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BMW 740d - none better

First Opinion

There's no better 7-Series than the 740d. Its breadth of performance is staggering, as is its ability to return 40mpg-plus. Why anyone

would buy a petrol version is beyond us! Factor in a chassis that benefits from BMW's excellent Dynamic Drive Control system, and you have

a big saloon that is sporty yet comfortable – all at the flick of a switch. Yet no matter how fantastic the 740d is, we can't justify the extra outlay over the already superb 730d. 

FIRST POSTED AUGUST 26, 2009
BMW 740d
4 out of 5

In detail

Price:
£58,000 (est)
Engine:
3.0-litre 6cyl turbodiesel, 306bhp
Torque:
600Nm
Transmission:
Six-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive
0-60mph:
6.3 secs
Top speed:
155mph
Economy/CO2:
40.9mpg/181g/km
Equipment:
Dynamic Drive Control, iDrive with 10.2-inch screen, stereo system with 8Gb hard drive, 19-inch alloy wheels
On sale:

Sept

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