2012 BMW 7 Series
The new BMW 7 Series is a Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $202,600 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $388,199 for the Base.
There are 2 variants of the 7 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2009.
Engine options include 6.0L turbo petrol direct injection (400kW/750Nm), 4.4L turbo petrol direct injection (300kW/600Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (240kW/450Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel direct injection (180kW/540Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/540Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2012 7 Series is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
Transmission
6 or 8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Sedan
Powertrain Type
Rear-wheel Drive

Retail Price
Transmission
6 or 8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
Rear
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
Sedan
Powertrain Type
Rear-wheel Drive
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BMW 7 Series
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
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Interior
Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
Protection, prevention, and alerts
Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
Available Variants
The BMW 7 Series comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being M Sport.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,072 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,902 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,479 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,070 mm |
| Load Capacity | 640 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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BMW 7 Series
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest BMW 7 Series is the Base that starts from $202,600.
See all BMW 7 Series PricingThe most expensive BMW 7 Series is the M Sport that starts from $388,199.
See all BMW 7 Series PricingThe best towing capacity of a BMW 7 Series is 2200 kg offered by the following variants: Base and M Sport.
See all BMW 7 Series towing capacityThe largest BMW 7 Series is the Base which measures 1902mm wide, 5212mm in length and sits 1484mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 7 Series is the Base which has 400kW of power from its 6.0L Turbo 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 2765 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 7 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
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