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Variants
50 TDI
50 TDI Euro6d
50 TDI Euro6d LWB
50 TDI LWB
55 TFSI
55 TFSI Euro6d
55 TFSI Euro6d LWB
55 TFSI LWB
60 TDI
60 TDI LWB
60 TFSI
60 TFSI LWB
60 TFSI e
60 TFSI e LWB
730d
730Ld
740d
740d xDrive
740i
740Li
750i
750i xDrive
750Li
760i
760Li
ActiveHybrid 7
ActiveHybrid 7L
730d
730i
730Li
735i
735Li
740d
745i
745Li
760i
760Li

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
88.0 L / 23.2 gal
Passengers
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Helical spring

Construction

Battery | Capacity
14.1 kWh (gross)
0.4 kWh (gross)
Battery | Type
Lithium-ion
Body Style
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1485 mm
1492 mm / 58.7 in
Size | Length
5172 mm SWB / 5302 mm LWB
Size | Width
1945 mm / 76.6 in | 2130 mm / 83.9 in (mirror unfolded)
1902 mm / 74.9 in
Track Width | Front
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1582.0 mm / 62.3 in
Wheelbase
2998 mm SWB / 3128 mm LWB

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.31
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2300 kg / 5071 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 3
Transmission | Gears
8-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic ZF 8HP
Automatic Steptronic

Production

Debut
2017 Frankfurt Auto Show
Made In
Germany

Reviews

Neofiliac score
75%
96%
80%
Pros
  • Tremendous torque from the 60 TDI and 60 TFSI
  • Good 0.26 drag coefficient
  • 60 TFSI e with low fuel consumption rating for those who don't like paying taxes
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension
  • Sweet N74 V12 engine and N52 I6
  • Down to 4.6s 0-100kph time
  • Up to 544hp of power and 750Nm of torque
  • Good towing capacity
  • Good ZF 8HP transmission
  • Powerful and smooth engine options
  • Elegant exterior design
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Cons
  • Styling even more generic than before
  • No more W12
  • Questionable long-term reliability and repair-ability
  • Car with gadgets or gadgets masquerading as car?
  • Some unreliable engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Manual options no longer available

Price

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