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    2016 BMW 7 Series

    Used from

    $217,455 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    2.2 - 8.3 L / 100km

    About the BMW 7 Series

    Last updated Jul 01, 2025

    The 2016 BMW 7 Series is a Luxury offered in a 4D sedan body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $217,455 for the Base variant and topping out at $312,700 for the Base.

    There are 2 variants of the 7 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2016.

    Engine options include electric motor (240kW/500Nm), 4.4L turbo petrol direct injection (330kW/650Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (240kW/450Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (195kW/620Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2016 7 Series was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    112.6 - 184.4 kW/t
    85.49 kW/t
    218.91 kW/t
    Boot Space
    420 - 515 litres
    315 litres
    530 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    2.2 - 8.33 L/100km
    2.2 L/100km
    14.71 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    940 - 1,592 km
    541 km
    1,592 km
    Price
    $217,455 - $312,700
    $182,326
    $1,075,000
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    999,999 km
    100,000 km
    999,999 km
    Years on Sale
    3 years
    New this year
    8 years
    Service Interval
    No Data
    12 months
    36 months

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    2016 BMW 7 Series Specs

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    Base

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 4
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Activates Seat Belts
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • In-dash Dvd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
      • Side Doors
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Manufacturer's Name: Lane Change Warning
    • Blind
      • Type: Electric
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Charging information
      • Amps (a): 16
      • Duration (hours): 2.10
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Aux Jack Rear
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Usb Connection Rear
      • Ipod Front
      • Ipod Rear
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Stability Control
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Suspension
      • Includes Traction Control
    • Electric Power source
      • Battery Type: Lithium Ion
      • Maximum Battery Kilowatt Hour (kwh): 9.2
      • Range (km): 48.00
    • Electric motor
      • Max Torque Motor Nm: 250
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Blu-ray
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Television
      • Touch Screen
    • Front seat
      • Active/massage
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 9
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Rear Passenger Control
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Thigh Support Type: Memory
      • Type: Bucket
      • Ventilated
    • Head rests
      • Active
      • Electric Adjustable
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Directional Headlights
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Hybrid type
      • Hybrid Type: Active Hybrid
    • Instrument cluster
      • Head-up Display
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 20.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.7
      • Headroom Front: 1009
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.6
      • Headroom Rear: 980
      • Hip Room Front (in): 61.2
      • Hip Room Front: 1554
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 60.8
      • Hip Room Rear: 1544
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.4
      • Leg Room Front: 1051
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 38.6
      • Leg Room Rear: 980
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 59.2
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1503
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 57.8
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1467
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Leather
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 10.3
      • Traffic Info
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power consumption
      • Combined (kwh/100km): 13.3
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear seats
      • Active/massage
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Folding: Fixed
      • Heated
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Ski Hatch
      • Type: Bench
      • Ventilated
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote HVAC control
      • Includes Key
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted & Rear
    • Remote battery management
      • Includes Battery Status Checking
      • Includes Remote Charge Activation
      • Includes Remote Charge Activation Timer
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Secondary engine power
      • Maximum Power Hp/ps: 258
      • Maximum Power Kw: 190
      • Maximum Torque Nm: 400
      • Rpm For Maximum Power (low): 5000
      • Rpm For Maximum Torque (low): 1550
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Includes Programmable Settings
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
      • Number Of: 16
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Heated
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Remote
      • Type: Glass
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    • Telematics
      • Advanced Auto Collision Notification
      • Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Fragrance Diffuser
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Air Conditioning
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty full service
      • Distance: 75,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    M Sport

    Same inclusions as the Base
    See all 2016 BMW 7 Series Specs

    2016 BMW 7 Series Dimensions

    1478mm
    1902mm
    5098mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2016 BMW 7 Series Dimensions

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    2016 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 Base with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 2.2L of electric 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 4.4L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 8.3L 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.

    See all BMW 7 Series Fuel Economy

    2016 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.

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    BMW 7 Series FAQs

    The cheapest BMW 7 Series is the Base that starts from $217,455.

    The most expensive BMW 7 Series is the M Sport that starts from $312,700.

    The best towing capacity of a BMW 7 Series is 2100 kg offered by the following variants: Base and M Sport.

    The largest BMW 7 Series is the Base which measures 1902mm wide, 5238mm in length and sits 1485mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 7 Series is the Base which has 330kW of power from its 4.4L 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 2585 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 7 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes electric, premium unleaded or diesel.