2012 BMW 7 Series Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2012 BMW 7 Series lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
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| Fair Market Price | $8,217 | $8,879 | $9,226 | $9,398 | $9,660 | $9,703 | $10,263 | $11,498 | $15,370 | $16,801 | $20,547 | ||
| Fuel Economy | City 17/Hwy 25/Comb 20 MPG | City 15/Hwy 22/Comb 17 MPG | City 14/Hwy 22/Comb 17 MPG | City 17/Hwy 25/Comb 20 MPG | City 14/Hwy 20/Comb 16 MPG | City 14/Hwy 20/Comb 16 MPG | City 17/Hwy 24/Comb 20 MPG | City 17/Hwy 24/Comb 20 MPG | City 13/Hwy 19/Comb 15 MPG | City 14/Hwy 22/Comb 17 MPG | City 14/Hwy 20/Comb 16 MPG | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Hybrid | Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Gas | ||
| Horsepower | 315 @ 5800 RPM | 400 @ 5500 RPM | 400 @ 5500 RPM | 315 @ 5800 RPM | 400 @ 5500 RPM | 400 @ 5500 RPM | 455 @ 5500 RPM | 455 @ 5500 RPM | 535 @ 5250 RPM | 500 @ 5500 RPM | 500 @ 5500 RPM | ||
| Engine | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | V8, Hybrid, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | V8, Hybrid, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | V12, Twin Turbo, 6.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | ||
| Cargo Volume | 14.00 cu ft | 14.00 cu ft | 14.00 cu ft | 14.00 cu ft | 14.00 cu ft | 14.00 cu ft | 13.00 cu ft | 13.00 cu ft | 14.00 cu ft | 14.00 cu ft | 14.00 cu ft | ||
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 8 | ||
| Torque | 330 lb-ft | 450 lb-ft | 450 lb-ft | 330 lb-ft | 450 lb-ft | 450 lb-ft | 515 lb-ft | 515 lb-ft | 550 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft | 516 lb-ft | ||
| Turning Circle | 41.7 feet | 40 feet | 41.7 feet | 40 feet | 41 feet | 42.7 feet | 41 feet | 42.7 feet | 41.7 feet | 40 feet | 41 feet | ||
| 0 - 60 | 5.9 seconds | 5.1 seconds | 5.2 seconds | 5.8 seconds | 5 seconds | 5.1 seconds | 4.7 seconds | 4.8 seconds | 4.5 seconds | 4.6 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Blind-Spot Alert | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | ||
| Emergency & Security Services | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Night Vision System | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Pedestrian Detection System | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Traction Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Side View Cameras | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | ||
| Top View Camera | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Smartphone Interface | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Internet Access | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Navigation System | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Voice Recognition System | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Real-Time Traffic Information | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| iPod Connector | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Premium Radio | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Satellite Radio | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | Optional | Optional | Optional | Not Available | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Torque | 330 @ 5800 RPM | 450 @ 5500 RPM | 450 @ 5500 RPM | 330 @ 5800 RPM | 450 @ 5500 RPM | 450 @ 5500 RPM | 515 @ 5500 RPM | 515 @ 5500 RPM | 550 @ 5250 RPM | 516 @ 5500 RPM | 516 @ 5500 RPM | ||
| 0 to 60 | 5.9 seconds | 5.1 seconds | 5.2 seconds | 5.8 seconds | 5 seconds | 5.1 seconds | 4.7 seconds | 4.8 seconds | 4.5 seconds | 4.6 seconds | 4.6 seconds | ||
| Top Speed | 150 mph | 150 mph | 150 mph | 150 mph | 150 mph | 150 mph | 150 mph | 150 mph | 150 mph | 175 mph | 175 mph |
| Leather Seats | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Windows | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Window Defroster | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cup Holder Count | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Headlights | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Alloy Wheels | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Fog Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Spoiler | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | ||
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | ||
| Stability Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Curb Weight | 4432 pounds | 4564 pounds | 4641 pounds | 4344 pounds | 4718 pounds | 4861 pounds | 4795 pounds | 4839 pounds | 5026 pounds | 4564 pounds | 4718 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gallons | 21.7 gallons | 21.7 gallons | 21.7 gallons | 21.7 gallons | 21.7 gallons | 21.1 gallons | 21.1 gallons | 21.7 gallons | 21.7 gallons | 21.7 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 40.8 inches | 40.6 inches | 40.8 inches | 40.6 inches | 40.6 inches | 40.8 inches | 40.6 inches | 40.8 inches | 40.8 inches | 40.6 inches | 40.6 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | 41.3 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.8 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.7 inches | 5.7 inches | 5.9 inches | 5.9 inches | 5.9 inches | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Overall Length | 205.3 inches | 199.8 inches | 205.3 inches | 199.8 inches | 199.8 inches | 205.3 inches | 199.8 inches | 205.3 inches | 205.3 inches | 200.2 inches | 200.2 inches | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 59.2 inches | 59.2 inches | 59.2 inches | 59.2 inches | 59.2 inches | 59.2 inches | 59.2 inches | 59.2 inches | 59.2 inches | 59.2 inches | 59.2 inches | ||
| Turning Diameter | 41.7 feet | 40 feet | 41.7 feet | 40 feet | 41 feet | 42.7 feet | 41 feet | 42.7 feet | 41.7 feet | 40 feet | 41 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 126.4 inches | 120.9 inches | 126.4 inches | 120.9 inches | 120.9 inches | 126.4 inches | 120.9 inches | 126.4 inches | 126.4 inches | 120.9 inches | 120.9 inches | ||
| Width with mirrors | 84 inches | 84 inches | 84 inches | 84 inches | 84 inches | 84 inches | 84 inches | 84 inches | 84 inches | 84 inches | 84 inches |
FAQs
Is the 2012 BMW 7 Series a powerful car?
It depends on your definition of powerful. The 2012 7 Series ranges in power from the 740Li Sedan 4D with 315 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 5.9 seconds to the 760Li Sedan 4D with 535 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 4.5 seconds.
How fast is the 2012 BMW 7 Series?
The 2012 7 Series ranges in power from the 740Li Sedan 4D with 315 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 5.9 seconds to the 760Li Sedan 4D with 535 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 4.5 seconds.
What are the levels of BMW 7 Seriess?
The 2012 BMW 7 Series comes in 11 different trims, ranging from the 740Li Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $8,217.00 to the Alpina B7 xDrive Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $20,547.00. For an in-depth side-by-side breakdown of all the 2012 7 Series specs, features and options by trim level, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 BMW 7 Series specs page.
What features does the BMW 7 Series 2012 have?
2012 BMW 7 Series features include AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, and Child Door Locks.
All 2012 BMW 7 Series Trims and Styles
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