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[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][vc_column_text]CG Says: The 2019 BMW 7-Series is essentially unchanged. 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.[/vc_column_text][mk_divider style=”padding_space” margin_top=”10″ margin_bottom=”10″][mk_content_box heading=”The Facts”][mk_table el_class=”new-review-specs”]
| 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: $84,645 AWD 740i xDrive: $87,845 AWD 740e xDrive plug-in hybrid: $92,245 750i: $97,945 AWD 750i xDrive: $100,945 AWD Alpina B7: $140,345 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 Alpina B7) |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 17-18 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 25-26 |
| 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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