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BMW 7 Series Review, For Sale, Colours, Models & Specs in Australia

BMW’s large luxury flagship saloon range is the 7 Series and since the first generation arrived in 1977 it’s been the rival to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

The BMW 7 Series range today also includes the very first fully electric variant - the i7 - which sits at the top of the line-up.

The line-up currently starts at $272,900 for the 7 Series 740i Mhev and ranges through to $272,900 for the range-topping 7 Series 740i Mhev.

BMW 7 Series Models Price and Specs

The price range for the BMW 7 Series varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $272,900 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.

Year Body Type Specs Price from Price to
2024 Sedan 3.0L, —, 8 SP AUTO $272,900 $272,900
2023 Sedan 3.0L, Hyb/PULP, 8 SP AUTO $239,580 $275,440
2022 Sedan 3.0L, Diesel, 8 SP AUTO $179,300 $387,090
2021 Sedan 3.0L, Diesel, 8 SP AUTO $173,800 $375,100
2020 Sedan 3.0L, Diesel, 8 SP AUTO $121,880 $372,350
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BMW 7 Series Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the BMW 7 Series here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • What should I know before buying a 2004 BMW 7 Series?

    Some of these older luxury cars are tremendous bargains. Or, at least, they look like it in the classified adverts. There are a couple of reasons they're so cheap second-hand. The first is that people are (often rightly) scared of them going bang in an expensive way and requiring lots of pricey repairs. The second is called the funnel effect and happens when a luxury car like the 7-Series is bought brand-new usually by corporate customers. But, when the car is ready to be traded in a few years later, there simply isn't the volume of private buyers waiting for one to hit the market. So prices plummet. The same thing happens to Mercedes-Benzes, Audis and other luxury brands, too; it's not just a BMW thing.

    Meantime, the rules of engagement are the same for any used car. The most important thing is not the distance the car has covered, but how well it's been maintained over the years. You need to see a stamped, up-to-date service handbook with no glaring gaps in the service history. Without that document, you could be buying an abused car that will let you down and empty your wallet.

    The other thing to be a bit wary of in a 7-Series BMW of this vintage is the ex-hotel courtesy car. Back in the day, BMW had plenty of 7-Series to shift and a relative lack of takers, so the company offered them to hire-car and limousine taxi operators for about the same (leased) cost as a Holden Caprice. That's how so many of them wound up wearing a groove from the city to the airport.

    A good, well maintained ex-hire car should be okay, but bear in mind a lot of them led pretty hard lives. That included a variety of drivers who may or may not have cared very much and long hours idling in gridlock traffic. Check the condition of the backseat to see whether it's been used often (does the wear in the back match that in the front?) and check the area around the rear bumper. This was often damaged as a million suitcases were loaded and unloaded from the boot.

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  • Genesis G90 - Any chance for Australia?

    Both the existing Genesis G90 (and its closely related Kia K9 sedan) are flagship models not available in Australia due to the tiny pool of buyers that swim in the upper-luxury segment dominated by the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

    The main stumbling block is probably the prohibitive cost of engineering these left-hand-drive market models for right-hand-drive. At over 5.2 metres long (and counting if you include the limo version), these are way too large for British roads, and the expected sales volumes from the rest of the right-hand-drive countries combined including Australia just doesn't make a viable business case for them.

    Plus, big luxury SUVs are where the customers are heading, so a luxury crossover flagship from fledgling Genesis would make much more sense anyway. Sorry, but please don't hold your breath for a G90 in Australia any time soon.

    However, the all-electric G80 – Genesis' big 5 Series-priced rival – is said to be heading Downunder inside the next 12 months. The EV limo is the brand’s first fully electric model and will have “more than 500km range” to take on the coming Mercedes-Benz EQS electric luxury flagship sedan.

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  • What is the most expensive BMW?

    Currently, the most expensive BMW is the 750Li, listed at $318,710. For more info on the latest model, check out our 7 Series pricing and specs page.

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  • How much is a 2011 BMW 7-series worth?

    The value depends on the particular model, whether it’s a short or long wheelbase, six, eight or diesel engine etc., hence the value is a broad one, from $30,000 to $50,000.

