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    2008 BMW 7 Series

    Used from

    $190,442 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    11.2 - 13.6 L / 100km

    About the BMW 7 Series

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2008 BMW 7 Series is a Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $190,442 for the Base variant and topping out at $363,101 for the Base.

    There are 4 variants of the 7 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2007.

    Engine options include 4.8L multi-point injection (270kW/490Nm), 4.0L multi-point injection (225kW/390Nm) and 6.0L petrol direct injection (327kW/600Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2008 7 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    117.92 - 147.17 kW/t
    89.64 kW/t
    202.85 kW/t
    Boot Space
    500 litres
    315 litres
    560 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $190,442 - $363,101
    $154,900
    $1,190,000
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    31 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    2008 BMW 7 Series Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW 7 Series

    Sport

    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Rear Outlet
    • Alarm
      • Interior Monitoring
      • Peripheral
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Antenna
      • Type: Diversity
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Bluetooth
      • Type: Bluetooth
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
      • On Bumpers
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Fixed
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Television
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Thigh Support
      • Tilt Adjustment
      • Type: Sports
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.2
      • Headroom Front: 996
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Rear: 979
      • Hip Room Front (in): 60.6
      • Hip Room Front: 1539
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 60.7
      • Hip Room Rear: 1541
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1507
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 58.7
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1491
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Net
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 3
      • Number Of Passenger Seat Positions: 8
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Data Feed: Dvd
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Alloy
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 2
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Heated
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Remote Control
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Memory S/w Position
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Includes Radio Settings
      • Type: Automatic
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Wood & Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Particle Filter
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty full service
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Base

    Adds to Sport:
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 8
    • Rear seats
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Ventilated
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 13
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    Removes from Sport:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Type: Sports
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 3
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Wood & Leather

    Executive

    Adds to Base:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 3
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Wood & Leather
    Removes from Base:
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Thigh Support
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 8
    • Rear seats
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Ventilated
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 13
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered

    White Shadow

    Adds to Executive:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Paint
      • Type: Pearl
    Removes from Executive:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    See all 2008 BMW 7 Series Specs

    2008 BMW 7 Series Dimensions

    1484mm
    1902mm
    5179mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2008 BMW 7 Series Dimensions

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    2008 BMW 7 Series Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 7 Series

    The most fuel efficient BMW 7 Series is the Executive with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 11.2L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The BMW 7 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 6.0L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 13.6L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    BMW 7 SeriesFuel TypeCombined
    4.8L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded11.4 L/100km
    4.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded11.2 L/100km
    See all BMW 7 Series Fuel Economy

    2008 BMW 7 Series Warranty

    What is the warranty on a BMW 7 Series?

    The BMW 7 Series offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Next Steps

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    BMW 7 Series FAQs

    The cheapest BMW 7 Series is the Base that starts from $190,442.

    The most expensive BMW 7 Series is the Base that starts from $363,101.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW 7 Series is 2200 kg offered by the following variants: Sport, Base, Executive and White Shadow.

    The largest BMW 7 Series is the Sport which measures 1902mm wide, 5179mm in length and sits 1484mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 7 Series is the Base which has 327kW of power from its 6.0L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The BMW 7 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BMW 7 Series is the Base which weighs 2680 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 7 Series uses premium unleaded.