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2009-2015 BMW 7 Series MPG & Fuel Cost
7 model years · 15–26 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 5 of 10 large car configurations, MY2015. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2009-2015 BMW 7 Series at a glance
The 2009-2015 BMW 7 Series covers 7 model years in the EPA database (73 configurations in all), rated 15–26 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2015, costs about $3,620 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the 740Ld xDrive 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD (26 MPG), at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas, hybrid and diesel. EPA changed the ratings in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. The best combined rating in the generation, 26 MPG, was reached in 2015.
2009-2015 BMW 7 Series by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Gas, Hybrid, Diesel | 15–26 MPG | $3,160–$5,260 | Ratings changed |
| 2014 | Gas, Hybrid | 15–25 MPG | $3,160–$5,260 | Ratings changed |
| 2013 | Gas, Hybrid | 15–25 MPG | $3,160–$5,260 | Ratings changed |
| 2012 | Gas, Hybrid | 15–20 MPG | $4,030–$5,310 | Ratings changed |
| 2011 | Gas, Hybrid | 15–20 MPG | $4,040–$5,330 | Ratings changed |
| 2010 | Gas | 15–17 MPG | $4,730–$5,360 | Ratings changed |
| 2009 | Gas | 17 MPG | $4,730 | First year |
What the 2015 740i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs to drive
Per month
$298
$3,580 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$5.97
Per 100 miles
$23.87
Five years
$17,900
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the large car median
$60less a year
Class median $3,640 a year, MY2015
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2015 BMW 7 Series MPG
Versus 2014: The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 26 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,160 to $3,620, $460 more.
Gas configurations (12)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740i (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,580 |
| 740Li | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,580 |
| 740Li xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,640 |
| 750i | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,110 |
| 750Li | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,180 |
| Alpina B7 SWB | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,180 |
| Alpina B7 LWB | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,180 |
| 750i xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,310 |
| 750Li xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,310 |
| Alpina B7 SWB xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,310 |
Show 2 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpina B7 LWB xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,310 |
| 760Li | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 13 | 20 | 15 | $5,260 |
12 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ActiveHybrid 7L (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,160 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Diesel configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740Ld xDrive (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,620 |
Diesel is priced at diesel $6.29/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2014 BMW 7 Series MPG
15–25 MPG · $3,160–$5,260/yr
Versus 2013: The most efficient configuration stays at 25 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $3,160.
Gas configurations (12)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740i (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,590 |
| 740Li | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,590 |
| 740Li xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,640 |
| 750i | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,110 |
| 750Li | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,200 |
| Alpina B7 SWB | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,200 |
Show 2 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpina B7 LWB | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,200 |
| 750i xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,290 |
| 750Li xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,290 |
| Alpina B7 SWB xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,290 |
| Alpina B7 LWB xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,290 |
| 760Li | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 13 | 20 | 15 | $5,260 |
12 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ActiveHybrid 7L (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,160 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2013 BMW 7 Series MPG
15–25 MPG · $3,160–$5,260/yr
Versus 2012: The most efficient configuration moves from 20 to 25 MPG, up 5. Its annual cost goes from $4,030 to $3,160, $870 less.
Gas configurations (12)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740i (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,620 |
| 740Li | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,620 |
| 740Li xDrive | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | AWD | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,640 |
| 750i | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 24 | 19 | $4,140 |
| 750i xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,280 |
| 750Li xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,280 |
Show 2 more configurations
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpina B7 SWB xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,280 |
| Alpina B7 LWB xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,280 |
| 750Li | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,330 |
| Alpina B7 SWB | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,330 |
| Alpina B7 LWB | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,330 |
| 760Li | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 13 | 20 | 15 | $5,260 |
12 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ActiveHybrid 7L (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 22 | 30 | 25 | $3,160 |
1 configuration requires or recommends higher-octane gasoline and is costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2012 BMW 7 Series MPG
15–20 MPG · $4,030–$5,310/yr
Versus 2011: The most efficient configuration stays at 20 MPG. Its annual cost goes from $4,040 to $4,030, $10 less.
