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2012 BMW 7 Series fuel consumption
8 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.
Fuel use, combined
5.6–8.6 L/100km
lower is better
Cost to run a year
$1,874–$2,420
at 14,000km
CO₂ from the exhaust
148–199 g/km
per kilometre
Uses 28% less fuel than the typical 2012 car, which averaged 7.8 L/100km.
Every 2012 BMW 7 Series version
| Version | Engine | Fuel use | City | Highway | Cost/year | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 730d Sedan Auto | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Diesel | 5.6 | 6.8 | 4.9 | $1,874 | 148 Better than average |
| 730Ld Sedan Auto | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Diesel | 5.6 | 6.8 | 4.9 | $1,874 | 148 Better than average |
| 740iH Sedan Auto | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Electric/Petrol 95RON | 6.8 | 6.0 | 7.2 | $1,914 | 158 Slightly better than average |
| 740LiH Sedan Auto | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Electric/Petrol 95RON | 6.8 | 6.0 | 7.2 | $1,914 | 158 Slightly better than average |
| 740i Sedan Auto | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 7.9 | 10.6 | 6.3 | $2,223 | 184 Slightly worse than average |
| 740Li Sedan Auto | 3.0L 6cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 7.9 | 10.6 | 6.3 | $2,223 | 184 Slightly worse than average |
| 750i Sedan Auto | 4.4L 8cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 8.6 | 11.9 | 6.6 | $2,420 | 199 Slightly worse than average |
| 750Li Sedan Auto | 4.4L 8cyl Turbo Petrol 95RON | 8.6 | 11.9 | 6.6 | $2,420 | 199 Slightly worse than average |
BMW 7 Series in other years
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Figures come from a standardised laboratory test, so every car is measured the same way. Your own fuel use will differ with traffic, load, tyre pressure and how you drive. Running costs assume 14,000km a year at recent average fuel prices.