BMW 7 Series

Overview

The BMW 7 series is ruling over the global roads since 1977. It has been the flagship car in the company's lineup and is built with almost every possible bit of luxury, entertainment and performance. As of today, the limousine and sedan version of this car are on role and with multiple touches of being the biggest car from the shed as well. The luxury and practicality has jumped to a huge level since the car's dawn and the current version is the most loaded machine we have. The front of the car is designed with big headlight clusters, bold looking bumpers and the signature kidney grill. At the rear, the car features the all red tail lamps with chrome used in abundance and the stance which may make one feel like a professionally designed gizmo. UAE and the middle east regions of the world were among those few places which received the extended wheelbase or limousine version of this car. With a variety of engine, this car has made every single effort to show off its potential among the global market.

Starting with the base model of 730i, the range stretches upto the 760i model. The engine range in this whole series comprises of engine displacement ranging from 3.0 liter to 6.0 liter. The power generation from the series of core machines available is enormously clever to effectively pull the load. The power output of BMW 7 Series lies in the range of 258 hp to a tremendous high of 544 hp between 5250 to 6600 rpm inline with a maximum torque measuring 310 Nm to 750 Nm between 1500 to 5000 rpm.

The 8 speed automatic gearbox is one of the finest transmission things which helped the car to boost up the mileage of this car. BMW has learn a lot from the competition and tried really hard to present a benchmark product. This car is good on various purposes, including stability, safety, comfort, performance, etc. However, there are few aspects which let it down against the rivals out of which one crucial element is the refinement. As package, the BMW 7 series doest a great job and it houses in a good list of great aspects.

Mileage and Fuel economy

The BMW 7 Series is enabled with a number of engine options including the in-line 3.0 liters to V12 6.0-liters. All these engines are well judged for their performance dynamics and they work efficiently with the consumption of fuel on an average, the mileage which can retrieved from them ranges between 6 kmpl to 12 kmpl depending upon the selected engine.

Power

The power generation from the series of core machines available is enormously clever to effectively pull the load. The base engine has 258 hp at 6600 rpm of power with 310 Nm at 2600 to 3000 rpm of torque. This makes the initiating version of the car which goes up till 544 hp at 5250 rpm of power and 750 Nm at 1500 to 5000 rpm of torque.

Acceleration & Pickup

The pulling capacity of the bulky and hefty German engines implanted into this car translates its wherewithal with its excellent acceleration graphs. The least powered engine accelerates from zero to 100 kmph in just 7.4 seconds with top speed lying at 250 kmph, while the top of the line motor performs the same acceleration in mere 4.6 seconds with with it reaches the same top speed mark.

Exterior

Since the beginning of this car's life, the brand has constantly kept an eye on its competition and placed tweaks to its personalization as per the need. The final product of the BMW 7 series is has robbed the looks of professionalism and it bears a distinct image in the market. The German automobiles have found themselves to be more of a driver's car and hence, the design also says a lot for the same. The front and the rear resembles to the BMW's signature designing trait while the attempt to match the elongated wheelbase for the limousine custom is executed well in order to suit the vehicle. The German cars have an internal riot over the looks board where the Audi always wins the race; In the current case also, the situation is not an exception. The BMW's act is not the best looker in the segment. However, it has a bold appearance and it manages well to excrete a room for its sharpness. The equipments loaded on the car are well proportioned and the balance between short and long wheelbase is commendable.

Exterior Measurements

This car measures length as 5079 mm, width as 2142 mm and height as 1471 mm for the smaller wheelbase version of 3070 mm. The extended wheelbase has a different count with length being 5219 mm, width as 2142 mm and height as 1481 mm with wheelbase measuring 3210 mm. (Width includes side mirrors)

Interior

The level of luxury provided inside the cabin is purely BMW's initiative. The illumination at various points inside the cabin reminds of a cinema theater which keeps mild lights glowing as a practical approach as well as to add a sense pf luxuriousness. The 7 series interior have a noticeable shade inside the cabin which looks plush and is made up of high quality material. The control display at the dashboard carries every single information and stuff in an easy format so as to choose the desired one easily from driver's point of view. The rear seats can be facilitated with two additionally mounted 9.2 inch screens with separate controls for both. The seats of this series are not the best in the lot as the Mercedes S-Class have class leading comfort in seats and they are known for the same. The leg space, shoulder room, head room and knee room can be enjoyed in abundance.

