Vehicle Overview
BMW’s flagship 7 Series is a full-size luxury sedan that competes with top-line luxury cars like the Audi A8, Jaguar XJ and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Offered with rear- or all-wheel drive, the 7 Series is also available in regular- and extended-length versions. This luxury sedan seats up to five and is powered by a six-cylinder gas engine in the 740i and ActiveHybrid 7, a V-8 in the 750i, a V-12 in the 760i and a new turbo-diesel six-cylinder engine in the 740Ld xDrive. There’s also a performance-oriented V-8-powered Alpina B7.
New for 2015
The 740Ld xDrive joins the lineup with a 255-horsepower, turbo-diesel 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine. It’s based on the extended-length sedan and comes with all-wheel drive. Bluetooth connectivity and a USB audio port are now standard. The 750 gains a leather dashboard and full-LED lighting while the Alpina B7 adds full-LED lighting.
The below is a list of highlighted features and not an exhaustive list. Features are standard unless otherwise noted.
Exterior Highlights
- Extended-length versions are 5.5 inches longer for greater rear-seat space
- Aluminum roof, doors, hood and front fenders for less weight
- Available high-beam assist automatically dims high beams for oncoming drivers
- Xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights
- Adaptive headlights move with steering wheel
- Available LED headlights
- Power-folding heated side mirrors with integrated turn signals
- 18-inch wheels; 19- and 20-inch wheels available
- 21-inch wheels (Alpina B7)
- Available M Sport Package augments the exterior with more aggressive lower bodywork and darker Shadowline door and window trim
Interior Highlights
- 10.2-inch dashboard screen for iDrive system
- Four-zone climate control, including independent control for rear passengers
- Available rear massaging and ventilated seats
- Available rear entertainment system with dual screens
- Available head-up display
- Available Bang & Olufsen premium stereo
Under the Hood
- 315-hp, turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder engine for the 740 and ActiveHybrid 7
- 445-hp, twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 for the 750
- 540-hp, twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 for the Alpina B7
- 535-hp, twin-turbo 6.0-liter V-12 for the 760
- 255-hp, turbo-diesel 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder for 740Ld xDrive
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Fuel-saving stop-start technology
- Rear- or available all-wheel drive
Safety Features
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
- Side curtain airbags
- Front-seat side-impact airbags
- Knee airbags
- Backup camera; surround-view camera system available
- Automatic collision notification with 10-year subscription
- Available lane departure warning
- Available blind spot warning system
- Available night vision with pedestrian detection
