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Quick notes on BMW 7 Series transmission

    • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
    • Gearbox construction: Automatic
    • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
    • Average acceleration: 4.6 s to 60 mph
    • Average optimal engine speed: 4793 rpm
    • Average torque: 651 Nm
    • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
    • Average weight: 2096 kg / 4622 lbs
    • Maximum load for transmission: 3041 kg / 6705 lbs
    • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

Gearbox types in 2019 BMW 7 Series through generations

  • 750Li —8 Steptronic (750 Nm)
  • M760Li —8 Steptronic (850 Nm)
  • 745Le —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 730Ld —8 Steptronic (620 Nm)
  • 740Ld —8 Steptronic (680 Nm)
  • 750Ld —8 Steptronic (760 Nm)
  • 740Le —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 750Li 8 Steptronic—3.9 s to 60 mph (4.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • M760Li 8 Steptronic—3.6 s to 60 mph (3.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 745Le 8 Steptronic—5 s to 60 mph (5.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 730Ld 8 Steptronic—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 740Ld 8 Steptronic—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 750Ld 8 Steptronic—4.5 s to 60 mph (4.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 740Le 8 Steptronic—4.8 s to 60 mph (5.1 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 750Li 8 Steptronic—5500-6000 rpm.
  • M760Li 8 Steptronic—5250-5750 rpm.
  • 745Le 8 Steptronic—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 730Ld 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 740Ld 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 750Ld 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 740Le 8 Steptronic—5000-6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    750Li Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6000 rpm. 91%
    M760Li Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5250-5750 rpm. 91%
    745Le Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 96%
    730Ld Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    740Ld Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    750Ld Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    740Le Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 750Li
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle M760Li
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5250-5750 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 745Le
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 730Ld
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 740Ld
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 750Ld
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 740Le
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 7 Series transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 4.7 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4660 rpm
      • Average torque: 652 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2018 kg / 4450 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2918 kg / 6434 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2019 BMW 7 Series through generations

  • 750i —8 Steptronic (750 Nm)
  • 745e —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 730d —8 Steptronic (620 Nm)
  • 740d —8 Steptronic (680 Nm)
  • 750d —8 Steptronic (760 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 750i 8 Steptronic—3.8 s to 60 mph (4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 745e 8 Steptronic—4.9 s to 60 mph (5.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 730d 8 Steptronic—5.5 s to 60 mph (5.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 740d 8 Steptronic—5 s to 60 mph (5.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 750d 8 Steptronic—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 750i 8 Steptronic—5500-6000 rpm.
  • 745e 8 Steptronic—5000-6000 rpm.
  • 730d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 740d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.
  • 750d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    750i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6000 rpm. 91%
    745e Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5000-6000 rpm. 96%
    730d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    740d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    750d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 750i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 745e
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 730d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 740d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 750d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 7 Series transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 4.9 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4733 rpm
      • Average torque: 593 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1855 kg / 4090 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2710 kg / 5976 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 BMW 7 Series through generations

  • 730d —8 Steptronic (620 Nm)
  • 740d —8 Steptronic (680 Nm)
  • 740i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 750i —8 Steptronic (650 Nm)
  • 740e —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 750d —8 Steptronic (760 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 730d 8 Steptronic—5.5 s to 60 mph (5.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 740d 8 Steptronic—4.9 s to 60 mph (5.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 740i 8 Steptronic—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 750i 8 Steptronic—4.2 s to 60 mph (4.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 740e 8 Steptronic—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 750d 8 Steptronic—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 730d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 740d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 740i 8 Steptronic—5500-6500 rpm.
  • 750i 8 Steptronic—5500-6000 rpm.
  • 740e 8 Steptronic—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 750d 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    730d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    740d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    740i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5500-6500 rpm. 91%
    750i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6000 rpm. 91%
    740e Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5000-6500 rpm. 96%
    750d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 730d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 740d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 740i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 750i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 740e
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 750d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 7 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 4.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4843 rpm
      • Average torque: 623 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1942 kg / 4282 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2797 kg / 6167 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2015 BMW 7 Series through generations

  • 730Ld —8 Steptronic (620 Nm)
  • 740Li —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 740Ld —8 Steptronic (680 Nm)
  • 750Li —8 Steptronic (650 Nm)
  • M760Li —8 Steptronic (800 Nm)
  • 740Le —8 Steptronic (400 Nm)
  • 750Ld —8 Steptronic (760 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 730Ld 8 Steptronic—5.9 s to 60 mph (6.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 740Li 8 Steptronic—4.9 s to 60 mph (5.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 740Ld 8 Steptronic—5 s to 60 mph (5.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 750Li 8 Steptronic—4.3 s to 60 mph (4.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • M760Li 8 Steptronic—3.5 s to 60 mph (3.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 740Le 8 Steptronic—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 750Ld 8 Steptronic—4.5 s to 60 mph (4.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 730Ld 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 740Li 8 Steptronic—5500-6500 rpm.
  • 740Ld 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 750Li 8 Steptronic—5500-6000 rpm.
  • M760Li 8 Steptronic—5500 rpm.
  • 740Le 8 Steptronic—5000-6500 rpm.
  • 750Ld 8 Steptronic—4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    730Ld Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    740Li Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6500 rpm. 91%
    740Ld Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    750Li Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6000 rpm. 91%
    M760Li Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 91%
    740Le Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5000-6500 rpm. 96%
    750Ld Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 730Ld
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 740Li
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 740Ld
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 750Li
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle M760Li
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 740Le
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5000-6500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 750Ld
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 7 Series transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 AT
      • Average acceleration: 5.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4843 rpm
      • Average torque: 623 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2058 kg / 4538 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 3003 kg / 6622 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2012 BMW 7 Series through generations

    Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 7 ActiveHybrid 8 AT—5.4 s to 60 mph (5.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 7 ActiveHybrid L 8 AT—5.4 s to 60 mph (5.7 s to 100 kmh )

    Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    7 ActiveHybrid Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    7 ActiveHybrid L Automatic 8 AT All wheel drive (4x4) - -
    Vehicle 7 ActiveHybrid
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -
    Vehicle 7 ActiveHybrid L
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm -
    Transmission efficiency -

    Quick notes on BMW 7 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 5.3 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5192 rpm
      • Average torque: 577 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2044 kg / 4507 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2944 kg / 6492 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2012 BMW 7 Series through generations

  • 730Li —8 Steptronic (310 Nm)
  • 740Li —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 760Li —8 Steptronic (750 Nm)
  • 750Li —8 Steptronic (650 Nm)
  • 730Ld —8 Steptronic (560 Nm)
  • 750Ld —8 Steptronic (740 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 730Li 8 Steptronic—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 740Li 8 Steptronic—5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 760Li 8 Steptronic—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 750Li 8 Steptronic—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 730Ld 8 Steptronic—5.9 s to 60 mph (6.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 750Ld 8 Steptronic—4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 730Li 8 Steptronic—6600 rpm.
  • 740Li 8 Steptronic—5800 rpm.
  • 760Li 8 Steptronic—5250 rpm.
  • 750Li 8 Steptronic—5500 rpm.
  • 730Ld 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 750Ld 8 Steptronic—4000-4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    730Li Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 6600 rpm. 69%
    740Li Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5800 rpm. 84%
    760Li Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5250 rpm. 91%
    750Li Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 91%
    730Ld Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    750Ld Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000-4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 730Li
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 740Li
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 760Li
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 750Li
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 730Ld
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 750Ld
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000-4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 7 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 8 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 5.2 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5064 rpm
      • Average torque: 584 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2009 kg / 4430 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2909 kg / 6414 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2012 BMW 7 Series through generations

  • 730i —8 Steptronic (310 Nm)
  • 740i —8 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 750i —8 Steptronic (650 Nm)
  • 760i —8 Steptronic (750 Nm)
  • 730d —8 Steptronic (560 Nm)
  • 740d —8 Steptronic (630 Nm)
  • 750d —8 Steptronic (740 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 730i 8 Steptronic—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 740i 8 Steptronic—5.4 s to 60 mph (5.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 750i 8 Steptronic—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 760i 8 Steptronic—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 730d 8 Steptronic—5.7 s to 60 mph (6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 740d 8 Steptronic—5.1 s to 60 mph (5.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 750d 8 Steptronic—4.7 s to 60 mph (4.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 730i 8 Steptronic—6600 rpm.
  • 740i 8 Steptronic—5800 rpm.
  • 750i 8 Steptronic—5500 rpm.
  • 760i 8 Steptronic—5250 rpm.
  • 730d 8 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 740d 8 Steptronic—4300 rpm.
  • 750d 8 Steptronic—4000-4400 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    730i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 6600 rpm. 69%
    740i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    750i Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500 rpm. 91%
    760i Automatic 8 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5250 rpm. 91%
    730d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000 rpm. 96%
    740d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4300 rpm. 96%
    750d Automatic 8 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 4000-4400 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 730i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 740i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 750i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 760i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 730d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 740d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 750d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4000-4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 7 Series transmission

