Overview
The 2012 BMW 7 Series Sedan is a fullsize sedan offered in 5 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $71,000. For that price, it mainly competes with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan, the Audi A8 Sedan, and the Jaguar XJ Sedan. Between 5 trims, the 7 Series offers 3 powertrains along with an extended-length model called L. The base engine is a 3.0L Turbo Inline-6 capable of making 315 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 400 horsepower-making 4.4L Turbo V8 engine and an even bigger 6.0L Turbo V12 engine making 535 horsepower. The base engine and the V8 are mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission whereas the V12 is coupled to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The 7 Series reaches 60 mph from zero in 5.8 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 5.1 seconds and 4.5 seconds with the 4.4L Turbo V8 engine and 6.0L turbocharged V12 engine respectively. Depending on the powertrain, the 7 Series can manage a combined fuel economy between 15 and 20 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 18 striking colors the 7 Series comes in really pull you towards itself.
