2020 BMW 7 Series mpg
Combined mpg, 740i RWD
24mpg
- 22 city, 29 highway.
- 2 mpg below the median of 103 sedans (2020).
- 7 trims: 16 to 24 mpg.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City mpg | Hwy mpg | Combined | Tank, gal | Miles per tank | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 740i RWD | 3.0L 6cyl | RWD | 22 | 29 | 24 | 20.6 | 494 | $1,600 |
| 740i xDrive AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 20 | 28 | 23 | 20.6 | 474 | $1,670 |
| 745e xDrive AWD | 3.0L 6cyl | AWD | 20 | 28 | 22 | 12.1 | 266 | $1,745 |
| 745e xDrive iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid | 3.0L | AWD | 19 | 26 | 22 | 12.1 | 266 | $1,485 |
| 750i xDrive AWD | 4.4L 8cyl | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | 20.6 | 412 | $1,920 |
| ALPINA B7 xDrive AWD | 4.4L 8cyl | AWD | 17 | 25 | 20 | 20.6 | 412 | $1,920 |
| M760i xDrive AWD | 6.6L 12cyl | AWD | 13 | 20 | 16 | 20.6 | 330 | $2,400 |
Plug-in trims: 50% electric miles.
Fuel cost
740i RWD, 24 mpg combined.
- Per year
- $1,600
- Per month
- $133
- Per mile
- 13.3 cents
- Fill the tank
- $65.92
- Top trim: M760i xDrive AWD. $2,400 a year. $800 more than the 740i RWD.
Plug-in hybrid trims
| Trim | Electric range, mi | MPGe | kWh per 100 mi | Gas mpg | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 745e xDrive iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid | 16 | 56 | 60.0 | 22 | $1,485 |
Cost a year: 50% electric miles, the rest on gas.
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3 | 14.4 |
| All | J1772 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Trip cost
| Trip | Gallons | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 3.4 | $11.03 |
| 300 miles | 10.3 | $33.10 |
| 500 miles | 17.2 | $55.17 |
| 1,000 miles | 34.5 | $110 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $116
- Per year
- $1,387
- Miles a month
- 867
740i RWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Is 24 mpg good? Yes. Beats 52% of 2026 cars.
MPG by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | Combined mpg | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 BMW 7 Series | 740i RWD | 24 mpg | |
| 2020 Porsche Panamera | RWD | 22 mpg | |
| 2020 Audi A8 | L 55 TFSI AWD | 21 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 Lexus GS-F | RWD | 19 mpg | Compare |
| 2020 Audi S7 | Prestige AWD | 22 mpg | |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | S 450 RWD | 22 mpg | |
| 2020 Cadillac CT6-V | AWD | 17 mpg |
What this cannot tell you
EPA ratings. Your own mpg will differ.
Gas prices change by state and by week.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree