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2022 BMW 7 Series

The 2022 BMW 7 Series is the final year of the facelifted sixth-generation model before the all-new 2023 redesign, with all-wheel drive optional on the 740i and standard on the rest, and used prices from $36,500 at Kelley Blue Book. NHTSA lists one recall, a high-voltage battery cell fault, and 4 complaints. EPA rates it 16 to 25 mpg or MPGe combined.

Configurations6
Model/option labels6
Combined efficiency16–25 MPG/MPGe
Electric range17 mi
Decision answers5

What the 2022 BMW 7 Series is

Carvana (opens in a new tab) calls the 2022 7 Series the final year of the facelifted sixth-generation model, which continued the design introduced for 2020, before the full redesign arrived for 2023. Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says all-wheel drive, which BMW calls xDrive, is optional on the 740i and standard on the rest of the lineup.

Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) puts used 2022 7 Series prices at $36,500 for the 740i to $62,300 for the Alpina B7 xDrive at a dealership. EPA rates the 2022 7 Series at 16 to 25 mpg or MPGe combined and $3,100 to $4,850 a year in fuel, with rear- or all-wheel drive and 17 miles of electric range on the plug-in.

Recalls and problems owners report

NHTSA lists one recall campaign for the 2022 7 Series, 22V683000, which covers a single 2022 745e plug-in hybrid whose high-voltage battery may have been produced with a cell electrode improperly sized during laser cutting, and dealers replace the affected battery cell module. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system with 3, and lane departure, unknown or other and engine with 1 each. Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) keeps a common-problems page for the year.

2022 7 Series against the S-Class, A8, G90 and LS

EPA rates the 2022 7 Series at 16 to 25 mpg combined and $3,100 to $4,850 a year in fuel. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class lists 15 to 24 at $3,250 to $5,150, the Audi A8 22 at $3,500, the Genesis G90 18 to 20 at $3,900 to $4,300, and the Lexus LS 21 to 25 at $3,100 to $3,700. The 7 Series has the highest top figure of the five.

Trim-by-trim specifications

The 2022 BMW 7 Series: 6 trims compared.

Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.

2022 BMW 7 Series powertrain, performance and efficiency by trim
TrimEngineTransmissionDriveHorsepowerTorque (lb-ft)0–60 mphTop speedEPA city / hwy / combSeatsBasic warranty
740i3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Turbo)Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual ModesRWD3353315.3 s130 mph22 / 29 / 25 mpg54 yr / 50,000 mi
740i xDrive3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Turbo)Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual ModesAWD3353314.8 s130 mph20 / 27 / 23 mpg54 yr / 50,000 mi
745e xDrive3.0-liter 6-cylinder (Hybrid, Turbo)Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual ModesAWD389774.9 s130 mph– / – / 22 mpg54 yr / 50,000 mi
750i xDrive4.4-liter V8 (Twin Turbo)Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual ModesAWD6005903.5 s130 mph17 / 24 / 19 mpg54 yr / 50,000 mi
M760i xDrive6.6-liter V12 (Twin Turbo)Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual ModesAWD6006273.6 s130 mph13 / 20 / 16 mpg54 yr / 50,000 mi
ALPINA B7 xDrive4.4-liter V8 (Twin Turbo)Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual ModesAWD6006273.5 s130 mph17 / 24 / 19 mpg54 yr / 50,000 mi
2022 BMW 7 Series dimensions, weights and capacities by trim
TrimCurb weightLengthHeightWheelbaseGround clearanceFuel tankFront headroomFront legroomTires
740i4,244 lb207.4 in58.2 in126.4 in20.6 gal39.9 in41.4 inP245/50R18
740i xDrive4,381 lb207.4 in58.2 in126.4 in20.6 gal39.9 in41.4 inP245/50R18
745e xDrive4,848 lb207.4 in58.2 in126.4 in5.3 in12.1 gal39.9 in41.4 inP245/50R18
750i xDrive4,866 lb207.4 in58.2 in126.4 in20.6 gal39.9 in41.4 inP245/45R19
M760i xDrive5,159 lb207.4 in58.2 in126.4 in20.6 gal39.9 in41.4 inP245/45R19
ALPINA B7 xDrive5,159 lb207.4 in58.7 in126.4 in20.6 gal39.9 in41.4 inP255/40R20

Equipment by trim

Which 2022 BMW 7 Series trim has what.

Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.

