BMW 730i (E38)

BMW 7 series 1994 3.0 petrol description

Sedan BMW 730i has been produced from June, 1994 to March, 1996. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 218 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 290 Nm (Newton metres) on 4500 revolutions per minute.

This 8-cylinder 32-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 1 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This BMW 7 series 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 7.5 litres.

BMW 730i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 730i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 235 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 730i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 11 litres per 100km (9.1 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 14.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 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, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 12.8 litres per 100 km, which is 16% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 7 series fuel consumption.

With the same engine there are also two other BMW 7 series versions - with automatic gearbox (BMW 730i AT), and with automatic gearbox (BMW 730iL AT) available:
  • BMW 730i AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.4 seconds later (in 9.7 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 10.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 12.8 litres per 100 km
  • BMW 730iL AT is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.4 seconds later (in 9.7 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 10.0 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is similar - 12.8 litres per 100 km
BMW 7 series 1994

BMW 730i technical data

Model: BMW 730i
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1994. June ... 1996. March 
Engine: 2997 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 218 HP ON 5800 RPM Torque: 290 NM ON 4500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed: 235 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.3 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.0 (combined) 14.9 (urban) 8.0 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 12.8 l/100km (18.4 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 85 litres (22.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.98m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.44m (height)
Turning diameter: 12 meters
Trunk capacity: 500 litres
Gross weight: 2260 kg

BMW 730i engine M60B30

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 2997 cm3
Number of cylinders 8
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 67.6 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 730i oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 7.5 litres (7.9 quarts)
Coolant capacity 12.5 litres (13.2 quarts)
Power 218 HP ON 5800 RPM
Torque 290 NM ON 4500 RPM
Start of production (year) 1992
Duration of production 4 years
Engine also used on BMW 5 sērija BMW 8 sērija

All BMW 7 series sedan [1994 - 1998] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
BMW 725tds Mar 1996 — Sep 1998

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.5 Diesel 143 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 725tds Mar 1996 — Sep 1998 2.5 Diesel 143 HP 8.9 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 728i Sep 1995 — Sep 1998

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.8 Petrol 193 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 728i Sep 1995 — Sep 1998 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 728iL Mar 1996 — Sep 1998 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 730i Jun 1994 — Mar 1996 3.0 Petrol 218 HP 11.0 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 730iL Jun 1994 — Mar 1996 3.0 Petrol 218 HP 11.0 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 730i Jun 1994 — Mar 1996

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.0 Petrol 218 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 730iL Jun 1994 — Mar 1996

Most fuel efficient petrol version

3.0 Petrol 218 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 735i Mar 1996 — Sep 1998 3.5 Petrol 235 HP 12.0 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 735i Mar 1996 — Sep 1998 3.5 Petrol 235 HP 13.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 735iL Mar 1996 — Sep 1998 3.5 Petrol 235 HP 13.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 740i Jun 1994 — Mar 1996 4.0 Petrol 286 HP 12.0 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 740i Jun 1994 — Mar 1996 4.0 Petrol 286 HP 12.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 740iL Jun 1994 — Mar 1996 4.0 Petrol 286 HP 12.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 740i Mar 1996 — Sep 1998

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds

4.4 Petrol 286 HP 12.0 l/100km Manual (6)
BMW 740i Mar 1996 — Sep 1998 4.4 Petrol 286 HP 14.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 740iL Mar 1996 — Sep 1998 4.4 Petrol 286 HP 14.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 750i Sep 1994 — Mar 1996

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds

5.4 Petrol 326 HP 12.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
BMW 750iL Sep 1994 — Mar 1996

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds

5.4 Petrol 326 HP 12.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
BMW 750i Mar 1996 — Sep 1998

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds

5.4 Petrol 326 HP 14.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 750iL Mar 1996 — Sep 1998

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds

5.4 Petrol 326 HP 14.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 7 series 1994 reviews
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