BMW · 1984–2022 · Gas
BMW 7 Series MPG by year
The EPA has rated 39 model years of the BMW 7 Series, from 1984 to 2022. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2022, at 25 MPG combined in its best configuration. The best 2022 model is 39% more efficient than the best 1984 model (25 vs. 18 MPG). The 2022 model is about as efficient as the median large car (25 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- 7 Series, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every 7 Series model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 16 |
22 / 29 | 25 | — | 4 | $2,370 |
| 2021 | Gas | 25 MPG lowest 19 |
22 / 29 | 25 | — | 3 | $2,370 |
| 2020 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 20 |
22 / 29 | 22.5 | — | 3 | $2,469 |
| 2019 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 16 |
21 / 29 | 22.5 | — | 5 | $2,469 |
| 2018 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 16 |
21 / 29 | 22.5 | — | 5 | $2,469 |
| 2017 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 16 |
21 / 29 | 23 | — | 6 | $2,469 |
| 2016 | Gas | 24 MPG lowest 19 |
21 / 29 | 22 | — | 3 | $2,469 |
| 2015 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 15 |
19 / 28 | 22 | — | 6 | $2,693 |
| 2014 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 15 |
19 / 28 | 22 | — | 6 | $2,693 |
| 2013 | Gas | 22 MPG lowest 15 |
19 / 28 | 21 | — | 6 | $2,693 |
| 2012 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 15 |
17 / 25 | 21 | — | 5 | $2,962 |
| 2011 | Gas | 20 MPG lowest 15 |
17 / 25 | 19 | — | 5 | $2,962 |
| 2010 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 15 |
15 / 22 | 19 | — | 4 | $3,485 |
| 2009 | Gas | 17 MPG | 15 / 22 | 19 | — | 2 | $3,485 |
| 2008 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 15 |
15 / 23 | 18 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
| 2007 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 15 |
15 / 23 | 18 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
| 2006 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 16 |
15 / 23 | 18 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
| 2005 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 16 |
16 / 24 | 19 | — | 2 | $3,118 |
| 2004 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 16 |
16 / 24 | 18.5 | — | 2 | $3,118 |
| 2003 | Gas | 19 MPG lowest 16 |
16 / 24 | 19 | — | 2 | $3,118 |
| 2002 | Gas | 19 MPG | 16 / 24 | 19 | — | 1 | $3,118 |
| 2001 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 14 |
15 / 22 | 20 | — | 3 | $3,292 |
| 2000 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 14 |
15 / 22 | 20 | — | 3 | $3,292 |
| 1999 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 14 |
15 / 22 | 20 | — | 3 | $2,583 |
| 1998 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 15 |
15 / 22 | 18 | — | 2 | $2,583 |
| 1997 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 15 |
15 / 22 | 18.5 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
| 1996 | Gas | 18 MPG lowest 15 |
15 / 22 | 18 | — | 2 | $3,292 |
| 1995 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 15 |
15 / 22 | 20 | — | 2 | $3,485 |
| 1994 | Gas | 17 MPG lowest 13 |
15 / 21 | 20 | — | 2 | $3,485 |
| 1993 | Gas | 13 MPG lowest 13 |
11 / 17 | 19 | — | 2 | $3,577 |
| 1992 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 13 |
14 / 20 | 19 | — | 3 | $2,906 |
| 1991 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 12 |
15 / 20 | 19 | — | 6 | $2,906 |
| 1990 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 13 |
14 / 20 | 20 | — | 3 | $2,906 |
| 1989 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 13 |
14 / 20 | 20.5 | — | 5 | $2,906 |
| 1988 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 13 |
14 / 20 | 20 | — | 3 | $2,906 |
| 1987 | Gas | 15 MPG | 14 / 17 | 24 | — | 2 | $3,100 |
| 1986 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 15 |
14 / 19 | 25 | — | 2 | $2,906 |
| 1985 | Gas | 16 MPG | 14 / 20 | 25 | — | 2 | $2,906 |
| 1984 | Gas | 18 MPG | 15 / 22 | 24 | — | 1 | $2,583 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which BMW 7 Series year has the best fuel economy?
The 2021 BMW 7 Series, rated up to 25 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $2,370 a year.
Which BMW 7 Series year has the worst fuel economy?
The 1993 model, whose most efficient version is rated 13 MPG combined (about $3,577 a year to fuel).
What is the fuel economy of the latest BMW 7 Series?
The 2022 BMW 7 Series is rated up to 25 MPG combined.