BMW 7 Series 2008–2012 car dimensions: 5212 mm long, 1902 mm wide and 1478 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,895 kg. Braked towing is 2,100 kg.
The cabin offers automatic climate control as standard, often with four-zone capability for front and rear. Cruise control with brake function comes standard. Park Distance Control sensors front and rear are standard. The iDrive system uses a controller and colour display screen rather than a touchscreen. Lane departure warning and blind spot/lane change warning are available on some grades. A reversing camera is optional. No factory Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
Boot space measures 500 litres with seats up. The electrically operated tailgate provides easy access to a broad load floor. No seats-down volume is listed for this sedan.
Braked towing capacity is 2100 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. Payload is 630 kg. Self-levelling rear air suspension is standard on the long-wheelbase model.
The long-wheelbase cabin feels roomy and quiet with Dakota leather, electric multi-way front seats including lumbar and memory, plus rear heating as standard. Optional comfort seats add backrest width adjustment and thigh support. Four-zone climate control, active ventilation, massage and a glass sunroof are available. Soft-close doors, ambient lighting and rear air suspension support a relaxed, isolated ride.
Combined fuel use 10.0 l/100 km, CO2 235 g/km, EU5.
Tank capacity approx. 82 litres, min. RON 95.
Condition Based Service shows oil and maintenance needs.
Standard safety: front/side/head airbags, active front headrests, DSC with ABS, run-flat tyres, tyre defect indicator.
Rear air suspension standard on Li models.
The 740Li straight-six twin-turbo returns 10.0 l/100 km combined in the EU cycle with 235 g/km CO2 under EU5. Urban figure is 14.0 l/100 km and extra-urban 7.7 l/100 km. EfficientDynamics measures such as brake energy regeneration and on-demand pumps help keep consumption in check for the size.
Servicing follows the Condition Based Service system that monitors oil condition and other items and displays remaining distance or time. BMW Service Inclusive packages cover oil services, filters, spark plugs and brake fluid changes for a set period or mileage.
Safety kit centres on a rigid body with aluminium components, full airbag set including head airbags for outer rear seats, crash-activated front headrests, DSC stability control and run-flat tyres with pressure warning. Bi-xenon lights and two-stage brake lights are standard. many assistance systems are optional.
Living with the car means watching the service indicator, using quality fuel and checking the air suspension and electronics. Soft-close features and high-quality materials keep the cabin feeling solid when maintained.
Length 5212 mm, Width 1902 mm, Height 1478 mm, Wheelbase 3210 mm (7 Series 2008–2012)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Group Medieninformation, Technische Daten BMW 7er Limousine 740Li, 750Li, 760Li, 7/2009 , 740Li column, BMW Presse-Information 03/2009 footnotes roof-antenna height as, Alpine White is a 2009 7 Series colour in the BMW 7 Series UK brochure and the 2009 BMW Canada product guide.