2008 BMW 7 Series

US · Large Cars

The 2008 BMW 7 Series is listed in the US market with gasoline power. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 4.8L 8-cylinder, 6.0L 12-cylinder
Power: Not available
Torque: Not available
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: RWD
Fuel: Gasoline
Seating: Not available

Generic outline. Published dimensions for this vehicle are not available.

Specifications at a Glance

Key Performance & Dimensions

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

GASOLINE

Power Output

Not available

Peak Torque

Not available

Combined Economy

Not available

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

AUTOMATIC

Capacity

Not available

Exterior Dimensions

Not available

Market: US·Switch units anytime to convert horsepower, torque, fuel economy, and dimensions.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 4.8L 8-cylinder, 6.0L 12-cylinder
Displacement	4.8 L to 6.0 L
Cylinders	8 to 12
Fuel type	Gasoline	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Not available from our sources: Aspiration, Power, Torque.

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	6
Drivetrain	RWD	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 13 mpg (18.1 L/100 km)
Highway	23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km) to 20 mpg (11.8 L/100 km)

Not available from our sources: Electric range, Battery capacity.

Trims and configurations

3 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Last checked October 16, 2026.

10V446000: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, 6-SERIES, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2008 7-SERIES VEHICLES. A CHECK VALVE OF THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY LEAK A SMALL AMOUNT OF LUBRICATING OIL. OVER TIME THIS COULD RESULT IN CONTAMINATION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
Remedy: BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Reported October 1, 2010. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved October 15, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: October 15, 2026

Data verified: October 16, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Gasoline
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17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km)

Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2008 BMW 7 Series have?

Varies by configuration: 4.8L 8-cylinder, 6.0L 12-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 BMW 7 Series?

Combined fuel economy is 18 mpg (13.1 L/100 km) to 15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2008 BMW 7 Series front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: RWD.

Are there recalls for the 2008 BMW 7 Series?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year (last checked October 16, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.