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2012 BMW 7 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 2012 BMW 7 Series is a large car offered in 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 15 to 20 MPG. Efficiency is unchanged from the 2011 model. Among 24 large cars rated for 2012, it ranks 15th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,962 a year to fuel.

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Combined 20 MPG 17 MPG city · 25 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,962 15,000 mi/yr · $19.75 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2012 #15 of 24 Large Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2012 BMW 7 Series's fuel average is 8.5 km/L (11.8 L/100 km), or 20 MPG combined: 7.2 km/L in the city and 10.6 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	17	7.2	13.8
Highway	25	10.6	9.4
Combined	20	8.5	11.8

How it ranks among 2012 Large Cars

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1Tesla Model S89 MPGe $1,026
2Hyundai Sonata27 MPG $1,722
3Dodge Charger23 MPG $2,022
4Chrysler 30023 MPG $2,022
5Hyundai Azera23 MPG $2,022
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15BMW 7 Series20 MPG $2,962
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24Maybach Landaulet12 MPG $4,938

2012 7 SeriesOther large carsClass median: $2,821/yr

Annual fuel cost at 15,000 miles and default prices; shorter bars cost less.

7 Series MPG across model years

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5 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic 740i	Gas	17 MPG	25 MPG	20 MPG	—	$2,962
RWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic 750i	Gas	15 MPG	22 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
RWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic 750Li	Gas	14 MPG	22 MPG	17 MPG	—	$3,485
AWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 6-speed automatic 750i xDrive	Gas	14 MPG	20 MPG	16 MPG	—	$3,703
RWD · 6.0L 12-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 760Li	Gas	13 MPG	19 MPG	15 MPG	—	$3,950

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 106 cu ft
Cargo volume: 14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 444 g/mi

2012 BMW 7 Series vs. rivals

vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,821/yr S-Class Hybrid saves $141/yr vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 7 Series saves $156/yr vs Jaguar XJ 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 7 Series saves $156/yr vs Audi A8 21 MPG · $2,821/yr A8 saves $141/yr vs Porsche Panamera 21 MPG · $2,821/yr Panamera saves $141/yr vs Lincoln MKS 20 MPG · $2,325/yr MKS saves $638/yr vs Porsche Panamera Hybrid 25 MPG · $2,370/yr Panamera Hybrid saves $592/yr vs BMW 7 Series Hybrid 20 MPG · $2,962/yr Same fuel cost vs Maserati Quattroporte 15 MPG · $3,950/yr 7 Series saves $988/yr vs Tesla Model S 89 MPGe · $1,026/yr Model S saves $1,936/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2012 BMW 7 Series Hybrid (20 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2012 BMW 7 Series?

Up to 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway); ratings range from 15 to 20 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2012 BMW 7 Series use?

Premium gasoline (premium is required or recommended by the manufacturer).

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2012 BMW 7 Series?