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2019 BMW 7 Series: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 13, 2026
The main change for the 2019 BMW 7 Series is expanded standard driver-assistance equipment. Otherwise, it is largely a carryover and the final pre-refresh version before the more substantial 2020 update.
About the 2019 BMW 7 Series
6th generation 7 Series (G11/G12, 2016-2022), pre-refresh final year before the major 2020 facelift.
BMW positions the 7 Series as its flagship sedan: a technology-heavy luxury car that mixes limousine comfort with more driver involvement than many large luxury rivals. The model’s core appeal is quiet long-distance comfort, a roomy rear seat, advanced chassis hardware such as air suspension, and a wide powertrain range that stretches from efficient six-cylinder and plug-in hybrid versions to V8, V12, and ALPINA performance models. BMW’s pitch leans on luxury, innovation, and composure rather than pure softness alone.
The 740i serves as the six-cylinder entry point, while the 740e xDrive adds a 322-hp plug-in hybrid system, all-wheel drive, and 14 miles of EPA-rated electric range. Higher in the range, the 750i uses a twin-turbo V8, the 600-hp ALPINA B7 emphasizes speed and comfort, and the 601-hp M760i xDrive tops the lineup with a twin-turbo V12 and four-wheel steering.
What changed, by category
Safety
Lane-departure warning became standard across the lineup. Blind-spot monitoring changed from optional to standard on the 740e xDrive, 740i, 740i xDrive, 750i, 750i xDrive, and ALPINA B7 xDrive.
2019 BMW 7 Series specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | V12, Twin Turbo, 6.6 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Steptronic w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | 20 mpg | 16 mpg | 13 mpg | 16 mpg | |
| MPG Highway | 29 mpg | 25 mpg | 29 mpg | 25 mpg | 20 mpg | 25 mpg | |
| Horsepower | 320 hp | 443 hp | 322 hp | 320 hp | 443 hp | 601 hp | 591 hp |
| Torque | 330 lb-ft | 479 lb-ft | 295 lb-ft | 330 lb-ft | 479 lb-ft | 590 lb-ft | 590 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 14.8 cu-ft | 14.8 cu-ft | 14.8 cu-ft | 14.8 cu-ft | 14.8 cu-ft | 14.8 cu-ft | 14.8 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 44.4 in | 44.4 in | 44.4 in | 44.4 in | 44.4 in | 44.4 in | 44.4 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 14 | ||||||
| MPGe Combined | 64 | ||||||
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| Heated Front Seats | |||||||
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| Memory Front Seats | |||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||
| Ventilated Rear Seats | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2019 BMW 7 Series compared with the 2018 model?
The key change is more standard driver-assistance equipment. Lane-departure warning became standard across the lineup, while blind-spot monitoring became standard on the 740e xDrive, both 740i versions, both 750i versions, and the ALPINA B7 xDrive; the rest of the car largely carried over.
Was the 2019 BMW 7 Series redesigned?
No, the 2019 BMW 7 Series was not redesigned. It retained the same sixth-generation structure, styling, infotainment, and basic powertrain range, making it the final pre-refresh model year.
Is there a plug-in hybrid 2019 BMW 7 Series?
Yes, the 2019 740e xDrive is a plug-in hybrid with 322 horsepower, all-wheel drive, and an EPA-rated 14 miles of electric range. It also has air suspension, a panoramic moonroof, and a digital instrument cluster.
Which 2019 BMW 7 Series has a V12?
The 2019 M760i xDrive has the V12. Its twin-turbocharged 6.6-liter engine makes 601 horsepower, and the car also has all-wheel drive, four-wheel steering, and a camera-assisted suspension that reads the road ahead.
Is the 2019 BMW 7 Series meaningfully different from the 2018 model?
No, the differences are modest. The 2019 model brings broader standard driver-assistance equipment, but its styling, structure, infotainment, and basic engine lineup remain substantially the same as in 2018.
2019 BMW 7 Series Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2019 BMW 7 Series.
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2019 BMW 7 Series
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“Love the smooth, quiet ride as well as the all of the safety features of this BMW!”
“I love the way my vehicle drives and I get complements all the time. Very comfortable as well.”