2018 BMW 7 Series Specs, MPG & Trims
EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2018 BMW 7 Series (16–27 MPG combined) across 7 listed configurations.
Overview
- Body class
- Large Cars
- Drive
- Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
- Transmissions
- Automatic (S8)
- Engine
- 6-cyl, 3.0 L; 8-cyl, 4.4 L; 12-cyl, 6.6 L; 4-cyl, 2.0 L
- Fuel type
- Premium Gasoline
- Combined MPG
- 16–27 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $3,050–$5,150
- 5-year fuel cost
- −$13,750 to $0 more than average
- EPA scores
- Fuel economy 2–8/10 · GHG 2–9/10
- Configurations
- 7
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 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl 2.0 L · Premium Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 25 | 29 | 27 | $3,050 | 214 g/mi | 340 mi |
| 6-cyl 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 | 382 g/mi | — |
| 8-cyl 4.4 L · Premium Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,350 | 463 g/mi | — |
| 12-cyl 6.6 L · Premium Gasoline · All-Wheel Drive | 13 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 | 571 g/mi | — |
| 6-cyl 3.0 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 | 372 g/mi | — |
| 8-cyl 4.4 L · Premium Gasoline · Rear-Wheel Drive | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 | 449 g/mi | — |
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 | 5-YR COST | FE | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740e xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 4 | 2.0 | Premium Gasoline | 25 | 29 | 27 | $3,050 | $0 | 8 | 9 |
| 740i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 21 | 29 | 24 | $3,400 | −$5,000 | 5 | 5 |
| 740i xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 | 3.0 | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 29 | 23 | $3,550 | −$5,750 | 5 | 5 |
| 750i | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.4 | Premium Gasoline | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 | −$8,500 | 4 | 4 |
| 750i xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.4 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,350 | −$9,750 | 3 | 3 |
| Alpina B7 xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 8 | 4.4 | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | $4,350 | −$9,750 | 3 | 3 |
| M760i xDrive | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 12 | 6.6 | Premium Gasoline | 13 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 | −$13,750 | 2 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the combined MPG of the 2018 BMW 7 Series?
According to EPA data, the 2018 BMW 7 Series is rated at 16–27 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.
How many cylinders does the 2018 BMW 7 Series have?
The EPA data lists 4, 6, 8, and 12 cylinders across its configurations.
What fuel type does the 2018 BMW 7 Series use?
It uses Premium Gasoline.
What is the annual fuel cost of the 2018 BMW 7 Series?
The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $3,050 to $5,150.
How much will the 2018 BMW 7 Series cost in fuel over 5 years?
According to EPA estimates, the 2018 BMW 7 Series 5-year fuel-cost difference is −$13,750 to $0 relative to the average new vehicle (negative values mean the vehicle costs more than average).