BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i 3AT RWD (218 HP)
BMW 7 Series (E23) · 1977 - 1986 · Petrol
The BMW 7 Series (E23) 735i 3AT RWD (218 HP) produces 218 hp and 310 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.8 seconds and reaches 206 km/h.
- Power
- 218 hp
- Torque
- 310 Nm
- 0–100
- 9.8 s
- Top speed
- 206 km/h
Engine
| Power | 218 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 160 kW |
| Torque | 310 Nm |
| Displacement | 3,453 cc |
| Cylinders | L6 |
| Fuel system | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 100 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 206 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 9.8 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 13.8 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 19.4 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 12.1 l/100 km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 3-Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,540 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) 735i 3AT RWD (218 HP) compared with 454 trims of other cars from the 1974–1980 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 218 hp | 126 hp |
better than 90%
|
| Torque | 310 Nm | 193 Nm |
better than 86%
|
| Top speed | 206 km/h | 177 km/h |
better than 82%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 9.8 s | 12.8 s |
better than 74%
|
| Combined consumption | 13.8 l/100 km | 10.6 l/100 km |
better than 12%
|
| Cargo volume | 481 l | 414 l |
better than 71%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,540 kg | 1,292 kg |
better than 24%
|
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.
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 | — | |
| 732i 5MT RWD (197 HP) | Petrol | 197 hp | 285 Nm | 8.0 s | 204 km/h | 12.0 l/100 km | — |