2010 BMW 7 Series: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The big change for the 2010 BMW 7 Series is a broader lineup, led by the first all-wheel-drive V8 versions and the new V12-powered 760Li flagship. This is an expansion of the recently redesigned range, not another full redesign.
About the 2010 BMW 7 Series
5th gen (F01/F02), second model year after the 2009 redesign.
BMW marketed the 7 Series as its flagship luxury sedan for buyers who still wanted a large car to feel engaging from the driver’s seat. The formula mixes strong turbo power, a tech-heavy cabin, and rear-seat comfort with sharper steering and chassis tuning than softer rivals. The standard-wheelbase cars lean more driver-focused, while the Li models give rear passengers more room, but the model’s core identity is a full-size luxury sedan that tries to feel special both to drive and to ride in.
The shorter 750i models are the more driver-focused versions, while the long-wheelbase 750Li models provide extra rear legroom and suit owners who prioritize rear-seat comfort. All use a twin-turbo V8 except the new 760Li, which pairs a twin-turbo V12 with an eight-speed automatic and adds rear comfort seats, dual rear entertainment screens, a head-up display, and night vision with pedestrian detection.
What changed, by category
2010 BMW 7 Series specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | V12, Twin Turbo, 6.0L | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd OD Manual | Auto, 6-Spd OD Manual | Auto, 8-Spd OD Manual | Auto, 6-Spd OD Manual | Auto, 6-Spd OD Manual |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 15 mpg | 14 mpg | 13 mpg | 14 mpg | 14 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 22 mpg | 21 mpg | 19 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg |
| Horsepower | 400 hp | 400 hp | 535 hp | 400 hp | 400 hp |
| Torque | 450 lb-ft | 450 lb-ft | 550 lb-ft | 450 lb-ft | 450 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 14 cu-ft | 14 cu-ft | 14 cu-ft | 14 cu-ft | 14 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.9 in | 44.3 in | 44.3 in | 38.9 in | 44.3 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||||
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Hill Descent Control | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Side View Cameras | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| Fog Lights | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | |||||
| Bluetooth | |||||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | |||||
| Navigation System | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| USB Ports | |||||
| Dual Power Rear Seats | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Massage Front Seat | |||||
| Massage Rear Seat | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Rear Window Shades | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
| Ventilated Rear Seats | |||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2010 BMW 7 Series a full redesign?
No. The 2010 BMW 7 Series is the second model year of the generation introduced for 2009. Its main updates are additional trims and more standard equipment rather than a new body or major chassis overhaul.
Did the 2010 BMW 7 Series introduce all-wheel drive?
Yes. The 750i xDrive and long-wheelbase 750Li xDrive join the lineup for 2010 as the first all-wheel-drive V8 versions of the 7 Series.
What is different about the 2010 BMW 760Li?
The 760Li is a new V12 flagship for 2010. It has a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12, an eight-speed automatic, a long-wheelbase body, rear comfort seating, dual rear entertainment screens, a head-up display, and night vision with pedestrian detection.
What changed on the returning 2010 BMW 750i and 750Li?
The returning 750i and 750Li gain standard braking-energy recovery and USB audio integration for 2010. There is no broad styling or chassis overhaul.
Is the 2010 BMW 7 Series meaningfully different from the 2009 model?
Yes, mainly if all-wheel drive or the V12 flagship matters to you. The 2010 range adds the 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, and 760Li, while the returning V8 models receive only modest standard-equipment updates.