2019 BMW 7 SERIES
Overview
The 7 Series is positioned at the pinnacle of the BMW sedan lineup, standing above all others in terms of luxury, performance, style, and technology. As the flagship BMW sedan, the 7 Series lacks for nothing and is an outstanding choice for those that prefer to drive or be driven.
The Perfect Ride for...
Drivers looking for The Ultimate Driving Machine™. Thanks to a variety of engines, driving features, and exceedingly-impressive levels of luxury, the 7 Series is perfect for the drivers that wants to have their cakes and eat them, too. Add innovative features like Gesture Control, the Touch Command tablet, remote parking with the Display Key, and a number of driver-assistance and semi-autonomous features, and you get a BMW that delivers on every front.
Drive & Handling
The BMW 7 Series driver has a few choices to make: six, eight, or a whopping 12 cylinders; as well as either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The available inline-six and V8 engines are both offered with standard rear-wheel drive or BMW’s available xDrive all-wheel drive, and both use an 8-speed automatic transmission. All 7 Series models use a “Carbon Core” chassis that incorporates ultra-light-but-ultra-strong carbon fiber to save weight.
The BMW 740i is equipped with a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six that produces 320 horsepower and 330 pound-feet of torque, and it lets the 740i do 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 130 mph. Add xDrive all-wheel drive, and the 0-to-60-mph time drops to 5.1 seconds while the top speed remains the same. EPA fuel economy ratings for the xDrive model are 20 city, 29 highway mpg while the rear-wheel drive 740i offers 21/29 mpg.*
The 750i model gets a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8, good for 443 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque. BMW says it will do 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, while top speed is the same 130 mph as in the 740i models. The xDrive model can achieve 0 to 60 miles per hour slightly faster at 4.3 seconds. EPA fuel economy ratings for the 2019 750i are 18/26 mpg with rear-wheel drive and 17/25 mpg with all-wheel drive.*
Those looking for a more eco-friendly option should consider the 740e xDrive iPerformance plug-in hybrid, which uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and eight-speed automatic transmission to deliver a combined power output 322 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque and an impressive EPA-rated 64 MPGe combined.*
And don't forget about the top-of-the-line models: the ALPINA B7 xDrive and the M760i xDrive. The former's 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 has been tuned to deliver 600 hp and 590 lb-ft and offers an EPA-rated 17/25 mpg,* while the latter is powered by a beastly 6.6-liter twin-turbo V-12, one that pumps out an impressive 601 hp and 590 lb-ft. All that power allows the sedan to rocket from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds for both the ALPINA B7 and the M760i.
Key Features
Impeccable Sound Quality
Turn every drive into a trip to the concert hall. Thanks to this model's Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System, the 7 Series is transformed into the ultimate auditory experience. This 1400W, 16-speaker system (with illuminated speakers) is capable of delivering audio like you've never heard before, all thanks to its Diamond tweeter dome technology and Nautilus design. Whether you enjoy refined classical music or want to jam out to some classic rock, there's no better way to experience it than in the 7 Series.
iDrive 6.0
The 2019 7 Series comes standard with iDrive 6.0, an intuitive system that delivers the latest infotainment features to drivers and responds to natural speech patterns via advanced voice-recognition technology. Quite literally, your wish is its command. With optional Gesture Control, simply moving your hands triggers navigation, communication, and entertainment controls, ensuring you can keep your attention on what matters: the road ahead.
Alternative Options
In addition to the new BMW 7 Series, BMW boasts a number of other options to meet different price points and driving needs. The BMW 5 Series is the Goldilocks of BMW models—not too large, not too small, and just the right price for a luxury midsize sedan. If you're looking for more space to fit your needs, the BMW X4 offers an athletic, low-slung stance with all the benefits of a crossover SUV, while avoiding the drawbacks of being just another mundane crossover.
* EPA estimates. Your mileage will vary and depends on several factors, including your driving habits and vehicle condition.
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