Petrol · 1992–2017

BMW 740I

Fuel use, running costs and specs for the BMW 740I. By the official figures, the 2017 uses 8.2 L/100km: 34 mpg UK, 29 mpg US.

Fuel use
8.2 L/100km
2017 official
UK mpg
34 mpg
US mpg
29 mpg
Seats
5

What a 740I costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$24.11 per 100 km$2,652
Australia$2.42/L petrol$19.80 per 100 km$2,198
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£23.01 per 100 miles£1,611
United States$4.35/gal petrol$15.18 per 100 miles$2,049

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2017Petrol8.2 L/100km34 mpg29 mpg—
2016Petrol8.2 L/100km34 mpg29 mpg—
2013Petrol8.3 L/100km34 mpg29 mpg—
2012Petrol11.1 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
2011Petrol11.7 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2010Petrol11.7 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2009Petrol12.8 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2008Petrol13.0 L/100km22 mpg18 mpg—
2006Petrol11.7 L/100km24 mpg20 mpg—
2005Petrol11.4 L/100km25 mpg21 mpg—
1998Petrol8.2 L/100km34 mpg29 mpg—

BMW 740I questions

What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 740I?

The 2017 BMW 740I uses 8.2 L/100km by its official figures: 34 mpg in UK gallons and 29 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a BMW 740I cost to run a year?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,652 in New Zealand, $2,198 in Australia, £1,611 in United Kingdom, $2,049 in United States.

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What will a drive in your 740I cost?

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