BMW 7 Series Gas Tank Size and Capacity by Year
12.1–25.1gal · 46–95 L
Across 36 model years (1990–2027), the BMW 7 Series has used tanks from 12.1–25.1 gallons. The 2027 model holds 19.5 gallons.
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- 2027
- 2026
- 2025
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
- 1999
- 1998
- 1997
- 1996
- 1995
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
- 1990
How the tank changed over the years
BMW 7 Series tank size by generation
Model years with the same tank sizes, grouped. A change usually marks a new generation or a redesign.
| Model years | Tank | Liters |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 19.5 gallons | 74 L |
| 2025–2026 | 17.2–19.5 gallons | 65–74 L |
| 2017–2022 | 12.1–20.6 gallons | 46–78 L |
| 2016 | 20.6 gallons | 78 L |
| 2013–2015 | 21.1 gallons | 80 L |
| 2009–2012 | 21.7 gallons | 82 L |
| 2002–2008 | 23.3 gallons | 88 L |
| 1995–2001 | 22.5–25.1 gallons | 85–95 L |
| 1990–1994 | 21.5–24.0 gallons | 81–91 L |
BMW 7 Series tank size by year
| Year | Tank | Liters | Best highway range | Trims |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 BMW 7 Series | 19.5 gallons | 74 L | 605 mi | 2 |
| 2026 BMW 7 Series | 17.2–19.5 gallons | 65–74 L | 605 mi | 4 |
| 2025 BMW 7 Series | 17.2–19.5 gallons | 65–74 L | 605 mi | 4 |
| 2022 BMW 7 Series | 12.1–20.6 gallons | 46–78 L | 597 mi | 5 |
| 2021 BMW 7 Series | 12.1–20.6 gallons | 46–78 L | 597 mi | 5 |
| 2020 BMW 7 Series | 12.1–20.6 gallons | 46–78 L | 597 mi | 5 |
| 2019 BMW 7 Series | 12.1–20.6 gallons | 46–78 L | 597 mi | 6 |
| 2018 BMW 7 Series | 12.1–20.6 gallons | 46–78 L | 597 mi | 6 |
| 2017 BMW 7 Series | 12.1–20.6 gallons | 46–78 L | 597 mi | 6 |
| 2016 BMW 7 Series | 20.6 gallons | 78 L | 597 mi | 3 |
| 2015 BMW 7 Series | 21.1 gallons | 80 L | 654 mi | 9 |
| 2014 BMW 7 Series | 21.1 gallons | 80 L | 612 mi | 8 |
| 2013 BMW 7 Series | 21.1 gallons | 80 L | 591 mi | 8 |
| 2012 BMW 7 Series | 21.7 gallons | 82 L | 543 mi | 7 |
| 2011 BMW 7 Series | 21.7 gallons | 82 L | 543 mi | 7 |
| 2010 BMW 7 Series | 21.7 gallons | 82 L | 477 mi | 5 |
| 2009 BMW 7 Series | 21.7 gallons | 82 L | 477 mi | 2 |
| 2008 BMW 7 Series | 23.3 gallons | 88 L | 536 mi | 3 |
| 2007 BMW 7 Series | 23.3 gallons | 88 L | 536 mi | 3 |
| 2006 BMW 7 Series | 23.3 gallons | 88 L | 536 mi | 4 |
| 2005 BMW 7 Series | 23.3 gallons | 88 L | 559 mi | 4 |
| 2004 BMW 7 Series | 23.3 gallons | 88 L | 559 mi | 4 |
| 2003 BMW 7 Series | 23.3 gallons | 88 L | 559 mi | 3 |
| 2002 BMW 7 Series | 23.3 gallons | 88 L | 559 mi | 2 |
| 2001 BMW 7 Series | 22.5–25.1 gallons | 85–95 L | 495 mi | 5 |
| 2000 BMW 7 Series | 22.5–25.1 gallons | 85–95 L | 495 mi | 5 |
| 1999 BMW 7 Series | 22.5–25.1 gallons | 85–95 L | 495 mi | 3 |
| 1998 BMW 7 Series | 22.5–25.1 gallons | 85–95 L | 495 mi | 3 |
| 1997 BMW 7 Series | 22.5–25.1 gallons | 85–95 L | 495 mi | 3 |
| 1996 BMW 7 Series | 22.5–25.1 gallons | 85–95 L | 495 mi | 2 |
| 1995 BMW 7 Series | 22.5–25.1 gallons | 85–95 L | 552 mi | 3 |
| 1994 BMW 7 Series | 21.5–24.0 gallons | 81–91 L | 504 mi | 3 |
| 1993 BMW 7 Series | 21.5–24.0 gallons | 81–91 L | 480 mi | 3 |
| 1992 BMW 7 Series | 21.5–24.0 gallons | 81–91 L | 480 mi | 3 |
| 1991 BMW 7 Series | 21.5–24.0 gallons | 81–91 L | 480 mi | 3 |
| 1990 BMW 7 Series | 21.5–24.0 gallons | 81–91 L | 480 mi | 3 |
BMW 7 Series fuel system recalls by year
NHTSA lists fuel-system recalls for 9 BMW 7 Series model years. Each year's page has the details, the risk and the free remedy.
Frequently asked questions
What size gas tank does the BMW 7 Series have?
The 2027 BMW 7 Series holds 19.5 gallons. Older years range from 12.1–25.1 gallons; the table has every year.
Has the tank size changed over the years?
Yes. The largest tank changed in 2025, 2016, 2013, 2009, 2002, 1995.