      • Drive: All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 5.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5390 rpm
      • Average torque: 588 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 2032 kg / 4481 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2932 kg / 6465 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2008 BMW 7 Series through generations

  • 750i —6 Steptronic (600 Nm)
  • 740Li —6 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 750Li —6 Steptronic (600 Nm)
  • 760Li —6 Steptronic (750 Nm)
  • 730Ld —6 Steptronic (540 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 750i 6 Steptronic—4.8 s to 60 mph (5.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 740Li 6 Steptronic—5.7 s to 60 mph (6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 750Li 6 Steptronic—5 s to 60 mph (5.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 760Li 6 Steptronic—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 730Ld 6 Steptronic—6.9 s to 60 mph (7.3 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 750i 6 Steptronic—5500-6400 rpm.
  • 740Li 6 Steptronic—5800 rpm.
  • 750Li 6 Steptronic—6400 rpm.
  • 760Li 6 Steptronic—5250 rpm.
  • 730Ld 6 Steptronic—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    750i Automatic 6 Steptronic All wheel drive (4x4) 5500-6400 rpm. 91%
    740Li Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    750Li Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 6400 rpm. 79%
    760Li Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5250 rpm. 91%
    730Ld Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 750i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 5500-6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 740Li
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 750Li
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 760Li
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 730Ld
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 7 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 AT, 8 AT
      • Average acceleration: 5.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5170 rpm
      • Average torque: 588 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 3 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1975 kg / 4355 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2875 kg / 6339 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2008 BMW 7 Series through generations

  • 750i —6 AT (600 Nm)
  • 730d —6 AT (540 Nm)
  • 740i —6 AT (450 Nm)
  • 740d —6 AT (600 Nm)
  • 760i —8 AT (750 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 750i 6 AT—4.9 s to 60 mph (5.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 730d 6 AT—6.8 s to 60 mph (7.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 740i 6 AT—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 740d 6 AT—5.7 s to 60 mph (6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 760i 8 AT—4.4 s to 60 mph (4.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 750i 6 AT—6400 rpm.
  • 730d 6 AT—4000 rpm.
  • 740i 6 AT—5800 rpm.
  • 740d 6 AT—4400 rpm.
  • 760i 8 AT—5250 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    750i Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 6400 rpm. 79%
    730d Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    740i Automatic 6 AT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    740d Automatic 6 AT All wheel drive (4x4) 4400 rpm. 96%
    760i Automatic 8 AT Rear wheel drive 5250 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 750i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 730d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 740i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 740d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 AT
    Drive type All wheel drive (4x4)
    Optimal rpm 4400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 760i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 8 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5250 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%

    Quick notes on BMW 7 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 6.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5840 rpm
      • Average torque: 460 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1968 kg / 4339 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2868 kg / 6324 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2005 BMW 7 Series through generations

  • 730Ld —6 Steptronic (520 Nm)
  • 730Li —6 Steptronic (300 Nm)
  • 740Li —6 Steptronic (390 Nm)
  • 750Li —6 Steptronic (490 Nm)
  • 760Li —6 Steptronic (600 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 730Ld 6 Steptronic—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 730Li 6 Steptronic—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 740Li 6 Steptronic—6.6 s to 60 mph (6.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 750Li 6 Steptronic—5.7 s to 60 mph (6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 760Li 6 Steptronic—5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 730Ld 6 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 730Li 6 Steptronic—6600 rpm.
  • 740Li 6 Steptronic—6300 rpm.
  • 750Li 6 Steptronic—6300 rpm.
  • 760Li 6 Steptronic—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    730Ld Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    730Li Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 6600 rpm. 69%
    740Li Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 6300 rpm. 79%
    750Li Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 6300 rpm. 79%
    760Li Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 730Ld
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 730Li
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 740Li
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 750Li
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 760Li
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 7 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 6.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5533 rpm
      • Average torque: 500 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1943 kg / 4284 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2798 kg / 6170 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2005 BMW 7 Series through generations

