About the BMW 7 Series
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The 1996 BMW 7 Series is a Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $158,640 for the 730il variant and topping out at $263,000 for the 750il.
There are 4 variants of the 7 Series available in Australia.
Engine options include 4.0L multi-point injection (210kW/400Nm), 4.4L multi-point injection (210kW/420Nm), 5.4L multi-point injection (240kW/490Nm), 3.0L multi-point injection (160kW/290Nm) and 3.5L multi-point injection (173kW/320Nm). All variants feature 5-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 1996 7 Series was offered with a 2 year, NaN km warranty.
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1996 BMW 7 Series Price
730IL
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $158,640 |
735IL
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $166,000 |
740IL
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $198,580 |
| 4.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $200,500 |
750IL
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 5.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $262,130 |
| 5.4L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $263,000 |
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1996 BMW 7 Series Specs
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1996 BMW 7 Series Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 7 Series
The most fuel efficient BMW 7 Series is the 735IL with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.5L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 7.5L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW 7 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the 750IL with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 5.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 9.4L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the BMW 7 Series variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| BMW 7 Series | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.0 L/100km |
1996 BMW 7 Series Warranty
What is the warranty on a BMW 7 Series?
The BMW 7 Series offers a 2 year NaN km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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BMW 7 Series FAQs
The cheapest BMW 7 Series is the 730IL that starts from $158,640.
The most expensive BMW 7 Series is the 750IL that starts from $263,000.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 7 Series is 2100 kg offered by the following variants: 730IL, 740IL and 750IL.
The largest BMW 7 Series is the 730IL which measures 1862mm wide, 5124mm in length and sits 1425mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 7 Series is the 750IL which has 240kW of power from its 5.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The BMW 7 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 7 Series is the 750IL which weighs 2530 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 7 Series uses premium unleaded.