BMW 730iL (E38)

BMW 7 series 1994 3.0 petrol description

Sedan BMW 730iL 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 730iL has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 730iL accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 234 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 730iL in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 10 litres per 100km (10 km/l). Fuel tank capacity is 95 litres or 25.1 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 940 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 12.8 litres per 100 km, which is 28% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 7 series fuel consumption.