  • 730d —6 Steptronic (520 Nm)
  • 730i —6 Steptronic (300 Nm)
  • 740i —6 Steptronic (390 Nm)
  • 745d —6 Steptronic (700 Nm)
  • 750i —6 Steptronic (490 Nm)
  • 760i —6 Steptronic (600 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 730d 6 Steptronic—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 730i 6 Steptronic—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 740i 6 Steptronic—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 745d 6 Steptronic—6.5 s to 60 mph (6.8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 750i 6 Steptronic—5.6 s to 60 mph (5.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 760i 6 Steptronic—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 730d 6 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 730i 6 Steptronic—6600 rpm.
  • 740i 6 Steptronic—6300 rpm.
  • 745d 6 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 750i 6 Steptronic—6300 rpm.
  • 760i 6 Steptronic—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    730d Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    730i Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 6600 rpm. 69%
    740i Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 6300 rpm. 79%
    745d Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    750i Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 6300 rpm. 79%
    760i Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 730d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 730i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 69%
    Vehicle 740i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 745d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 750i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 760i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 7 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 6.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5367 rpm
      • Average torque: 468 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1894 kg / 4176 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2749 kg / 6062 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2001 BMW 7 Series through generations

  • 730d —6 Steptronic (500 Nm)
  • 730i —6 Steptronic (300 Nm)
  • 740d —6 Steptronic (600 Nm)
  • 735i —6 Steptronic (360 Nm)
  • 745i —6 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 760i —6 Steptronic (600 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 730d 6 Steptronic—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 730i 6 Steptronic—7.7 s to 60 mph (8.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 740d 6 Steptronic—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 735i 6 Steptronic—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 745i 6 Steptronic—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 760i 6 Steptronic—5.2 s to 60 mph (5.5 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 730d 6 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 730i 6 Steptronic—5900 rpm.
  • 740d 6 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 735i 6 Steptronic—6200 rpm.
  • 745i 6 Steptronic—6100 rpm.
  • 760i 6 Steptronic—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    730d Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    730i Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    740d Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    735i Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 6200 rpm. 79%
    745i Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 79%
    760i Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 730d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 730i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 740d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 735i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 745i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 760i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 7 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 6 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 6.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 6050 rpm
      • Average torque: 428 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 4 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1908 kg / 4207 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2763 kg / 6092 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 2001 BMW 7 Series through generations

  • 730Li —6 Steptronic (300 Nm)
  • 735Li —6 Steptronic (360 Nm)
  • 745Li —6 Steptronic (450 Nm)
  • 760Li —6 Steptronic (600 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 730Li 6 Steptronic—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 735Li 6 Steptronic—7.1 s to 60 mph (7.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 745Li 6 Steptronic—6 s to 60 mph (6.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 760Li 6 Steptronic—5.3 s to 60 mph (5.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 730Li 6 Steptronic—5900 rpm.
  • 735Li 6 Steptronic—6200 rpm.
  • 745Li 6 Steptronic—6100 rpm.
  • 760Li 6 Steptronic—6000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    730Li Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5900 rpm. 84%
    735Li Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 6200 rpm. 79%
    745Li Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 6100 rpm. 79%
    760Li Automatic 6 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 6000 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 730Li
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 735Li
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 745Li
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6100 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 79%
    Vehicle 760Li
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 6 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 6000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 7 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 5 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 8.1 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 4871 rpm
      • Average torque: 401 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1833 kg / 4042 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2643 kg / 5828 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1998 BMW 7 Series through generations

  • 728i —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 750i —5 Steptronic (490 Nm)
  • 740i —5 Steptronic (440 Nm)
  • 725tds —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 730d —5 Steptronic (410 Nm)
  • 735i —5 Steptronic (345 Nm)
  • 740d —5 Steptronic (560 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 728i 5 MT—8.2 s to 60 mph (8.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 750i 5 Steptronic—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 740i 5 Steptronic—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 725tds 5 MT—10.8 s to 60 mph (11.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 730d 5 Steptronic—8.7 s to 60 mph (9.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 735i 5 Steptronic—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 740d 5 Steptronic—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 728i 5 MT—5300 rpm.
  • 750i 5 Steptronic—5000 rpm.
  • 740i 5 Steptronic—5400 rpm.
  • 725tds 5 MT—4600 rpm.
  • 730d 5 Steptronic—4000 rpm.
  • 735i 5 Steptronic—5800 rpm.
  • 740d 5 Steptronic—4000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    728i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5300 rpm. 91%
    750i Automatic 5 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5000 rpm. 96%
    740i Automatic 5 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    725tds Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    730d Automatic 5 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    735i Automatic 5 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    740d Automatic 5 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 4000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 728i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 750i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 740i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 725tds
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 730d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 735i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 740d
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 7 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 7.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5375 rpm
      • Average torque: 389 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1874 kg / 4132 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2729 kg / 6017 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1998 BMW 7 Series through generations

