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Used 2021 BMW 7 Series Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2021 BMW 7 Series is available in five trim levels: 740i, 740i xDrive, 750i xDrive, 745e xDrive and M760i xDrive. The major difference between the trims comes down to the powertrain, though some features and options further separate the trims.

740i and 740i xDrive
The base 740i is powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine (335 hp, 331 lb-ft) and sends power to the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. The 740i xDrive is the same but with all-wheel drive. Standard feature highlights for both models include:

  • Adaptive air suspension
  • LED headlights
  • 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system
  • Digital instrument cluster
  • 10.25-inch infotainment screen with navigation
  • Apple CarPlay smartphone integration (late availability for Android Auto)
  • Heated front seats, armrests and steering wheel
  • 16-way power-adjustable front seats
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Four-zone automatic climate control
  • Power-sliding panoramic glass roof

The 7 Series also comes with:

  • Parking sensors (alerts you to obstacles that may not be visible behind or in front of the vehicle when parking)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the 7 Series and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
  • Lane departure warning (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
  • Forward collision mitigation (applies the brakes automatically to stop the vehicle to avoid or minimize a collision)

745e xDrive
This is the plug-in hybrid 7 Series variant. It pairs a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine with an electric motor and battery pack for a combined 389 hp. It also improves fuel economy and can do an estimated 16 miles of all-electric driving. Features mirror those on the 740i xDrive, including all-wheel drive, although the 745e xDrive has unique interior accents.

750i xDrive
The 750i xDrive has a more powerful turbocharged V8 (523 hp, 553 lb-ft). All-wheel drive is standard. It has everything on the 740i plus:

  • Head-up display
  • Premium leather upholstery

M760i xDrive
The M760i xDrive is the range-topping model. It's powered by a turbocharged 6.6-liter V12 (601 hp, 627 lb-ft). As with other xDrive models, all-wheel drive is standard. The M760i xDrive is loaded with features, including:

  • 20-inch wheels with performance tires
  • Faux suede headliner
  • Laminated glass for a quieter interior
  • Massaging, heated and ventilated front seats
  • Power-adjustable heated rear seats

Optional packages
The 7 Series is available with a number of option packages that bundle additional features together.

Autobahn package

  • Rear-wheel steering for better handling and a tighter turning circle
  • Upgraded adaptive suspension that preemptively adjusts to match road conditions

Driving Assistance Professional package

  • Adaptive cruise control with enhanced highway driving aids
  • Improved lane-keeping assist system

Luxury Rear Seating package

  • Power-adjustable ventilated rear seats
  • Massaging rear seats
  • Rear-mounted tablet for control media and more

Which 7 Series trim does Edmunds recommend?

The 2021 7 Series is available in a variety of trims and configurations. While the base 740i and its turbocharged inline-six offer good performance and lots of features, we think it's worth stepping up to the V8-powered 750i xDrive for the additional performance and standard all-wheel drive.

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Maple Grove, MN
Vehicle
7 Series 740i
7 Series 740i xDrive
7 Series 745e xDrive
7 Series 750i xDrive
7 Series M760i xDrive
Vehicle
740i
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A
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740i xDrive
3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A
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745e xDrive
3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A
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M760i xDrive
6.6L 12cyl Turbo 8A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
optional
optional
optional
optional
optional
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leather
leather
leather
premium leather
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
optional
optional
optional
optional
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
rear wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
335 hp @ 5,500 rpm
335 hp @ 5,500 rpm
389 hp
523 hp @ 5,500 rpm
601 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
331 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
331 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
443 lb-ft
553 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm
627 lb-ft @ 1,550 rpm
Engine displacement
3.0 l
3.0 l
3.0 l
4.4 l
6.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 6
inline 6
inline 6
v8
v12
Transmission
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
8-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
245/50R18
245/50R18
245/50R18
245/45R19
245/40R20 (FRONT) 275/35R20 (REAR)
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
19 X 8.5-in
20 X 8.5-in (Front) 20 X 10.0-in (Rear)
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG/City/Hwy/Combined MPG (Gas only)
22 / 29 / 25 MPG
20 / 27 / 23 MPG
19 / 26 / 22 MPG
17 / 24 / 19 MPG
13 / 20 / 16 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe/City/Hwy/Combined MPGe (Electric + Gas)
Not applicable
Not applicable
52 / 61 / 56 MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
20.6 gal.
20.6 gal.
12.1 gal.
20.6 gal.
20.6 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)/Gas Driving Range (city/hwy)
453 / 597 miles
412 / 556 miles
230 / 315 miles
350 / 494 miles
268 / 412 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

