About the BMW 7 Series
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 BMW 7 Series is a Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $202,600 for the Base variant and topping out at $388,199 for the Base.
There are 2 variants of the 7 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2012.
Engine options include 6.0L turbo petrol direct injection (400kW/750Nm), 4.4L turbo petrol direct injection (300kW/600Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (240kW/450Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/540Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel direct injection (180kW/540Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2012 7 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
2012 BMW 7 Series Price
Base
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $202,600 |
3.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $222,300 |
4.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $293,200 |
6.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $388,199 |
M Sport
Configuration | Price From* |
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3.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | $212,600 |
3.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $231,300 |
4.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $297,200 |
6.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | $388,199 |
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2012 BMW 7 Series Specs
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2012 BMW 7 Series Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 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 M Sport with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 6.8L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The BMW 7 Series that uses the most amount of fuel is the M Sport with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 6.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 13L 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 |
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6.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 13.0 L/100km |
4.4L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 11.4 L/100km |
3.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 10.0 L/100km |
3.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Diesel, RWD | Diesel | 6.8 L/100km |
2012 BMW 7 Series Warranty
What is the warranty on a BMW 7 Series?
The BMW 7 Series offers a 3 year unlimited km 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.
BMW 7 Series FAQs
The cheapest BMW 7 Series is the Base that starts from $202,600.
The most expensive BMW 7 Series is the M Sport that starts from $388,199.
The best towing capacity of a BMW 7 Series is 2200 kg offered by the following variants: Base and M Sport.
The largest BMW 7 Series is the Base which measures 1902mm wide, 5212mm in length and sits 1484mm tall.
The most powerful BMW 7 Series is the Base which has 400kW of power from its 6.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The BMW 7 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest BMW 7 Series is the Base which weighs 2765 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW 7 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.