2019 BMW 7 Series

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Rating8.4

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Fullsize Sedan
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$83,650 - $99,950
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 1, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Grand rear seating area

Expensive optional features

No major updates for the 2019 model

Plenty of tech and safety features

Apple Carplay offered only an annual subscription

A potent engine with superb feedback

Smooth ride quality thanks to the air suspension

Specs & Features

$86,650

price

320 hp @ 5200 rpm

horsepower

330 lb.-ft. @ 1380 rpm

torque

8-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

3.0L 6cyl AWD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2019 BMW 7 Series makes for an excellent contender in the fullsize sedan class. With 2 trims on offer, the BMW 7 Series Sedan has a base MSRP of $83,650, with prices going all the way up to MSRP $86,650, competing directly with the Lexus LS 500, the Porsche Panamera, and the Genesis G90 Ultimate. Only a 3.0L turbocharged Inline-6 engine is offered, mated to an 8-Speed Automatic transmission. Together, they produce 320 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 3.7 seconds, the 7 Series Sedan maintains a combined fuel economy of 23 MPG. BMW offers the 7 Series Sedan in 10 stunning colors, with the Imperial Blue Metallic being a particular favorite of ours.

Buying Advice

The 2019 BMW 7 Series offers 2 exciting trim levels with plenty of customization options. Our recommendation is the highest level trim, the xDrive trim as it offers an AWD system along with more driver-centric features. 

Trims

    740i
    $83,650 onwards
    • Faux-leather interior
    • Front and rear pre-collision warning
    • Standard roof rails
    750i
    $96,950 onwards
    • Engine: 4.4L 8cyl AWD 8A
    • Horsepower: 445 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 479 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 4.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 130 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 20 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$83,650- $99,950

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

8.45

Horsepower

445 hp @ 5500 rpm

Torque

479 lb.-ft. @ 1800 rpm

Capacity

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Gasoline

6.8

304 hp @ 6800 rpm

264 lb.-ft. @ 5300 rpm

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Gasoline

7.54

340 hp @ 6500 rpm

332 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm

5

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Gasoline

8.4

335 hp @ 5500 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1520 rpm

4

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Gasoline

7.28

320 hp @ 5500 rpm

330 lb.-ft. @ 1380 rpm

4

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Gasoline

7.6

292 hp @ 6350 rpm

260 lb.-ft. @ 4800 rpm

5

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Gasoline

6.15

166 hp @ 6000 rpm

162 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm

7

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Gasoline

6.12

132 hp @ 6000 rpm

128 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm

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Gasoline

7.76

335 hp @ 5000 rpm

369 lb.-ft. @ 1370 rpm

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Gasoline

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237 hp @ 5000 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm

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2019 BMW 7 Series vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    5.3 sec13.7 sec130 mph
    3.49 sec11.5 sec198 mph
    4.3 sec12.9 sec155 mph
    4.36 sec12.8 sec198 mph
    2019 BMW M4

    Ranked #4

    4.4 sec12.9 sec155 mph
    4.6 sec--

    2019 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.
      28 mpg36 mpg32 mpg13.2 gal.369.6/475.2 mi.
      24 mpg34 mpg28 mpg19.2 gal.468/663 mi.
      25 mpg30 mpg27 mpg16.6 gal.415/498 mi.
      18 mpg30 mpg24 mpg13.7 gal.287.7/411 mi.
      19 mpg30 mpg23 mpg21.7 gal.412.3/651 mi.

      2019 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.
        214.8 in.76.7 in.61 in.6 in.129.7 in.
        214.7 in.74.8 in.58.7 in.5.2 in.132.5 in.
        208.7 in.83.9 in.58.5 in.4.8 in.123.1 in.

        2019 BMW 7 Series vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          18.2 cu.ft.93 cu.ft.18.2 cu.ft.
          12.7 cu.ft.-12.7 cu.ft.
          15.8 cu.ft.130.5 cu.ft.15.8 cu.ft.
          18.7 cu.ft.-18.7 cu.ft.
          16.3 cu.ft.106.3 cu.ft.68.6 cu.ft.
          12.5 cu.ft.104.8 cu.ft.12.5 cu.ft.

          2019 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.-
            14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.14 cu.ft.-
            61 cu.ft.15.7 cu.ft.15.7 cu.ft.79 ft.
            47.3 cu.ft.17.6 cu.ft.47.3 cu.ft.-
            2019 BMW M4

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            41 cu.ft.15.7 cu.ft.41 cu.ft.6 ft.
            -13 cu.ft.--

            2019 BMW 7 Series vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -959 lbs.4195 lbs.
              1500 lbs.1157 lbs.3329 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1087 lbs.4013 lbs.
              -865 lbs.2840 lbs.
              --4553 lbs.
              -1078 lbs.5919 lbs.

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