- World premiere for the new BMW 7 Series: Premium carmaker BMW sharpens the profile of its flagship luxury-class models. New exterior design exudes significantly greater presence and elegant precision. New interior appointments create refined, feel-good ambience and further enhance long-distance comfort.
- New, striking and high-prestige appearance thanks to 50-millimetre taller front end. New BMW kidney grille with single-piece surround and surface area around 40 per cent larger. Slimmer headlight units, optionally with BMW Laserlight. Outer air intakes now with large, painted plates and eye-catching chrome trim strips.
- Vertical Air Breathers in the front side panels bring extra precision, clarity and solidity to the car’s flanks. Side trim strips now extend into the rear apron.
- Extensively re-designed rear end. Rear apron contours adopt the design language of the front air intake trim. Integral exhaust tailpipes with larger chrome surrounds. New, three-dimensional and 35-millimetre slimmer rear lights with red/black surfacing. Sharply defined, very slim light strip (six millimetres wide) below the chrome bar between the rear lights provides an extra stylistic flourish.
- Expanded portfolio of exterior paint finishes and light-alloy wheels. Design Pure Excellence for the exterior and interior and M Sport package provide scope for individualisation. Extended BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line now available.
- Stylish sophistication for the interior. Exclusive Nappa leather upholstery with extended quilting, new fine wood interior trim strips and Ambient highlight in smoked-glass look create harmoniously crafted luxury ambience. Leather steering wheel with optimised arrangement of multifunction buttons. Re-positioned tray for wireless charging of mobile phones. BMW Touch Command with upgraded hardware and software. Rear-seat entertainment system with full-HD touchscreen display.
- Enhanced acoustic properties optimise long-distance travelling comfort: improved soundproofing around the rear wheel arches, B-pillars and seatbelt outlet covers in the rear, and for the side windows and rear window (acoustic glass).
- Updated line-up of engines. All variants meet the Euro 6d-TEMP exhaust standard. V12 engine in the BMW M760Li xDrive (fuel consumption combined: 12.5 – 12.4 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 285 – 282 g/km) now with gasoline particulate filter. New V8 engine with maximum output raised by 60 kW/80 hp to 390 kW/530 hp for the BMW 750i xDrive (fuel consumption combined: 9.5 – 9.5 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 217 – 217 g/km) and BMW 750Li xDrive (fuel consumption combined: 9.6 – 9.5 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 218 – 218 g/km). Also available: three diesel engines with up to four turbochargers and outputs ranging from 195 kW/265 hp to 294 kW/400 hp.
- Plug-in hybrid variants of the new BMW 7 Series now with specially adapted six-cylinder in-line petrol engine and upgraded high-voltage battery. System output in SPORT mode raised to a maximum 290 kW/394 hp. Electric range increased to 50 – 58 kilometres (31 – 36 miles).
- Sophisticated chassis technology delivers exceptional balance between luxurious ride comfort and the dynamic flair for which BMW is renowned. Adaptive suspension and two-axle air suspension fitted as standard. Integral Active Steering and Executive Drive Pro with active roll stabilisation (not available for plug-in hybrid models) available as options. BMW M760Li xDrive and plug-in hybrid variants with model-specific chassis tuning.
- Further progress towards automated driving. Exceptionally wide range of driver assistance systems. Driving Assistant Professional with Steering and lane control assistant. Standard-fitted Parking Assistant now also includes Reversing Assistant.
- Standard BMW Live Cockpit Professional with Navigation system, fully digital, 12.3-inch instrument cluster and 10.25-inch Control Display with consistent, modern graphics. New BMW Operating System 7.0 enables extremely fast access to settings and functions, customisable displays and multimodal operation via touchscreen display, iDrive Controller, steering wheel buttons, voice control and gesture control.
- BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant acts as a digital co-driver and expert on the car. Controlled by natural voice commands. Vitality and relaxation programmes plus three Experience Modes with need-based compositions of lighting, air conditioning, fragrancing, seat massage, shading, seat heating and seat ventilation. Integration of Microsoft Office 365 and Skype for Business. Remote Software Upgrades for updating vehicle functions over the air.
BMW is sharpening the profile of its flagship models in the luxury segment. The new edition of the BMW 7 Series makes a clear statement of intent with its confident presence, sophisticated elegance and strikingly innovative control/operation, driver assistance and connectivity technology.
The new exterior design of the luxury sedan showcases its prestige and status more vividly than ever. And on the inside, sumptuous leather trim with extended quilting and optimised acoustic comfort, not to mention the digital display grouping of instrument cluster and Control Display, the BMW Operating System 7.0 and the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, set new benchmarks in wellbeing and comfort on the move.
The line-up of power units for the new BMW 7 Series has also been updated and includes a new eight-cylinder engine, a six-cylinder in-line unit and plug-in hybrid systems offering extended electric range. All of the model variants already meet the stipulations of the Euro 6d-Temp emissions standard.
And the driver assistance systems now boast a broader range of functionality. The latest advances towards automated driving are highlighted by technology such as the new Reversing Assistant.
Exterior design: more muscular presence and precise elegance.
The new BMW 7 Series will again be offered in two body variants, the longer of which translates its extra 14 centimetres of wheelbase into a similar on- board space gain for the rear-seat passengers. The standard 7 Series (5,120 mm) and its long-wheelbase twin (5,260 mm) are both 22 millimetres longer than their respective predecessors. The new model’s width (1,902 mm) and height (1,467 mm / long-wheelbase version: 1,479 mm) remain unchanged.
The extensive design refresh at the front end – which now rises 50 millimetres taller at its foremost point – plays a particularly prominent role in giving the new BMW 7 Series its more powerful visual presence. The new bonnet has more sharply cut contour lines and a larger BMW roundel. The dominant force of the reworked front end is the BMW kidney grille, with its single-piece surround, whose surface area has grown by some 40 per cent. The grille teams up with the slimmer headlights to create a stylistically appealing contrast and add a new strand to the character of BMW’s luxury-class models.
BMW Laserlight with a high-beam range of up to 560 metres can be specified as an alternative to the standard Adaptive LED Headlights.
The outer air intakes in the lower section of the front apron are now overlaid with large air deflectors. These guide the onrushing air efficiently to the brake air ducts and the Air Curtains, which help to minimise turbulence around the wheel arches. These plates – painted in body colour – and the newly designed decorative chrome strips lend the bumper trim a sense of sophisticated elegance, imbuing the car’s nose with additional visual impact.
The Air Breathers, in newly upright form, also exude precision, clarity and solidity. Integrated into the side panels of the refreshed 7 Series, these air outlets now extend much further upwards and their trim strips form a 90- degree angle with the side trim elements, which reach all the way into the rear apron.
The modified rear apron adopts the design language of the air intake trim at the front of the car. The integrated exhaust tailpipes have broader chrome surrounds, while the three-dimensional rear lights of the new BMW 7 Series are around 35 millimetres slimmer than on the outgoing car and cut a sophisticated, precise figure. Their LED light sources are positioned behind red and black surfaces arranged to emphasise their L-shaped contour. Other new features include a sharply defined and very slim light strip (it measures just six millimetres in width) sited below the chrome bar, which extends across the full width of the tailgate and connects the rear lights with one other.
The M Sport package, Design Pure Excellence line and new additions to the selection of exterior paint finishes and light-alloy wheels provide fresh scope for individualisation. Added to which, extended BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line is now available as an option in conjunction with the M Sport package.
The interior: luxurious ambience exudes style and sophistication.
Inside the new BMW 7 Series, generous levels of space, choice materials, harmoniously coordinated design details and exclusive workmanship combine to create a luxurious ambience refined in every respect. Exclusive Nappa leather with extended quilting has been added to the options list. The three- dimensional surface structure – encompassing large expanses of the front and rear seat cushions and backrests, the armrests integrated in the door trim and the centre console – gives the interior an expressive feel. New to the range of optional interior trim strips are the fine wood variants American Oak Dark with metal inlay and Poplar Grain Metallic Grey high-gloss.
Optimised acoustic comfort – achieved via carefully executed refinements around the rear wheel arches, B-pillars and seatbelt outlet covers in the rear of in the new BMW 7 Series – help to enhance on-board comfort over long distances. Added to which, the side windows and rear window have thicker glass, either as standard or as part of the Comfort Glass option (depending on the model).
A stand-out feature of the newly designed standard leather steering wheel is the modified arrangement of the multifunction buttons. The likewise standard wireless charging tray for compatible mobile phones is now located just ahead of the cupholders. With its classy smoked-glass look, the optional Ambient highlight in the B-pillars blends into the new BMW 7 Series sedan’s interior ambience even more harmoniously. The latest version of the BMW Touch Command rear-seat control unit stands out with its updated hardware and BMW Operating System 7.0 software. The optional Rear-seat entertainment system now comes with a pair of 10-inch, full-HD touchscreen displays including Blu-ray player.
Powertrain: V12 with gasoline particulate filter, new V8, plug-in hybrid models now with six-cylinder in-line engine.
The choice of power units for the new BMW 7 Series includes petrol and diesel engines with six, eight and twelve cylinders, as well as an all-new plug- in hybrid drive system. Topping the range is the 6.6-litre V12 engine at the heart of the BMW M760Li xDrive, which produces 430 kW/585 hp (fuel consumption combined: 12.5 – 12.4 l/100 km; 22.6 – 22.8 mpg imp; CO2 emissions combined: 285 – 282 g/km*) and now comes with a gasoline particulate filter to minimise emissions. Meanwhile, the BMW 750i xDrive (fuel consumption combined: 9.5 – 9.5 l/100 km; 29.7 – 29.7 mpg imp: CO2 emissions combined: 217 – 217 g/km*) and BMW 750Li xDrive (fuel consumption combined: 9.6 – 9.5 l/100 km; 29.4 – 29.7 mpg imp; CO2 emissions combined: 218 – 218 g/km*) feature a newly developed V8 engine with 4.4-litre displacement and maximum output raised by 60 kW/80 hp to 390 kW/530 hp.
The plug-in hybrid variants of the new BMW 7 Series take all of the luxury sedan’s sporting prowess, passenger comfort and feel-good ambience and combine them with exceptionally high efficiency and the ability to offer a virtually silent, all-electric driving experience with zero local emissions.
Their plug-in hybrid system now employs a specially adapted six-cylinder in- line petrol engine and a more advanced high-voltage battery. As a result, the system can unleash a combined output of 290 kW/394 hp with the Driving Experience Control switch set to SPORT mode. The combined fuel consumption of the BMW 745e, BMW 745Le and BMW 745 Le xDrive is between 2.6 and 2.1 litres per 100 kilometres* (108.6 – 134.5 mpg imp), their CO2 emissions are 59 – 48 grams per kilometre*, and combined electric power consumption is 16.3 – 15.0 kWh per 100 kilometres*. The three models achieve an electric range between 50 and 58 kilometres (31 – 36 miles).
Three highly efficient and low-emission six-cylinder in-line diesel engines, each with 3.0-litre displacement and up to four turbochargers round off the drive system line-up for the new BMW 7 Series. Delivering peerless performance for a diesel-powered luxury-class car is the 294 kW/400 hp engine under the bonnet of the BMW 750d xDrive (fuel consumption combined: 6.0 – 5.8 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 157 – 152 g/km*) and BMW 750 Ld xDrive (fuel consumption combined: 6.1 – 5.9 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 160 – 155 g/km*). The power unit fitted in the BMW 740d xDrive (fuel consumption combined: 6.0 – 5.6 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 158 – 148 g/km*) and BMW 740Ld xDrive (fuel consumption combined: 6.0 – 5.7 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 158 – 149 g/km*) develops a maximum 235 kW/320 hp. And the 195 kW/265 hp engine for the BMW 730d (fuel consumption combined: 5.5 – 5.3 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 144 – 138 g/km*), BMW 730Ld (fuel consumption combined: 5.5 – 5.3 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 145 – 139 g/km*), BMW 730d xDrive (fuel consumption combined: 5.7 – 5.5 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 150 – 143 g/km*) and BMW 730Ld xDrive (fuel consumption combined: 5.8 – 5.6 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 153 – 147 g/km*) represents the first step on the diesel ladder for the new BMW 7 Series.
Chassis: comfort and dynamism on demand.
An exceptional balance between sumptuous driving comfort and the dynamic flair for which BMW is renowned are the defining features of the driving experience on board the new BMW 7 Series. The construction of the chassis, suspension and damping systems, steering and the braking system are designed to facilitate both relaxed cruising undisturbed by inconsistencies in the road surface and a sporty, active driving style.
All variants of the new BMW 7 Series feature, as standard, adaptive suspension including electronically controlled dampers and two-axle air suspension with automatic self-levelling. Among the options customers can choose from are Integral Active Steering and the Executive Drive Pro chassis system available for all models except the plug-in hybrid variants.
Driver assistance systems: further progress on the road to automated driving.
The new BMW 7 Series underlines its status as one of the luxury segment’s most innovative and progressive models with a comprehensive range of standard and optional driver assistance systems. The Driving Assistant Professional provides a comprehensive package of functions aimed at making driving as comfortable and safe as possible. They include the Steering and lane control assistant with Traffic Jam Assist, the Lane Keeping Assistant with active side collision protection, the evasion aid, the Cross Traffic Alert, Priority warning and Wrong-way warning systems, plus Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function.
The standard-fitted Parking Assistant helps the driver with parking and manoeuvring. And it now also includes the Reversing Assistant, which can reverse the car for distances of up to 50 metres by steering it along exactly the same line it took when moving forward.
Intuitive operation and supreme connectivity: BMW Operating System 7.0 and BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.
The new BMW 7 Series comes with the BMW Live Cockpit Professional as standard. This comprises a navigation and multimedia system, together with a fully digital, high-resolution instrument cluster behind the steering wheel with a screen diagonal of 12.3 inches and a Control Display measuring 10.25 inches across. The new BMW Operating System 7.0 stands out with its cutting-edge digital functionality tailored precisely to the needs of the driver. Touchscreen functionality for the Control Display, the iDrive Controller, steering wheel buttons and voice control allow the driver to choose from various forms of intuitive operation.
The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is another element of the operating system. The digital companion can be activated with the spoken prompt “Hey BMW” and helps the driver to use various vehicle functions. What’s more, he will keep acquiring new capabilities all the time thanks to the updates transmitted seamlessly by Remote Software Upgrade. The driver and passengers can also use natural voice commands with the help of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant to activate the Experience Modes and the vitality and relaxation programmes, which offer need-based compositions of various functions – such as interior lighting, air conditioning, fragrancing and shading, not to mention seat massage, heating and ventilation.
BMW M760Li xDrive:
V12 petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission, BMW xDrive.
Capacity: 6,592 cc, output: 430 kW/585 hp at 5,250 – 5,750 rpm,
max. torque: 850 Nm (627 lb-ft) at 1,600 – 4,500 rpm.
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 3.8 seconds,
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph).
Fuel consumption combined: 12.5 – 12.4 l/100 km (22.6 – 22.8 mpg imp),
CO2 emissions combined: 285 – 284 g/km, exhaust standard: EU6d-TEMP.
BMW 750i xDrive (BMW 750Li xDrive):
V8 petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission, BMW xDrive.
Capacity: 4,395 cc, output: 390 kW/530 hp at 5,500 – 6,000 rpm,
max. torque: 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) at 1,800 – 4,600 rpm.
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 4.0 seconds (4.1 seconds),
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph).
Fuel consumption combined: 9.5 – 9.5 l/100 km (29.7 – 29.7 mpg imp)
[9.6 – 9.5 l/100 km (29.4 – 29.7 mpg imp)],
CO2 emissions combined: 217 – 217 g/km (218 – 218 g/km),
exhaust standard: EU6d-TEMP.
BMW 745e (BMW 745Le):
Six-cylinder in-line petrol engine, synchronous electric motor, eight-speed
Steptronic transmission.
Petrol engine:
Capacity: 2,998 cc, output: 210 kW/286 hp at 5,000 – 6,000 rpm,
max. torque: 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) at 1,500 – 3,500 rpm.
Electric motor:
Rated output: 83 kW/113 hp, max. torque: 265 Nm (195 lb-ft).
Combined output: 290 kW/394 hp,
max. combined torque: 600 Nm (442 lb-ft).
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 5.2 seconds (BMW 745Le:
5.3 seconds),
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph),
top speed (electric): 140 km/h (87 mph).
Electric range: 54 – 58 km (33.5 – 36 miles) [BMW 745Le: 52 – 55 km (32 –
34 miles)].
Fuel consumption combined: 2.2 – 2.1 l/100 km (128.4 – 134.5 mpg imp)
[BMW 745Le: 2.3 – 2.2 l/100 km (122.8 – 128.4 mpg imp)],
electric power consumption combined: 15.4 – 15.0 kWh/100 km (62 miles)
[BMW 745Le: 15.4 – 15.1 kWh/100 km (62 miles)],
CO2 fuel emissions combined: 52 – 48 g/km (BMW 745Le: 53 – 50 g/km),
exhaust standard: EU6d-TEMP.
BMW 745Le xDrive:
Six-cylinder in-line petrol engine, synchronous electric motor, eight-speed
Steptronic transmission, BMW xDrive.
Petrol engine:
Capacity: 2,998 cc, output: 210 kW/286 hp at 5,000 – 6,000 rpm,
max. torque: 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) at 1,500 – 3,500 rpm.
Electric motor:
Rated output: 83 kW/113 hp, max. torque: 265 Nm (195 lb-ft).
Combined output: 290 kW/394 hp,
max. combined torque: 600 Nm (442 lb-ft).
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 5.1 seconds,
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph),
top speed (electric): 140 km/h (87 mph).
Electric range: 50 – 54 km (31 – 33.5 miles).
Fuel consumption combined: 2.6 – 2.3 l/100 km (108.6 – 122.8 mpg imp),
electric power consumption combined: 16.3 – 15.8 kWh/100 km (62 miles),
CO2 fuel emissions combined: 59 – 52 g/km, exhaust standard: EU6d-TEMP.
BMW 750d xDrive (BMW 750Ld xDrive):
Six-cylinder in-line diesel engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission,
BMW xDrive.
Capacity: 2,993 cc, output: 294 kW/400 hp at 4,400 rpm,
max. torque: 760 Nm (560 lb-ft) at 2,000 – 3,000 rpm.
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 4.6 seconds (4.7 seconds),
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph).
Fuel consumption combined: 6.0 – 5.8 l/100 km (6.1 – 5.9 l/100 km),
CO2 emissions combined: 157 – 152 g/km (160 – 155 g/km),
exhaust standard: EU6d-TEMP.
BMW 740d xDrive (BMW 740Ld xDrive):
Six-cylinder in-line diesel engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission,
BMW xDrive.
Capacity: 2,993 cc, output: 235 kW/320 hp at 4,400 rpm,
max. torque: 680 Nm (501 lb-ft) at 1,750 – 2,250 rpm.
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 5.3 seconds (5.4 seconds),
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph).
Fuel consumption combined: 6.0 – 5.6 l/100 km (6.0 – 5.7 l/100 km),
CO2 emissions combined: 158 – 148 g/km (158 – 149 g/km),
exhaust standard: EU6d-TEMP.
BMW 730d (BMW 730Ld):
Six-cylinder in-line diesel engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission.
Capacity: 2,993 cc, output: 195 kW/265 hp at 4,000 rpm,
max. torque: 620 Nm (457 lb-ft) at 2,000 – 2,500 rpm.
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 6.1 seconds (6.2 seconds),
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph).
Fuel consumption combined: 5.5 – 5.3 l/100 km (5.5 – 5.3 l/100 km),
CO2 emissions combined: 144 – 138 g/km (145 – 139 g/km),
exhaust standard: EU6d-TEMP.
BMW 730d xDrive (BMW 730Ld xDrive):
Six-cylinder in-line diesel engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission,
BMW xDrive.
Capacity: 2,993 cc, output: 195 kW/265 hp at 4,000 rpm,
max. torque: 620 Nm (457 lb-ft) at 2,000 – 2,500 rpm.
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 5.8 seconds (5.9 seconds),
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph).
Fuel consumption combined: 5.7 – 5.5 l/100 km (5.8 – 5.6 l/100 km),
CO2 emissions combined: 150 – 143 g/km (153 – 147 g/km), exhaust
standard: EU6d-TEMP.
Gracefully sporting proportions and a progressive interpretation of luxury mark
out the exterior design of the new BMW 7 Series. Its alluring bodywork
reflects the supreme dynamics and exclusive comfort that shape the luxury
sedan’s unmistakable driving experience. The latest edition of the 7 Series
features neatly judged exterior flourishes, which underline its status and
advanced technology even more intently. The design updates reach every
area of the body and strengthen, above all, the confident presence with which
the new BMW 7 Series sedan advertises its position as the brand’s flagship
model. The far-reaching exterior redesign accentuates the cultured elegance
of the BMW 7 Series and takes in the front apron, bonnet, headlights, front
side panels, rear bumper trim and rear lights.
The BMW 7 Series will continue to be offered in two body variants.
The longer version of the luxury sedan has a wheelbase extended by
14 centimetres over the standard car – to 3,210 millimetres – and gives rearseat passengers the extra space to match. The standard 7 Series (5,120 mm)
and its long-wheelbase twin (5,260 mm) are both 22 millimetres longer than
their respective predecessors. The new model’s width (1,902 mm) and height
(1,467 mm / long-wheelbase version: 1,479 mm) remain unchanged.
Taller front end, significantly larger BMW kidney grille.
The extensive design refresh at the front end plays a particularly prominent
role in giving the new BMW 7 Series its more powerful visual presence.
Catching the eye most vividly is the significantly expanded surfacing at the
front of the car, which now rises around 50 millimetres taller at its foremost
point. The result is a verticality that projects the prestige and status of the
luxury sedan.
The dominant force of the front-end design is the BMW kidney grille, now
framed by a single-piece surround whose surface area has grown by some
40 per cent. The grille has active air flap control with adjustable vanes which
only open when the need for cooling air is increased. The bars of the kidney
grille come in Aluminium satinated as standard and in High-gloss Chrome on
cars with Design Pure Excellence specified. The fronts of the air vanes
between the kidney grille bars are likewise in High-gloss Chrome – or black if
the M Sport package is specified. The new BMW M760Li xDrive has a kidney
grille surround and kidney grille bars in Cerium Grey.
Slim headlight units, BMW Laserlight available as an option.
The new design of the super-slender headlight units provides an attractive
visual contrast with the significantly enlarged BMW kidney grille, adding a new
strand to the character of BMW’s luxury-class models and lending the front
section of the new BMW 7 Series an expressive and highly distinctive flavour.
The modern take on the BMW’s signature four-eyed face combines with the
efficiency and lighting power of LED technology, whose sophisticated
functionality is brought visually to the fore by the design of the light sources.
Standard equipment for the new BMW 7 Series includes Adaptive LED
Headlights with variable light distribution, adaptive and cornering light
functions, and the BMW Selective Beam non-dazzling high-beam assistant.
BMW Laserlight can be ordered as an option. This system employs a
BMW Laserlight spotlight with Selective Beam to optimise the high beam
function, whose range increases to a maximum 560 metres as a result. Blue
elements inside the hexagonal light sources make a distinctive visual
statement.
New bonnet contours, covered air intakes.
Also among the striking changes made to the front of the car is the redesigned bonnet. It extends right up to the higher-rise BMW kidney grille and
displays even more sharply cut and powerfully sculpted contour lines.
Another feature of the car’s sophisticated yet unshrinking looks is the upsized
BMW badge on the bonnet, whose diameter has grown from 82 to
95 millimetres.
The lower section of the front apron draws the eye with an all-new design
making its debut in a BMW model. The outer air intakes are now overlaid with
large air deflectors. These guide the onrushing air efficiently to the brake air
ducts and the Air Curtains, which help to minimise turbulence around the
wheel arches. These plates – painted in body colour – and the newly designed
decorative chrome strips lend the bumper trim a sense of sophisticated
elegance, imbuing the car’s nose with additional visual impact. L-shaped trim
strips in High-gloss Chrome border the Air Curtains on their outer edges and
below. Another trim strip runs along the lower edge of the central air intake,
before kicking upwards to form the top line of the side plates. This strip is
Pearl-effect Chrome as standard, but switches to Cerium Grey for the
BMW M760Li xDrive and High-gloss Chrome on cars specified with the
Design Pure Excellence option and on the BMW M760Li xDrive V12
Excellence.
Wide-open air intakes form the headline act in the front apron of cars with the
M Sport package. Their updated design for the new BMW 7 Series uses Cshaped surrounds with integrated Air Curtains to underscore the positioning
of air ducts at the outer edges of the front apron. In addition, the dynamic
appearance of the front end is accentuated by the particularly striking and
aerodynamically optimised contouring of the front apron’s lower border.
Newly designed side panels with upright Air Breathers.
Handsomely resolved proportions, powerfully bulging surfaces and precisely
drawn character lines shape the side view of the new BMW 7 Series. With
long wheelbases and short overhangs, a flowing roofline and the Hofmeister
kink (the upturned line at the trailing edge of the side window graphic), the
luxury sedan isn’t short of hallmark BMW design cues. Elsewhere, exterior
mirrors attached to the window surround by a thin stalk strike a modern chord
and further improve aerodynamics. And the front side panels have been
treated to a thorough redesign, too. A precisely scored seam feeding into the
bumper and headlights tunes neatly into the new lines of the front end.
The Air Breathers, in newly upright form, also exude precision, clarity and
solidity. The air outlets integrated into the side panels now extend much
further upwards and their trim strips form a 90-degree angle with the side trim
elements, bringing the dominant verticality of the front and rear of the car to
the flanks as well. The new design of the Air Breathers also optimises the flow
of air through the wheel arches, which helps to reduce aerodynamically
undesirable turbulence.
The Air Breathers on either side of the car provide the starting point for a
horizontal trim strip that runs above the side skirts and now reaches into the
rear apron both in standard form and when the M Sport package is specified.
The Air Breathers and trim strips come in High-gloss Chrome as standard.
The BMW M760Li xDrive has the two elements in Cerium Grey, while the
M Sport package and optional extended BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow
Line turns them to Dark Chrome. The M Sport package also includes
extremely muscular side skirts, which add extra visual emphasis to the
dynamic appearance of the car’s silhouette.
New rear-end design with full-width light strip.
The rear of the new BMW 7 Series also includes fresh injections of modernity,
elegance and presence. Here, the design makeover has upped the
dominance of horizontal lines, emphasising even more keenly the wide and
powerful over-the-wheels stance of the sedan. Added to which, the lines in
the outer sections of the rear apron adopt the design language used for the air
intake trim in the front apron. The exhaust system’s tailpipes are edged in what are now wider chrome surrounds, split down the middle on the
BMW M760Li xDrive V12 Excellence, and are integrated flush into the lower
section of the rear apron. The tailpipe edging comes in High-gloss Chrome as
standard, in Cerium Grey on the BMW M760Li xDrive and in Black Chrome on
cars with extended BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line. Painted in body
colour as standard, the bumper trim comes in High-gloss Chrome in cars with
Design Pure Excellence specification and also encompasses the tailpipe
edging. The M Sport package includes a strikingly sculpted rear apron with a
diffuser inlay painted in Dark Shadow metallic.
The three-dimensional rear lights of the new BMW 7 Series are around
35 millimetres slimmer than on the outgoing car and cut a sophisticated and
precise figure. Their light sources are all-LED and are positioned behind red
and black surfaces arranged to emphasise the L-shaped contour of the rear
lights. Other new features include a sharply defined and very slim light strip (it
measures just six millimetres in width) sited below the chrome bar, which
extends across the full width of the tailgate and connects the rear lights with
each other. The chrome bar comes in Dark Chrome when extended
BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line is specified and Cerium Grey on the
BMW M760Li xDrive. The light strip also creates a discreetly illuminated
accent when the daytime driving lights are switched on and teams up with the
L-shaped taillights to generate a characteristic and highly distinctive night
design at the rear of the new BMW 7 Series when darkness falls.
New paint finishes and light-alloy wheels.
The selection of exterior paint finishes available for the new BMW 7 Series
comprises two non-metallic and eleven metallic finishes. The variants Bernina
Grey amber effect metallic, Royal Burgundy Red brilliant effect metallic and
Donington Grey metallic (the latter available exclusively in conjunction with the
M Sport package) are new to the portfolio. Customers can also choose from
four BMW Individual options, including the new shades Dravite Grey metallic
and Tanzanite Blue metallic, and eight BMW Individual special paint finishes.
These capture the imagination with the ultra-intense brilliance of the colour
and feeling of depth, all of which provides a visually arresting showcase for the
elegantly sporty exterior of the new BMW 7 Series.
Now available for the BMW 7 Series on cars fitted with the M Sport package
is the optional extended BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line, which
employs Dark Chrome for the BMW kidney grille, door opener inlays, exhaust
tailpipe embellishers and rear light trim elements. In addition, the kidney grille
bars are painted in High-gloss Black.
Depending on the model variant, the new BMW 7 Series comes as standard
with 17-inch or 18-inch light-alloy wheels. Additional light-alloy wheels in 17-
inch to 21-inch formats are included on the options list and in the Original
BMW Accessories range. New to the line-up are 20-inch light-alloy wheels in
multi-spoke and star-spoke design, and 21-inch light-alloy wheels in W-spoke
design. The 19-inch M light-alloy wheels in double-spoke design – part of the
M Sport package – are now painted in Orbit Grey. The M Sport package can
optionally be combined with 20-inch M light-alloy wheels in star-spoke
design, which are available in bi-colour Orbit Grey with polished finish and in
Jet Black.
Interior and equipment.
The more powerful presence and clear design idiom embodied by the exterior
of the new BMW 7 Series are mirrored by a comprehensively enhanced
interior design and a wealth of optimised equipment features. Generous levels
of space, choice materials, harmoniously coordinated design details and
exclusive workmanship combine to create a luxurious ambience that has been
refined in every respect. Complementing the supreme performance and
refinement of the powertrain and chassis technology, these attributes ensure
that the new BMW 7 Series offers both driver and passengers an inspiring onboard experience moulded by a luxurious sense of wellbeing.
The progress associated with the new generation of this luxury sedan is
reflected by advances such as the screen grouping formed by the instrument
cluster and the Control Display, the extended functionality of its controls and
further improvement of the infotainment systems. Trim strips, leather-covered
surfaces and light sources make a greater contribution than ever to the
exclusive flair of the new BMW 7 Series cabin. Optimised acoustic comfort
also makes for an even more relaxing travel experience.
Expressive and harmonious: Exclusive Nappa leather and
BMW Individual Merino full leather trim with extended quilting, new
interior trim strips.
The new BMW 7 Series comes as standard with Dakota leather upholstery,
available in five different colours. A choice of six colour variants is offered for
the optional Exclusive Nappa leather upholstery with extended appointments
(standard for the BMW M760Li xDrive), while Exclusive Nappa leather with
extended quilting is now available as a further option. The extensive, threedimensional surface structure which is found on the front and rear seat
cushions and backrests, the armrests integrated in the door trim and the
centre console gives the interior an expressive and harmonious feel. In models
equipped with the Executive Lounge or Executive Lounge rear console
options, the high-quality quilting is also to be found on the rear centre armrest.
The Exclusive Nappa leather trim with extended quilting is available in the
colours Mocha and Cognac
The BMW Individual fine-grain Merino full leather trim – which is available in
six colours and features not only extended quilting but also contrast stitching
and piping – uses materials of the very finest quality. The door shoulders, the
upper part of the instrument panel and the lower part of the door linings are
finished in fulled leather with this option.
The interior trim strips for the new BMW 7 Series inject the styling with yet
more individual flair. New to the range are the particularly exclusive fine wood
versions American Oak Dark with metal inlay and Poplar Grain Metallic Grey
high-gloss. Both the trim strips and the instrument panel’s chrome surrounds
that border them are made individually for each car to ensure that their
dimensions match down to the millimetre. The new design features also
extend to the boot of the new BMW 7 Series, where a stainless steel insert in
the loading sill makes a stylish quality statement. This feature is standard
equipment on all model variants with the exception of the plug-in hybrids.
Design Pure Excellence for the interior, M Sport package with
special seat upholstery.
The luxurious ambience of the new BMW 7 Series can be enhanced with an
exclusive touch in the form of the Design Pure Excellence package for the
interior. An Alcantara headliner, door sill plates in Fine Brushed Aluminium,
precise decorative stitching in the lower section of the instrument panel, and
fine wood inlays for the seatbelt outlet covers, armrest and roof grab handles
in the rear bring an inviting and sophisticated aura to the interior. The Design
Pure Excellence interior package for the new BMW 7 Series with long
wheelbase also includes deep-pile floor mats for the rear compartment.
An ideal setting for an intensive driving experience is created by the interior
design features specific to the M Sport package. These include the
BMW Individual headliner in Anthracite, the M leather steering wheel,
M pedals and the M driver’s footrest, as well as the comfort seats, the
illuminated M door sill plates and the Fineline Black fine wood interior trim
strips with high-gloss metal effect. In the new BMW 7 Series, customers have
the option of combining the M Sport package with a special version of the
Exclusive Nappa leather upholstery with extended appointments. This option
comprises black leather with a distinctive stitching pattern and M piping.
The BMW M760Li xDrive also signals its outstanding performance potential
with a bespoke interior design. In addition to the M leather steering wheel, the
BMW Individual headliner in Anthracite, the M pedals, the M driver’s footrest
and the comfort seats upholstered in Exclusive Nappa leather with extended
appointments, this 12-cylinder model is equipped as standard with Fineline
Black fine wood interior trim strips with high-gloss metal effect, a digitally generated model badge in the instrument cluster, an insert in the centre
console in Piano Finish Black and illuminated door sill plates bearing the
inscription “V12”. The new BMW M760Li xDrive V12 Excellence underlines
its exclusive status with features such as Fineline high-gloss fine wood interior
trim strips and a leather steering wheel with wood applications.
BMW EfficientLightweight and optimised aerodynamics.
The body structure developed for the luxury sedans of the BMW 7 Series
combines maximised occupant protection with optimised weight. This is
made possible by a material mix of high-strength steels, aluminium and
carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) that is unrivalled by any of its
competitors. The Carbon Core used for the passenger cell makes a major
contribution not only to the high level of safety, but also to the agile handling
characteristics of the BMW 7 Series.
A significant role in the optimisation of the vehicle’s aerodynamic
characteristics is played by the active air flap control system along with Air
Curtains and Air Breathers. Air drag is also reduced by the cladding covering
almost the entire underbody.
Enhanced acoustic comfort for an exclusive motoring experience.
A series of judicious refinements have served to enhance the acoustic
comfort aboard the new BMW 7 Series. The level of tyre noise reaching the
rear compartment of the luxury sedans has been reduced effectively by the
optimised shielding of the rear wheel arches. A further reduction in the interior
noise level is attained through optimised sound insulation elements in the Bpillar area, the seatbelt outlet covers and the rear seat backrest. Laminated
glass with an increased thickness of 5.1 millimetres is now used not only for
the windscreen, but also for the side windows and rear window too. This new
construction for the side and rear windows is standard for the
BMW 750i xDrive, BMW 750Li xDrive and BMW M760Li xDrive models and is
available for the other model variants as a component of the Rear Comfort
Glass option.
The improved sound insulation is a significant factor in the superior level of
motoring comfort provided by the new BMW 7 Series. The electric power
windows of the luxury sedans also have new drive motors and control units
which ensure precise power management, smooth movement and a
consistent sound when the windows are lowered and raised. Another benefit
of this newly improved system is the remarkable fluency of the transition
stages at the beginning and end of window opening and closing. Optimised
mounts for the diesel engines help to suppress vibrations on starting and
during dynamic acceleration.
Steering wheel, wireless charging tray for smartphones and
redesigned Ambient highlight in the rear.
A chrome fascia element and a modified layout of the multifunction buttons
are the defining features of the redesigned standard leather steering wheel in
the new BMW 7 Series. The button array for the driver assistance systems on
the left-hand spoke of the steering wheel has been reorganised. The button
for activating the optional heating system for the steering wheel is now
located below the steering wheel boss.
The new BMW 7 Series models are equipped as standard with a hands-free
phone system including wireless charging. Previously situated under the
centre console armrest, the tray for smartphones that support wireless
charging is now positioned immediately in front of the cupholders.
This means that the phone can always be seen by the driver while it is
charging.
The ambient lighting option comprises LED lighting in the vicinity of the
instrument panel, the door shoulders, the map pockets on the front seat
backs, and in the footwells. Using the iDrive operating system menu, it is
possible to choose from six lighting colours to adjust the indirect illumination
to personal preference. Courtesy lights, illuminated bars on the door sill plates
and the Welcome Light Carpet in the entrance/exit area are also included in
the ambient lighting option. An even more sophisticated impression is created
by the Ambient highlight feature in the B-pillars, which combines with the
optional sun blinds for the rear side windows and rear window to create a
particularly atmospheric lighting effect in the rear of the long-wheelbase
versions of the new BMW 7 Series. When deactivated, the vertically arranged
light sources now blend into the ambience of the luxury sedans even more
harmoniously as a result of their high-quality smoked-glass look.
Passenger comfort in a class of its own: Executive Lounge, Touch
Command, Rear-seat entertainment.
Available exclusively for the long-wheelbase versions of the new
BMW 7 Series, the Executive Lounge appointments for the rear are designed
to maximise the feel-good factor and passenger comfort. In addition to fourzone automatic climate control, electrically adjustable comfort seats and a
massage function in the rear, the equipment package also includes active seat
ventilation for all seats, along with the options Executive Lounge Seating,
Executive Lounge Rear Console and Rear-seat entertainment Experience
including BMW Touch Command.
The Rear-seat entertainment system comprises two 10-inch full-HD displays
complete with a Blu-ray player. The system allows users to access the
entertainment, navigation and online functions of the vehicle from the rear
seats. The viewing angle of the screens, which now have touchscreen
functionality, can be adjusted in accordance with the rear seat passengers’
current seat position. Further improved hardware is the defining characteristic
of the latest version of the BMW Touch Command unit. This removable tablet
with a screen diagonal of seven inches can be used from any seat and even
outside the vehicle. It lets the occupants operate comfort functions such as
seat adjustment, interior lighting and climate control, as well as the
infotainment, navigation and communication systems. It can also be used to
play external audio and video files. The graphics and menu system of the
BMW Touch Command tablet and the Rear-seat entertainment Experience
displays are now aligned with the software features and functionality of
BMW Operating System 7.0, which is also used for the all-digital displays of
the instrument cluster and Control Display in the new BMW 7 Series to create
an environment with a contemporary look and feel focused on the individual
needs of the user.
Engines, transmission and BMW xDrive.
The arrival of the new BMW 7 Series takes the driving pleasure experience in
a luxury sedan to new heights. This is down in no small part to the array of
innovations that have been incorporated into the car’s powertrain technology.
The new BMW 7 Series is available with petrol and diesel engines using six,
eight and twelve cylinders, as well as a plug-in hybrid drive system with a
brand new design offering an increased electric range, enhanced performance
and lower consumption. The eight-speed Steptronic transmission fitted as
standard on all model variants has also undergone further improvement, as
has the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system that can be combined
not just with the petrol and diesel engines but with the hybrid drive too.
All the engines fitted in the new BMW 7 Series share a number of common
denominators: an aluminium construction, optimised thermodynamics and the
very latest BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. The technology package for
the petrol engines comprises twin-scroll turbochargers, High Precision
Injection, VALVETRONIC fully variable valve timing and Double-VANOS
variable camshaft control. The diesel power units, meanwhile, feature a
turbocharging system with up to four turbochargers and common-rail direct
injection. To minimise particulate emissions, both the newly developed V8
unit and the V12 under the bonnet of the new BMW M760Li xDrive are now
equipped with a gasoline particulate filter. The system of emission control for
the diesel models employs BMW BluePerformance technology including a
particulate filter, an oxidation catalyst, a NOx adsorption catalyst and an SCR
catalyst with AdBlue injection to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions.
