740i
Straight-six refinement in BMW’s flagship sedan.
2015 European launch specification · G11 · Factory source
Every figure, in one place.
Performance
- Power
- 326 PS · 322 hp · 240 kW
- Torque
- 450 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.5 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h · limited
- Power-to-weight
- 5.38 kg/PS
Engine and drivetrain
- Engine
- B58 · Inline-six
- Displacement
- 2,998 cm³
- Induction
- Twin-scroll turbo
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Powertrain
- Petrol
Body and dimensions
- Production
- 2015–2022
- Body
- Sedan
- Length
- 5,098 mm
- Width
- 1,902 mm
- Height
- 1,478 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,070 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,755 kg
- Fuel tank
- 78 L
Where this car ranks across all 93 cars in the catalogue.
Know before you buy
- Robust engine; check for coolant leaks at the expansion tank
- Oil filter housing gasket seepage with age
- Air suspension and soft-close door actuators
Commonly reported ownership points, not a guarantee of faults. Always get an independent inspection.
Flagship comfort, six-cylinder power.
The 740i combines the B58 straight-six with the 7 Series saloon. Beside the older V12 750iL and electric i7, it shows three very different approaches to a BMW flagship.
Luxury-car comfort with a straight-six.
Check every fitted comfort and electronic feature.
A 7 Series does not automatically have a V8 or V12.
B58 · Inline-six
B58 straight-six engine-family reference. Covers, revisions and vehicle installations differ.
B58 · Petrol
The sixth-generation 740i uses a 2,998 cm³ turbocharged straight-six. The new engine family combines a twin-scroll turbocharger, direct injection, Valvetronic and Double VANOS.
One turbocharger
One exhaust-driven turbocharger compresses the intake air. Charge-air cooling then reduces the temperature before the air reaches the cylinders.
Rear-wheel drive
An eight-speed Steptronic transmission delivers drive to the rear wheels. The G11 is the standard-wheelbase body; the contemporary long-wheelbase 740Li carries the G12 code.
2015 European launch specification · G11
Power and torque above describe engine output for this specific factory specification. PS means metric horsepower; hp is used for US-rated output. Other model years and markets can differ. Open the BMW factory source for the original specification.
The full specification.
Ownership and buying
- Buying tips
- Check every fitted comfort and electronic feature.
- Maintenance notes
- Match the engine code and VIN to the correct BMW service schedule. Ask for dated maintenance records and an independent inspection before buying.
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Photo credits
- BMW 740i (G11) front.jpg — Tokumeigakarinoaoshima · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original