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BMW 7 Series Generations

Each BMW 7 Series generation, representing the timeframe between each 7 Series redesign, is listed below. Use this list to see which is the most reliable and safest 7 Series generation based on iSeeCars' data-driven ratings.

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In the market for a slightly used BMW 7 Series, but wondering if it offers the latest design enhancements? iSeeCars' team of automotive experts and data scientists compiled the most accurate and comprehensive history of the BMW 7 Series's redesign schedule, showing which model year an all-new "vehicle generation" debuted. When a vehicle is redesigned it benefits from the latest design and engineering enhancements, which impacts performance, fuel efficiency, safety, and reliability. iSeeCars' data shows that, on average, newer generations of a model are more powerful, fuel efficient, and reliable than older generations, but not all models follow this pattern. Use the information below to track changes in the BMW 7 Series and its engine power, fuel efficiency, safety, and iSeeCars' Reliability Ratings across model years/generations. iSeeCars' objective and data-driven Reliability Rating is based on a rigorous analysis of over 312 million vehicles, to calculate each vehicle model's useful lifespan and its ability to last 200,000 miles or more.

The BMW 7 Series is a large sedan last redesigned in 2023. The latest generation is powered by a 3.0L engine that makes 375 hp and delivers up to 31 mpg. A 4.4L engine that makes 536 hp and offers up to 25 mpg is also available. A new BMW 7 Series has a starting MSRP of $96,400, and used prices for this generation of BMW 7 Series range from $79,985 to $145,815.

The previous BMW 7 Series generation is a large sedan produced from 2016 to 2022. This generation is powered by a 3.0L engine that makes 335 hp and delivers up to 27 mpg. Used car pricing for this generation ranges from $19,291 to $98,694.

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BMW 7 Series Generations

In the market for a slightly used BMW 7 Series, but wondering if it offers the latest design enhancements? iSeeCars' team of automotive experts and data scientists compiled the most accurate and comprehensive history of the BMW 7 Series's redesign schedule, showing which model year an all-new "vehicle generation" debuted. When a vehicle is redesigned it benefits from the latest design and engineering enhancements, which impacts performance, fuel efficiency, safety, and reliability. iSeeCars' data shows that, on average, newer generations of a model are more powerful, fuel efficient, and reliable than older generations, but not all models follow this pattern. Use the information below to track changes in the BMW 7 Series and its engine power, fuel efficiency, safety, and iSeeCars' Reliability Ratings across model years/generations. iSeeCars' objective and data-driven Reliability Rating is based on a rigorous analysis of over 312 million vehicles, to calculate each vehicle model's useful lifespan and its ability to last 200,000 miles or more.

The BMW 7 Series is a large sedan last redesigned in 2023. The latest generation is powered by a 3.0L engine that makes 375 hp and delivers up to 31 mpg. A 4.4L engine that makes 536 hp and offers up to 25 mpg is also available. A new BMW 7 Series has a starting MSRP of $96,400, and used prices for this generation of BMW 7 Series range from $79,985 to $145,815.

The previous BMW 7 Series generation is a large sedan produced from 2016 to 2022. This generation is powered by a 3.0L engine that makes 335 hp and delivers up to 27 mpg. Used car pricing for this generation ranges from $19,291 to $98,694.

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2023–2024 BMW 7 Series

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Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2024 3.0L I6 375hp, 398ft. lbs.; 4.4L V8 536hp, 553ft. lbs. AWD, RWD $92,233–$145,815 $96,400–$121,300 20 mpg–28 mpg
2023 3.0L I6 375hp, 398ft. lbs.; 4.4L V8 536hp, 553ft. lbs. AWD, RWD $79,985–$124,342 $95,700–$116,400 21 mpg–27 mpg

2024 BMW 7 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)

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Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2024 3.0L I6 483hp, 516ft. lbs. AWD $103,888–$120,593 $107,000–$107,000

2016–2022 BMW 7 Series

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Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2022 3.0L I6 335hp, 331ft. lbs.; 4.4L V8 523hp, 553ft. lbs.; 6.6L V12 600hp, 627ft. lbs. AWD, RWD $40,438–$98,694 $86,800–$157,800 16 mpg–25 mpg
2021 3.0L I6 335hp, 331ft. lbs.; 4.4L V8 523hp, 553ft. lbs.; 6.6L V12 600hp, 627ft. lbs. AWD, RWD $40,971–$74,400 $86,800–$157,800 16 mpg–25 mpg
2020 3.0L I6 335hp, 331ft. lbs.; 4.4L V8 523hp, 553ft. lbs.; 6.6L V12 600hp, 627ft. lbs. AWD, RWD $34,990–$70,533 $86,450–$157,700 16 mpg–24 mpg
2019 3.0L I6 320hp, 332ft. lbs.; 4.4L V8 445hp, 479ft. lbs.; 6.6L V12 601hp, 590ft. lbs. AWD, RWD $25,457–$55,350 $83,650–$156,700 16 mpg–24 mpg
2018 3.0L I6 320hp, 332ft. lbs.; 4.4L V8 445hp, 479ft. lbs.; 6.6L V12 601hp, 590ft. lbs. AWD, RWD $24,063–$54,631 $83,100–$156,700 16 mpg–24 mpg
2017 3.0L I6 320hp, 330ft. lbs.; 4.4L V8 445hp, 480ft. lbs.; 6.6L V12 601hp, 590ft. lbs. AWD, RWD $19,993–$46,686 $83,100–$156,700 16 mpg–24 mpg
2016 3.0L I6 320hp, 330ft. lbs.; 4.4L V8 445hp, 480ft. lbs. AWD, RWD $19,291–$33,996 $81,300–$97,400 19 mpg–24 mpg

