| Model Engine Power Torque 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration Top Speed Years | |
| 730i M30 I6 138 kW (185 hp; 188 PS) at 5,800 rpm* 260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm 10.6 (AT) 9.3 (MT) 222 km/h (138 mph) (AT) 222 km/h (138 mph) (MT) 1986–1992 | |
| 730i V8 M60 V8 160 kW (215 hp; 218 PS) at 5,800 rpm 290 N⋅m (214 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm 9.3 (AT) 8.5 (MT) 230 km/h (143 mph) (AT) 233 km/h (145 mph) (MT) 1992–1994 | |
| 735i M30 I6 155 kW (208 hp; 211 PS) at 5,700 rpm 305 N⋅m (225 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm 9.1 (AT) 8.3 (MT) 228 km/h (142 mph) (AT) 231 km/h (144 mph) (MT) 1986–1992 | |
| 740i M60 V8 210 kW (282 hp; 286 PS) at 5,800 rpm 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 4,500 rpm 7.4 (AT) 240 km/h (149 mph)** 1992–1994 | |
| 750i M70 V12 220 kW (295 hp; 299 PS) at 5,200 rpm 450 N⋅m (332 lb⋅ft) at 4,100 rpm 7.4 (AT) 250 km/h (155 mph)** 1987–1994 | |