2022 BMW 7 Series standard and optional equipment by trim
Equipment740i740i xDrive745e xDrive750i xDriveM760i xDriveALPINA B7 xDrive
Safety
Adaptive headlightsStdStdStdStdStdStd
Anti-theft alarmStdStdStdStdStdStd
Blind-spot alertStdStdStdStdStdStd
Child door locksStdStdStdStdStdStd
Child-seat anchorsStdStdStdStdStdStd
Forward collision warningStdStdStdStdStdStd
Rearview cameraStdStdStdStdStdStd
Surround-view cameraStdStdStdStdStdStd
Electronic stability controlStdStdStdStdStdStd
Traction controlStdStdStdStdStdStd
Technology
Bluetooth audio streamingStdStdStdStdStdStd
BluetoothStdStdStdStdStdStd
Hands-free callingStdStdStdStdStdStd
Built-in internet accessStdStdStdStdStdStd
Navigation systemStdStdStdStdStdStd
Premium audio systemStdStdStdStdStdStd
Real-time traffic informationStdStdStdStdStdStd
Rear-seat DVD entertainmentOptOptOptOptOptOpt
Satellite radioStdStdStdStdStdStd
Apple CarPlay or Android AutoStdStdStdStdStdStd
Steering-wheel audio controlsStdStdStdStdStdStd
Emergency and security servicesStdStdStdStdStdStd
Comfort
Heated front seatsStdStdStdStdStdStd
Heated rear seatsOptOptOptOptStdStd
Heated steering wheelStdStdStdStdStdStd
Heated mirrorsStdStdStdStdStdStd
Power front seats for driver and passengerStdStdStdStdStdStd
Power driver's seatStdStdStdStdStdStd
Leather seatsStdStdStdStdStdStd
Leather-wrapped steering wheelStdStdStdStdStdStd
Front and rear climate zonesStdStdStdStdStdStd
Panoramic moonroofStdStdStdStdStdStd
Tilt steering wheelStdStdStdStdStdStd
Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheelStdStdStdStdStdStd
Cup holdersStdStdStdStdStdStd
Folding rear seatStdStdStdStdStdStd
Exterior and convenience
Alloy wheelsStdStdStdStdStdStd
Rear spoiler–––––Std
Power-folding mirrorsStdStdStdStdStdStd
Power liftgate or trunkStdStdStdStdStdStd
12-volt power outletStdStdStdStdStdStd
Power windowsStdStdStdStdStdStd
Remote keyless entryStdStdStdStdStdStd
Remote engine startStdStd–StdStdStd
Proximity keyless entryStdStdStdStdStdStd
Push-button startStdStdStdStdStdStd
Cruise controlStdStdStdStdStdStd
Integrated garage-door openerStdStdStdStdStdStd
Rear-window defrosterStdStdStdStdStdStd
Rain-sensing wipersStdStdStdStdStdStd

Complete certification table

6 configuration records.

EPA ID / labelEngine / technologyDrive / transmissionFuelCityHwyCombinedRange
43842740i Sedan3L 6-cyl SIDIConventionalRear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)Premium222925N/A
43843740i xDrive Sedan3L 6-cyl SIDIConventionalAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)Premium202723N/A
45147745e xDrive3L 6-cyl SIDI; PHEVPlug-in HybridAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)Premium and Electricity19262217 mi
43808750i xDrive Sedan4.4L 8-cyl SIDIConventionalAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)Premium172419N/A
43809Alpina B7 xDrive4.4L 8-cyl SIDIConventionalAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)Premium172419N/A
43881M760i xDrive Sedan6.6L 12-cyl SIDIConventionalAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8)Premium132016N/A

Model-specific answer center

5 answers for this exact family-year.

Q01What changed on the 2022 BMW 7 Series versus the 2021 BMW 7 Series?
Model year

Against the 2021 BMW 7 Series: Model/option labels added: 740i Sedan, 740i xDrive Sedan, 750i xDrive Sedan, Alpina B7 xDrive, and 1 more. Model/option labels no longer listed: 740i, 740i xDrive, 750i xDrive, Alpina B7. Engine descriptions added: 6.6L 12-cyl SIDI. Certification records went from 5 to 6. Midpoint combined efficiency moved from 22.0 to 20.5 MPG/MPGe.

Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02How quickly does the 2022 BMW 7 Series accelerate from 0 to 60 mph?
Performance

The 2022 BMW 7 Series's 0-60 mph time is 3.5 seconds on the 750i xDrive and ALPINA B7 xDrive up to 5.3 seconds on the 740i, across 6 trims. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.

Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q03How do the 2022 BMW 7 Series trims differ from one another?
Trims

The 740i xDrive has AWD instead of RWD over the 740i. The 745e xDrive has 389 hp against 335 over the 740i xDrive. The 750i xDrive has 600 hp against 389 and remote engine start as standard equipment over the 745e xDrive. The M760i xDrive has heated rear seats as standard equipment over the 750i xDrive. The ALPINA B7 xDrive has a rear spoiler as standard equipment over the M760i xDrive.

Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q04What is the 2022 BMW 7 Series's top speed?
Performance

The 2022 BMW 7 Series's top speed is 130 mph on every trim. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications. The 2021 model year has the same figure.

Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q05What size wheels does the 2022 BMW 7 Series have?
Wheels and tires

The 2022 BMW 7 Series's wheel diameter is 18 inches on the 740i, 740i xDrive and 745e xDrive, 19 inches on the 750i xDrive and M760i xDrive and 20 inches on the ALPINA B7 xDrive. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications. The 2021 model year has the same figure.

Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications

Live NHTSA evidence

Current federal safety records for 2022 BMW 7 Series.

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Exact-vehicle evidence desk

Check the exact vehicle, not just the model name.

Recalls, build data and service applicability are determined at VIN level, not by model name.

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