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2021 BMW 7 Series MPG & fuel economy

The 2021 BMW 7 Series is a large car offered in 3 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version returns 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway) on premium gasoline. Across the lineup, combined ratings range from 19 to 25 MPG. That's up 1 MPG from the 2020 model. Among 27 large cars rated for 2021, it ranks 18th for lowest fuel cost. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, it costs about $2,370 a year to fuel.

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Combined 25 MPG 22 MPG city · 29 MPG hwy

Driving range — not published for this model

Your fuel cost $2,370 15,000 mi/yr · $15.80 per 100 mi

Class rank, 2021 #18 of 27 Large Cars by fuel cost

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Miles per year Premium gas $/gal

Fuel average

The 2021 BMW 7 Series's fuel average is 10.6 km/L (9.4 L/100 km), or 25 MPG combined: 9.4 km/L in the city and 12.3 km/L on the highway.

	MPG	km/L	L/100 km
City	22	9.4	10.7
Highway	29	12.3	8.1
Combined	25	10.6	9.4

How it ranks among 2021 Large Cars

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1Tesla Model S120 MPGe $761
2Hyundai Ioniq59 MPG $788
3Hyundai Sonata Hybrid52 MPG $894
4Honda Accord Hybrid48 MPG $969
5Porsche Taycan79 MPGe $1,107
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18BMW 7 Series25 MPG $2,370
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27Rolls-Royce Ghost14 MPG $4,232

2021 7 SeriesOther large carsClass median: $2,194/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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3 EPA-rated configurations

Configuration	Type	City	Hwy	Combined	Range	Your cost / yr
RWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 740i	Gas	22 MPG	29 MPG	25 MPG	—	$2,370
AWD · 3.0L 6-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 740i xDrive	Gas	20 MPG	27 MPG	23 MPG	—	$2,576
AWD · 4.4L 8-cyl turbo · 8-speed automatic 750i xDrive	Gas	17 MPG	24 MPG	19 MPG	—	$3,118

Specs (most efficient configuration)

Fuel: Premium gasoline
Engine / motor: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Passenger volume: 114 cu ft
Cargo volume: 14 cu ft
Tailpipe CO₂: 360 g/mi
EPA fuel economy score: 5/10
EPA greenhouse gas score: 5/10

2021 BMW 7 Series vs. rivals

vs Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid 24 MPG · $2,469/yr 7 Series saves $99/yr vs Audi A8 Plug-in Hybrid 53 MPGe + 23 MPG · $2,170/yr A8 Plug-in Hybrid saves $200/yr vs Genesis G80 26 MPG · $2,279/yr G80 saves $91/yr vs Audi A8 Hybrid 21 MPG · $2,821/yr 7 Series saves $451/yr vs Genesis G90 20 MPG · $2,962/yr 7 Series saves $592/yr vs Maserati Quattroporte 19 MPG · $3,118/yr 7 Series saves $748/yr vs Porsche Panamera Plug-in Hybrid 52 MPGe + 22 MPG · $2,274/yr Panamera Plug-in Hybrid saves $96/yr vs BMW 7 Series Plug-in Hybrid 56 MPGe + 22 MPG · $2,264/yr 7 Series Plug-in Hybrid saves $106/yr vs Audi S8 Hybrid 16 MPG · $3,703/yr 7 Series saves $1,333/yr vs Rolls-Royce Phantom 14 MPG · $4,232/yr 7 Series saves $1,862/yr

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Same year, other powertrains: 2021 BMW 7 Series Plug-in Hybrid (56 MPGe + 22 MPG)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gas mileage of the 2021 BMW 7 Series?

Up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway); ratings range from 19 to 25 MPG depending on configuration.

What fuel does the 2021 BMW 7 Series use?

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

What is the fuel average in km/L for the 2021 BMW 7 Series?