- Newest year: 2008
- Gas
- Large cars
- Same as 2007
2002-2008 BMW 7 Series MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 15–19 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 large car configurations, MY2008. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2002-2008 BMW 7 Series at a glance
The 2002-2008 BMW 7 Series covers 7 model years in the EPA database (23 configurations in all), rated 15–19 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2008, costs about $4,460 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 750i 4.8L 8-cyl RWD (18 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). EPA changed the ratings in 2003, 2004, 2006 and 2007; 2005 and 2008 repeat the values of the year before. The best combined rating in the generation, 19 MPG, was reached in 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005.
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
2002-2008 BMW 7 Series by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Gas | 15–18 MPG | $4,460–$5,360 | Same EPA ratings as 2007 |
| 2007 | Gas | 15–18 MPG | $4,460–$5,360 | Ratings changed |
| 2006 | Gas | 16–18 MPG | $4,460–$5,020 | Ratings changed |
| 2005 | Gas | 16–19 MPG | $4,230–$5,020 | Same EPA ratings as 2004 |
| 2004 | Gas | 16–19 MPG | $4,230–$5,020 | Ratings changed |
| 2003 | Gas | 16–19 MPG | $4,230–$5,020 | Ratings changed |
| 2002 | Gas | 19 MPG | $4,230 | First year |
What the 2008 750i 4.8L 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
$830more a year
Class median $3,630 a year, MY2008
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2008 BMW 7 Series MPG
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2008 BMW 7 Series as for the 2007 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2007 section above.See 2007
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750i (Most efficient) | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 750li | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 760li | 6.0L 12-cyl | RWD | 13 | 20 | 15 | $5,360 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2007 BMW 7 Series MPG
15–18 MPG · $4,460–$5,360/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2006: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,460.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750i (Most efficient) | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 750li | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 760li | 6.0L 12-cyl | RWD | 13 | 20 | 15 | $5,360 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2006 BMW 7 Series MPG
16–18 MPG · $4,460–$5,020/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2005: The most efficient configuration moves from 19 to 18 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,230 to $4,460, $230 more.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750i (Most efficient) | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 750li | 4.8L 8-cyl | RWD | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,460 |
| 760i | 6.0L 12-cyl | RWD | 13 | 21 | 16 | $5,020 |
| 760li | 6.0L 12-cyl | RWD | 13 | 21 | 16 | $5,020 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2005 BMW 7 Series MPG
Same EPA ratings as 2004
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
EPA lists the same ratings for the 2005 BMW 7 Series as for the 2004 model, so the configurations and costs are the ones in the 2004 section above.See 2004
2004 BMW 7 Series MPG
16–19 MPG · $4,230–$5,020/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2003: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,230.
Gas configurations (4)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 745i (Most efficient) | 4.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| 745li | 4.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| 760li | 6.0L 12-cyl | RWD | 13 | 21 | 16 | $5,020 |
| 760i | 6.0L 12-cyl | RWD | 13 | 21 | 16 | $5,020 |
4 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2003 BMW 7 Series MPG
16–19 MPG · $4,230–$5,020/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Versus 2002: The most efficient configuration stays at 19 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,230.
Gas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 745i (Most efficient) | 4.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| 745li | 4.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| 760li | 6.0L 12-cyl | RWD | 13 | 21 | 16 | $5,020 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2002 BMW 7 Series MPG
19 MPG · $4,230/yr
EPA re-estimated ratings of 1985-2007 vehicles under its 2008 method; these figures are the re-estimated values.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 745i (Most efficient) | 4.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
| 745li | 4.4L 8-cyl | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,230 |
2 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 750i 4.8L 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 MY2008 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 2002-2008 BMW 7 Series get?
EPA rates the 2002-2008 BMW 7 Series at 15–19 MPG combined across 23 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2005 745i 4.4L 8-cyl RWD, is rated 19 MPG (16 city, 24 highway).
Which years had the best MPG in the 2002-2008 BMW 7 Series?
The 745i 4.4L 8-cyl RWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 19 MPG, in 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2005. The lowest top rating, 18 MPG, was in 2006, 2007 and 2008.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2002-2008 BMW 7 Series?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2003, 2004, 2006 and 2007. In 2005 and 2008 the values repeat the year before.
How does the 2002-2008 BMW 7 Series compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2000-2001 BMW 7 Series) is rated 14–18 MPG combined and costs $4,460–$5,740 a year to fuel; the 2002-2008 model is rated 15–19 MPG and costs $4,230–$5,360 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2008 BMW 7 Series per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 750i 4.8L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,460 a year. Across all 3 configurations the cost runs $4,460–$5,360 a year. That is a $900 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2008 BMW 7 Series 100 miles?
About $29.73 per 100 miles for the 750i 4.8L 8-cyl RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $29.73 and $35.73 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2008 BMW 7 Series more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The 750i 4.8L 8-cyl RWD is rated 15 city and 23 highway MPG, so it is more efficient on the highway, by 8 MPG.
How does the 2008 BMW 7 Series compare with other large car configurations?
The 750i 4.8L 8-cyl RWD costs about $4,460 a year to fuel, $830 more than the class median of $3,630, and less than 2 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 70 rated large car configurations for MY2008, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2008 BMW 7 Series different from the 2007 model?
No. EPA lists the same ratings for 2007 and 2008: 3 configurations rated 15–18 MPG combined. See the 2007 BMW 7 Series for that year.