BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic /Sedan 1994 - 1996/

What is the body type of BMW 7 Series (E38)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic?

10.5 l/100 km
22.4 US mpg
26.9 UK mpg
9.5 km/l

How fast is 1994 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic?

234 km/h | 145 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.7 sec
0-60 mph: 9.2 sec

What is the power output of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1994 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic?

218 Hp, 290 Nm
214 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1994 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic?

3.0 l
2997 cm³
182.89 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1994 BMW 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of BMW 7 Series (E38) Sedan 1994 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1994 BMW 7 Series Sedan?

4984 mm
196.22 in.

What is the width of 1994 BMW 7 Series Sedan?

1862 mm
73.31 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1994 BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic?

1755 kg
3869 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1994 BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic?

2290 kg
5049 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1994 BMW 7 Series Sedan?

500 l
17.7 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1994 BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic?

5, automatic transmission Steptronic

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

7 Series

Generation

7 Series (E38)

Modification (Engine)

730i (218 Hp) Steptronic

Start of production

1994

End of production

1996

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

15.1 l/100 km 15.6 US mpg
18.7 UK mpg
6.6 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.4 l/100 km 31.8 US mpg
38.2 UK mpg
13.5 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

10.5 l/100 km 22.4 US mpg
26.9 UK mpg
9.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

9.2 sec

Maximum speed

234 km/h 145 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.1 kg/Hp, 124.2 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6.1 kg/Nm, 165.2 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

218 Hp @ 5800 rpm.

Power per litre

72.7 Hp/l

Torque

290 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 214 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M60B30

Engine displacement

2997 cm³ 182.89 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in.

Piston Stroke

67.6 mm 2.66 in.

Compression ratio

10.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

7.5 l 7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

12.5 l 13.21 US qt | 11 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1755 kg 3869 lbs.

Max. weight

2290 kg 5049 lbs.

Max load

535 kg 1179 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

500 l 17.7 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

85 l 22.45 US gal | 18.7 UK gal

Max. roof load

100 kg 220 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4984 mm 196.22 in.

Width

1862 mm 73.31 in.

Height

1435 mm 56.5 in.

Wheelbase

2930 mm 115.35 in.

Front track

1552 mm 61.1 in.

Rear (Back) track

1568 mm 61.73 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.6 m 38.06 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic

Front suspension

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Semi-trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

215/65 R16

Wheel rim size

Specs of BMW 7 Series (E38) 730i (218 Hp) Steptronic /1994, 1995, 1996/