The current BMW 7-Series can tow up to 2,100 kg braked. Figures below are the strongest variant in each generation — lighter trims and engines tow less.
Unbraked (no trailer brakes): 750 kg.
| Years | Braked | Unbraked |
|---|---|---|
| 1979–1986 | 1,600 | 650 |
| 1986–1994 | 1,600 | 750 |
| 1994–present | 2,100 | 750 |
| 2008–2012 | 3,500 | 750 |
| 2015–2022 | 2,300 | 750 |
Towing capacity is the manufacturer-rated maximum for the model's strongest variant in each generation, not an average across trims — a base engine will tow less than the figure shown. Cars with an implausible source-data towing figure relative to their own kerb weight are excluded rather than shown with a guessed correction.