2017–2022 BMW 7 Series (Plug-in Hybrid)

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Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2022 3.0L I6 389hp, 443ft. lbs. AWD $48,988–$70,622 $95,900–$95,900 22 mpg
2021 3.0L I6 389hp, 443ft. lbs. AWD – $95,900–$95,900 22 mpg
2020 3.0L I6 389hp, 443ft. lbs. AWD $38,786–$50,748 $95,550–$95,550 22 mpg
2019 2.0L I4 322hp, 369ft. lbs. AWD – $91,250–$91,250 27 mpg
2018 2.0L I4 322hp, 369ft. lbs. AWD $19,676–$50,800 $90,700–$90,700 27 mpg
2017 2.0L I4 322hp, 369ft. lbs. AWD $20,846–$31,755 $90,700–$90,700 27 mpg

2009–2015 BMW 7 Series

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  • Reliability 7.2 / 10
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Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2015 3.0L I6 255hp, 413ft. lbs.; 3.0L I6 315hp, 330ft. lbs.; 4.4L V8 445hp, 480ft. lbs.; 4.4L V8 540hp, 538ft. lbs.; 6.0L V12 535hp, 550ft. lbs. AWD, RWD $13,498–$29,501 $74,000–$141,200 15 mpg–26 mpg
2014 3.0L I6 315hp, 330ft. lbs.; 4.4L V8 445hp, 480ft. lbs.; 4.4L V8 540hp, 538ft. lbs.; 6.0L V12 535hp, 550ft. lbs. AWD, RWD $11,986–$25,523 $74,000–$141,200 15 mpg–22 mpg
2013 3.0L I6 315hp, 330ft. lbs.; 4.4L V8 445hp, 480ft. lbs.; 4.4L V8 540hp, 538ft. lbs.; 6.0L V12 535hp, 550ft. lbs. AWD, RWD $10,041–$23,996 $73,300–$140,200 15 mpg–22 mpg
2012 3.0L I6 315hp, 330ft. lbs.; 4.4L V8 400hp, 450ft. lbs.; 4.4L V8 500hp, 516ft. lbs.; 6.0L V12 535hp, 550ft. lbs. AWD, RWD $8,467–$19,952 $71,000–$137,300 15 mpg–20 mpg
2011 3.0L I6 315hp, 330ft. lbs.; 4.4L V8 400hp, 450ft. lbs.; 4.4L V8 500hp, 516ft. lbs.; 6.0L V12 535hp, 550ft. lbs. AWD, RWD $7,460–$20,981 $70,650–$137,000 15 mpg–20 mpg
2010 4.4L V8 400hp, 450ft. lbs.; 6.0L V12 535hp, 550ft. lbs. AWD, RWD $7,000–$15,486 $82,000–$137,000 15 mpg–17 mpg
2009 4.4L V8 400hp, 450ft. lbs. RWD $5,995–$16,369 $80,300–$84,200 17 mpg

2011–2015 BMW 7 Series (hybrid)

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Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2015 3.0L I6 349hp, 369ft. lbs. RWD – $84,300–$84,300 25 mpg
2014 3.0L I6 349hp, 369ft. lbs. RWD – $84,300–$84,300 25 mpg
2013 3.0L I6 349hp, 369ft. lbs. RWD – $84,000–$84,000 25 mpg
2012 4.4L V8 455hp, 515ft. lbs. RWD – $97,000–$101,000 20 mpg
2011 4.4L V8 455hp, 515ft. lbs. RWD – $102,300–$106,200 20 mpg

2002–2008 BMW 7 Series

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  • Reliability 7.4 / 10
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Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2008 4.4L V8 500hp, 516ft. lbs.; 4.8L V8 360hp, 360ft. lbs.; 6.0L V12 438hp, 444ft. lbs. RWD $4,968–$18,188 $75,800–$122,600 15 mpg–18 mpg
2007 4.4L V8 500hp, 516ft. lbs.; 4.8L V8 360hp, 360ft. lbs.; 6.0L V12 438hp, 444ft. lbs. RWD $4,298–$14,357 $75,695–$122,095 15 mpg–18 mpg
2006 4.8L V8 360hp, 360ft. lbs.; 6.0L V12 438hp, 444ft. lbs. RWD $3,974–$13,883 $72,495–$119,595 16 mpg–18 mpg
2005 4.4L V8 325hp, 330ft. lbs.; 6.0L V12 438hp, 444ft. lbs. RWD $3,950–$11,575 $70,595–$117,995 16 mpg–19 mpg
2004 4.4L V8 325hp, 330ft. lbs.; 6.0L V12 438hp, 444ft. lbs. RWD $2,885–$20,128 $69,995–$117,895 16 mpg–19 mpg
2003 4.4L V8 325hp, 330ft. lbs.; 6.0L V12 438hp, 444ft. lbs. RWD $2,220–$13,547 $69,195–$116,495 16 mpg–19 mpg
2002 4.4L V8 325hp, 330ft. lbs. RWD $2,500–$8,195 $68,495–$72,495 19 mpg

