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BMW 730Li

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 BMW 730Li

4-door 5-seater, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2995 cm3 / 182.8 cu in / 182.8 cu in, 190.0 kW / 254.8 hp / 254.8 hp @ 6600 rpm / 6600 rpm / 6600 rpm, 300.0 N·m / 221.3 lb·ft / 221.3 lb·ft @ 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm, automatic 7-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 244 km/h / 152 mph / 152 mph top speed, consumption 10.1 l/100km / 28.0 mpg-UK / 23.3 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from2008
Model730LiIssued until
Serie7Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBMWCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typeNumber of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)500 l / 17.66 cu ft / 17.66 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2803 l / 98.99 cu ft / 98.99 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)500 l / 17.66 cu ft / 17.66 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length5180 mm / 203.9 in / 203.9 inTotal (curb) weight1820 kg / 4012 lb / 4012 lb
Width1910 mm / 75.2 in / 75.2 inDry weight
Height1500 mm / 59.1 in / 59.1 inLoad capacity580 kg / 1279 lb / 1279 lb
Wheelbase3140 mm / 123.6 in / 123.6 inGross (max.) weight2400 kg / 5291 lb / 5291 lb
Track frontTowing weight2000 kg / 4409 lb / 4409 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity88 l / 19.4 UK gal / 23.2 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.65  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal area (A)2.44 m2 / 26.2 sq ft / 26.2 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.73 m2 / 7.9 sq ft / 7.9 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)18.2 kW / 24.3 hp / 24.3 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder)Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore88.0 mm / 3.46 in / 3.46 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in
Fuel detailsunleaded 98Bore/Stroke ratio1.04
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement2995 cm3 / 182.8 cu in / 182.8 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity516.98 cm3/cylinder / 31.548 cu in/cylinder / 31.548 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.7 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power190.0 kW / 254.8 hp / 254.8 hp at 6600 rpm / 6600 rpm / 6600 rpm
AspirationMax. torque300.0 N·m / 221.3 lb·ft / 221.3 lb·ft at 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm / 2500 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)76.0 kW / 101.9 hp / 101.9 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output63.4 kW/l / 1.394 bhp/cu in / 1.394 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque100.2 N·m/l / 0.88 lb·ft/cu in / 0.88 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears7
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed244 km/h / 152 mph / 152 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio141.8 kW/ton / 107.4 bhp/ton / 107.4 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)10.1 l/100km / 28.0 mpg-UK / 23.3 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions192 g/km / 309 g/mi / 309 g/mi
  Range871 km / 542 mi / 542 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering detailsTraction control. Electronic stabilisation program (ESP).
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle13.0 m / 42.7 ft / 42.7 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front220/60-R17Tyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 730Li

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