BMW 7 Series
BMW’s flagship luxury sedan is completely transformed and improved for 2023. Under the hood of the new 7 Series is the same twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 engine that could be found in the previous generation, except that output is increased to 536 horsepower and 553 lb-ft. of torque. Mild hybrid technology is also part of the mix to help save fuel. In addition to the completely redesigned 7 Series sedan, BMW has a fully electric variant in store for 2023. Called i7, it joins the smaller i4 and the iX crossover in the German automaker’s EV lineup.
BMW 7 Series
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$147,000 |
Fees | CA$2,445 |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$2,767/month |
Powertrain | |
Combined power | N/A |
Combined torque | N/A |
Engine | 4.4 l V8 |
Power | 536 hp @ 5,200 rpm (400 kW) |
Torque | 553 lb·ft @ 1,800 – 5,000 rpm (750 N·m) |
Induction | Turbocharged |
Fuel type | Premium |
Engine | Electric |
Power | 12 hp (9 kW) |
Torque | 148 lb·ft (201 N·m) |
Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
Drivetrain | AWD |
Hybrid / Electric | |
Battery type | Lithium-ion (Li-ion) |
Energy | N/A |
Voltage | 48 V |
Charging times |
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Cooling | N/A |
Drivetrain structure | N/A |
Vehicle type / Category | |
Vehicle type | Sedan |
Category | Full-size luxury sedan |
Assembly | Dingolfing, DE |
Generation | 7 |
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
City | 13.0 L/100km |
Highway | 9.1 L/100km |
Combined | 11.3 L/100km |
Autonomy | 654 km |
Electric autonomy | N/A |
CO₂ emissions | 261 g/km |
Equipment | |
Sunroof | standard |
Heated front seats | standard |
Heated rear seats | standard |
Heated steering wheel | standard |
Ventilated front seats | standard |
Head-up display | standard |
Surround-view camera | standard |
Smart key | standard |
Blindspot detection | standard |
Forward collision warning | standard |
Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
Lane departure warning | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | standard |
Remote engine start | standard |
GPS | standard |
Infotainment | |
Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
Android Auto compatible | standard |
Sirius XM | standard |
Bluetooth audio | standard |
Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
Wireless phone charging | standard |
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
Front suspension | independent, pneumatic, double wishbone |
Rear suspension | independent, pneumatic, multi-link |
Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
Front tires | P255/45R20 |
Rear tires | P285/40R20 |
Safety | |
Seat belts | 5 |
Dimensions / Weight | |
Length | 5,391 mm (212″) |
Width | 1,950 mm (77″) |
Height | 1,544 mm (61″) |
Wheelbase | 3,215 mm (127″) |
Weight | 2,254 kg (4,969 lb) |
Capacities | |
Passengers | 5 |
Trunk | 540 l |
Fuel tank | 74 l (16 gal) |
Towing capacity | not recommended |
Performance | |
0-100 km/h | 4.2 s (manufacturer) |
80-120 km/h | N/A |
Top speed | 250 km/h (155 mph) (manufacturer) |
Braking distance | N/A |
Warranty | |
Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
The Car Guide rating | |
Fuel economy | 7/10 |
Reliability | 6/10 |
Safety | 9/10 |
Infotainment | 7/10 |
Driving | 8/10 |
Overall | 8/10 |
Average | 79%(view ratings) |