What Changed

Updates to the 4.4l V8 increase power to 445-bhp. An eight-speed automatic transmission becomes the new standard transmission on 740i/Li and 750i/Li models. The ActiveHybrid 7 switches from a V8 gas engine to an inline six-cylinder.

Comparison to Prior Model

2013 BMW 7-Series 2012 BMW 7-Series
2013 BMW 7-Series 2012 BMW 7-Series
Price Range ($) $73,300 - $139,305 $71,000 - $137,300
Length (in) 205.3 205.3
Wheelbase (in) 126.4 126.4
Width (in) 74.9 74.9
Height (in) 58.3 58.3
Track (in) 63.4 63.4
Exterior Volume (cu. ft.) 439.1 439.1
Curb Weight (lbs.) 4310-5015 4344-5026
Legroom Total (in.) 85.5 85.5
Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) 115.0 115.0
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 14.0 14.0
Driven Wheels
  • RWD
  • AWD
  • RWD
  • AWD
Engines
  • 3.0l I6 T (315-bhp)
  • 3.0l V8 HEV T (350-bhp)
  • 4.4l V8 T (445-bhp)
  • 4.4l V8 T (500-bhp)
  • 6.0l V12 T (535-bhp)
  • 3.0l I6 T (315-bhp)
  • 4.4l V8 HEV T (455-bhp)
  • 4.4l V8 T (400-bhp)
  • 4.4l V8 T (500-bhp)
  • 6.0l V12 T (535-bhp)
Transmissions A8 A6, A8
City MPG 13-22 13-17
Highway MPG 20-30 19-25
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