BMW 7 1994–2001 car dimensions: 4984 mm long, 1862 mm wide and 1435 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,785 kg. Braked towing is 2,100 kg.
Dual-zone automatic climate control is standard with separate left and right temperature settings. Rear climate is available. Cruise control is standard. active cruise is a rare later option. Park Distance Control sensors front and rear are optional. An optional navigation system includes a dashboard monitor. Power seats with memory, leather, wood trim and multi-function steering wheel complete a quiet, spacious luxury cabin focused on long-distance comfort.
Boot volume is 500 litres VDA with seats in place. Rear seats do not fold flat. a ski hatch is optional for longer items.
Unbraked towing capacity is 750 kg. Braked towing is listed up to 1900 kg on 12 percent grades or 2100 kg on 8 percent grades, varying slightly by model. Self-levelling rear suspension is standard on long-wheelbase and V12 models. Electronic damper control is optional.
The cabin uses high-quality Nappa or Montana leather with wood trim and soft-touch surfaces. Power front seats offer 10 to 18-way adjustments including lumbar and upper backrest articulation on comfort and contour versions. Dual-zone climate control is standard with tri-zone optional for rear. Dual-pane insulating glass cuts noise on equipped cars. Long-wheelbase models add rear space with power rear seats and footrests available. Active comfort seats reduce fatigue via gentle movement on later cars.
Petrol engines from 2.8 I6 to 5.4 V12 plus diesel options including 2.5 tds, 2.9 and 3.9 V8.
Service Interval Indicator tracks use. oil changes and inspections follow fixed or condition-based schedules with brake fluid every two years and coolant every three.
First production car with curtain airbags (ITS head protection). standard dual front airbags, side airbags later, ABS, ASC+T traction and DSC stability on higher models.
Standard safety includes belt tensioners, headlight washers and auto-leveling xenon option.
Fuel options cover a wide range of straight-six, V8 and V12 petrol engines plus turbo diesels for different markets. Consumption varies by engine size and driving style with larger V8 and V12 units using more in city traffic while diesels offer better economy on long runs.
Servicing relies on the onboard Service Interval Indicator rather than fixed mileage alone. Regular oil and filter changes, cooling system checks and brake fluid replacement keep the car reliable. Cooling components and electrics need attention as the car ages.
Safety equipment advanced for the era with the first curtain airbags, dual-threshold front airbags, side airbags and stability systems. ABS is standard and DSC became more widely fitted after the facelift. The structure and restraints performed well in contemporary tests.
Keeping the car means watching for common wear in suspension bushings, cooling parts and window regulators. Parts remain available and the solid build rewards consistent maintenance. Long-wheelbase and high-spec models add comfort but increase complexity.
Length 4984 mm, Width 1862 mm, Height 1435 mm, Wheelbase 2930 mm (7 1994–2001)
Sources: manufacturer data, 7-forum.com technische daten and Wikipedia/auto-forever.com.