2016 BMW 7 Series

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Rating8.8

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Fullsize Sedan
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$81,300 - $97,400
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 1, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Mighty acceleration from both engines

Brakes could get better

Totally redesigned model for 2016

Unique luxury features and interior design

Congenial ride quality

Specs & Features

$81,300

price

320 hp @ 5200 rpm

horsepower

330 lb.-ft. @ 1380 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.0L 6cyl RWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The BMW 7 Series Sedan is a fullsize sedan offered in 3 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $81,300. For that price, it mainly competes with the Audi A8, the Jaguar XJ, and the Porsche Panamera. Between 3 trims, the BMW 7 Series offers 2 powertrains. The base engine is a 3.0L turbo inline-6 enginecapable of making 320 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque. If more power is required, there is also a 445 horsepower-making 4.4L twin-turbo V8 engine. Both engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The BMW 7 series reaches 60 mph from zero in 5.4 seconds on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.3 seconds with the 4.4L twin-turbo V8 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the BMW 7 Series can manage a combined fuel economy of between 19 and 24 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 17 striking colors the BMW 7 Series comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

The BMW 7 series is quite the package offering a spacious cabin, luxury feel, and aggressive engine performance. The BMW 7 Series is offered in 3 models with which the 750i xDrive sedan trim proves to be the best. If the endless amount of features like the keyless entry, adaptive cruise control, keyless start, woodgrain interior trim, etc don’t suffice, you can always go with the Executive package ($3200). In that package along with the standard features mentioned above, you will also get Nappa-finished leather seats, massagers on seats, power side window shades with ambiance light pillar, and much more.

Trims

    740i
    $81,300 onwards
    • Driver Lumbar support
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front & rear fog/driving lights
    • Navigation system
    • Parking assist
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    750i
    $94,400 onwards
    • Engine: 4.4L 8cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 445 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 480 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$81,300- $97,400

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.75

Horsepower

445 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

480 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

8.51

333 hp @ 5300 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.47

505 hp @ 4000 rpm

752 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.66

500 hp @ 6000 rpm

487 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.21

304 hp @ 6800 rpm

264 lb.-ft. @ 5200 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.64

265 hp @ 5500 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.05

292 hp @ 6350 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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$74,400- $121,000

Gasoline

8.3

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.44

305 hp @ 6500 rpm

280 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.99

404 hp @ 5500 rpm

406 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

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2016 BMW 7 Series vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
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    5.4 sec13.8 sec130 mph
    4.4 sec13.1 sec177 mph
    4.8 sec--
    4.9 sec13.2 sec-
    5.08 sec--
    5.1 sec13.4 sec-

    2016 BMW 7 Series vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      21 mpg29 mpg24 mpg20.6 gal.432.6/597.4 mi.
      22 mpg31 mpg25 mpg19.5 gal.429/604.50 mi.
      19 mpg31 mpg23 mpg18.5 gal.362.9/592.1 mi.
      18 mpg28 mpg22 mpg19 gal.342/532 mi.
      19 mpg29 mpg22 mpg21.7 gal.428.4/666.4 mi.
      18 mpg28 mpg22 mpg21.1 gal.379.8/590.8 mi.

      2016 BMW 7 Series vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        206.6 in.74.8 in.58.2 in.5.3 in.126.4 in.
        230 in.78.3 in.64.5 in.6 in.140.6 in.
        219.5 in.75.8 in.59.9 in.6 in.128.6 in.
        214.7 in.74.8 in.59 in.5 in.132.5 in.
        212.6 in.76.7 in.61 in.6 in.129.7 in.
        208.6 in.77.8 in.58.6 in.4 in.120.7 in.

        2016 BMW 7 Series vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          18.2 cu.ft.97.5 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.
          19.2 cu.ft.105.8 cu.ft.19.2 cu.ft.
          15.2 cu.ft.168.3 cu.ft.147.4 cu.ft.
          15.3 cu.ft.108.2 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.
          16.7 cu.ft.102 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.
          15.6 cu.ft.130.5 cu.ft.15.6 cu.ft.

          2016 BMW 7 Series vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
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            51.9 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.122 ft.
            14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.-
            13.1 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.-
            73 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.98 ft.
            72.2 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.76 ft.
            38.4 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.16.3 cu.ft.-

            2016 BMW 7 Series vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -960 lbs.4225 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3647 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1340 lbs.4006 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-4029 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-4204 lbs.
              -1345 lbs.3902 lbs.

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