The 2015 BMW 7 Series is certified across 14 configurations with 3L Turbo-Diesel Engine, 3L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine, 3L 6-Cylinder Engine, 4.4L 8-Cylinder Engine, 6L 12-Cylinder Engine powertrain options. Available drivetrain layouts include All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive paired with Automatic (S8). EPA classified under the Large Cars size category.
Official laboratory certification specifications for each factory engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutation
| Configuration / Model | Engine & Displacement | Cylinders | Induction / Tech | Transmission | Drivetrain | Fuel System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740Ld xDrive Large Cars | 3L Turbo-Diesel Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Diesel |
| ActiveHybrid 7L Large Cars | 3L Gas-Electric Hybrid Engine | 6 | Hybrid Electric Assist | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| 740i Large Cars | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| 740Li Large Cars | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| 740Li xDrive Large Cars | 3L 6-Cylinder Engine | 6 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| 750i Large Cars | 4.4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| 750i xDrive Large Cars | 4.4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| 750Li xDrive Large Cars | 4.4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| Alpina B7 SWB xDrive Large Cars | 4.4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| Alpina B7 LWB xDrive Large Cars | 4.4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | All-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| 750Li Large Cars | 4.4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| Alpina B7 SWB Large Cars | 4.4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| Alpina B7 LWB Large Cars | 4.4L 8-Cylinder Engine | 8 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
| 760Li Large Cars | 6L 12-Cylinder Engine | 12 | Naturally Aspirated | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium |
Federal classification standards and standard active driver assistance system capabilities
Large Cars
Standard passenger body configuration
Evaluated under federal safety compliance standards.
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Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2015 BMW 7 Series
The 2015 BMW 7 Series is certified with 3L and 4.4L and 6L 6-Cylinder / 8-Cylinder / 12-Cylinder engine options across factory configurations.
Certified specifications reflect official EPA emissions and fuel economy filings under 40 CFR Part 600.
Yes. The 2015 BMW 7 Series is available with All-Wheel Drive and Rear-Wheel Drive configurations depending on trim package.
Drivetrain layout affects vehicle curb weight, traction capabilities, and EPA-certified fuel economy ratings.
Factory certification records list Automatic (S8) transmission architectures for the 2015 BMW 7 Series.
Transmission specifications represent factory certified equipment tested for emissions and fuel economy compliance.
Powertrain, transmission, drivetrain, and regulatory classification specifications on this page are derived directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) official laboratory certification registries under 40 CFR Part 600.
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