# BMW 7 Series specs and mpg by year - **Latest year:** 2027 - **MPG (combined):** 26 - **Drive:** AWD, RWD - **Years covered:** 2015-2027 ## Quick answer The 2027 BMW 7 Series is a large car rated at 26 mpg combined. Engines: 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid. ## Every 2027 BMW 7 Series version | Version | Engine | Drive | Transmission | City/Hwy | Combined | Fuel cost / year | CO2 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 740 Sedan | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | RWD | Automatic | 24/30 | 26 mpg | $3,150 | 345 g/mi | | 740 xDrive Sedan | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | AWD | Automatic | 24/30 | 26 mpg | $3,150 | 345 g/mi | Each row is a version the EPA tested. Fuel cost assumes 15,000 miles a year (55% city) at national average prices; CO2 is tailpipe emissions. ## BMW 7 Series specs by year | Year | Engines | Transmission | Drive | MPG (combined) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 2027 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 26 | | 2026 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 4.4L V8 turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 20-28 | | 2025 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 4.4L V8 turbo hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 20-28 | | 2024 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 4.4L V8 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 20-28 | | 2023 | 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 4.4L V8 turbo hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 21-27 | | 2022 | 4.4L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo; 6.6L V12 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 16-25 | | 2021 | 4.4L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid; 3.0L V6 turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 19-25 | | 2020 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 4.4L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 20-24 | | 2019 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 4.4L V8 turbo; 6.6L V12 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 16-27 | | 2018 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 4.4L V8 turbo; 6.6L V12 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 16-27 | | 2017 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 4.4L V8 turbo; 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid; 6.6L V12 turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 16-27 | | 2016 | 3.0L V6 turbo; 4.4L V8 turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 19-24 | | 2015 | 3.0L V6 turbo diesel; 4.4L V8 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo; 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid; 6.0L V12 turbo | Automatic | AWD, RWD | 15-26 | EPA combined ratings. MPGe is the EPA efficiency measure for electric cars. Ranges cover every engine and drivetrain EPA tested for that year. ## How has the 7 Series changed over the years? - **2027:** dropped 4.4L V8 turbo hybrid and 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid. - **2025:** added 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid. - **2024:** combined mpg went from 21-27 to 20-28. - **2023:** added 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid and 4.4L V8 turbo hybrid; dropped 4.4L V8 turbo, 3.0L V6 turbo, 6.6L V12 turbo and 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid. - **2022:** added 6.6L V12 turbo. - **2021:** combined mpg went from 20-24 to 19-25. - **2020:** added 3.0L V6 turbo plug-in hybrid; dropped 6.6L V12 turbo and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid. - **2017:** added 2.0L 4-cyl turbo plug-in hybrid and 6.6L V12 turbo. - **2016:** dropped 3.0L V6 turbo diesel, 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid and 6.0L V12 turbo. ## What does it cost to run a 7 Series? The EPA puts the 2027 BMW 7 Series's fuel cost at **$3,150 a year**, against about $2,463 for other current large car: roughly 28% more. Over five years at 15,000 miles a year that is about $15,750 in fuel. ## 7 Series vs rivals | Model | Powertrains | Fuel economy | Range | Fuel cost / year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Hyundai Sonata](/vehicles/hyundai-sonata) | Gas, Hybrid | 26-51 mpg | -- | $1,300-$2,600 | | [Acura Integra](/vehicles/acura-integra) | Gas | 24-32 mpg | -- | $2,550-$3,400 | | [Kia K5](/vehicles/kia-k5) | Gas | 27-30 mpg | -- | $2,250-$2,500 | | [Genesis G80](/vehicles/genesis-g80) | Electric, Gas | 18-23 mpg | 300 mi | $800-$4,550 | | [Mercedes-Benz S-Class](/vehicles/mercedes-benz-s-class) | Gas, Hybrid | 14-23 mpg | -- | $3,550-$5,850 | | [Audi A8](/vehicles/audi-a8) | Hybrid | 22 mpg | -- | $3,750 | | [Porsche Panamera](/vehicles/porsche-panamera) | Gas | 21 mpg | -- | $3,900 | | [Genesis G90](/vehicles/genesis-g90) | Gas, Hybrid | 20-21 mpg | -- | $3,900-$4,100 | Other current large car from other makes, most efficient first. ## Frequently asked questions ### What mpg does the 2027 BMW 7 Series get? The 2027 BMW 7 Series is EPA-rated at 26 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain. Real-world mileage varies with speed, climate and load. ### What engine does the 2027 BMW 7 Series have? The 2027 BMW 7 Series comes with: 3.0L V6 turbo hybrid. It uses automatic transmission and is offered with AWD and RWD. ### Is there a hybrid BMW 7 Series? Yes. The BMW 7 Series has been offered as a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid in some model years; the table above shows which. ### Which BMW 7 Series year gets the best gas mileage? In the EPA data, the 2026 BMW 7 Series has the highest combined rating, up to 28 mpg. Ratings for the same model can change between years when engines or test procedures change. ### How much does it cost to fuel a 2027 BMW 7 Series for a year? About $3,150 a year, using the EPA's assumptions of 15,000 miles (55% city, 45% highway) at national average fuel prices. Your cost depends on your local prices, mileage and driving style. ### What is the city and highway mpg of the 2027 BMW 7 Series? The most efficient 2027 version, the 740 Sedan, is rated 24 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (26 combined). Other engines and drivetrains are rated lower; the versions table above lists each one. ### How much CO2 does the 2027 BMW 7 Series emit? EPA rates its tailpipe CO2 at 345 grams per mile depending on version. Lower is better; the cleanest gas cars sit under 250 g/mi and electric cars have none at the tailpipe. ### Does the 2027 BMW 7 Series come with all-wheel drive? Yes. The 2027 BMW 7 Series is offered with AWD and RWD. All- or four-wheel drive usually costs 1-3 mpg compared with the two-wheel-drive version of the same engine, as the versions table shows. ### Is the BMW 7 Series cheap to run compared with other large cars? No, dearer than average: its EPA annual fuel cost of $3,150 compares with about $2,463 for other current large car models. 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