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BMW 7 Series
MotorTrend says the BMW 7 Series is the Bavarian brand's flagship full-size sedan, the largest and most luxurious in the stable, though BMW's image has long been associated with its sport sedans more than the flagship 7 Series, and its first-drive review of the current generation called it mighty impressive. BMWBlog says the 2026 BMW 7 Series carries over before a major 2027 refresh, playing it safe ahead of a mid-lifecycle refresh (LCI) next year. Car and Driver agrees, saying that with the 7-series only three years into its current generation, it doesn't expect any changes for the 2026 model year.
The flagship, not the sport sedan
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 BMW 7 Series is the Bavarian brand's flagship full-size sedan, the largest and most luxurious in the stable, and that BMW's image has long been associated with its sport sedans more than the flagship, full-size 7 Series, whose first-drive review it titled 'Mighty Impressive.'
Playing it safe before a 2027 refresh
BMWBlog (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 BMW 7 Series carries over before a major 2027 refresh, with BMW's flagship sedan staying the course for 2026 ahead of big updates next year, playing it safe ahead of a mid-lifecycle refresh.
No changes expected
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says that with the 7-series only three years into its current generation, it doesn't expect any changes for the 2026 model year.
Questions buyers ask
Is the BMW 7 Series changing for 2026?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) and BMWBlog (opens in a new tab) both say no, with a major refresh expected for 2027.
What is BMW's flagship sedan?
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says the 7 Series, the largest and most luxurious model in the BMW stable.
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Every major decision path.
The 2027 BMW 7 Series is built around 3.0L turbo inline-six, 3.0L turbo inline-six plug-in hybrid, or 4.4L twin-turbo V8, rated at 375 / 449 / 536 horsepower across its full-size luxury sedan body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2027 U.S. lineup has 4 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2027 7 Series seats 5 and is a Full-size luxury sedan.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2027 7 Series.
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2027 BMW 7 Series
740i uses the 375-hp turbo six; 750e xDrive is the plug-in hybrid at 449 hp with up to 35 miles of EV range; 760i xDrive is the flagship with a 536-hp V8. MY2027 brings a real interior/tech refresh (LCI) alongside the related i7, not a powertrain or trim-ladder change.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
5 indexed BMW 7 Series model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 BMW 7 Series | 2027 record → | |
| 2026 BMW 7 Series | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 BMW 7 Series | 2025 record → | |
| 2022 BMW 7 Series | 2022 record → | |
| 2021 BMW 7 Series | 2021 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the BMW 7 Series.
The BMW 7 Series is a full-size luxury sedan manufactured and marketed by the German automaker BMW since 1977. It is the successor to the BMW E3 "New Six" sedan and is now in its seventh generation. The 7 Series is BMW's flagship car and is only available in a sedan bodystyle (including long wheelbase and limousine models).
Source: BMW 7 Series (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
BMW 7 Series at a glance
- Production
- 1977–present
- Class
- Full-size luxury car (F)
- Body style
- 4-door saloon
- Predecessor
- BMW New Six
BMW 7 Series generations
The BMW 7 Series has been redesigned in 1986, 1994, 2001, 2008, 2015, 2022, gaps of 9, 8, 7, 7, 7, 7 years, an average of 7.5 years between generations. The current generation (seventh generation, G70/G73) began in 2022.
| Generation | Code | Began | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| First generation | E23 | 1977–1986 | The E23 is the first generation 7 Series and was produced from 1977 to 1987. |
| Second generation | E32 | 1986–1994 | The E32 is the second generation of the 7 Series, which was produced from 1986 to 1994. |
| Third generation | E38 | 1994–2001 | The E38 is the third generation of the 7 Series, which was produced from 1994 to 2001. |
| Fourth generation | E65/E66/E67/E68 | 2001–2008 | The E65/E66/E67/E68 is the fourth generation 7 Series, which was produced from 2001 to 2008. |
| Fifth generation | F01/F02/F03/F04 | 2008–2015 | The F01/F02/F03/F04 is the fifth-generation 7 Series, which was produced from 2008 to 2015. |
| Sixth generation | G11/G12 | 2015–2022 | The G11/G12 is the sixth generation of the 7 Series, which entered production in 2015. |
| Seventh generation | G70/G73 | 2022–present |
Year by year
The BMW 7 Series across 13 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 BMW 7 Series | 26 | $3,050 | 2 |
| 2026 BMW 7 Series | 20–28 | $2,750–$3,900 | 4 |
| 2025 BMW 7 Series | 20–28 | $2,750–$3,900 | 4 |
| 2024 BMW 7 Series | 20–28 | $2,750–$3,900 | 3 |
| 2023 BMW 7 Series | 21–27 | $2,850–$3,700 | 2 |
| 2022 BMW 7 Series | 16–25 | $3,100–$4,850 | 6 |
| 2021 BMW 7 Series | 19–25 | $3,100–$4,100 | 5 |
| 2020 BMW 7 Series | 20–24 | $3,250–$3,900 | 5 |
| 2019 BMW 7 Series | 16–27 | $2,850–$4,850 | 7 |
| 2018 BMW 7 Series | 16–27 | $2,850–$4,850 | 7 |
| 2017 BMW 7 Series | 16–27 | $2,850–$4,850 | 7 |
| 2016 BMW 7 Series | 19–24 | $3,250–$4,100 | 3 |
| 2015 BMW 7 Series | 15–26 | $3,100–$5,150 | 14 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the BMW 7 Series, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Electric range, miles | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to 2027 | 4 to 2 | 24.0 to 26.0 | Labels: 740 Sedan, 740 xDrive Sedan | Labels: 740i Sedan, 740i xDrive Sedan, 750e xDrive Sedan, 760i xDrive Sedan; Engines: 3L 6-cyl SIDI; PHEV, 4.4L 8-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid; Fuels: Premium and Electricity | |
