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BMW X7 Estate xDrive M50i Dark Shadow Edition 5dr Step Auto

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TWIN TURBO
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	4395
Trim	Dark Shadow Edition
Price	£116,145
Engine Power - BHP	530
Acceleration	4.7
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	22.1
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	290
Length	5151 mm
Width	2000 mm
Height	1805 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	750 l
Minimum Kerbweight	2490 kg

Driver Convenience

20GB hard disc drive (HDD) memory
Active guard plus
Attentiveness assist
Automatic tailgate operation
BMW digital live cockpit professional - 12.3" digital instrument panel and 12.3" CID + Intelligent personal assistant
BMW Drive recorder
BMW Head up display
BMW legal emergency call
BMW Online services
BMW Teleservices
Brake force display
Brake pad wear indicator warning light
Connected drive services
Enhanced bluetooth hands free facility with Telephony wireless charging
Executive drive pro
iDrive touch controller with shortcut buttons
Integral active steering
Oil sensor for level and grade
On board computer inc. average speed, fuel consumption, liquid crystal Info display, journey computer, outside temperature display, personal profile
Parking assistant plus with reversing assistant, surround view system, review camera and active park distance control
Speed limiting function
Stop/start button
Wi-Fi hotspot

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

8 speed automatic with steptronic transmission including launch control and gearshift paddles on the steering wheel
Adaptive 2-axle air suspension
Double wishbone front axle
Drive performance control with ECO PRO comfort + sport and adaptive mode
M Sport differential
Petrol Particulate Filter

Entertainment

1 x USB A 1.5A in cupholder, 1 x USB C 3A in centre armrest & 1 x double USB C 3A in rear end of console for 2nd seat row
Bowers & Wilkins diamond surround sound system
DAB tuner
Favourite buttons
Gesture control for infotainment system
Rear seat entertainment - Professional
TV Receiver function including reception of digital TV station

Exterior Features

Acoustic glazing
BMW Individual Frozen paint
BMW Individual high gloss black shadow line roof rails
BMW Individual high gloss shadow line with extended contents
BMW Individual interior trim finishers in piano black complete with dark shadow edition badging
BMW Laserlights
Dynamic brake lights with LED technology
Follow me home headlight function
Frameless interior mirror
Front and rear electric windows
Heated windscreen washer jets
High beam assist
High gloss black kidney grille
LED daytime running lights
LED fog lights
LED rear lights
LED third brake light in rear spoiler
M Sport exhaust system
Panorama glass roof sky lounge
Rain sensor with automatic headlight activation and windscreen wiper control
Sun protection glazing
Twin tail pipes in high gloss black
Welcome light carpet

Interior Features

12V - Power sockets with 2x centre console and 1x luggage compartment
3rd row seats
Active front seat ventilation
Ambient air
Ambient interior lighting with 6 pre-designed selectable lights including dynamic function
Automatic air conditioning with 5 zone control
BMW Individual alcantara night blue headliner
Centre console includes storage compartment
Compartment in front of cupholder
CraftedClarity glass application for interior elements
Cupholders temperate - Heated and cooled in front centre console
Driver seat memory function
Electrical steering column with adjustable height and length with activation and control on the steering column
Electrically adjustable front comfort seats
Foldable rear centre armrest with 2 cupholders and storage compartment
Front and rear cupholders x 2
Front and rear door pockets
Front and rear seat heating
Front and rear side armrests integrated into door trim
Front footwell lights
Front reading lights
Full Merino leather upholstery with contrast stitching
Grab handles
Headrests for all seats
Light inside glove compartment
Lockable glove compartment
Luggage compartment floor panel with integral storage tray
M leather steering wheel in black
Make-up mirror lights
Massage function for front seats
Multifunction controls for leather steering wheel
Multifunctional hooks
Rear centre interior light
Roller sunblind for rear side windows
Seat back with flap pocket
Soft close function for doors
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Toolkit located in luggage compartment
Velour floormats
Walknappa night blue leather on door armrest

Packs

Connected Package Professional - X7
Driving assistant Professional pack - X7
Expanded exterior mirror pack - X7
Front heat comfort pack - X7
Luggage compartment pack - X7

Passive Safety

Active protection
Airbags - driver, front passenger, front and side head airbags for first and second row seats knee airbag
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Automatic Stability Control (ASC)
Brake energy regeneration
Child seat ISOFIX attachment rear outer seats in 2nd row and both seats in 3rd row includes top tether
Comfort cushion
Crash sensor and Safety battery terminal clamp
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
Dynamic Traction Control - DTC
Electromechanical parking brake with automatic drive away release and auto hold function
Front and rear brake discs with interior ventilation
M Sport braking system
Mechanical child proof lock on rear doors
Passive protection for pedestrians
Seat occupancy detection for driver and passenger side
Side impact protection
Split folding 2nd row seating with 40:20:40 configuration
Three point rear seat belts
Two tone horn
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Closing system with central locking
Comfort access system
Driver and front passenger door centre lock switch
Locking wheel bolts
Thatcham 1 alarm system with remote control and engine immobiliser
Vehicle key with M specific designation

Trim

BMW Individual fine wood trim fineline black with aluminium inserts in the centre console
Night blue leather instrument panel

Wheels

22" M light alloy wheels in jet black matte - style 755

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.201
NOx	0.01
Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	290
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	295
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	290
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	281
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	285
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	281
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	241
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	245
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	241
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	436
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	449
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	436
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	282
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	288
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	282

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	4395
Compression Ratio	10.5:1
Cylinder Layout	V8
Cylinders	8
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	89
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	88.3
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Number of Valves	32
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	22.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	21.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	22.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	22.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	22.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	22.8
WLTP - MPG - High	26.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	26.2
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	26.6
WLTP - MPG - Low	14.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	14.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	14.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	22.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	22.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	22.8

General

Generation Mark	1
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	50E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	4.7
Engine Power - BHP	530
Engine Power - RPM	5500
Engine Torque - NM	750
Engine Torque - RPM	1800
Top Speed	155 mph

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	275/40 R22
Tyre Size Rear	315/35 R22
Tyre Size Spare	RUN FLAT TYRES
Wheel Style	M LIGHT STYLE 755
Wheel Type	22" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1805 mm
Length	5151 mm
Wheelbase	3105 mm
Width	2000 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2218 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	83
Gross Vehicle Weight	3295 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	2120 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	750 l
Max. Loading Weight	805 kg
Max. Roof Load	100
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2700
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2490 kg
No. of Seats	7
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	13 m

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