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BMW 7 Series Colours

  • Bernina Grey
  • Dravit Grey
  • Tanzanite Blue
  • Almandine Brown
  • Azurite Black
  • Adventure Red
  • Frozen Arctic Grey
  • Frozen Cashmere Silver
  • Frozen Dark Brown
  • Frozen Dark Silver
  • Brilliant White
  • Frozen Brilliant White
  • Pure Metal Silver
To confirm current colour availability, please check the manufacturer's website. Shown above are the colours for the BMW 7 Series 2019.

BMW 7 Series Dimensions

The dimensions of the BMW 7 Series Sedan vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
2024 Sedan 1544x1950x5391 mm 147 mm
2023 Sedan 1544x1950x5391 mm 147 mm
2022 Sedan 1479x1902x5238 mm 135 mm
2021 Sedan 1479x1902x5238 mm 135 mm
2020 Sedan 1479x1902x5238 mm 135 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All BMW 7 Series Dimensions

BMW 7 Series Wheel Size

The BMW 7 Series has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 255x45 R20 for Sedan in 2024.

Year Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
2024 Sedan 255x45 R20 285x40 R20
2023 Sedan 255x45 R20 285x40 R20
2022 Sedan 225x60 R17 225x60 R17
2021 Sedan 225x60 R17 225x60 R17
2020 Sedan 225x60 R17 17x7.5 inches 225x60 R17 17x7.5 inches
The dimensions shown above are for the base model. See All BMW 7 Series Wheel Sizes

BMW 7 Series Seats

The BMW 7 Series comes with five seats in the 730d, 740i, 745e, 740Li and 750i xDrive variants. Four seats are available on the M760Li xDrive variant as standard, and as an optional extra on the 740Li.

Exclusive Nappa Leather is a no cost option on all variants, with the choice between Canberra Beige, Ivory White, Zagora Beige, Black with M piping, Mocha, Cognac or Black.

Exclusive Nappa Leather with Extended Quilting is available as standard on the M760Li xDrive, and as an optional extra on all other variants, with the choice between Mocha or Cognac. BMW Individual Full Leather ‘Merino’ is also available as standard on the M760Li xDrive variant and as an optional extra in all other variants, with the choice between Fiona Red, Smoke White, Cashmere Beige, Black, Amarone or Tartufo.

Shown above are seat details for the BMW 7 Series 2019.

BMW 7 Series Towing Capacity

The BMW 7 Series has maximum towing capacity of 2100kg for the latest model available.

Year Body Type Braked Capacity from Braked Capacity to
2024 Sedan 2100kg 2100kg
2023 Sedan 2100kg 2100kg
2022 Sedan 0kg 2300kg
2021 Sedan 0kg 2300kg
2020 Sedan 0kg 2300kg
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BMW 7 Series Fuel Consumption

The BMW 7 Series is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by —, Hyb/PULP, Hyb/ULP, Diesel and ULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 7.9L/100km for Sedan /— for the latest year the model was manufactured.

Year Body Type Fuel Consumption* Engine Fuel Type Transmission
2024 Sedan 7.9L/100km 3.0L 8 SP AUTO
2023 Sedan 7.9L/100km 3.0L Hyb/PULP 8 SP AUTO
2022 Sedan 2.4L/100km 3.0L Hyb/ULP 8 SP AUTO
2022 Sedan 5.7L/100km 3.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2022 Sedan 7.7L/100km 3.0L ULP 8 SP AUTO
2022 Sedan 7.9L/100km 3.0L 8 SP AUTO
2021 Sedan 2.4L/100km 3.0L Hyb/ULP 8 SP AUTO
2021 Sedan 5.7L/100km 3.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2021 Sedan 7.7L/100km 3.0L ULP 8 SP AUTO
2020 Sedan 3.0L Hyb/ULP 8 SP AUTO
2020 Sedan 5.1L/100km 3.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
2020 Sedan 7L/100km 3.0L ULP 8 SP AUTO
* Combined fuel consumption See All BMW 7 Series Pricing and Specs for 2024