What Changed

Updates to the 4.4l V8 increase power to 445-bhp. An eight-speed automatic transmission becomes the new standard transmission on 740i/Li and 750i/Li models. The ActiveHybrid 7 switches from a V8 gas engine to an inline six-cylinder.
2013 BMW 7-Series 2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7
2013 BMW 7-Series2012 BMW 7-Series
Price Range$73,300 - $139,305$71,000 - $137,300
Engine(s)3.0l I6 T, 3.0l V8 T HEV, 4.4l V8 T, 6.0l V12 T3.0l I6 T, 4.4l V8 T, 4.4l V8 T HEV, 6.0l V12 T
Transmission(s)A8A6, A8
Driven WheelsAWD, RWDAWD, RWD
Length / Width / Height199.8 / 74.9 / 58.3199.8 / 74.9 / 58.3
Curb Weight (lbs.)4310 - 5015 4344 - 5026