BMW 728iL (E38)
BMW 7 series 1998 2.8 petrol description
Sedan BMW 728iL has been produced from September, 1998 to November, 2001. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.8 litres, which produces power of 193 horsepower on 5500 rpm and torque 280 Nm (Newton metres) on 3500 revolutions per minute.
This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This BMW 7 series 2.8 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.
BMW 728iL has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 728iL accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 226 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this BMW 728iL in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11 litres per 100km (9.1 km/l), city fuel economy - 16 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 85 litres or 22.46 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 760 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1060 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this BMW is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. More - Real BMW 7 series fuel consumption.
BMW 728iL technical data
| Model: | BMW 728iL | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Sedan | ||
| Production period: | 1998. September ... 2001. November | ||
| Engine: | 2793 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 267 g/km |
| Power: | 193 HP ON 5500 RPM | Torque: | 280 NM ON 3500 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 226 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 (combined) 16.0 (urban) 8.0 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.8 l/100km (21.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres (22.5 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 5.12m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.42m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | ||
| Gross weight: | 2300 kg | ||
BMW 728iL engine M52B28
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
| Engine displacement | 2793 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 84 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 84 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| BMW 728iL oil type | 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts) |
| Power | 193 HP ON 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 NM ON 3500 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 1994 |
| Duration of production | 7 years |
| Engine also used on | BMW 5 sērija BMW 3 sērija BMW Z3 |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
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| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BMW 725tds
Sep 1998 — Mai 2000 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.5 Diesel | 143 HP | 8.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 725tds Sep 1998 — Mai 2000 | 2.5 Diesel | 143 HP | 9.5 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
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BMW 728i
Sep 1998 — Nov 2001 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.8 Petrol | 193 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 728i Sep 1998 — Nov 2001 | 2.8 Petrol | 193 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
| BMW 728iL Sep 1998 — Nov 2001 | 2.8 Petrol | 193 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
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BMW 730d
Sep 1998 — Nov 2001 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
2.9 Diesel | 184 HP | 8.7 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
| BMW 730d Jan 2000 — Dec 2001 | 2.9 Diesel | 193 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
| BMW 735i Sep 1998 — Nov 2001 | 3.5 Petrol | 238 HP | 12.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
| BMW 735iL Sep 1998 — Nov 2001 | 3.5 Petrol | 238 HP | 12.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
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BMW 740d
Apr 1999 — Nov 2001 Most powerfull diesel version (238 HP) |
3.9 Diesel | 238 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
| BMW 740i Sep 1998 — Nov 2001 | 4.4 Petrol | 286 HP | 12.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
| BMW 740iL Sep 1998 — Nov 2001 | 4.4 Petrol | 286 HP | 13.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
| BMW L7 High-Line Apr 1998 — Nov 2001 | 5.4 Petrol | 326 HP | 15.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
| BMW 750i Sep 1998 — Nov 2001 | 5.4 Petrol | 326 HP | 14.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
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BMW 750iL
Sep 1998 — Nov 2001 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds |
5.4 Petrol | 326 HP | 14.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |