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BMW 7 SERIES (2005-CURRENT)
We Say...
The 7 Series is the epitome of techo wizardry from the folks at BMW. It boasts the most modern engines, sensors and of course, the i-Drive.  Sadly, their magic doesn't extend to the 7's controversial styling. It's easier to swallow thanks to the facelift, but not as pretty as the Audi A8. Upgraded i-Drive slightly easier to use but still clumsy. Mercedes-Benz S-Class has moved the goal post forward.
The most high-tech BMW money can buy.
Fussy design, driver/car interface.

Last Updated: March.14.2008
Ownership 760Li 750Li 740Li Exclusive
Price P 15,500,000 P 10,700,000 P 8,500,000
Vehicle Classification Ultra-Luxury Car
Warranty 2 years / unlimited mileage
Under the Hood
Engine 6.0 DOHC 48V V12 4.8 DOHC 32V V8 4.0 DOHC 32V V8
Maximum Output (bhp @ rpm) 445 @ 6000 367 @ 6300 306 @ 6300
Maximum Torque (Nm @ rpm) 600 @ 3950 490 @ 3400 390 @ 3400
Fuel Type / Recom. Octane Gasoline / 95~ Gasoline / 95~ Gasoline / 95~
Fuel System / Aspiration Valvetronic, EFI / NA Valvetronic, EFI / NA Valvetronic, EFI / NA
Fuel Mileage (km/L) 5.90 (mfg.) 6.10 (mfg.) 6.80 (mfg.)
Transmission 6-speed AT 6-speed AT 6-speed AT
Dimensions and Weights
Length (mm) 5179 5179 5179
Width (mm) 1902 1902 1902
Height (mm) 1491 1491 1491
Wheelbase (mm) 3128 3128 3128
Curb Weight (kg) 2255 2025 2010
Body Type 4-door sedan 4-door sedan 4-door sedan
Engine / Drive F/R F/R F/R
Seating 5 5 5
Suspension and Tires
Front Suspension Independent, MacPherson Strut, Air Independent, MacPherson Strut, Air Independent, MacPherson Strut, Air
Rear Suspension Independent, Multi-Link, Air Independent, Multi-Link, Air Independent, Multi-Link, Air
Front Brakes Vented Disc Vented Disc Vented Disc
Rear Brakes Vented Disc Vented Disc Vented Disc
Tires 245/50 R 18 (f & r) 245/50 R 18 (f & r) 245/50 R 18 (f & r)
Wheels Alloy 18 x 8.0 (f & r) Alloy 18 x 8.0 (f & r) Alloy 18 x 8.0 (f & r)
Safety Features
Airbags 8 8 8
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Yes, CBC (Corner Brake Control), DBC (Dynamic Brake Control) Yes, CBC (Corner Brake Control), DBC (Dynamic Brake Control) Yes, CBC (Corner Brake Control), DBC (Dynamic Brake Control)
Traction / Stability Control Yes, DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) Yes, DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), DTC (Dynamic Traction Control) Yes, DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), DTC (Dynamic Traction Control)
Other Safety Features Front and rear proximity sensors Front and rear proximity sensors Front and rear proximity sensors
Exterior Features
Fog Lamps Front, rear Front, rear Front, rear
Other Exterior Features 750Li
Plus: none		 740Li
Plus: moon roof		 Automatic HID headlamps; rain-sensing wipers; puddle lamps
Interior Features
Steering Wheel Adjustment Tilt/telescopic, electric Tilt/telescopic, electric Tilt/telescopic, electric
Steering Wheel Material Leather Leather Leather
Seating Adjustment Electric (f & r) Electric (f & r) Electric (f & r)
Seating Surface Leather Leather Leather
Other Interior Features 750Li
Plus: none		 740Li Exclusive
Plus: none		 Wood accents; moon roof
Convenience Features
Power Amenities Steering, doors (soft close), door locks, windows, mirrors (with fold) and trunk; rear and side sun shade Steering, doors (soft close), door locks, windows, mirrors (with fold) and trunk; rear and side sun shade Steering, doors (soft close), door locks, windows, mirrors (with fold) and trunk; rear and side sun shade
Climate Control Auto, 4-zone Auto, 4-zone Auto, 4-zone
Audio System Stereo/6-disc/CD/DVD/TV with 14 speakers, 2xLCD screen (i-Drive) Stereo/6-disc/CD/DVD/TV with 14 speakers, 2xLCD screen (i-Drive) Stereo/6-disc/CD/DVD/TV with 14 speakers, 2xLCD screen (i-Drive)
Other Convenience Features 750Li
Plus: none		 730Li
Plus: none		 i-Drive controller (audio, climate, personal settings, service indicator); on-board computer (mileage, range, temperature); keyless entry with alarm, central locking and immobilizer
Our Take
Rating *** *** ***
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