BMW 7 Series second generation
The BMW 7 Series second generation (1988–1994): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 11 versions in the United States.
Model codes: E32 · Sold in: United States and Canada
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 4,910–5,029 mm |
| Width | – | 1,845 mm |
| Height | – | 1,400–1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,833–2,947 mm |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 368–425 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,832–3,228 L EPA | – |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | – | 4.0–8.0 s |
| Torque | – | 260 Nm |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia (en, de, es), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
101 complaints for model years 1988–1994. 11 crashes · 8 fires · 9 injuries
- Engine 50
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 11 versions of the BMW 7 Series second generation
United States 11 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994(GUZZLER) (FFS), 2LKUP | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA | 325 g/km |
| 1989–1994(GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) · (GUZZLER) (FFS), 2MODE · (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI), 2MODE | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1993(GUZZLER) (FFS) | 4.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1988–1992(GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI), 2MODE | 3.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345–368 g/km |
| 1992(GUZZLER) (FFS) | 3.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1988–1991(GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) | 3.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1991(GUZZLER) (FFS), EMS 2MODE | 3.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
| 1991(GUZZLER) (FFS), EMS | 3.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA | 394 g/km |
| 1991(GUZZLER) (FFS), EMS | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 12 MPG (19.6 L/100 km) EPA | 460 g/km |
| 1989–1990(GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI) · (GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI), 2MODE | 3.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA | 345 g/km |
| 1988–1989(GUZZLER) (FFS) (MPFI), 2MODE | 5.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | 13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA | 425 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.