BMW 7 Series 2005–2008 car dimensions: 5179 mm long, 1902 mm wide and 1484 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,015 kg. Braked towing is 2,100 kg.
Automatic climate control and cruise control come standard. The iDrive system with central controller and display is standard across the range. Front and rear parking sensors are optional. The display is not a touchscreen. Reversing camera is available as an option. No automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning or lane keep assist.
Boot capacity is 500 litres with the seats up.
Braked towing capacity is 2100 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Payload is 580 kg. Air suspension with level control is standard on the long-wheelbase model.
The long-wheelbase cabin offers generous rear legroom and a quiet, refined feel with standard leather upholstery, wood trim and multi-way electric front seats with lumbar support. Optional comfort seats add bolster adjustment and active anti-fatigue movement. Climate control is automatic dual-zone as standard, with four-zone and rear options available. Soft-close doors and electric rear blinds enhance the serene atmosphere on long journeys.
Combined fuel use 8.2 l/100 km, 88-litre tank, Euro 4 emissions.
Condition-based service with variable oil intervals, typically up to 24 months.
Standard DSC including ABS, CBC, DBC and ASC.
Front, side and curtain airbags for all outer seats plus ISOFIX.
The 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel delivers strong low-end torque and returns 8.2 l/100 km combined in official figures, with an 88-litre tank giving a long range. CO2 output is 216 g/km under the Euro 4 standard.
Servicing follows BMW’s Condition Based Service system. Oil changes and inspections are triggered by sensors and usage rather than fixed mileage, with a maximum interval of around two years. The on-board computer displays remaining service life clearly.
Standard safety kit includes dual front airbags with passenger occupancy detection, front and rear side airbags, full-length curtain airbags, three-point belts on all seats, ABS, brake assist and DSC stability control. Active head restraints and tyre pressure monitoring are also fitted. No Euro NCAP rating was published for this generation.
As a large luxury saloon the 730Ld rewards careful maintenance of its complex electronics and air suspension options. Regular CBS-guided servicing and quality fluids keep running costs predictable and preserve the refined driving character.
Length 5179 mm, Width 1902 mm, Height 1484 mm, Wheelbase 3128 mm (7 Series 2005–2008)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Presse-Information, Technische Daten BMW 7er Reihe, 730d, 730Ld, 745d, valid from 09/2005, The long-wheelbase 730Ld column, 88 l, DIN/EU unladen weight 1940/2015 kg, 4 doors and 5 seats, luggage.