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BMW 7 Series E65

Headline trim: 760i 6.0 V12 — 438 bhp, 0-62 in 5.5s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
438 bhp
0–60
5.5 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
17 mpg (US)
Used
$4,400-$15,000

Strengths

  • Bangle-era controversial styling
  • iDrive debut
  • V12 770i flagship

Weaknesses

  • iDrive 1st-gen reliability
  • Active Steering
  • N62 valve seal failures

Notable tech

  • E65 platform
  • M52/N62/N73 V8/V12 petrol
  • M57 inline-six diesel
  • 6AT (most)
  • iDrive 1st-gen

Common issues

  • iDrive 1st-gen reliability
  • Active Steering
  • Bangle styling polarising

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across E65's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare
730i 3.0 inline-6
BHP231
Torque300 Nm
0–607.8 s
Top148 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6AT
740i 4.0 V8
BHP306
Torque390 Nm
0–606.5 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6AT
750i 4.8 V8
BHP367
Torque490 Nm
0–605.9 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6AT
760i 6.0 V12
BHP438
Torque600 Nm
0–605.5 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)17 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6AT
730d / 740d diesel
BHP286
Torque600 Nm
0–607.0 s
Top152 mph
MPG (US)33 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox6AT