  • 728iL —5 Steptronic (280 Nm)
  • 740iL —5 Steptronic (440 Nm)
  • 735iL —5 Steptronic (345 Nm)
  • 750iL —5 Steptronic (490 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 728iL 5 Steptronic—9.1 s to 60 mph (9.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 740iL 5 Steptronic—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 735iL 5 Steptronic—7.8 s to 60 mph (8.2 s to 100 kmh )
  • 750iL 5 Steptronic—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 728iL 5 Steptronic—5300 rpm.
  • 740iL 5 Steptronic—5400 rpm.
  • 735iL 5 Steptronic—5800 rpm.
  • 750iL 5 Steptronic—5000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    728iL Automatic 5 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5300 rpm. 91%
    740iL Automatic 5 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5400 rpm. 91%
    735iL Automatic 5 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    750iL Automatic 5 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 728iL
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 740iL
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5400 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 735iL
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 750iL
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 7 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 5 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 7.6 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5500 rpm
      • Average torque: 360 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1834 kg / 4044 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2644 kg / 5830 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1994 BMW 7 Series through generations

  • 730iL —5 MT (290 Nm)
  • 735iL —5 Steptronic (320 Nm)
  • 728iL —5 Steptronic (280 Nm)
  • 740iL —5 Steptronic (420 Nm)
  • 750iL —5 Steptronic (490 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 730iL 5 MT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 735iL 5 Steptronic—8 s to 60 mph (8.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 728iL 5 Steptronic—9.1 s to 60 mph (9.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 740iL 5 Steptronic—6.7 s to 60 mph (7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 750iL 5 Steptronic—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 730iL 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 735iL 5 Steptronic—5700 rpm.
  • 728iL 5 Steptronic—5300 rpm.
  • 740iL 5 Steptronic—5700 rpm.
  • 750iL 5 Steptronic—5000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    730iL Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    735iL Automatic 5 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5700 rpm. 84%
    728iL Automatic 5 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5300 rpm. 91%
    740iL Automatic 5 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5700 rpm. 84%
    750iL Automatic 5 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 730iL
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 735iL
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 728iL
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 740iL
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 750iL
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 7 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 6 MT, 5 Steptronic
      • Average acceleration: 7.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5350 rpm
      • Average torque: 347 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1768 kg / 3898 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2578 kg / 5684 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1994 BMW 7 Series through generations

  • 725 tds —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 728i —5 MT (280 Nm)
  • 735i —5 MT (320 Nm)
  • 730i —5 MT (290 Nm)
  • 740i —6 MT (420 Nm)
  • 750i —5 Steptronic (490 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 725 tds 5 MT—10.8 s to 60 mph (11.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 728i 5 MT—8.2 s to 60 mph (8.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 735i 5 MT—7.2 s to 60 mph (7.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 730i 5 MT—7.9 s to 60 mph (8.3 s to 100 kmh )
  • 740i 6 MT—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 750i 5 Steptronic—6.3 s to 60 mph (6.6 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 725 tds 5 MT—4600 rpm.
  • 728i 5 MT—5300 rpm.
  • 735i 5 MT—5700 rpm.
  • 730i 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 740i 6 MT—5700 rpm.
  • 750i 5 Steptronic—5000 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    725 tds Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 4600 rpm. 96%
    728i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5300 rpm. 91%
    735i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5700 rpm. 84%
    730i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    740i Manual 6 MT Rear wheel drive 5700 rpm. 84%
    750i Automatic 5 Steptronic Rear wheel drive 5000 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 725 tds
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4600 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%
    Vehicle 728i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5300 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 735i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 730i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 740i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 6 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 750i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 Steptronic
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5000 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 7 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 5 MT, 4 AT, 5 AT
      • Average acceleration: 7.4 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5600 rpm
      • Average torque: 380 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1763 kg / 3887 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2573 kg / 5673 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1992 BMW 7 Series through generations

  • 730i —5 MT (290 Nm)
  • 750i —4 AT (450 Nm)
  • 740i —5 AT (400 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 730i 5 MT—8.1 s to 60 mph (8.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 750i 4 AT—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 740i 5 AT—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 730i 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 750i 4 AT—5200 rpm.
  • 740i 5 AT—5800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    730i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    750i Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    740i Automatic 5 AT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 730i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 750i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 740i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 5 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 7 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 AT, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 7.8 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5567 rpm
      • Average torque: 342 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1667 kg / 3676 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2432 kg / 5363 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 10 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1986 BMW 7 Series through generations

