BMW 7-Series
BMW 7-Series
BMW 7-Series

2018 BMW 7-Series

Pros: Outstanding ride quality; limousine-like rear-seat legroom; incredibly well finished, luxurious cabin; loads of high-tech optional features available

Cons: Steep prices get steeper as options are added; no regular-length wheelbase model, at least for the time being; lots of gadgetry makes for some complicated controls

CG Says: The 2018 BMW 7-Series is relatively unchanged and sees only some rearranging of options. The 7-Series’s structure features aluminum and carbon fiber for weight savings and improved rigidity. The 740 models have a 320-horsepower turbocharged 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine; the 750 has a 445-hp turbocharged 4.4-liter V8. The line-topping M760i is powered by a turbocharged 6.6-liter V12 with 601 hp. The high-performance Alpina B7 has a 600-hp turbocharged 4.4-liter V8. BMW says the Alpina B7 is capable of 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds and a 193-mph top speed. There is also a 740e xDrive plug-in hybrid model; it combines a turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with an electric motor for a combined 326 hp. As expected, a plethora of luxurious features is standard, such as power-closing doors, a hands-free power trunk lid, dual-pane panoramic sunroof, Wi-Fi Internet capability, wireless device charging, and adaptive air suspension. The standard iDrive infotainment interface includes a touchscreen that recognizes gestures for some controls. The optional Active Comfort Drive with Road Preview system uses a camera to detect changes in the oncoming road surface and adjusts the suspension accordingly. Remote Controlled Parking allows the driver to move the car in or out of a parking spot while standing outside the vehicle. Available luxury features include heated armrests on the doors; an air ionizer that emits one of eight perfume scents; and a Touch Command Tablet for rear-seat passengers that offers driving information, various seat and infotainment controls, and Internet access via the car’s Wi-Fi system. In any of its forms, 7-Series is a technological tour de force that boasts a formidable array of ultra-luxurious features and cutting-edge gadgetry. It’s a compelling competitor in its class—particularly against its primary rival, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

The Facts
Class Premium Large Car
Body Style(s) 4-door sedan
Passenger Count 5
Drive Wheels rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive
Manufacturer BMW
Nation of Manufacture Germany
Base Prices 740i: $82,095
AWD 740i xDrive: $87,095
AWD 740e xDrive plug-in hybrid: $91,695
750i: $97,395
AWD 750i xDrive: $100,395
AWD Alpina B7: $139,795
AWD M760i: $157,695

Base Engine
turbocharged 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (740i)
Horsepower
320
Std. Transmission
8-speed automatic
Avail. Transmission
NA
EPA City Range (mpg)
20-21
EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
29

Optional Engine
turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 (750i, Alpina B7)
Horsepower
445 (600 in Alpina B7)
Std. Transmission
8-speed automatic
Avail. Transmission
NA
EPA City Range (mpg)
16-17
EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
25

Optional Engine
turbocharged 6.6-liter V12 (M760i)
Horsepower
601
Std. Transmission
8-speed automatic
Avail. Transmission
NA
EPA City Range (mpg)
13
EPA Hwy Range (mpg)
20

Optional Engine
turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder/electric (740e plug-in hybrid)
Horsepower
326
Std. Transmission
8-speed automatic
Avail. Transmission
NA
EPA Gas Engine Combined (mpg)
27
EPA Electric Engine Combined (MPGe)
64

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