Interior Comfort

The control display shows the entertainment, navigation as well as other media related stuff and they can be controlled by a dial and some switches which are placed by the gear knob. Rear bench is combines with a set of two 9.2 inch displays which can be connected to any media device or peripheral device to stream the data from there, making the job hassle free. The Bang and Olufsen music system is also installed in the car which is a gem in the music industry. Apart from this, the car comes loaded with small pockets to store small things like notes, cards, wallets, charger, bottles, cups etc.

Interior Measurement:

The car on the talk is a limousine or longer wheelbase car which measures higher wheelbase and this results into greater leg room and comfortable area inside the car; the passengers won't feel tired over the longer routes due to the same. At the trunk, the area available for loading purpose is 500 liters for the longer wheelbase version while the other one adjusts with only 360 liters.

Engine and Performance

Their are four engine options in this car, they are available with different sequential badging for the respective car. The 730i and its derivative options carries the basic engine of the lot. It is 3.0 liter in-line six cylinder engine with 4 Valves each. This engine generates 258 hp of power at 6600 rpm with torque being 310 Nm at 2600 to 3000 rpm. The most powerful engine powering the 760i and its versions is 6.0 liter V12 engine with 4 valve each cylinder. The power churned out from this engine is 544 hp at 5250 rpm and the torque bonded with the same is 750 Nm at 1500 to 5000 rpm. The other two engines sits between these two motors while all of them are connected to an efficient 8 speed automatic gear box.

Stereo and Accessories

BMW 7 series has the optional package for Bang & Olufsen high-end Surround Sound system which is one of the best audio enhancement systems available. The 16 speakers, acoustic lens and a complete setup worth 1200 watts is something that makes a mini theater inside the car. The acoustic lens is the key ingredient which is responsible for the 3D effect and delivering crystal clear voice with every thumping note to each individual passengers. All these things get controlled over the control display via easy switches and a convenient dial.

Wheels

The 7 series cars are wearing different tyre sizes as per the model under use. The performance charisma is mated well with the wheels. The base model 730i runs on the 17 inch alloy rims with 245/55 R17 102W set of tyres for all four wheels. The top end model is endowed with 18 inch alloys which wear 245/50 R 18 100Y tyre for all wheels.

Braking and Handling

The 8 speed automatic gearbox supports the driver at every single minute of the ride. The BMW cars have competitive handling aspects and this brings them down in sorting out most of the barriers and bumps which occur to kill the enthusiasm. The suspension setup is built with self leveling air suspension at the rear while the front composes independent coil spring. However, the handling of the BMW 7 series is not as well managed as the Audi A8, but one would definitely like it. All the four wheels are associated with disc brakes and they possess all premium safety aspects built-in. The turning radius of this car is 12.7 meters and it varied with 0.5 meters as per the variants.

Safety and Security

The BMW 7 series is among the prestigious cars of the world. They carry a promising structure as well as broad list of equipments to make sure that the crashes and collision would not result out to be a disastrous life loss or serious injuries causer. The airbags applied into the car saves the occupants from every possible impact spot; the side and curtain airbags rescues the passengers from any profile collision while the front airbags at the first row and head airbags for all the passengers implement the zero damage aspect. The driver assistance system is a great approach to keep the driver aware about the next thing which vehicle is about to cross; it reminds the driver about the fatigue alert, pedestrian recognizing night vision technology, a complete information displaying head up display and anti dazzle LED full beam light. The safety aspect list includes every single stuff which a car of its class should possess. Other safety traits to include are traction control, auto leveling headlights, brake assist, blind spot monitor, DTR lights, Disc brakes, ABS, ESP, EBD, etc.

Pros

Efficient engines
Smooth automatic gearbox
Cabin Quality

Cons

Underwhelming ride quality
Low responsive steering
Not the best looking luxury sedan