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BMW 7 Series 730d 2.9 AT Specs — Third Generation Restyling

Anyone getting to know the BMW 7 Series 730d 2.9 AT usually starts with the everyday controls, since knowing where the ordinary functions sit shapes how relaxed the first journeys feel.

3 generation, restyling · Sedan

1998–2001

730d 2.9 AT

Diesel · Automatic · RWD

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Performance & powertrain

Top speed
?

The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry

220 km/h
Engine type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Type of boost
?

A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry

Turbo
Type of drive
?

Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry

RWD
Bore and stroke
?

The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry

84 × 88 mm
Engine capacity
?

The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry

2926 cm³
Engine location
Front, longitudinal
Number of gears
?

How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry

5
Maximum power
?

A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry

184 hp
Maximum power, kw
?

A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry

135 kW
Compression ratio
?

The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry

18
Maximum power rpm
4000 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
390 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
1750 rpm
Acceleration to 100
?

The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry

9.2 s
Engine power system
Not provided
Number of cylinders
6
Valves per cylinder
?

The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry

4
Cylinder arrangement
Inline
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Maximum power ICE
Not provided

Energy & emissions

ECO class
Not provided
Battery power
Not provided
Fuel grade
Diesel
Mild Hybrid
?

A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry

Not provided
Battery type
Not provided
CO2 emissions
?

The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry

Not provided
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
85 l
Full public charging time
Not provided
Driving range, maximum
?

The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry

Not provided
Driving range, minimum
?

The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry

Not provided
Fuel consumption city
12.1 l
Average consumption
8.7 l
Fuel consumption highway
6.8 l

Dimensions & body

Doors number
4
Number of seats
5
Width
1862 mm
Height
1435 mm
Length
4983 mm
Body type
Sedan
Wheelbase
?

The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry

2931 mm
U-turn diameter
Not provided
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
Sedan
Rear track width
?

The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry

1567 mm
Trunk volume max
Not provided
Trunk volume min
501 l
Front track width
?

The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry

1552 mm
Max weight
2365 kg
Curb weight
?

The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry

1830 kg
Ground clearance, maximum
?

The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry

Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum
?

The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry

120 mm

Identity & configuration

Body code
E38
Vehicle class
F
Body designation
E38
Right-hand drive
No
Engine code
M57D30

Additional specifications

Stop
2001-10-31
Start
1998-09-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Disc
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear suspension
Independent, spring
Front suspension
Independent, spring

Not provided means the source has no value. Zero remains zero. Units are shown as supplied; range test cycles are only stated when known.

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Engine and Transmission

A common everyday priority is predictability: drivers want a rough sense of what a given pedal input will produce before they commit to a gap in traffic. That expectation builds up over repeated trips rather than from one drive.

Drivetrain and Everyday Driving

Familiar controls matter because attention is limited. When wipers, lights or a climate adjustment can be made without searching, the driver keeps looking at the road ahead, and a short task stays short instead of becoming a distraction.

Body and Practicality

Loading shopping is easier when the boot can be opened with full hands, which is why people quickly learn whichever release their car uses. Once that routine is second nature, the trip from trolley to boot becomes one uninterrupted movement.