BMW Series 7 MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated BMW Series 7 model year from 1984 to 1988 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Series 7 has been offered with 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 1984 (up to 18 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
BMW Series 7 fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 15–16 MPG | 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1987 | 15 MPG | 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1986 | 15–16 MPG | 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1985 | 16 MPG | 3.4L 6-cyl | — | — |
| 1984 | 18 MPG | 3.2L 6-cyl | — | — |
1988 BMW Series 7: engines & MPG
The 1988 Series 7 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Series | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| 7 Series | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
1987 BMW Series 7: engines & MPG
The 1987 Series 7 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Series | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 13 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| 7 Series | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
1986 BMW Series 7: engines & MPG
The 1986 Series 7 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy from 15 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Series | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| 7 Series | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
1985 BMW Series 7: engines & MPG
The 1985 Series 7 was EPA-rated in 2 versions (3.4L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Series | 3.4L 6-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| 7 Series | 3.4L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
1984 BMW Series 7: engines & MPG
The 1984 Series 7 was EPA-rated in 1 version (3.2L 6-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Series | 3.2L 6-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a BMW Series 7 get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Series 7 range from 15 to 18 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 1984 model year.
What engines does the 1988 BMW Series 7 have?
The 1988 Series 7 was EPA-rated with 3.4L 6-cyl engines — see the 1988 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the BMW Series 7 require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.
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