BMW 7 Series
BMW 7 Series was built from 2022 to the present, as a 4-door sedan. Powertrain: Petrol mild hybrid: 3.0 L B58 turbo I6; 4.4 L S68 twin-turbo V8; Petrol plug-in hybrid: 3.0 L B58 turbo I6; Diesel mild hybrid: 3.0 L B57 t…. Battery: 20 Ah lithium-ion (mild hybrid); 18.7 kWh lithium-ion (plug-in hybrid); 105.7 (…. Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive; Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (xDrive); Rear-mo…. Size: 5,391 x 1,950 x 1,544 mm (L x W x H). Weight: 2075-2270 kg; 2595-2770 kg (i7).
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Alexander-93, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
G70 is the internal designation for the seventh generation of the BMW 7 Series, a range of Full-size luxury cars produced by the German luxury vehicle manufacturer BMW since July 2022. Introduced in April 2022, "7 Series" and "i7" serve as the respective designations to the automaker's full-size luxury flagship models in internal combustion and battery electric configurations. BMW had unveiled the model on 20 April 2022 during the nameplate's 45th anniversary. Sold onwards as a 2023 model, it is longer than its predecessor model. This model offers petrol and diesel models, that come standard with a 48-volt mild hybrid powertrain; a plug-in hybrid system is available.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other sedan models in this database (49 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- 461 mm above the median of 4,930 mm, and longer than 100% of the 33 other sedan models in this database.
- 86 mm above the median of 1,864 mm, and wider than 88% of the 41 other sedan models in this database.
- 67 mm above the median of 1,477 mm, and taller than 94% of the 34 other sedan models in this database.
- 339 mm above the median of 2,876 mm, and longer than 100% of the 38 other sedan models in this database.
Who it suits
- Executive and chauffeur use: the saloon body prioritises rear-seat comfort and a quiet cabin.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Confirm the charging inlet and the speeds your market supports; plug types differ between regions.
- Check the emissions equipment (particulate filter, NOx treatment) and the destination country's emissions rules; some markets restrict used diesels.
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Test the four-wheel-drive system (transfer case, differentials) and look for uneven tyre wear.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
Other generations of the 7 Series
- BMW 7 Series · 2015 - 2022
More from BMW · all BMW models
Can I import a BMW 7 Series from Japan?
By production year alone, BMW 7 Series is inside the age window for Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2047); Canada (2037); United Kingdom (2032); Australia (2047). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the BMW 7 Series?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Petrol mild hybrid: 3.0 L B58 turbo I6; 4.4 L S68 twin-turbo V8; Petrol plug-in hybrid: 3.0 L B58 turbo I6; Diesel mild hybrid: 3.0 L B57 turbo I6; electric motor: {{collapsible list; framestyle=border:none; padding:0; battery: 20 Ah lithium-ion (mild hybrid); 18.7 kWh lithium-ion (plug-in hybrid); 105.7 (101.7 usable) kWh lithium-ion (i7).
How big is the BMW 7 Series?
5,391 mm long and 1,950 mm wide and 1,544 mm tall, on a 3,215 mm wheelbase (4-door sedan). For container loading, use the container packer.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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