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Background grid BMW 7 Sedan LWB 2015-2019 BMW 7 Sedan LWB 2008-2012
Spec height1 1.485 m 2 
+ 0.1 cm
1 1.484 m Spec height1
1 + 1.2 cm
2 1.902 m Spec width2
1 1.902 m Spec width2
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BMW 7-Series Sedan LWB 2008 - 2012
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BMW
7-Series
Sedan LWB
Gen. 5 | 2008 - 2012
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Spotted in Switzerland 19″
BMW 7-Series Sedan LWB 2015 - 2019
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BMW
7-Series
Sedan LWB
Gen. 6 | 2015 - 2019
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Spotted in Switzerland 18″
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Front View Car Size ComparisonBMW 7-Series L (F02) Sedan LWB 2008 vs. BMW 7-Series L (G12) Sedan LWB 2015


Dimensions & Specifications | BMW 7-Series L (F02) Sedan LWB 2008 is equally wide and 0.1 cm lower compared to BMW 7-Series L (G12) Sedan LWB 2015. It has 1.2 cm more ground clearance and offers 3% less cargo space.4,5

Full-size
Size class
Full-size
521.2 cm
Length
523.8 cm
+2.6
190.2 cm
Width2
190.2 cm
213.4 cm
Width incl. mirrors
216.9 cm
+3.5
148.4 cm
Height1
148.5 cm
+0.1
321 cm
Wheelbase
321 cm
14.7 cm
+1.2
Ground clearance3
13.5 cm
1970 kg
+6%
Weight4,6
1870 kg
--
Seats max.
--
500 l
Cargo volume EU4
515 l
+3%
-- l
Cargo volume max. EU4,5
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume US4
-- l
-- l
Cargo volume max. US4,5
-- l
Premium
Segment
Premium
€ 78000
+20%
Price EU7
€ 65490
$ 85500
Price US7
$ 94400
+11%
1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors when available | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With all rear seats folded down | 6. Curb weight | 7. For illustration purpose only. Starting MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price).
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Origin of the most car models
1908
Year of our oldest car model
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