2017 BMW 7 Series EPA Fuel Economy Summary

The 2017 BMW 7 Series delivers an EPA-certified 16–24 MPG combined (13–21 city / 20–29 highway depending on engine and drivetrain) across 7 configurations. Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models offer up to 14 miles of all-electric range at 64 MPGe. Estimated annual fuel costs range from $2,800 to $4,750.

Combined MPG
16–24 MPG
55% city / 45% highway weighted
City MPG
13–21 MPG
Stop-and-go urban cycle
Highway MPG
20–29 MPG
Sustained open-highway test
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,800–4,750
EPA estimate @ 15,000 miles/yr

2017 BMW 7 Series Powertrain & Efficiency Comparison

Factual efficiency differences across gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric variants

Internal Combustion

Standard Gasoline Trims

16–24 MPG Combined

Annual Fuel Cost: $3,150–$4,750 (6 configurations)

Plug-In Hybrid

Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV)

14 mi EV Range • 64 MPGe

Gasoline Combined: 27 MPG • Annual Energy Cost: $2,800

Official EPA Fuel Economy Ratings by Configuration (7 Variants)

Laboratory certification test values across engine, transmission, and drivetrain permutations

Configuration / Model Powertrain Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Annual Fuel Cost CO2 (g/mi)
740e xDrive Premium and Electricity 2L Plug-in Hybrid All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 62 MPGe (25 MPG) 68 MPGe (29 MPG) 64 MPGe (27 MPG) 14 mi $2,800
740i Premium 3L 6-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 21 MPG 29 MPG 24 MPG $3,150
740i xDrive Premium 3L 6-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 19 MPG 28 MPG 22 MPG $3,450
750i Premium 4.4L 8-Cyl Gas Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 17 MPG 26 MPG 20 MPG $3,800
750i xDrive Premium 4.4L 8-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 16 MPG 25 MPG 19 MPG $4,000
Alpina B7 xDrive Premium 4.4L 8-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 16 MPG 24 MPG 18 MPG $4,200
M760i xDrive Premium 6.6L 12-Cyl Gas All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 13 MPG 20 MPG 16 MPG $4,750
EPA Test Methodology: Fuel economy estimates are determined by vehicle manufacturers in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR Part 600) and verified by EPA laboratories. Estimates assume 15,000 miles per year of driving (55% city, 45% highway) at prevailing fuel and electricity prices.

Deterministic Fuel Cost & Consumption Benchmarks

Standardized annual energy consumption and operating cost metrics based on 15,000 annual miles

Fuel Cost per 25 Miles

$3.65–$5.47

Based on $3.50 per gallon regular gasoline

Annual Fuel Consumption

625–938 Gallons

Estimated annual energy units needed for 15,000 miles

5-Year Fuel Cost vs Avg Vehicle

Official EPA Benchmark

Compared to the average new vehicle over 5 years

Official US Government Data Provenance

Fuel economy ratings, electric range figures, and energy cost estimates on this page are retrieved directly from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Energy (FuelEconomy.gov) certified vehicle database.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.