  • 750i —4 AT (450 Nm)
  • 735i —5 MT (315 Nm)
  • 730i —5 MT (260 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 750i 4 AT—7 s to 60 mph (7.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 735i 5 MT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 730i 5 MT—8.9 s to 60 mph (9.4 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 750i 4 AT—5200 rpm.
  • 735i 5 MT—5700 rpm.
  • 730i 5 MT—5800 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    750i Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    735i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5700 rpm. 84%
    730i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    Vehicle 750i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 735i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5700 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 730i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%

    Quick notes on BMW 7 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Automatic, Manual
      • Transmission type: 4 AT, 5 MT
      • Average acceleration: 8.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5380 rpm
      • Average torque: 286 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 5 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1510 kg / 3330 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2185 kg / 4818 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1983 BMW 7 Series through generations

  • 728i —4 AT (240 Nm)
  • 732i —5 MT (285 Nm)
  • 725i —5 MT (215 Nm)
  • 735i —5 MT (310 Nm)
  • 745i —4 AT (380 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 728i 4 AT—10.8 s to 60 mph (11.4 s to 100 kmh )
  • 732i 5 MT—8.2 s to 60 mph (8.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 735i 5 MT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 745i 4 AT—7.5 s to 60 mph (7.9 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 728i 4 AT—5800 rpm.
  • 732i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 725i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 735i 5 MT—5200 rpm.
  • 745i 4 AT—4900 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    728i Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    732i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    725i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    735i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    745i Automatic 4 AT Rear wheel drive 4900 rpm. 96%
    Vehicle 728i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 732i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 725i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 735i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 745i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 4 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 4900 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 96%

    Quick notes on BMW 7 Series transmission

      • Drive: Rear wheel drive
      • Gearbox construction: Manual, Automatic
      • Transmission type: 4 MT, 5 MT, 3 AT
      • Average acceleration: 8.5 s to 60 mph
      • Average optimal engine speed: 5543 rpm
      • Average torque: 282 Nm
      • Weight to torque ratio: 6 kg to 1 Nm
      • Average weight: 1551 kg / 3420 lbs
      • Maximum load for transmission: 2271 kg / 5008 lbs
      • Gearboxy rating: 8 / 10

    Gearbox types in 1977 BMW 7 Series through generations

  • 733i —4 MT (280 Nm)
  • 735i —5 MT (310 Nm)
  • 732i —4 MT (280 Nm)
  • 730 —4 MT (255 Nm)
  • 728 —5 MT (233 Nm)
  • 728i —4 MT (235 Nm)
  • 745i —3 AT (380 Nm)

    • Acceleration with different gearboxes

  • 733i 4 MT—8.5 s to 60 mph (8.9 s to 100 kmh )
  • 735i 5 MT—7.6 s to 60 mph (8 s to 100 kmh )
  • 732i 4 MT—8.3 s to 60 mph (8.7 s to 100 kmh )
  • 730 4 MT—9.1 s to 60 mph (9.6 s to 100 kmh )
  • 728 5 MT—9.6 s to 60 mph (10.1 s to 100 kmh )
  • 728i 4 MT—9 s to 60 mph (9.5 s to 100 kmh )
  • 745i 3 AT—7.4 s to 60 mph (7.8 s to 100 kmh )

    Optimal engine speed at last gear

  • 733i 4 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 735i 5 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 732i 4 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 730 4 MT—5500 rpm.
  • 728 5 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 728i 4 MT—5800 rpm.
  • 745i 3 AT—5200 rpm.

    • Vehicle Transmission type Gears Drive type Optimal rpm Transmission efficiency
    733i Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    735i Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    732i Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    730 Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5500 rpm. 91%
    728 Manual 5 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    728i Manual 4 MT Rear wheel drive 5800 rpm. 84%
    745i Automatic 3 AT Rear wheel drive 5200 rpm. 91%
    Vehicle 733i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 735i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 732i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 730
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5500 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%
    Vehicle 728
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 5 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 728i
    Transmission type Manual
    Gears 4 MT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5800 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 84%
    Vehicle 745i
    Transmission type Automatic
    Gears 3 AT
    Drive type Rear wheel drive
    Optimal rpm 5200 rpm.
    Transmission efficiency 91%