| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan, ext. |
| Wheelbase | 120.9 in | 126.4 in |
| Length | 199.8 in | 205.3 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 74.9 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 4344 lb. | 4432 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.7 gal. | 21.7 gal. |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 40.6 in | 40.8 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 59.2 in | 59.2 in |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 41.2 in | 41.2 in |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 38.9 in |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.2 in | 57.6 in |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 38.4 in | 44.3 in |
| Total Legroom | 79.6 in (over 2 rows) | 85.5 in (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume | 17.7 ft3 | 17.7 ft3 |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 7-Series.
| Trim | 740i | 750i | ActiveHybrid 750i | Alpina B7 |
| Standard Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 315 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1600 | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 | turbocharged 4.4L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 455 hp@5500 515 lb-ft@2000 | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 500 hp@5500 516 lb-ft@3000 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) |   | AWD |   | AWD |
| Standard Tires | 245/50VR18 tires | 245/45VR19 tires | 245/45VR19 tires | 245/35YR21 tires (front) 285/30YR21 tires (rear) |
| Optional Tires | 245/45YR19 tires (front) 275/40YR19 tires (rear) | 245/45YR19 tires (front) 275/40YR19 tires (rear) | 245/45YR19 tires (front) 275/40YR19 tires (rear) |   |
|   | 245/40WR20 tires (front) 275/35WR20 tires (rear) | 245/40WR20 tires (front) 275/35WR20 tires (rear) | 245/40WR20 tires (front) 275/35WR20 tires (rear) |   |
| Trim | 740Li | 750Li | ActiveHybrid 750Li | 760Li | Alpina B7 |
| Standard Engine | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 315 hp@5800 330 lb-ft@1600 | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 | turbocharged 4.4L V8 Hybrid DOHC-4v 455 hp@5500 515 lb-ft@2000 | turbocharged 6.0L V12 DOHC-4v 535 hp@5250 550 lb-ft@1500 | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 500 hp@5500 516 lb-ft@3000 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
| Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
| Optional Drivetrain(s) |   | AWD |   |   | AWD |
| Standard Tires | 245/50VR18 tires | 245/45VR19 tires | 245/45VR19 tires | 245/45YR19 tires (front) 275/40YR19 tires (rear) | 245/35YR21 tires (front) 285/30YR21 tires (rear) |
| Optional Tires | 245/45YR19 tires (front) 275/40YR19 tires (rear) | 245/45YR19 tires (front) 275/40YR19 tires (rear) | 245/45YR19 tires (front) 275/40YR19 tires (rear) | 245/40WR20 tires (front) 275/35WR20 tires (rear) |   |
|   | 245/40WR20 tires (front) 275/35WR20 tires (rear) | 245/40WR20 tires (front) 275/35WR20 tires (rear) | 245/40WR20 tires (front) 275/35WR20 tires (rear) |   |   |
None of our members have yet commented on the powertrain of the 2012 BMW 7-Series.
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2012 BMW 7-Series.