Car Buyer's Guide

BMW 740Li

F02 LCI · launched Feb 28 2013 · Sedan · CBU

No longer on sale — shown for reference

The BMW 740Li is the mid-spec of 5 7 Series variants, priced at RM818,800.

BMW 740Li

Colours — exterior

  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Cashmere Silver Metallic
  • Havanna Brown Metallic
  • Imperial Blue Brilliant Effect Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Sophisto Grey II Brilliant Effect Metallic
  • Space Grey Metallic

How this variant compares

730Li is RM170,000 cheaper. Stepping up to the 740Li adds Auto Start/Stop, Paddle Shift and Head-up Display.

Powertrain

Engine Tech
24-valve DOHC, direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbo with variable valve timing
Capacity
2,979 cc
Horsepower
320 hp at 5,800 rpm
Torque
450 Nm at 1,300 rpm
Cylinder Arrangement
Inline 6
Fuel
Petrol
Bore × Stroke
84 mm × 89.6 mm
Compression Ratio
10.2

Drivetrain

Transmission
Conventional Automatic
Transmission Name
8 Speed Sport Automatic
Gears
8
Transmission Manufacturer
ZF
Driveline
Rear Wheel Drive

Performance & Efficiency

0-100 km/h
5.7 seconds
Rated Economy
7.9 L/100 km
Top Speed
250 km/h
Co2
184 g/km

Dimensions

Length
5,219 mm
Width
1,902 mm
Height
1,481 mm
Wheelbase
3,210 mm
Weight
1,920 kg
Fuel Tank
80 litres
Doors
4
Seats
5
Boot Space
500 litres
Front Tyre
245/45R19
Rear Tyre
275/40R19

Chassis

Assembly
Germany (CBU)
Front Suspension
Double wishbones
Rear Suspension
Multi-link with Air Suspension
Front Wheels
19" Radial Spoke Style 252 Alloy
Rear Wheels
19" Radial Spoke Style 252 Alloy
Steering
Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis Notes
Dynamic Damping Control with Dynamic Drive (Active Anti-Roll Bars)

Safety

Airbags
6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)
ABS/EBD
✓
Stability Control
✓
Alarm
✓
Immobilizer
✓
Airbag Disable Function
✓
Child Safety Lock
Manual for rear doors
Seat Belts
5 Three-point
ISOFIX
Available on two outer rear passenger seats

Lighting

Headlamps
Adaptive LED Headlights
Taillamps
LED Combination
LED Daytime Running Lights
✓
Front Foglamps
✓
Rear Foglamps
✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators
✓

Cabin

Front Seats
Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory Function, Heated
Rear Seats
Power Adjustable Rear Seats with Massage Function, Heated, Fold-down Centre Armrest with iDrive Controller
Front Air-con
Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System
Rear Air-con
Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System
Sunroof
Front, Tilt and Slide
Power Sockets
1 Front, 1 Centre Armrest, 2 Rear
Interior Lighting
Map Lights and Ambient Lights
Cup Holders
2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun Shade
Powered rear sun shade, Powered rear door window shades
Audio
Navigation System with BMW Professional Audio with DVD Drive, 10.2" monitor operated by iDrive, Bluetooth, USB + 16 Speaker HiFi System plus rear seat entertainment system, including two 9.2-inch monitors with rear center armrest control/USB/audio interface

Comfort & access

Power Windows
Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine Start
Keyless Push Button
Locks
Keyless Operation
Power Door
Soft close function, all doors
Boot Operation
Powered boot, contactless opening
Folding Wing Mirrors
✓

Driving aids

Auto Start/Stop
✓
Auto Headlamps
✓
Auto Wipers
✓
Cruise Control
Active Cruise Control
Tiptronic
✓
Paddle Shift
✓
Hill Start Assist
✓

Steering wheel

Steering Audio Control
✓
Steering Tilt
✓
Steering Telescopic
✓
Electric Steering Adjustment
✓

Parking & cameras

Parking Sensor Front
5 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear
4 Sensors
Reverse Camera
Available, with Surround View Camera

Infotainment

Bluetooth
✓
Navigation
✓
Head-up Display
✓

Warranty

Warranty Mileage Manufacturer
Unlimited
Warranty Manufacturer
5 years
Warranty Notes
5-year/100,000 km free scheduled maintenance

740Li FAQ

How much is the BMW 740Li in Malaysia?

The BMW 740Li was priced at RM818,800 OTR (Peninsular Malaysia, without insurance). It is no longer on sale.

What is the difference between the 740Li and the 730Li?

The 740Li costs RM170,000 more than the 730Li and adds Auto Start/Stop, Paddle Shift and Head-up Display.

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