The BMW 750Li nameplate was introduced with the 2006 BMW 7 Series as the long-wheelbase V8 model in BMW’s flagship luxury sedan line. It was positioned as the more spacious, chauffeur-friendly companion to the regular-wheelbase 750i, with the extended body and rear cabin emphasis becoming a defining part of the car’s identity. In BMW’s own model descriptions, the 750Li replaced the earlier 745Li and sat near the top of the range below the V12-powered 760Li. As the 7 Series evolved, the 750Li remained the long-wheelbase V8 choice through multiple generations, reflecting BMW’s tradition of combining executive comfort with a sporty driving character.
Across its life, the 750Li moved from the E65/E66 generation into the later F01/F02 and G11/G12 eras, adapting to BMW’s changing design language and technology while keeping the core formula intact: a stretched 7 Series sedan with a focus on rear-seat room and prestige. For model year 2010, BMW added xDrive all-wheel drive to the 750Li in some markets, further broadening its appeal in regions where traction and year-round usability mattered. The nameplate was especially significant in North America, where BMW used the long-wheelbase Li designation to distinguish the more lavish rear-biased body style from the standard 750i.
BMW continued the 750Li through the 2020 model year, after which the nameplate was phased out in favor of simplified 7 Series naming such as 750i xDrive. Because the 750Li remained a continuous part of the 7 Series line until that point, it is best understood as a single long-running nameplate rather than a discontinued-and-revived model. For enthusiasts, it stands as one of BMW’s clearest expressions of the brand’s luxury-sedan ethos: a flagship V8 7 Series that prioritized space, presence, and long-distance comfort without abandoning BMW’s driver-focused character.