BMW

BMW 7 Series

Price $100,100 – $182,600
Fuel consumption 7.7 – 15.2 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 85%(view ratings)
2015 will mark the final lap around the track for the current 7 Series, with the 2016 set to arrive this fall. The matriarch of BMW is still offered with gas-powered, diesel-powered or hybrid drivetrain. Note its exclusive 6.0L 535-hp twin-turbo V12, reserved for the 760Li rear-wheel drive. The rest of the lineup (except the hybrid) benefits from xDrive all-wheel drive. The short wheelbase is reserved for the 750i and for the B7 Alpina sports car.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 85%
Driving 9/10
Safety 9/10
Interior 9/10
Reliability 7/10
Winter driving 9/10
Comfort 8/10

What's new in 2015

N/A

Pros

  • Choice of engines
  • Insane Alpina version
  • Balanced silhouette
  • Exemplary handling
  • Efficient all-wheel drive

Cons

  • Pricy
  • Complex mechanics
  • Several controls should be updated
  • Temperamental brakes

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