BMW 7 Series (E32) 730i V8 5MT RWD (218 HP)
BMW 7 Series (E32) · 1986 - 1994 · Petrol
The BMW 7 Series (E32) 730i V8 5MT RWD (218 HP) produces 218 hp and 290 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds and reaches 233 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 11.1 l/100 km, equal to 264 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 218 hp
- Torque
- 290 Nm
- 0–100
- 8.5 s
- Top speed
- 233 km/h
Engine
| Power | 218 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 160 kW |
| Torque | 290 Nm |
| Displacement | 2,997 cc |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 90 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 233 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 8.5 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 11.1 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 16.3 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 7.6 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 264 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 5-Speed Manual |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,910 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,844 mm |
| Height | 1,412 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,832 mm |
| Ground clearance | 155 mm |
| Cargo volume | 501 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,700 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,220 kg |
| Tyre size | 225/60 Zr15 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The BMW 7 Series (E32) 730i V8 5MT RWD (218 HP) compared with 1,214 trims of other cars from the 1983–1989 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 218 hp | 119 hp |
better than 93%
|
| Torque | 290 Nm | 178 Nm |
better than 91%
|
| Top speed | 233 km/h | 184 km/h |
better than 93%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 8.5 s | 12.2 s |
better than 85%
|
| Combined consumption | 11.1 l/100 km | 8.6 l/100 km |
better than 12%
|
| CO2 emissions | 264 g/km | 200 g/km |
better than 9%
|
| Cargo volume | 501 l | 437 l |
better than 76%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,700 kg | 1,155 kg |
better than 4%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — BMW 7 Series (E32)
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 730i 4AT RWD (188 HP) | Petrol | 188 hp | 260 Nm | 11.3 s | 212 km/h | 11.2 l/100 km | — | |
| 730i 5MT RWD (188 HP) | Petrol | 188 hp | 260 Nm | 9.4 s | 220 km/h | 11.1 l/100 km | 264 g/km | |
| 735i 4AT RWD (211 HP) | Petrol | 211 hp | 305 Nm | 9.8 s | 222 km/h | 11.6 l/100 km | — | |
| 735i 5MT RWD (211 HP) | Petrol | 211 hp | 305 Nm | 8.3 s | 230 km/h | 11.4 l/100 km | 271 g/km | |
| 735iL 4AT RWD (211 HP) | Petrol | 211 hp | 305 Nm | 9.1 s | 230 km/h | 12.1 l/100 km | — | |
| 735iL 5MT RWD (211 HP) | Petrol | 211 hp | 305 Nm | 8.3 s | 230 km/h | 11.4 l/100 km | 271 g/km | |
| 730i V8 5AT RWD (218 HP) | Petrol | 218 hp | 290 Nm | 9.3 s | 230 km/h | 10.9 l/100 km | — | |
| 740i 5AT RWD (286 HP) | Petrol | 286 hp | 400 Nm | 7.4 s | 240 km/h | 11.9 l/100 km | 284 g/km | |
| 740iL 5AT FWD (286 HP) | Petrol | 286 hp | 400 Nm | 7.4 s | 240 km/h | 11.9 l/100 km | 284 g/km | |
| 750i 4AT RWD (300 HP) | Petrol | 299 hp | 450 Nm | 7.4 s | 250 km/h | 13.2 l/100 km | 314 g/km | |
| 750iL 4AT RWD (300 HP) | Petrol | 300 hp | 450 Nm | 7.4 s | 249 km/h | 13.5 l/100 km | — |