2012 BMW 750Li xDrive
The 2012 BMW 750Li xDrive is a sedan. It features 4.4L 8-cyl Turbo producing 400 HP (298 kW) and a 6-Speed Automatic transmission. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) with 0–60 mph in 5.0s, top speed of 155 mph.
ABOUT THE 2012 BMW 750LI XDRIVE
The 2012 BMW 750Li xDrive is the long-wheelbase, all-wheel-drive V8 version of the fifth-generation 7 Series (F02), a full-size luxury saloon. Its N63 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8 is rated at 400 hp and 450 lb-ft (about 610 Nm), and power reaches all four wheels through a six-speed automatic.
The final pre-facelift year
The F01/F02 7 Series launched for the 2009 model year, and xDrive became available for the 750i and 750Li from 2010. The 2012 model year was the last before BMW’s mid-life update: for 2013 the 750Li moved to an eight-speed automatic and gained a more powerful version of the V8. That makes the 2012 car the last 750Li with the six-speed gearbox.
Space and comfort
The long-wheelbase body adds roughly 14 cm of rear legroom over the standard car, which is why the Li models dominated US sales. Options included rear comfort seats, a rear entertainment system and Night Vision. Ride quality is soft and quiet, and the twin-turbo V8 provides strong, effortless performance.
Buying one today
The early N63 engine has a widely reported reputation for heavy oil consumption, failing valve stem seals, fuel injector problems and timing chain wear; BMW issued service campaigns that addressed several of these. Air suspension, electronics and heat-related damage in the engine bay are other areas to check carefully before purchase.
Rivals
The 750Li xDrive competed with the Mercedes-Benz S550 4MATIC, Audi A8 L 4.2 quattro, Lexus LS 460 L AWD and Jaguar XJL.
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed October 31, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | BMW | Model | 750Li xDrive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2012 | Version / Trim | BMW 2012 750Li xDrive |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Alpine White, Jet Black, Black Sapphire Metallic, Space Gray Metallic, Glacier Silver Metallic, Mineral White Metallic, Mineral Gray Metallic, Mediterranean Blue Metallic, Estoril Blue Metallic, Melbourne Red Metallic, Sunset Orange Metallic, Tanzanite Blue II Metallic |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | Germany |
| Drive | All-Wheel Drive (AWD) | Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
| Engine | 4.4L 8-cyl Turbo | Engine Size | 4,400 cc |
| Power | 400 hp / 298 kW | Torque | 610 Nm / 450 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 5.0 sec | Top Speed | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 14 mpg city / 20 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 3,215 mm | Kerb Weight | 2,020 kg (4,453 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2012 SEDANS
Compared with other 2012 sedans in our database, its 400 hp is 45% more than the average 2012 sedan (276 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 1.9 seconds quicker than average, and it is 24% heavier than the typical sedan.
| 2012 BMW 750Li xDrive | Average 2012 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 400 hp | 276 hp (121 cars) | +45% |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 356 Nm (121 cars) | +71% |
| 0–60 mph | 5.0 s | 6.9 s (123 cars) | -28% |
| Top speed | 155 mph | 137 mph (123 cars) | +13% |
| Kerb weight | 2,020 kg | 1,625 kg (140 cars) | +24% |
| Engine size | 4,400 cc | 3,200 cc (137 cars) | +38% |
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 2012 sedans with similar power to the 2012 BMW 750Li xDrive.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 BMW 750Li xDrive | 400 hp | 5.0 s | 2,020 kg |
| 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | 400 hp | — | 1,930 kg |
| 2012 Jaguar XF | 385 hp | 5.7 s | 1,720 kg |
| 2012 Tesla Model S | 416 hp | 2.7 s | 2,069 kg |
| 2012 Lexus IS F | 416 hp | — | 1,530 kg |