The 7-Series is BMW’s flagship luxury sedan with a lineup that includes gas, hybrid, and electric models. It takes on the Audi A8, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, and Porsche Panamera.
It’s a great car with a smooth ride, sporty moves, a cosseting interior, and ready power in any form. It gets a TCC Rating of 7.0 out of 10. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
BMW adds two more electrified models for the 2024 model year. The new 750e xDrive teams a 308-hp turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 with a 194-hp electric motor in the 8-speed automatic transmission. It makes a total of 483 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque, and its 14.4-kwh battery provides an estimated 35 miles of electric driving range. The full battery electric i7 eDrive50 comes with a single rear motor that makes 449 hp and has up to 321 miles of range.
BMW also makes all-wheel drive available on the 740i model to create the 740i xDrive, updates its infotainment interface to show functions on a single level, and shuffles the standard and optional equipment in several models and packages.
The new models join the 740i, 760i xDrive, i7 xDrive60, and i7 M70.
All of the 7-Series models share the same platform, regardless of powertrain. They also get the same looks with a square-jawed, upright stance fronted by a large grille. It’s more bold than elegant. The interior is as welcoming, comforting, and as tech laden as they come, though some of the materials and patterns can clash.
Buyers have a wide array of powertrains to choose from, and even the base model is powerful. It’s a mild-hybrid, turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 that spins out 375 hp and 383 lb-ft of torque. The next step up is the new hybrid 750e xDrive model described above. The final model with a gas engine is another mild-hybrid in the 760i xDrive, this time teamed with a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 to make 536 hp. All of these models are paired with a smooth-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission.
The electric options start with the aforementioned 449-hp i7 eDrive50. From there, the i7 xDrive60 produces 536 hp and has front and rear motors. The i7 M70 also has two motors for 650 hp. All are powered by a 101.7-kwh battery pack, and range tops out at 321 miles.
Adaptive dampers and an air suspension help wrangle the 7’s size and weight, resulting in a buttery smooth ride and agile moves for such a big car. The i7 models weigh a lot more, though, and have to use torque vectoring from the friction brakes and regen braking to provide a similar but more artificial agility.
BMW outfits the 7-Series with a lot of standard safety equipment but makes active lane control optional. Among the standard features are automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot monitors with steering assist, rear parking sensors, and a safe-exit system. Safety options include a surround-view camera system, automatic parking, and a hands-free highway driving-assist system.
How much does the 2024 BMW 7-Series cost?
It’s nearly six figures for the base model and every other model meets that threshold. The 740i starts at $97,395 and comes with synthetic leather upholstery, heated seats and steering wheel, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster joined with a 14.9-inch infotainment screen, navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bowers and Wilkins audio, a panoramic sunroof, and 20-inch alloy wheels, among other amenities. The i7 M70 ranges all the way up to $169,495.
Where is the 2024 BMW 7-Series made?
In Germany.
