BMW 7 Series 2008–2012 car dimensions: 5072 mm long, 1902 mm wide and 1479 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,940 kg. Braked towing is 2,100 kg.
The cabin has a driver-focused layout with Black Panel instruments and standard iDrive controller plus 7-inch display (larger with optional navigation). Automatic climate control is standard, with four-zone climate available as an option. Cruise control is standard. Parking sensors, reversing camera, lane departure warning, blind spot warning and collision warning with braking function are optional extras. Seats are comfortable with electric adjustment and memory as standard on many versions.
Boot space measures 500 litres with the rear seats in place. No published figure is available for capacity with the seats folded.
Towing capacity is 2100 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked. Payload is listed at 565 kg. The car is a luxury sedan so work-oriented features such as heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension are not listed in the specifications.
The cabin offers a quiet and spacious luxury feel with high-quality leather and wood trims as standard or optional. Multi-adjustable comfort seats with lumbar and bolsters support long drives, while four-zone climate control keeps all passengers comfortable. Optional acoustic glazing and panoramic roof enhance the refined atmosphere for relaxed travel.
Combined fuel use starts at 7.2 l/100 km with 192 g/km CO2, later revised to 6.8 l/100 km and 178 g/km.
Condition Based Service indicates intervals, with oil changes typically every 30 000 km or two years.
Standard safety includes front side and curtain airbags for all rows, active front head restraints, DSC with ABS and brake assist.
Diesel particulate filter and oxidation catalyst fitted as standard.
Service Inclusive packages cover routine maintenance for up to five years or 100 000 km.
The 730d diesel delivers strong efficiency for its size and class, with official combined figures of 7.2 litres per 100 km and 192 g/km CO2 at launch, improved later to 6.8 litres and 178 g/km while meeting EU5 standards. Real-world use stays reasonable for a large luxury saloon thanks to EfficientDynamics features.
Servicing follows the Condition Based Service system that monitors wear and displays remaining distance or time. Oil changes average every 30 000 km or 24 months. Optional Service Inclusive packages handle scheduled work for five years or set mileage limits, keeping costs predictable.
Safety equipment is comprehensive from the factory with dual front airbags, front side airbags, full-length curtain airbags, active front head restraints, three-point belts with pretensioners, DSC stability control, ABS, brake assist and run-flat tyre support with puncture warning. No official Euro NCAP star rating appears in published records for this generation.
Keeping the car involves regular CBS-guided checks, quality diesel and Longlife-04 oil, plus attention to the particulate filter through occasional longer runs. Aluminium body parts and solid build help longevity when maintained properly.
Length 5072 mm, Width 1902 mm, Height 1479 mm, Wheelbase 3070 mm (7 Series 2008–2012)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Medieninformation, Technische Daten BMW 7er Limousine 730d/740d, weights, BMW Presse-Information Technische Daten 740i/750i/730d confirms the same body dimensions, brake sizes and 6HP26 gearbox.