Battery

EPA Electricity Range
Not applicable
Not applicable
16 mi.
Not applicable
Not applicable
EPA KWh / 100 mi.
Not applicable
Not applicable
60
Not applicable
Not applicable
Time To Charge Battery (At 240V)
Not applicable
Not applicable
4.0 hr.
Not applicable
Not applicable
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
42.0 ft.
42.4 ft.
42.4 ft.
42.4 ft.
42.4 ft.
Curb weight
4,244 lb.
4,381 lb.
4,848 lb.
4,722 lb.
5,159 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
85.4 in.
85.4 in.
85.4 in.
85.4 in.
85.4 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
74.9 in.
74.9 in.
74.9 in.
74.9 in.
74.9 in.
Height
58.2 in.
58.2 in.
58.2 in.
58.2 in.
58.2 in.
Length
207.4 in.
207.4 in.
207.4 in.
207.4 in.
207.4 in.
Wheelbase
126.4 in.
126.4 in.
126.4 in.
126.4 in.
126.4 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
18.2 cu. ft.
18.2 cu. ft.
14.8 cu. ft.
18.2 cu. ft.
18.2 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
39.9 in.
Front Leg Room
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
41.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room
59.2 in.
59.2 in.
59.2 in.
59.2 in.
59.2 in.
Rear Head Room
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
38.9 in.
Rear Leg Room
44.4 in.
44.4 in.
44.4 in.
44.4 in.
44.4 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$75,958
$78,717
$79,619
$89,009
$106,927
Average Cost Per Mile
$1.01
$1.05
$1.06
$1.19
$1.43
Depreciation
$19,189
$19,878
$20,549
$25,300
$32,145
Financing
$7,022
$7,371
$7,257
$8,626
$11,361
Taxes & Fees
$3,947
$4,142
$4,079
$4,841
$6,367
Fuel
$12,391
$13,465
$14,086
$16,294
$19,372
Insurance
$10,109
$10,066
$10,109
$11,771
$13,882
Maintenance
$14,802
$14,802
$14,546
$13,184
$13,826
Repairs
$8,498
$8,993
$8,993
$8,993
$9,974
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Smoke White/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Black Dakota, leather
Ivory White/Black Dakota, leather
Amarone Brown/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Mocha Dakota, leather
Cognac Dakota, leather
Ivory White/Black Nappa, premium leather
Zagora Beige Nappa, premium leather
Tartufo Full Merino, premium leather
Black Nappa, premium leather
Mocha Nappa, premium leather
Cognac Nappa w/Extended Quilting, premium leather
Cognac Nappa, premium leather
Canberra Beige Dakota, leather
Mocha Nappa w/Extended Quilting, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Black Full Merino, premium leather
Smoke White/Night Blue Full Merino, premium leather
Smoke White/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Black Dakota, leather
Ivory White/Black Dakota, leather
Amarone Brown/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Mocha Dakota, leather
Cognac Dakota, leather
Ivory White/Black Nappa, premium leather
Zagora Beige Nappa, premium leather
Tartufo Full Merino, premium leather
Black Nappa, premium leather
Mocha Nappa, premium leather
Cognac Nappa w/Extended Quilting, premium leather
Cognac Nappa, premium leather
Canberra Beige Dakota, leather
Mocha Nappa w/Extended Quilting, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Black Full Merino, premium leather
Smoke White/Night Blue Full Merino, premium leather
Smoke White/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Black Dakota, leather
Ivory White/Black Dakota, leather
Amarone Brown/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Mocha Dakota, leather
Cognac Dakota, leather
Ivory White/Black Nappa, premium leather
Zagora Beige Nappa, premium leather
Tartufo Full Merino, premium leather
Black Nappa, premium leather
Mocha Nappa, premium leather
Cognac Nappa w/Extended Quilting, premium leather
Cognac Nappa, premium leather
Canberra Beige Dakota, leather
Mocha Nappa w/Extended Quilting, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Black Full Merino, premium leather
Smoke White/Night Blue Full Merino, premium leather
Smoke White/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Amarone Brown/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Ivory White/Black Nappa, premium leather
Zagora Beige Nappa, premium leather
Tartufo Full Merino, premium leather
Black Nappa, premium leather
Mocha Nappa, premium leather
Cognac Nappa w/Extended Quilting, premium leather
Cognac Nappa, premium leather
Mocha Nappa w/Extended Quilting, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Black Full Merino, premium leather
Smoke White/Night Blue Full Merino, premium leather
Smoke White/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Amarone Brown/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Ivory White/Black Nappa, premium leather
Zagora Beige Nappa, premium leather
Tartufo Full Merino, premium leather
Black Nappa, premium leather
Mocha Nappa, premium leather
Cognac Nappa w/Extended Quilting, premium leather
Cognac Nappa, premium leather
Mocha Nappa w/Extended Quilting, premium leather
Fiona Red/Black Full Merino, premium leather
Black Full Merino, premium leather
Smoke White/Night Blue Full Merino, premium leather
Exterior
Frozen Bluestone Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic
(Ind) Aventurin Red Metallic
(Ind) Dravit Grey Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Jet Black
Cashmere Silver Metallic
Alpine White
Bernina Grey Amber Effect
Carbon Black Metallic
Donington Grey Metallic
Frozen Bluestone Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic
(Ind) Aventurin Red Metallic
(Ind) Dravit Grey Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Jet Black
Cashmere Silver Metallic
Alpine White
Bernina Grey Amber Effect
Carbon Black Metallic
Donington Grey Metallic
Frozen Bluestone Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic
(Ind) Aventurin Red Metallic
(Ind) Dravit Grey Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Jet Black
Cashmere Silver Metallic
Alpine White
Bernina Grey Amber Effect
Carbon Black Metallic
Donington Grey Metallic
Frozen Bluestone Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic
(Ind) Aventurin Red Metallic
(Ind) Dravit Grey Metallic
Dark Graphite Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Jet Black
Cashmere Silver Metallic
Alpine White
Bernina Grey Amber Effect
Carbon Black Metallic
Donington Grey Metallic
Frozen Bluestone Metallic
(Ind) Aventurin Red Metallic
(Ind) Dravit Grey Metallic
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Black Sapphire Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Alpine White
Bernina Grey Amber Effect
Carbon Black Metallic
Donington Grey Metallic