2018 BMW 7 Series

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Rating8.3

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Fullsize Sedan
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$83,100 - $99,400
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 1, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Tech stacked and elegant cabin

Expensive than rivals

Few new sensors were integrated into the cabin

Impressive ride and handling

Most driver assist features are offered as standard

Plenty of standard features

Sleek exterior design

Specs & Features

$83,100

price

320 hp @ 5200 rpm

horsepower

332 lb.-ft. @ 1380 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.0L 6cyl RWD 8A

engine

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basic warranty

Overview

The 2018 BMW 7 Series sedan is a fullsize sedan offered in 2 trims, starting off at a base MSRP of $83,100. For that price, it mainly competes with the 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 450, 2023 Porsche Panamera and the 2022 Audi A8 L. Between 2 trims, the 2018 BMW 7 Series sedan offers 2 powertrain options. The base engine is a 3.0L turbocharged Inline-6 capable 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-turbocharged V8 engine. Both engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The BMW 7 Series sedan reaches on its base engine, which gets pumped up to 4.5 seconds with the V8 engine. Depending on the powertrain, the BMW 7 Series sedan can manage a combined fuel economy between 20 and 24 mpg. While we're on the topic of choices, the 17 striking colors the BMW 7 Series sedan comes in really pull you towards itself.

Buying Advice

In our opinion, the 750i trim is the best option since it is equipped with a turbocharged eight-cylinder engine that is well refined and responsive. Performance and luxury are the best attributes of this trim. And if all this isn’t enough, the 750i can be had with M Sport Brakes ($650), Remote parking ($550), Rear Executive Lounge Seating Package ($5,750), etc

Trims

    740i
    $83,100 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 320 hp @ 5200 rpm hp
    • Torque: 332 lb.-ft. @ 1380 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.4 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 24 mpg
    750i
    $96,400 onwards
    • Engine: 4.4L 8cyl RWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 445 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 479 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.6 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$83,100- $99,400

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.33

Horsepower

445 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

479 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

Capacity

5

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Gasoline

8.17

333 hp @ 5500 rpm

325 lb.-ft. @ 2900 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.36

500 hp @ 6000 rpm

487 lb.-ft. @ 1700 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.62

505 hp @ 4000 rpm

752 lb.-ft. @ 1750 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.83

265 hp @ 5500 rpm

295 lb.-ft. @ 3000 rpm

5

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$46,295- $72,495

Gasoline

7.63

304 hp @ 6800 rpm

264 lb.-ft. @ 5300 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.91

292 hp @ 6350 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.63

365 hp @ 6000 rpm

376 lb.-ft. @ 1300 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.59

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

7.63

416 hp @ 6000 rpm

442 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm

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2018 BMW 7 Series vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.4 sec13.8 sec130 mph
    4.6 sec--
    4.7 sec--
    4.7 sec13.3 sec-
    4.7 sec13.0 sec-
    4.7 sec--

    2018 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 mpg30 mpg25 mpg19.5 gal.429/585 mi.
      21 mpg28 mpg24 mpg23.7 gal.497.7/663.6 mi.
      19 mpg30 mpg23 mpg21.7 gal.412.3/651 mi.
      19 mpg30 mpg23 mpg18.5 gal.351.5/555 mi.
      19 mpg28 mpg22 mpg20.7 gal.437/644 mi.

      2018 BMW 7 Series vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        206.6 in.74.9 in.58.2 in.5.3 in.126.4 in.
        227.2 in.79.4 in.64.8 in.6 in.139.8 in.
        219.5 in.75.8 in.59.9 in.6 in.128.6 in.
        215 in.83.9 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.7 in.120.7 in.

        2018 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.94.6 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.
          18.7 cu.ft.-18.7 cu.ft.
          15.6 cu.ft.130.5 cu.ft.15.6 cu.ft.
          16.7 cu.ft.102 cu.ft.16.7 cu.ft.
          16.3 cu.ft.106.3 cu.ft.68.6 cu.ft.
          14.2 cu.ft.121.9 cu.ft.67 cu.ft.

          2018 BMW 7 Series vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            20.8 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.-
            8.5 cu.ft.15.2 cu.ft.8.5 cu.ft.60 ft.
            20.8 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.15.3 cu.ft.-
            29.9 cu.ft.18 cu.ft.29.9 cu.ft.120 ft.
            14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.-
            67 cu.ft.14.2 cu.ft.67 cu.ft.-

            2018 BMW 7 Series vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -959 lbs.4195 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1087 lbs.4013 lbs.
              --4101 lbs.
              --5644 lbs.
              -1499 lbs.4553 lbs.
              -970 lbs.5368 lbs.

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