Thus equipped, all model variants of the new BMW 7 Series meet the
requirements of the Euro 6d-TEMP emissions standard.
Prestige plus performance: V12 engine in the BMW M760Li xDrive.
Spearheading the line-up of engines for the new BMW 7 Series is the twelvecylinder petrol unit that sets the benchmark for majestic power delivery in the
luxury segment. Traditionally the most prestigious engine variant, the V12
serves up a beguiling blend of unrivalled smoothness and tremendous
performance. The specimen powering the new BMW M760Li xDrive has a
displacement of 6.6 litres from which it extracts a maximum output of
430 kW/585 hp between 5,250 and 5,750 rpm. The peak torque of 850 Nm
(627 lb-ft) is on tap over a wide rev range extending from 1,600 to 4,500 rpm.
The high-performance engine propels the remarkably sporty luxury sedan to 100 km/h (62 mph) from rest in just 3.8 seconds. The top speed of
the new BMW M760Li xDrive is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph),
which is increased to 305 km/h (190 mph) if the optional M Driver’s Package
is selected. The new BMW M760Li xDrive posts combined fuel consumption
of 12.5 – 12.4 litres per 100 kilometres (22.6 – 22.8 mpg imp)*, equating to
CO2 emissions of 285 – 282 grams per kilometre*.
Extreme rigidity, weight optimisation and effective reduction of vibrations are
the defining qualities of the V12’s basic design. The all-aluminium engine’s
two banks of cylinders are positioned at an angle of 60 degrees to each other.
On the outside of each bank there is a mono-scroll turbocharger with indirect
charge air cooling and a separate cooling circuit. Emissions performance has
been optimised with the help of close-coupled catalytic converters and two
gasoline particulate filters. In order to reduce back pressure, the exhaust
gases flow unimpeded through the twin-pipe exhaust system’s rear silencer
whenever the exhaust flap is open. The rear silencer combines with exhaust
flap control to give the engine a broad acoustic spectrum, ranging from
creamy smooth to dramatically sporty.
The buttons of the Driving Experience Control switch can now be used to
select an additional SPORT+ mode in the new BMW M760Li xDrive that
activates a track-geared vehicle set-up including linear throttle response,
direct, sporty, undamped engine response and a particularly vocal soundtrack.
The new BMW M760Li xDrive V12 Excellence also offers a COMFORT+
mode, whose gentle throttle response and substantial degree of load change
damping serve to intensify the luxury driving experience.
New V8 engine built for effortless sportiness.
One of the biggest changes in the engine range for the new BMW 7 Series is
the eight-cylinder unit fitted in the BMW 750i xDrive and BMW 750Li xDrive.
After undergoing an extensive overhaul covering everything from the
crankcase through to the engine management, the 4.4-litre V8 generates a
maximum output of 390 kW/530 hp – a whole 60 kW/80 hp more than the
engine it replaces – between 5,500 and 6,000 rpm. The 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) of
peak torque represents an increase of 100 Nm (74 lb-ft) and can be
summoned up from 1,800 – 4,600 rpm. The engine’s standout features
include the pair of twin-scroll turbochargers nestled in the 90-degree angle
between the two banks of cylinders.
Once again, the V8 unit lays on some expressive acoustic accompaniment for
its instantaneous and ceaseless power build-up. The new BMW 750i xDrive
sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.0 seconds (BMW 750Li xDrive:
4.1 seconds). It returns combined fuel consumption figures of 9.5 litres per
100 kilometres (29.7 mpg imp) [9.6 – 9.5 l/100 km (29.4 – 29.7 mpg imp)]*
with CO2 emissions of 217 grams (218 grams) per kilometre*. The flapcontrolled M Sport exhaust system fitted as standard produces an exhilarating
soundtrack to match the prodigious power delivery.
Plug-in hybrid drive system in the BMW 7 Series: now with sixcylinder in-line petrol engine and greater electric range.
The plug-in hybrid variants in the new BMW 7 Series range take all of the
luxury sedan’s sporty prowess, passenger comfort and feel-good ambience
and combine them with exceptionally high efficiency and the ability to offer a
virtually silent, all-electric driving experience with zero local emissions.
The choice of models equipped with BMW eDrive technology now comprises
the BMW 745e, the BMW 745Le and the BMW 745Le xDrive.
The integration of a six-cylinder in-line engine into the plug-in hybrid system, a
more advanced high-voltage battery, more power and torque, plus improved
figures for electric range, consumption and CO2 emissions chart the progress
that has been made compared with the outgoing models.
The plug-in hybrid models that will be available at the launch of the new
BMW 7 Series in spring 2019 capture all of the luxury sedan’s essence even more effectively than before. Their newly developed drive technology consists
of a specially adapted six-cylinder in-line petrol engine from the current
BMW EfficientDynamics family of power units – whose maximum output of
210 kW/286 hp is delivered with characteristic smoothness and free-revving
eagerness – an electric motor with a rated output of 83 kW/113 hp and a
rated torque of 265 Nm (195 lb-ft), and a new lithium-ion battery with the
latest battery cell technology and increased capacity. Enhancements have
also been made to the power electronics, whose intelligent energy
management ensures precisely orchestrated interaction between the two
drive units and, if the proactive driving function is activated, efficiently
coordinates the electric driving phases to coincide with sections of the journey
that should be covered without any emissions. At the same time, the added
dynamism from the electrical boost, which translates into even snappier
response, is greater than before, as is the gain in efficiency produced by the
assistance from the electric motor. With the Driving Experience Control switch
set to SPORT mode, the drive duo can unleash a combined output of
290 kW/394 hp, while the maximum combined torque for the plug-in hybrid
variants in the new BMW 7 Series is up to 600 Nm (442 lb-ft).
The new plug-in hybrid drive technology enables the BMW 745e,
BMW 745Le and BMW 745Le xDrive models to record times of between 5.3
and 5.1 seconds for the 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint and achieve an electric
range that varies between 50 and 58 kilometres (31 – 36 miles)*. The speed
threshold in hybrid-mode has also jumped to 110 km/h (68 mph), allowing the
pleasure of driving in a luxury sedan with zero local emissions to be now
enjoyed far beyond the city limits too. The energy required for this is stored in
a latest-generation lithium-ion battery located underneath the rear seats with
an increased gross capacity of 12.0 kWh. The combined fuel consumption
figures for the plug-in hybrid luxury sedans – which were calculated based on
the new WLTP test cycle then converted back into NEDC-equivalent values –
come in at between 2.6 and 2.1 litres per 100 kilometres (108.6 –
134.5 mpg imp)*. The CO2 emissions produced when burning fuel average
59 – 48 grams per kilometre*. The BMW 745e, BMW 745Le and
BMW 745Le xDrive have a combined electric power consumption of between
16.3 and 15.0 kWh per 100 kilometres*.
