BMW 7 series 2008 F01/02
A very good car - comfort, audio, in terms of stability.
With pneumo suspension very smooth.
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This generation of BMW 7 series F01/02 has been produced from January, 2008 to January, 2012. We can provide information about 13 modifications of this generation. 2008 BMW 7 series is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (1 version) and classical rear wheel drive (12 versions).
This BMW is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 3.0 to 6.0 litres and power of from 258 to 544 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement 3.0 litres and power of from 245 to 306 horsepower.
The car is available with only with automatic gearbox.
BMW 7 series 2008 F01/02 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 9.9 to 12.9 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 7 to 7.2 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient BMW 7 series 2008 F01/02 petrol engine version is BMW 730i, consuming 9.9 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient BMW 7 series 2008 F01/02 diesel - BMW 740d xDrive for 100 kilometers consumes 7 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, BMW 7 series real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 19 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +21% for petrol engines and +17% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific BMW 7 series modification.
BMW 7 series 2008 F01/02 CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 232 to 266 grams per kilometer, but for diesel engine - approximately 192 grams per kilometer. From BMW 7 series with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has BMW 740i which produces an average of 232 grams of CO2 per kilometer.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 4.6 seconds has BMW 760Li version, conversely the tardiest one is BMW 730d reaching this speed only in 7.2 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 3.0 petrol 258 hp version (BMW 730i) and 10 other versions.
Lenght of BMW 7 series is 514 cm, it is large car. For comparison - BMW 7 series is about 20 cm longer than Audi A6 sedan. BMW 7 series gross weight is from 2505 to 2695 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 7 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. BMW 7 series trunk space is 500 litres.
This BMW is quite costly - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 10 500 €. According to user reviews, average BMW 7 series repair costs are 200 € per year. Users calculated BMW 7 series 2008 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 4400 € cost per year and 0.31 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 49%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 23% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of BMW 7 series for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about BMW 7 series prices and costs.
BMW 7 series modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Drive type |
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BMW 730i
Jan 2009 — Jan 2012 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
3.0 Petrol | 258 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Rear wheel |
BMW 730Li Jan 2009 — Jan 2012 | 3.0 Petrol | 258 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Rear wheel |
BMW 740i
Nov 2008 — Jan 2012 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
3.0 Petrol | 326 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Rear wheel |
BMW 740Li Nov 2008 — Jan 2012 | 3.0 Petrol | 326 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Rear wheel |
BMW 730Ld
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
3.0 Diesel | 245 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Rear wheel |
BMW 730d
Nov 2008 — Jan 2012 Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
3.0 Diesel | 245 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Rear wheel |
BMW 740d xDrive 4x4
Jan 2009 — Jan 2012 Most powerfull diesel version (306 HP) |
3.0 Diesel | 306 HP | 7.0 l/100km | All wheel |
BMW ActiveHybrid7 | 4.4 Petrol | 408 HP | - | Rear wheel |
BMW 750i Nov 2008 — Jan 2012 | 4.4 Petrol | 408 HP | 11.4 l/100km | Rear wheel |
BMW 750Li Nov 2008 — Jan 2012 | 4.4 Petrol | 408 HP | 11.4 l/100km | Rear wheel |
BMW ActiveHybrid7L Jan 2009 — Jan 2012 | 4.4 Petrol | 408 HP | - | Rear wheel |
BMW 760i
Jan 2009 — Jan 2012 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds |
6.0 Petrol | 544 HP | - | Rear wheel |
BMW 760Li
Jan 2009 — Jan 2012 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds |
6.0 Petrol | 544 HP | 12.9 l/100km | Rear wheel |
BMW 7 series prices
BMW 7 series 2008 - 2012 sedan price in Latvia is from 6500 € to 14500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles BMW 7 series price is very high - BMW 7 series is approximately for 47 percents more expensive then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 2008 - 2012 prices). BMW 7 series high price can be explained by its quality above average (see below), therefore this BMW could be reasonable purchase in long term perspective.
Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
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BMW 7 series 2011 price | 10 500 € | 12 000 € | 14 000 € | |
BMW 7 series 2010 price | 11 000 € | 12 500 € | 14 500 € | |
BMW 7 series 2009 price | 8500 € | 10 000 € | 12 500 € | |
BMW 7 series 2008 price | 6500 € | 8000 € | 9500 € |
BMW 7 series total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own BMW 7 series? Users calculated BMW 7 series 2008 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 4400 € cost per year and 0.31 € cost per one kilometer.
BMW 7 series 2008 total costs of ownership calculator
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BMW 7 series reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service BMW 7 series reliability is above average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2011 defects were detected in an average of 4.4 percent of BMW 7 series of this generation (on average 1 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 5.5%.
BMW 7 series reliability and quality
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BMW 7 series 2008 F01/02 features (options)
Percentage of BMW 7 series with corresponding feature (option)
87% Rain sensor
86% Tire pressure control
81% Conditioning
74% Metallic paint
70% Bi-xenon lights
64% Xenon headlights
63% Distance control
52% Leather upholstery
45% Rear parking sensors
44% Electrically adjustable seats
44% Heated seats
44% Navigation
44% Front parking sensors
43% Cruise control
43% Electrically adjustable steering wheel
43% Dimming mirrors
37% Rear-view camera
34% Sunroof
30% Adaptive cruise control
27% Adjustable steering wheel
26% Auxiliary heating
23% Ventilated seats
17% Panoramic 360-degree camera
13% Heated steering wheel
11%
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BMW 7 series reviews
Total 18 BMW 7 series owner reviews
Purchase year: | 2015 age of car 7 years) | Owned for | 6`000 kilometers (0 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 9.0 litres per 100km (70% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 2300 € |
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