2012 BMW 7 Series Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2012 BMW 7 Series (15–20 MPG combined) across 13 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Large Cars, Midsize Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 3.0 L; 8-cyl, 4.4 L; 12-cyl, 6.0 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 15–20 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $4,100–$5,500
- Configurations
- 13
MPG & fuel economy
City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.
| Powertrain | City | Highway | Combined | Annual fuel cost | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-cyl 4.4 L · Premium Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 | — |
| 6-cyl 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 | — |
| 8-cyl 4.4 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 14–17 | 22–24 | 17–20 | $4,100–$4,850 | — |
| 12-cyl 6.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,500 | — |
Configurations & engine comparison
Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.
| Configuration / engine | Drive | Transmission | Cyl. | Displ. (L) | Fuel type | City | Hwy | Comb. | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| 740Li | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
| 750i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 4.4 | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,850 |
| 750i xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 4.4 | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
| 750Li | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 4.4 | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 22 | 17 | $4,850 |
| 750Li xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 4.4 | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
| 760Li | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 12 | 6.0 | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,500 |
| ActiveHybrid 7 | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.4 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| ActiveHybrid 7L | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.4 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,100 |
| Alpina B7 LWB | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 4.4 | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 22 | 17 | $4,850 |
| Alpina B7 LWB xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 4.4 | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
| Alpina B7 SWB | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 4.4 | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 22 | 17 | $4,850 |
| Alpina B7 SWB xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 8 | 4.4 | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2012 BMW 7 Series?
According to EPA data, the 2012 BMW 7 Series is rated at 15–20 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2012 BMW 7 Series have?
The EPA data lists 6, 8, and 12 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2012 BMW 7 Series use?
It uses Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2012 BMW 7 Series?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $4,100 to $5,500.