BMW ActiveHybrid 7L MPG by year — every rating on record
The BMW ActiveHybrid 7L has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 4 model years, from 2012 to 2015. Across those years its best rated version returned 25 mpg (2013) and its thirstiest returned 20 mpg (2012). The EPA record holds 4 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Large Cars.
Year-by-year EPA ratings
| Model year | Configurations | Best combined | Worst combined | Class rank that year | Drivetrains | Fuel | EPA class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | #20 of 56 (65th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2013 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #8 of 59 (88th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2014 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #12 of 64 (83th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
| 2015 | 1 | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | #20 of 75 (74th pct) | Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium | Large Cars |
Where it has stood in its class
Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The BMW ActiveHybrid 7L placed highest in 2013 at #8 of 59, and lowest in 2012 at #20 of 56. It spent 4 of its 4 ranked years in the top half of its class.
Every configuration on record
All 4 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.
| Year | Configuration | Engine detail | City | Highway | Combined | Gallons/yr | Barrels/yr | EPA fuel cost/yr | CO2 g/mi | GHG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 350 | 6/10 |
| 2014 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 350 | 6/10 |
| 2013 | 3.0L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 22 | 30 | 25 | 460.0 | 11.9 | $3,100 | 350 | 6/10 |
| 2012 | 4.4L 8-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) Premium | SIDI, turbocharged, Hybrid, start-stop | 17 | 24 | 20 | 575.0 | 14.9 | $3,900 | 444.35 | n/a |
How the rating has moved between model years
Comparing the best-rated configuration of each year. 1 of 1 year-over-year steps improved the top rating.
| Change | Best combined | Delta | Gallons a year at the newer rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 → 2013 | 20 → 25 mpg | +5 mpg | 460 gal |
What ActiveHybrid 7L fuel costs over a year
At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2015 BMW ActiveHybrid 7L burns 460 to 460 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.
| Pump price | Most efficient | Thirstiest | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| $3.00/gal | $1,380 | $1,380 | $0 |
| $3.50/gal | $1,610 | $1,610 | $0 |
| $4.00/gal | $1,840 | $1,840 | $0 |
EPA’s own estimate for the 2015 model year is $3,100 to $3,100 a year in fuel, or $4,250 more than the average new vehicle over five years.
How it compares with other Large Cars
Across the 305 nameplates EPA classifies as Large Cars, the median best combined rating is 21 mpg. At 25 mpg the BMW ActiveHybrid 7L is 4 mpg better the median, which is worth about $307 a year at $3.50 a gallon.
- All Large Cars rankings — every nameplate in the class, best to worst.
Other BMW nameplates
Every BMW model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.