BMW 740i

19932021 · 19 configurations

Lowest
16
Average
20
Best
25

The BMW 740i has been tested by the EPA across 19 different configurations spanning model years 1993 through 2021. Over this period, the 740i has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 16 MPG to 25 MPG, with an overall average of 20 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2021
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,750222925MPG
2020
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,900222924MPG
2019
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,900212924MPG
2018
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,900212924MPG
2017
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,900212924MPG
2016
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$2,900212924MPG
2015
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,150192822MPG
2014
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,150192822MPG
2013
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Premium
$3,150192822MPG
2012
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,450172520MPG
2011
3L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,450172520MPG
2001
4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$3,850152218MPG
2001
4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S5)Premium
$4,300141916MPG
1999
4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1999
4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,750141916MPG
1998
4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdRegular
$3,300152218MPG
1995
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
1994
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,050152117MPG
1993
4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 5-spdPremium
$4,300142016MPG

Historical Efficiency

2021
25
2020
24
2019
24
2018
24
2017
24
2016
24
2015
22
2014
22
2013
22
2012
20
2011
20
2001
18
1999
18
1998
18
1995
17
1994
17
1993
16

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (740i) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the BMW 740i. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2020
2
2019
1
2013
1
2012
1
2001
3
1995
4
1993
2
Critical
Moderate
Advisory