2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 7.

The 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 has a 126V Li-Ion electric motor which is charged via standard charger.

All MPG estimates are "MPG equivalent". This is a conversion of electric energy consumption to a gasoline equivalent.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 gets up to 17 miles per gallon in the city, and 24 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is 20 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 7?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 is $3,700 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $7,000 more on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 Consume?

The 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 will consume roughly 15 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 7.

City MPG17
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG20
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $7,000
Fuel Cost$3,700
Fuel Type 1Premium
Electric Motor126V Li-Ion
ATV TypeHybrid
Barrels of Petroleum15
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders8
Displacement4.4
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Vehicle ClassMidsize Cars
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

Related BMW Models from 2012

If you're interested in other BMW models from 2012, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

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  • "2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/bmw/activehybrid-7/2012.

  • "2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/bmw/activehybrid-7/2012. Accessed January 3, 2026.

  • 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 MPG and Fuel Economy. MPG Buddy. Retrieved from https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/bmw/activehybrid-7/2012.