Efficient, low-emission straight-six diesel engines.
The choice of power units for the new BMW 7 Series luxury sedan is rounded
off by a trio of exceptionally efficient six-cylinder in-line diesel engines with low
emissions. They each have a displacement of 3.0 litres and stand out for their
remarkably high efficiency factor, superb smoothness and immense pulling
power. The turbocharging system for the version fitted in the BMW 730d,
BMW 730Ld, BMW 730d xDrive and BMW 730Ld xDrive models consists of
a single turbocharger with variable inlet geometry. The common-rail direct
injection system employs piezo injectors that operate with a maximum
pressure of 2,500 bar. The engine generates its maximum output of
195 kW/265 hp when the rev counter hits 4,000 rpm, with torque peaking at
620 Nm (457 lb-ft) between 2,000 and 3,000 rpm.
The new BMW 730d accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in
6.1 seconds, while the new BMW 730Ld takes 6.2 seconds. The
BMW 730d xDrive and BMW 730Ld xDrive complete the standard sprint in
5.8 and 5.9 seconds respectively. The diesel engine’s exemplary efficiency is
clearly reflected in the combined fuel consumption and emissions figures:
5.5 – 5.3 l/100 km* and 144 – 138 g/km* for the BMW 730d, 5.5 – 5.3 l/
100 km* and 145 – 139 g/km* for the BMW 730Ld, 5.7 – 5.5 l/100 km* and
150 – 143 g/km* for the BMW 730d xDrive, and finally 5.8 – 5.6 l/100 km*
and 153 – 147 g/km* for the BMW 730Ld xDrive.
The straight-six diesel engine under the bonnet of the new BMW 740d xDrive
and BMW 740Ld xDrive musters a maximum output of 235 kW/320 hp at
4,400 rpm, while its peak torque of 680 Nm (501 lb-ft) is on tap between
1,750 and 2,250 rpm. This is achieved with the aid of a multi-stage
turbocharging system whose high-pressure and low-pressure turbochargers
both have variable inlet geometry, as well as common-rail direct injection with
a maximum pressure of 2,500 bar. This is enough to propel the
BMW 740d xDrive to 100 km/h (62 mph) from rest in 5.3 seconds
(BMW 740Ld xDrive: 5.4 seconds). The new BMW 740d xDrive returns
combined fuel consumption figures of 6.0 – 5.6 litres for every
100 kilometres* (BMW 740Ld xDrive: 6.0 – 5.7 l/100 km*), resulting in CO2
emissions of 158 – 148 grams per kilometre* (BMW 740Ld xDrive: 158 –
149 g/km*).
The sublime six-cylinder in-line diesel unit in the new BMW 750d xDrive and
BMW 750Ld xDrive boasts an extraordinary array of high-tech measures,
including multi-stage turbocharging with two high-pressure and two lowpressure turbochargers and direct injection with piezo injectors operating at a
maximum pressure in excess of 2,500 bar. The result is a maximum output of
294 kW/400 hp at 4,400 rpm and a mighty 760 Nm (560 lb-ft) of peak torque
between 2,000 and 3,000 rpm. The phenomenal power build-up enables the
BMW 750d xDrive to race to 100 km/h (62 mph) from a standing start in
4.6 seconds (BMW 750Ld xDrive: 4.7 seconds). Despite such sporty
credentials, the engine burns 6.0 – 5.8 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres*
(BMW 750Ld xDrive: 6.1 – 5.9 l/100 km*) and emits 157 – 152 grams of CO2
per kilometre* (BMW 750Ld xDrive: 160 – 155 g/km*).
New eight-speed Steptronic transmission: sportier gear shifts plus
more comfort and efficiency.
A latest-generation eight-speed Steptronic transmission assumes the task of
relaying the engine’s power to either the rear wheels or the BMW xDrive allwheel-drive system. When mated to the six and eight-cylinder units, the
transmission’s new control electronics and wider ratio spread help to further
increase the drive system’s overall efficiency. Improvements have also been
made in terms of driving, shift and acoustic comfort, thanks to new torsion
dampers that limit rotational irregularities in the powertrain. Besides this, the
optimised hydraulic control enables even sportier gear shifts.
The BMW 745e, BMW 745Le and BMW 745Le xDrive are equipped with a
hybrid-specific variant of the eight-speed Steptronic transmission
incorporating both the electric motor and the further refined separating clutch
that acts as the link to the engine. Its extremely compact design means it is
only around 15 millimetres longer than the transmissions in the non-hybrid
models. For the first time, the plug-in hybrid variants of the luxury sedan are
also now available with the option of an eight-speed Steptronic Sport
transmission, offering even quicker gear changes and the benefit of shift
paddles on the steering wheel. The Launch Control function for powering to
100 km/h (62 mph) from stationary with optimised traction is another feature
of the eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission, which comes as standard
on the new BMW M760Li xDrive.Intelligent networking enables the eight-speed Steptronic transmission’s
controller to also factor in navigation data when selecting the best shift
strategy. As a result, unnecessary gear shifts are suppressed when driving
through a succession of bends and optimum use can be made of the engine
braking effect when approaching a junction. The drive system’s networking
with both the navigation system and the cameras and radar sensors likewise
serves to maximise the efficiency-enhancing effect of the Auto Start Stop and
coasting functions. In this way, inefficient engine shutdown when stopping
only briefly can be prevented, while the coasting function – which is now also
available with the Driving Experience Control switch set to COMFORT mode
on all models apart from the BMW M760Li xDrive – is only activated if the
route topography and traffic situation mean it won’t compromise either
comfort or performance.
Fully variable, precise and efficient: BMW xDrive intelligent allwheel drive.
The luxury sedan’s traction, agility and handling stability can be given a further
boost with the addition of BMW xDrive. The intelligent all-wheel-drive system
is networked with the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system and employs
an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch to swiftly and precisely distribute
the drive torque between the front and rear wheels in a fully variable ratio as
the situation demands. This means the engine’s power can always be
directed to the wheels with maximum purchase for loss-free transfer to the
road, even in extremely dynamic driving situations or in adverse road and
weather conditions.
To increase the system’s efficiency, all of the drive torque is channelled to the
rear wheels in situations in which all-wheel drive is not needed, while an
optimised system of oil supply also serves to increase the internal efficiency
factor. All-wheel drive comes as standard on the V12 and V8 petrol models
and the two most powerful diesel models, while it is available as an option for
the BMW 745Le, the BMW 730d and the BMW 730Ld.
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