BMW 7 Series 2005–2008 car dimensions: 5039 mm long, 1902 mm wide and 1491 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,975 kg. Braked towing is 2,100 kg.
The cabin has automatic climate control as standard with individual front controls and air recirculation. Cruise control is standard. Park Distance Control sensors front and rear are standard and give acoustic plus visual distance warnings on the display. iDrive uses a central controller and colour control display for climate, audio, navigation and settings. the screen is not touch-operated. Reversing camera was available only with navigation. No automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning or lane-keep systems were offered.
Boot volume is 500 litres with the rear seats in place. The battery sits in the luggage compartment.
Braked towing capacity is 2100 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Maximum payload is 580 kg. Roof load and towbar download are each limited to 100 kg. A removable-ball towbar was optional.
The cabin offers electric multi-way front seats as standard with optional comfort versions adding more adjustments including bolsters and memory. Optional active seats reduce fatigue on long drives while ventilated and heated seats front and rear are available. Climate control is automatic and standard with a cooled front armrest. Optional climate comfort laminated glass lowers noise. Soft-close doors and boot plus Alcantara headlining create a quiet refined space.
Combined fuel use 8.2 l/100 km diesel Euro 4 with standard particle filter.
Condition Based Service monitors oil brakes filters fluid by sensors and use.
Standard safety includes front side and head airbags front and rear plus DSC ABS.
No Euro NCAP crash test rating published for this model.
The 730d returns 11.3 l/100 km urban 6.4 extra-urban and 8.2 combined with 216 g/km CO2. The six-cylinder diesel meets Euro 4 and carries a standard particle filter for lower emissions.
Servicing uses Condition Based Service. Oil life depends on fuel use and quality while brakes filters and fluid are tracked separately by sensors time and distance. Average intervals fall around 30 000 km or two years for minor work and longer for major items.
Safety kit is comprehensive with driver and passenger airbags occupancy detection front and rear side and head airbags DSC with ABS CBC DBC and ASC. Active head restraints are fitted. No official Euro NCAP stars were issued.
Living with the car means watching electronics and suspension bushings as mileage rises. Regular oil changes and CBS resets keep the diesel reliable for high distances while parts remain available.
Length 5039 mm, Width 1902 mm, Height 1491 mm, Wheelbase 2990 mm (7 Series 2005–2008)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Presse-Information, Technische Daten BMW 7er Reihe, 730d, 730Ld, 745d, valid from 09/2005, The short-wheelbase 730d column, 88 l, DIN/EU unladen weight 1900/1975 kg, 4 doors and 5 seats, luggage.