| 2025 to 2026 | 34 to 35 | ||||
| 2024 to 2025 | 3 to 4 | first listed: 34 | Labels: 750e xDrive Sedan; Engines: 3L 6-cyl SIDI; PHEV; Fuels: Premium and Electricity | ||
| 2023 to 2024 | 2 to 3 | Labels: 740i xDrive Sedan | |||
| 2022 to 2023 | 6 to 2 | 20.5 to 24.0 | Labels: 760i xDrive Sedan; Engines: 3L 6-cyl SIDI & PFI; Mild Hybrid, 4.4L 8-cyl SIDI; Mild Hybrid | Labels: 740i xDrive Sedan, 745e xDrive, 750i xDrive Sedan, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 1 more; Engines: 3L 6-cyl SIDI, 3L 6-cyl SIDI; PHEV, 4.4L 8-cyl SIDI, 6.6L 12-cyl SIDI; Fuels: Premium and Electricity | |
| 2021 to 2022 | 5 to 6 | 22.0 to 20.5 | Labels: 740i Sedan, 740i xDrive Sedan, 750i xDrive Sedan, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 1 more; Engines: 6.6L 12-cyl SIDI | Labels: 740i, 740i xDrive, 750i xDrive, Alpina B7 | |
| 2020 to 2021 | 16 to 17 | ||||
| 2019 to 2020 | 7 to 5 | 21.5 to 22.0 | 14 to 16 | Labels: 745e xDrive, Alpina B7; Engines: 3L 6-cyl SIDI; PHEV | Labels: 740e xDrive, 750i, Alpina B7 xDrive, M760i xDrive; Engines: 2L 4-cyl SIDI; PHEV, 6.6L 12-cyl SIDI |
| 2016 to 2017 | 3 to 7 | first listed: 14 | Labels: 740e xDrive, 740i xDrive, Alpina B7 xDrive, M760i xDrive; Engines: 2L 4-cyl SIDI; PHEV, 6.6L 12-cyl SIDI; Fuels: Premium and Electricity | ||
| 2015 to 2016 | 14 to 3 | 20.5 to 21.5 | Labels: 740Ld xDrive, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750Li, and 7 more; Engines: 3L 6-cyl, 6L 12-cyl SIDI; Fuels: Diesel |
Trim by trim
Every 2027 BMW 7 Series trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740 | RWD | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Turbo) | 375 | 398 | 4,720 | – | 27 | $101,350 |
| 740 xDrive | AWD | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Turbo) | 375 | 398 | 4,855 | – | 27 | $104,350 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2027 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every BMW 7 Series model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2 | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Turbo) | 375 | 4,720–4,855 | – | – |
| 2026 | 4 | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Turbo) / 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) / 4.4-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | 308–536 | 4,720–5,331 | – | 19.5 |
| 2025 | 4 | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Turbo) / 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) / 4.4-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | 308–536 | 4,720–5,331 | – | 17.2–19.5 |
| 2024 | 4 | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Turbo) / 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) / 4.4-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | 308–536 | 4,720–5,331 | – | 17.2–19.5 |
| 2023 | 2 | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Turbo) / 4.4-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | 375–536 | 4,720–5,095 | – | 19.5 |
| 2022 | 6 | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Turbo) / 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) / 4.4-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) +1 | 335–600 | 4,244–5,159 | – | 12.1–20.6 |
| 2021 | 6 | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Turbo) / 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) / 4.4-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) +1 | 335–601 | 4,244–5,159 | – | 12.1–20.6 |
| 2020 | 6 | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) / 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Turbo) / 4.4-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) +1 | 335–600 | 4,244–5,159 | – | 12.1–20.6 |
| 2019 | 7 | 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Turbo) / 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo) / 4.4-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) +1 | 320–601 | 4,195–5,128 | – | 12.1–20.6 |
| 2018 | 7 | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0L / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, TT, 3.0L / V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4L +1 | 322–610 | 4,125–5,128 | – | 12.1–20.6 |
| 2017 | 7 | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0L / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, TT, 3.0L / V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4L +1 | 320–601 | 4,195–5,128 | – | 20.6 |
| 2016 | 3 | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0L / V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4L | 320–445 | 4,225–4,610 | – | 20.6 |
| 2015 | 12 | 4.4-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) / 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Turbo) / 6-Cyl, Hybrid, 3.0T +2 | 255–540 | 4,310–5,015 | – | 20.1–21.1 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Compared with
Models this BMW 7 Series is most often compared with.
Nearest BMW models
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2027 7 Series come in?
The 2027 BMW 7 Series (full-size luxury sedan) comes in 4 trims: 740i, 740i xDrive, 750e xDrive, 760i xDrive.
Q02What are the 2027 7 Series trims?
The 2027 BMW 7 Series trims are 740i, 740i xDrive, 750e xDrive, 760i xDrive, listed from the entry 740i up to the top 760i xDrive.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2027 7 Series use?
The 2027 BMW 7 Series is built around 3.0L turbo inline-six, 3.0L turbo inline-six plug-in hybrid, or 4.4L twin-turbo V8, rated at 375 / 449 / 536 horsepower across its full-size luxury sedan body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2027 7 Series have?
The 2027 BMW 7 Series is rated at 375 / 449 / 536 horsepower (3.0L turbo inline-six, 3.0L turbo inline-six plug-in hybrid, or 4.4L twin-turbo V8).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2027 7 Series?
The 2027 BMW 7 Series is offered with RWD / AWD.