2008 BMW 750li
The 2008 BMW 750li is a sedan. It has a 4.8-litre eight-cylinder engine producing 360 hp (268 kW), with a 6-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 5.8 seconds and top speed is 155 mph (249 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2008 BMW 750LI
The 2008 BMW 750Li is the long-wheelbase V8 model from the final year of the E66 7 Series. Its 4.8-litre N62 V8 produces 360 hp and 360 lb-ft, driving the rear wheels via a six-speed automatic gearbox.
The last year of the E65/E66
The 2008 model year closed out the fourth-generation 7 Series. It was replaced for 2009 by the F01/F02 7 Series, which switched the 750 badge to a twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 and introduced a heavily revised iDrive. A 2008 750Li therefore represents the most mature version of the E66, with years of software and hardware updates behind it.
Comfort and space
The extended wheelbase gives rear passengers outstanding legroom, and the cabin is quiet and well insulated. Equipment on many cars includes comfort seats, rear sunblinds, soft-close doors and adaptive cruise control. Performance from the V8 is strong and unobtrusive.
Buying one today
Large luxury saloons of this era depreciate steeply, which can make them tempting, but running costs remain high. The N62 V8 is commonly reported to need valve-stem seals, coolant pipe and alternator bracket gasket repairs. Check the active suspension, electronic modules and the iDrive screen, and avoid cars with gaps in their service history.
Rivals
Rivals in 2008 included the Mercedes-Benz S550, Audi A8 L, Lexus LS 460 L and Jaguar XJ8 L.
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | BMW | Model | 750li |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2008 | Version / Trim | BMW 2008 750li |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Alpine White, Jet Black, Black Sapphire Metallic, Titanium Silver Metallic, Space Gray Metallic, Sparkling Graphite Metallic, Montego Blue Metallic, Monaco Blue Metallic, Crimson Red, Chestnut Bronze Metallic, Le Mans Blue Metallic |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Germany |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Engine | 4.8L 8-cyl | Engine Size | 4,800 cc |
| Power | 360 hp / 268 kW | Torque | 490 Nm / 360 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 5.8 sec | Top Speed | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 15 mpg city / 23 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 3,130 mm | Kerb Weight | 2,020 kg (4,453 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2008 SEDANS
Compared with other 2008 sedans in our database, its 360 hp is 32% more than the average 2008 sedan (272 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 1.4 seconds quicker than average, and it is 26% heavier than the typical sedan.
| 2008 BMW 750li | Average 2008 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 360 hp | 272 hp (99 cars) | +32% |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 336 Nm (99 cars) | +46% |
| 0–60 mph | 5.8 s | 7.2 s (98 cars) | -19% |
| Top speed | 155 mph | 136 mph (98 cars) | +14% |
| Kerb weight | 2,020 kg | 1,602 kg (117 cars) | +26% |
| Engine size | 4,800 cc | 3,309 cc (117 cars) | +45% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2008 sedans with similar power to the 2008 BMW 750li.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 BMW 750li | 360 hp | 5.8 s | 2,020 kg |
| 2008 Audi RS4 | 340 hp | — | 1,750 kg |
| 2008 Lexus LS 460 | 380 hp | 5.5 s | 1,990 kg |
| 2008 Jaguar XK | 385 hp | — | 1,630 kg |
| 2008 Bentley Arnage | 400 hp | 5.5 s | 2,580 kg |