- Newest year: 2001
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2000-2001 BMW 7 Series MPG & Fuel Cost
2 model years · 14–18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 1 of 10 large car configurations, MY2001. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2000-2001 BMW 7 Series at a glance
The 2000-2001 BMW 7 Series covers 2 model years in the EPA database (8 configurations in all), rated 14–18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2001, costs about $4,460 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 740i 4.4L 8-cyl RWD (18 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2001.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2000-2001 BMW 7 Series by model year
What the 2001 740i 4.4L 8-cyl RWD costs to drive
Per month
$372
$4,460 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.43
Per 100 miles
$29.73
Five years
$22,300
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$1,020more a year
Class median $3,440 a year, MY2001
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2001 BMW 7 Series MPG
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2000: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,460.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740i 4.4L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) | 4.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 740il | 4.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 740i 4.4L 8-cyl RWD Automatic (S5) | 4.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $5,020 |
| 750il | 5.4L 12-cyl | RWD | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,740 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2000 BMW 7 Series MPG
14–18 MPG · $4,460–$5,740/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740i/740i Sport 4.4L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd (Most efficient) | 4.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 740il/740il Protection | 4.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 740i/740i Sport 4.4L 8-cyl RWD Automatic 5-spd | 4.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 14 | 19 | 16 | $5,020 |
| 750il/750il Protection | 5.4L 12-cyl | RWD | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,740 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the 740i 4.4L 8-cyl RWD: $5,320 in California and $3,870 in Texas, a $1,450 difference.
- California $5,320
- Washington $5,010
- New York $4,410
- Florida $4,080
- Texas $3,870
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2001 large car models.
Generations
- 2000-2001 (E38)
- 2002-2008 (E65)
- 2009-2015 (F01)
- 2016-2022 (G11)
- 2023-2027* (G70)
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2000-2001 BMW 7 Series get?
EPA rates the 2000-2001 BMW 7 Series at 14–18 MPG combined across 8 configurations and 2 model years. The most efficient version, the 2001 740i 4.4L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 18 MPG (15 city, 22 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2000-2001 BMW 7 Series?
Every model year of the 2000-2001 BMW 7 Series tops out at 18 MPG combined, so no year is better than another.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2000-2001 BMW 7 Series?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2001.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2001 BMW 7 Series per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 740i 4.4L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,460 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $4,460–$5,740 a year. That is a $1,280 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2001 BMW 7 Series 100 miles?
About $29.73 per 100 miles for the 740i 4.4L 8-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $29.73 and $38.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2001 BMW 7 Series more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 740i 4.4L 8-cyl RWD is rated 15 city and 22 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 7 MPG.
How does the 2001 BMW 7 Series compare with other large car configurations?
The 740i 4.4L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,460 a year to fuel, $1,020 more than the class median of $3,440, and less than 1 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 41 rated large car configurations for MY2001, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2001 BMW 7 Series different from the 2000 model?
The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,460. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2001 against 4 configurations for 2000. See the 2000 BMW 7 Series for that year.