professional' sat nav, enhanced Bluetooth, parking sensors and a 10.25" colour infotainment dash display. The 740Le adds an electric sunroof and a rear roller blind. Adding flexibility to charging your plug-in model, BMW offers a charging device called a wall box, which can be installed at home or at work, to reduce charging time. Alternatively, you can simply plug your 740e into a domestic wall socket. BMW's ConnectedDrive app will help you find where the nearest charging points are when you are out and about.

Cost of Ownership

Due to the small twin turbocharged petrol/electric hybrid engine, the 740e produces impressive economy figures, with BMW claiming a combined cycle return of 134.5mpg. Coupled with this, is CO2 emissions of just 49g/km. Upgrade to the 740Le with its longer wheelbase and all-wheel traction and those figures change to 113mpg and 56g/km, which in the grand scheme remains mightily impressive. Both models qualify for the 5% company car tax band. All BMW's come with a three-year unlimited mileage warranty. However, high voltage batteries get an eight-year 100,000-mile warranty. Insurance grouping for the 740e is group 47, with the 740Le one group higher. Residuals should be quite strong, the 740e likely to retain 42% of its value after three years.

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