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BMW 7 Series (E23) 732i 5MT RWD (197 HP)

BMW 7 Series (E23) · 1977 - 1986 · Petrol

The BMW 7 Series (E23) 732i 5MT RWD (197 HP) produces 197 hp and 285 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.0 seconds and reaches 204 km/h.

Power
197 hp
Torque
285 Nm
0–100
8.0 s
Top speed
204 km/h

Engine

Power 197 hp
Power (kW) 145 kW
Torque 285 Nm
Displacement 3,210 cc
Cylinders L6
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 100 l

Performance

Top speed 204 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.0 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 12.0 l/100 km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,859 mm
Width 1,798 mm
Height 1,430 mm
Wheelbase 2,799 mm
Ground clearance 155 mm
Cargo volume 481 l
Unladen weight 1,520 kg
Gross weight limit 2,000 kg
Tyre size 205/70 Vr14
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The BMW 7 Series (E23) 732i 5MT RWD (197 HP) compared with 454 trims of other cars from the 1974–1980 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 197 hp 126 hp
better than 86%
Torque 285 Nm 193 Nm
better than 84%
Top speed 204 km/h 177 km/h
better than 80%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 8.0 s 12.8 s
better than 86%
Combined consumption 12.0 l/100 km 10.6 l/100 km
better than 17%
Cargo volume 481 l 414 l
better than 71%
Unladen weight 1,520 kg 1,292 kg
better than 25%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Not stated by the manufacturer: co2 emissions. Those measures are left out of the comparison.

Compare

Trims and engine versions — BMW 7 Series (E23)

Trims and engine versions — BMW 7 Series (E23)
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
725 3AT RWD (150 HP) Petrol 150 hp 211 Nm 13.0 s 183 km/h 15.0 l/100 km
725 4MT RWD (150 HP) Petrol 150 hp 211 Nm 11.0 s 187 km/h 13.5 l/100 km
728 3AT RWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 233 Nm 11.9 s 187 km/h 12.5 l/100 km
728 4MT RWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 233 Nm 10.1 s 192 km/h 11.5 l/100 km
733i 3MT RWD (177 HP) Petrol 177 hp 255 Nm 12.5 s 187 km/h 12.4 l/100 km
733i 5MT RWD (177 HP) Petrol 177 hp 255 Nm 10.0 s 190 km/h 12.4 l/100 km
728i 4MT RWD (184 HP) Petrol 184 hp 240 Nm 9.5 s 196 km/h 12.6 l/100 km
728i 5MT RWD (184 HP) Petrol 184 hp 240 Nm 8.6 s 196 km/h 12.0 l/100 km
730 3AT RWD (184 HP) Petrol 184 hp 255 Nm 11.3 s 195 km/h 12.9 l/100 km
730 4MT RWD (184 HP) Petrol 184 hp 255 Nm 9.6 s 200 km/h 11.9 l/100 km
732i 4MT RWD (197 HP) Petrol 197 hp 285 Nm 8.7 s 205 km/h 12.7 l/100 km
735i 3AT RWD (218 HP) Petrol 218 hp 310 Nm 9.8 s 206 km/h 13.8 l/100 km