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Specs of BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 730d (184 Hp) Steptronic /1998, 1999, 2000/

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Key specs

BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 730d (184 Hp) Steptronic /Sedan 1998 - 2000/

What is the body type of BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 730d (184 Hp) Steptronic?
8.8 l/100 km
26.7 US mpg
32.1 UK mpg
11.4 km/l
How fast is 1998 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 730d (184 Hp) Steptronic?
220 km/h | 137 mph
0-100 km/h: 9.2 sec
0-60 mph: 8.7 sec
What is the power output of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1998 730d (184 Hp) Steptronic?
184 Hp, 410 Nm
302 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 7 Series Sedan 1998 730d (184 Hp) Steptronic?
2.9 l
2926 cm3
178.56 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 1998 BMW 730d (184 Hp) Steptronic?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) Sedan 1998 730d (184 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 1998 BMW 7 Series Sedan?
4984 mm
196.22 in.
What is the width of 1998 BMW 7 Series Sedan?
1862 mm
73.31 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1998 BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 730d (184 Hp) Steptronic?
1830 kg
4034 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1998 BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 730d (184 Hp) Steptronic?
2365 kg
5214 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1998 BMW 7 Series Sedan?
500 l
17.7 cu. ft.
What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1998 BMW 7 Series (E38, facelift 1998) 730d (184 Hp) Steptronic?
5, automatic transmission Steptronic

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
730d (184 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production
1998
End of production
2000
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
12.1 l/100 km 19.4 US mpg
23.3 UK mpg
8.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
6.8 l/100 km 34.6 US mpg
41.5 UK mpg
14.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined
8.8 l/100 km 26.7 US mpg
32.1 UK mpg
11.4 km/l
Fuel Type
Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8.7 sec
Maximum speed
220 km/h 137 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
9.9 kg/Hp, 100.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
4.5 kg/Nm, 224 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
184 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre
62.9 Hp/l
Torque
410 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 302 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm.
Engine layout
Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code
M57D30
Engine displacement
2926 cm3 178.56 cu. in.
Number of cylinders
6
Engine configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
84 mm 3.31 in.
Piston Stroke
88 mm 3.46 in.
Compression ratio
18:1
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Fuel injection system
Diesel Commonrail
Engine aspiration
Turbocharger, Intercooler
Engine oil capacity
7 l 7.4 US qt | 6.16 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
9.2 l 9.72 US qt | 8.09 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1830 kg 4034 lbs.
Max. weight
2365 kg 5214 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.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.30
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
16