BMW1998 730d Specs

1998 (E38) BMW 730d Specifications & Performance

1998 - 2001 (E38)

Tech Specs Summary


2.9 L Inline 6 Turbo

137 mph

9.2 seconds

181 BHP

32.1 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

500 L
kg
1,905 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
137 mph
0-62 mph
9.2 seconds
0-60 mph
8.9 seconds
Power-to-Weight
95 BHP/Tonne
Power
181 BHP
Torque
302 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
32.1 mpg
Total Range
600 Miles

Diesel Engine

Diesel Engine
Displacement
2.9 Litre
2,926 cc
Configuration
Inline 6
Aspiration
Turbo
Peak Power
181 BHP @ 4,000 RPM
184 ps @ 4,000 RPM
Peak Torque
302 lb·ft @ 2,000 RPM
410 N·m @ 2,000 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (24v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Common Rail
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M57D30
Compression Ratio
18:1
Bore x Stroke
84 x 88 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
0.95:1
Under-Square
Specific Output
62 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
30 BHP
Unitary Capacity
488 cc
BMEP
17.6 Bar
255.4 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (AT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
215/65R16 V
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Luxury Saloon
Doors
4
Seats
5
Cargo Space
500 L
Kerb Weight
1,905 kg
Gross Weight
2,365 kg
Maximum Payload
460 kg
Tow Capacity
750-2,100 kg
Length
4,984 mm
Width
1,862 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Wheelbase
2,930 mm
Front Track
1,552 mm
Rear Track
1,568 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Registered Before 01/03/2001
> 1549cc
£375
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Performance Rating1.9
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating2.8

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
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