1995–2001 BMW 7 Series

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Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
2001 4.4L V8 282hp, 324ft. lbs.; 5.4L V12 326hp, 361ft. lbs. RWD $3,660–$25,395 $63,545–$125,045 14 mpg–18 mpg
2000 4.4L V8 282hp, 324ft. lbs.; 5.4L V12 326hp, 361ft. lbs. RWD $3,878–$20,940 $62,970–$124,970 14 mpg–18 mpg
1999 4.4L V8 282hp, 324ft. lbs.; 5.4L V12 326hp, 361ft. lbs. RWD – $62,970–$92,670 14 mpg–18 mpg
1998 4.4L V8 282hp, 310ft. lbs.; 5.4L V12 322hp, 361ft. lbs. RWD $2,900–$29,563 $62,070–$92,670 15 mpg–18 mpg
1997 4.4L V8 282hp, 310ft. lbs.; 5.4L V12 322hp, 361ft. lbs. RWD – $61,420–$91,670 15 mpg–18 mpg
1996 4.4L V8 282hp, 310ft. lbs.; 5.4L V12 322hp, 361ft. lbs. RWD – $63,060–$90,930 15 mpg–18 mpg
1995 4.0L V8 282hp, 295ft. lbs.; 5.4L V12 322hp, 361ft. lbs. RWD – $58,470–$88,070 15 mpg–17 mpg

1987–1994 BMW 7 Series

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Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
1994 4.0L V8 282hp, 295ft. lbs.; 5.0L V12 296hp, 332ft. lbs. RWD – $56,400–$84,400 13 mpg–17 mpg
1993 4.0L V8 282hp, 295ft. lbs.; 5.0L V12 296hp, 332ft. lbs. RWD – $54,405–$81,305 13 mpg–16 mpg
1992 3.4L I6 208hp, 225ft. lbs.; 5.0L V12 296hp, 332ft. lbs. RWD – $53,365–$76,875 13 mpg–16 mpg
1991 3.4L I6 208hp, 225ft. lbs.; 5.0L V12 296hp, 332ft. lbs. RWD – $51,275–$74,375 13 mpg–16 mpg
1990 3.4L I6 208hp, 225ft. lbs.; 5.0L V12 296hp, 332ft. lbs. RWD – $49,000–$70,000 13 mpg–16 mpg
1989 3.4L I6 208hp, 225ft. lbs.; 5.0L V12 300hp, 332ft. lbs. RWD – $54,345–$70,345 13 mpg–16 mpg
1988 3.4L I6 208hp, 225ft. lbs.; 5.0L V12 296hp, 332ft. lbs. RWD – $54,325–$69,325 13 mpg–16 mpg
1987 3.4L I6 182hp, 214ft. lbs. RWD – $42,800–$47,000 15 mpg

1978–1986 BMW 7 Series

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Model Year Engine(s) Drivetype(s) Used Price MSRP (when new) Combined MPG range
1986 sedan 3.4L I6 182hp, 214ft. lbs. RWD – $39,570–$43,215 15 mpg–16 mpg
1985 sedan 3.4L I6 182hp, 214ft. lbs. RWD – $37,175–$37,175 16 mpg
1984 sedan 3.2L I6 181hp, 195ft. lbs. RWD – $36,615–$36,615 18 mpg
1983 sedan 3.2L I6 181hp, 195ft. lbs. RWD – $34,545–$34,545
1982 sedan 3.2L I6 181hp, 195ft. lbs. RWD – $33,530–$33,530
1981 sedan 3.2L I6 174hp, 188ft. lbs. RWD – $32,184–$32,184

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Our methodology

iSeeCars Generations Rating is calculated based on the latest research from our data science team.

The iSeeCars Generations Rating is an analysis of two factors: reliability and safety. It is calculated for each model generation based on the analysis of over 312 million cars using a proprietary mathematical model that estimated the probability that each vehicle would survive to various mileage thresholds. This survival model was used to calculate the average lifespan of each vehicle generation, which forms the basis of the reliability score. The safety score is based on NHTSA safety ratings.

Vehicles are scored in two categories:

Reliability

The reliability score represents an analysis of iSeeCars' proprietary research on the longest-lasting vehicles.

Safety

The safety score is calculated based on the last five years of crash test ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and incorporates the latest Top Safety Pick information from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).