Gas configurations (11)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740i (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,030 |
| 740Li | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,030 |
| 750i | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,660 |
| 750Li | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 14 | 22 | 17 | $4,730 |
| Alpina B7 LWB | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 14 | 22 | 17 | $4,730 |
| Alpina B7 SWB | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 14 | 22 | 17 | $4,730 |
Show 1 more configuration
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750i xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,000 |
| 750Li xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,000 |
| Alpina B7 LWB xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,000 |
| Alpina B7 SWB xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,000 |
| 760Li | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,310 |
11 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ActiveHybrid 7 (Most efficient) | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,080 |
| ActiveHybrid 7L | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,080 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2011 BMW 7 Series MPG
15–20 MPG · $4,040–$5,330/yr
Versus 2010: The most efficient configuration moves from 17 to 20 MPG, up 3. Its annual cost goes from $4,730 to $4,040, $690 less.
Gas configurations (11)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740i (Most efficient) | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,040 |
| 740Li | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,040 |
| 750i | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,660 |
| 750Li | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,740 |
| Alpina B7 SWB | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,740 |
| Alpina B7 LWB | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,740 |
Show 1 more configuration
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750i xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,000 |
| 750Li xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,000 |
| Alpina B7 LWB xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,000 |
| Alpina B7 SWB xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,000 |
| 760Li | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,330 |
11 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Hybrid configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ActiveHybrid 7i (Most efficient) | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,090 |
| ActiveHybrid 7Li | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 17 | 24 | 20 | $4,090 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2010 BMW 7 Series MPG
15–17 MPG · $4,730–$5,360/yr
Versus 2009: The most efficient configuration stays at 17 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,730.
Gas configurations (5)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750i (Most efficient) | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,730 |
| 750Li | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,730 |
| 750i xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,020 |
| 750Li xDrive | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,020 |
| 760Li | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | RWD | 13 | 19 | 15 | $5,360 |
5 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2009 BMW 7 Series MPG
17 MPG · $4,730/yr
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 750i (Most efficient) | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 15 | 22 | 17 | $4,730 |
| 750li | 4.4L 8-cyl turbo | RWD | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,730 |
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 740i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD: $4,270 in California and $3,100 in Texas, a $1,170 difference.
- California $4,270
- Washington $4,010
- New York $3,530
- Florida $3,270
- Texas $3,100
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2015 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 2009-2015 BMW 7 Series get?
EPA rates the 2009-2015 BMW 7 Series at 15–26 MPG combined across 73 configurations and 7 model years. The most efficient version, the 2015 740Ld xDrive 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 26 MPG (23 city, 31 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 15–22 MPG; Hybrid: 20–25 MPG; Diesel: 26 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2009-2015 BMW 7 Series?
The 740Ld xDrive 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 26 MPG, in 2015. The lowest top rating, 17 MPG, was in 2009 and 2010.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2009-2015 BMW 7 Series?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
How does the 2009-2015 BMW 7 Series compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2002-2008 BMW 7 Series) is rated 15–19 MPG combined and costs $4,230–$5,360 a year to fuel; the 2009-2015 model is rated 15–26 MPG and costs $3,160–$5,360 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2015 BMW 7 Series per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the 740i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,580 a year. Across all 14 configurations the cost runs $3,160–$5,260 a year. That is a $2,100 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2015 BMW 7 Series 100 miles?
About $23.87 per 100 miles for the 740i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $21.07 and $35.07 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
How does the 2015 BMW 7 Series compare with other large car configurations?
The 740i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD costs about $3,580 a year to fuel, $60 less than the class median of $3,640, and less than 5 of 10 large car configurations. The comparison covers all 117 rated large car configurations for MY2015, not weighted by sales.
Is the 2015 BMW 7 Series hybrid cheaper to fuel than the gas version?
Yes. The best hybrid (ActiveHybrid 7L 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD) is rated 25 MPG against 22 MPG for the best gas version (740i 3.0L 6-cyl turbo RWD), 3 MPG more. At premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) that is $3,160 versus $3,580 a year, a saving of $420.
Is the 2015 BMW 7 Series different from the 2014 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 25 to 26 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $3,160 to $3,620, $460 more. EPA lists 14 configurations for 2015 against 13 configurations for 2014. See the 2014 BMW 7 Series for that year.