BMW 7 Series E65 / E66 Sedan (2001-2005)
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BMW 7 Series E65 is a flagship full-size luxury sedan in production from 2001 to 2005, whereupon it received a facelift. The long-wheelbase version of the E65 had the E66 model code. The E65 / E66 was available with a range of I6, V8, and V12 engines that displaced 3.0 to 6.0 liters.
The most interesting option was undoubtedly the N73 V12 found in the 760i / 760Li. It featured double-VANOS (variable valve timing) and valvetronic (variable valve lift), and was the most advanced naturally-aspirated V12 that BMW ever made.
Two other interesting options are the N52 NA petrol and M57 turbo diesel inline-6s. Both are reliable and well-balanced. They are also easy to DIY on.
The M67 V8 diesel was also interesting, though it was not a really reliable option.
BMW has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.28 coefficient of drag to show for it. While many questioned the styling of the E65, many others find it to be an elegant design.
Drivers who appreciate handling should keep in mind that the E65 used MacPherson front suspension, which doesn't provide the best cornering performance.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 80% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Powerful and smooth engine options
- Elegant exterior design
- Good 0.28 drag coefficient
Cons
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
- Manual options no longer available
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Specifications
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| Cargo Capacity | 500 L / 17.7 cu-ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coolant Capacity | 10.0 L / 10.6 qt | 11.4 L / 12.0 qt | 11.4 L / 12.0 qt | 14.1 L / 14.9 qt | 14.1 L / 14.9 qt | 16.4 L / 17.3 qt | 14.1 L / 14.9 qt | 14.1 L / 14.9 qt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Oil Capacity | 8.2 L / 8.7 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 6.5 L / 6.9 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 9.5 L / 10.0 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 8.0 L / 8.5 qt | 8.5 L / 9.0 qt | 8.5 L / 9.0 qt | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 88.0 L / 23.2 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 580 kg / 1279 lbs | 655 kg / 1444 lbs | 695 kg / 1532 lbs | 580 kg / 1279 lbs | 580 kg / 1279 lbs | 580 kg / 1279 lbs | 590 kg / 1301 lbs | 580 kg / 1279 lbs | 615 kg / 1356 lbs | 595 kg / 1312 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Disc | Disc | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Helical spring | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 245/55 R17 | 225/60 R17 | 245/55 R17 | 245/55 R17 W | 245/55 R17 | 245/55 R17 | 245/55 R17 | 245/55 R17 | 245/50 R18 | 245/50 R18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 12.1 m / 39.7 ft | 12.1 m / 39.7 ft | 12.6 m / 41.3 ft | 12.1 m / 39.7 ft | 12.6 m / 41.3 ft | 12.1 m / 39.7 ft | 12.1 m / 39.7 ft | 12.6 m / 41.3 ft | 12.1 m / 39.7 ft | 12.6 m / 41.3 ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 4-door Sedan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1492 mm / 58.7 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 5029 mm / 198.0 in | 5029 mm / 198.0 in | 5169 mm / 203.5 in | 5029 mm / 198.0 in | 5169 mm / 203.5 in | 5029 mm / 198.0 in | 5029 mm / 198.0 in | 5169 mm / 203.5 in | 5029 mm / 198.0 in | 5169 mm / 203.5 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1902 mm / 74.9 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1578.0 mm / 62.1 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1582.0 mm / 62.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1900.0 kg / 4188.8 lbs | 1715.0 kg / 3780.9 lbs | 1745.0 kg / 3847.1 lbs | 1860.0 kg / 4100.6 lbs | 1900.0 kg / 4188.8 lbs | 2015.0 kg / 4442.3 lbs | 1860.0 kg / 4100.6 lbs | 1910.0 kg / 4210.8 lbs | 2015.0 kg / 4442.3 lbs | 2075.0 kg / 4574.6 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 17 in | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 8J x 17 | 18 in | 18 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2990 mm / 117.7 in | 2990 mm / 117.7 in | 3130 mm / 123.2 in | 2990 mm / 117.7 in | 3130 mm / 123.2 in | 2990 mm / 117.7 in | 2990 mm / 117.7 in | 3130 mm / 123.2 in | 2990 mm / 117.7 in | 3130 mm / 123.2 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 8.0 sec | 8.1 sec | 8.3 sec | 7.5 sec | 7.5 sec | 7.4 sec | 6.3 sec | 6.3 sec | 5.5 sec | 5.6 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 7.6 sec | 7.7 sec | 7.9 sec | 7.1 sec | 7.1 sec | 7.0 sec | 6.0 sec | 6.0 sec | 5.2 sec | 5.3 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coefficient Of Drag | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (combined) | 12.1 L/100km / 19.4 MPG (urban) | 6.5 L/100km / 36.2 MPG (highway) | 10.7 L/100km / 22.0 MPG (combined) | 15.5 L/100km / 15.2 MPG (urban) | 7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (highway) | 10.8 L/100km / 21.8 MPG (combined) | 15.7 L/100km / 15.0 MPG (urban) | 8.0 L/100km / 29.4 MPG (highway) | 11.1 L/100km / 21.2 MPG (combined) | 15.7 L/100km / 15.0 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (combined) | 16.0 L/100km / 14.7 MPG (urban) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (highway) | 9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (combined) | 13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway) | 11.4 L/100km / 20.6 MPG (combined) | 16.2 L/100km / 14.5 MPG (urban) | 8.6 L/100km / 27.4 MPG (highway) | 11.6 L/100km / 20.3 MPG (combined) | 16.6 L/100km / 14.2 MPG (urban) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (highway) | 13.4 L/100km / 17.6 MPG (combined) | 20.2 L/100km / 11.6 MPG (urban) | 9.5 L/100km / 24.8 MPG (highway) | 13.6 L/100km / 17.3 MPG (combined) | 20.5 L/100km / 11.5 MPG (urban) | 9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (highway) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 235.0 km/h / 146.0 mph | 237.0 km/h / 147.3 mph | 237.0 km/h / 147.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | 250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emission Standard | Euro 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | M57D30 | M54B30 | M54B30 | N62B36 | N62B36 | M67D40 | N62B44 | N62B44 | N73B60 | N73B60 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 92.0 mm / 3.6 in | 92.0 mm / 3.6 in | 89.0 mm / 3.5 in | 89.0 mm / 3.5 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 | 11.3:1 | 11.3:1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 3.0 L / 182.6 cu-in / 2993.0 cc | 3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc | 3.0 L / 181.8 cu-in / 2979.0 cc | 3.6 L / 219.7 cu-in / 3600.0 cc | 3.6 L / 219.7 cu-in / 3600.0 cc | 3.9 L / 238.1 cu-in / 3901.0 cc | 4.4 L / 268.4 cu-in / 4398.0 cc | 4.4 L / 268.4 cu-in / 4398.0 cc | 6.0 L / 364.4 cu-in / 5972.0 cc | 6.0 L / 364.4 cu-in / 5972.0 cc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 218.0 hp / 162.6 kW @ 4000 rpm | 231.0 hp / 172.3 kW @ 5900 rpm | 231.0 hp / 172.3 kW @ 5900 rpm | 272.0 hp / 202.8 kW @ 6200 rpm | 272.0 hp / 202.8 kW @ 6200 rpm | 258.0 hp / 192.4 kW @ 4000 rpm | 333.0 hp / 248.3 kW @ 6100 rpm | 333.0 hp / 248.3 kW @ 6100 rpm | 445.0 hp / 331.8 kW @ 6000 rpm | 445.0 hp / 331.8 kW @ 6000 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 72.8 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 77.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 77.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in | 75.6 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 75.6 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 66.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 75.7 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 75.7 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 74.5 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 74.5 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 90.0 mm / 3.5 in | 89.6 mm / 3.5 in | 89.6 mm / 3.5 in | 81.2 mm / 3.2 in | 81.2 mm / 3.2 in | 88.0 mm / 3.5 in | 82.7 mm / 3.3 in | 82.7 mm / 3.3 in | 80.0 mm / 3.1 in | 80.0 mm / 3.1 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm | 300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 300 Nm / 221.3 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm | 360 Nm / 265.5 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm | 360 Nm / 265.5 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm | 600 Nm / 442.5 lb-ft @ 1900-2500 rpm | 450 Nm / 331.9 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | 450 Nm / 331.9 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm | 600 Nm / 442.5 lb-ft @ 3950 rpm | 600 Nm / 442.5 lb-ft @ 3950 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Turbocharged commonrail diesel inline-6 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 4 values per cylinder | Bi-turbocharged commonrail diesel V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V12 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V12 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 6-speed | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Automatic Steptronic | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Availability | 2002 ~ 2005 | 2004 ~ 2005 | 2004 ~ 2005 | 2001 ~ 2005 | 2001 ~ 2005 | 2002 ~ 2005 | 2001 ~ 2005 | 2001 ~ 2005 | 2002 ~ 2005 | 2002 ~ 2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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