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Variants
725tds
725tds AT
728i
728i AT
728iL AT
730d 184hp AT
730d 193hp AT
735i AT
735iL AT
740d AT
740i AT
740iL AT
750i AT
750iL AT
1.0T
1.5T
1.5T AT
1.5D
1.5D Econetic
1.6D
1.6D Econetic
2.0T 203hp AT
2.0T 240hp AT
Hybrid
2.0D 150hp
2.0D 150hp AWD
2.0D 150hp Econetic
2.0D 150hp AT
2.0D 180hp
2.0D 180hp Econetic
2.0D 180hp AT
2.0D 180hp AWD AT
2.0D 210hp AT
AWD
FWD
SHO

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
569 L / 20.1 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
5.2 L / 5.5 qt
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
215/60 R16, 235/50 R17, 235/45 R18, 235/40 R19
255/45 R19
Turning Circle
11.6 m / 38.0 ft
12.1 m / 39.5 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
1.4 kWh (gross)
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
128 mm / 5.0 in
Size | Height
1542 mm / 60.7 in
Size | Length
5154 mm / 202.9 in
Size | Width
1862 mm / 73.3 in
1935 mm / 76.2 in | 2177 mm / 85.7 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1552.0 mm / 61.1 in
1599.0 mm / 63.0 in
1659.0 mm / 65.3 in
Track Width | Rear
1568.0 mm / 61.7 in
1595.0 mm / 62.8 in
1664.0 mm / 65.5 in
Wheel Size
16 in
6.5J x 16, 7.5J x 17, 8J x 18, 8J x 19
19 in
Wheelbase
2850 mm / 112.2 in
2868 mm / 112.9 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.3

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine
Duratec 35 (Cyclone)
Engine | Bore
92.5 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Displacement
3.5 L / 213.3 cu-in / 3496.0 cc
Engine | Stroke
86.7 mm / 3.4 in
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic 6F50

Production

Availability
2009 ~ 2012

Reviews

Neofiliac score
78%
37%
21%
Pros
  • The height of elegance
  • Sweet M73 V12 engine
  • No-BS interior
  • Down to very low 3.6L/100km fuel consumption
  • Good towing capacity
  • Increased power output
  • Better interior appointments
  • More imposing exterior design
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Limited by its basic suspension setup
  • Uninspiring handling
  • Unreliable engines (internal water pump)

Price

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