BMW has listed the updated 7 Series, including i7, on its local configurator. See pricing and specs below…
Unveiled in April 2026, the updated 7 Series is now available in South Africa, with BMW’s local arm listing the revised model range on its configurator. The refreshed 7 Series is available in four flavours locally: 740d xDrive, 740, M760e xDrive, and i7 50 xDrive.
BMW 7 Series powertrains and performance
The 740d xDrive is the sole diesel-powered model in the updated 7 Series portfolio. The 740d xDrive employs a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six oil-burner coupled with a 48 V mild-hybrid system. Equipped with the latter technology, the 740d xDrive produces 230 kW and 670 N.m. The full complement of twisting force is available from a low 1 500 r/min. Power is delivered to the road via BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system, paired with a Steptronic eight-speed automatic transmission. BMW claims the 740d xDrive completes the 0-100 km/h sprint in 5.7 seconds on to an (electronically governed) 250 km/h top speed.
The 740’s 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder petrol engine, which also incorporates 48 V mild-hybrid tech, produces 294 kW and 580 N.m — good for a claimed 0-100 km/h sprint time of 5.1 seconds. The 740 tops out at an electronically limited 250 km/h. BMW’s Steptronic eight-speed automatic transmission delivers power to the rear wheels.
The M760e xDrive’s plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain comprises a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six petrol internal combustion engine (ICE) and a synchronous electric motor — the latter fed by a 22.1 kWh (gross; 18.7 kWh, net) lithium-ion battery pack. The ICE component of the PHEV setup is endowed with 313 kW and 540 N.m, with the electric motor producing 145 kW and 280 N.m. This translates to combined power and torque outputs of 450 kW and 800 N.m, delivered to the road via all four corners. The Bavarian brand claims the M760e xDrive dispatches the 0-100 km/h dash in 4.1 seconds. The top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. The top speed when travelling on battery power alone is 140 km/h.
The i7 50 xDrive features two electric motors — sited at the front and rear, respectively. The front and rear electric motors produce 190 kW/365 N.m and 230 kW/400 N.m, respectively, for a combined system output of 335 kW and 660 N.m. The setup is coupled with a two-stage single-speed automatic transmission, which delivers drive to the road via all four corners. The electric motors are coupled with a 112.5 kWh (net) lithium-ion battery pack. BMW claims a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 5.5 seconds for the i7 50 xDrive. The top speed is electronically governed to 210 km/h.
BMW 7 Series fuel consumption and range
BMW claims an average fuel consumption of 7.0 L/100 km for the 740d xDrive. Matching the company’s claimed figure translates to a driving range of 1 057 km on a full, 74-litre tank of fuel. The 740 returns around 8.6 L/100 km — good for a driving range of 860 km from a similarly sized fuel tank. The M760e xDrive has a claimed combined fuel consumption of 6.0 L/100 km. BMW says the PHEV model can travel 78-84 km on electric power alone. The i7 50 xDrive returns a claimed average energy consumption of 20.4 kWh/100 km and offers an operating range of 620-726 km.
BMW 7 Series and i7 pricing in South Africa
Pricing for the updated 7 Series lineup kicks off at R2 804 439.40 for the 740d xDrive. The 740 is priced from R2 807 629.50. The PHEV (M760e xDrive) and EV (i7 50 xDrive) derivatives are priced from R3 367 000 and R2 890 000, respectively.
- BMW 740d xDrive — R2 804 439.40
- BMW 740 — R2 807 629.50
- BMW i7 50 xDrive — R2 890 000
- BMW M760e xDrive — R3 367 000
