2022 BMW 7 Series Review

Name: 2022 BMW 7 Series
Brand: BMW

Price Range: $27,895 - $109,860

Great

8.4

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

The BMW 750i offers astonishing power and an elite level of comfort. It neatly straddles the line between luxury and ultra-luxury with advanced technology and exceptional cabin comfort. Handling isn't its strongest suit, and its bold new exterior design — specifically the grille — might be an acquired taste, but there's no mistaking this for anything other than a sleek executive interstate missile.

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Pros

Strong engine options, including a plug-in hybrid and a turbo V12
Standard adaptive air suspension delivers a comfortable, controlled ride
Exceptional rear passenger space
Abundant standard equipment including safety tech

Cons

Not the driver-focused benchmark it once was
Expensive options menu

What's new

No significant changes for 2022
Part of the sixth 7 Series generation introduced for 2016

Overview

Written by automotive expert Ronald Montoya

8/19/2021

The BMW 7 Series has been the flagship sedan of the brand for decades. It fits in the lineup above the 5 Series and alongside the 8 Series Gran Coupe. While the nomenclature makes it seem like the 8 Series Gran Coupe is a step up, it is slightly smaller and has less room inside than the 7 Series and doesn't offer an optional V12 engine. In 2020, the BMW 7 Series received a significant styling and features update and it heads into 2022 with no changes.

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2022 BMW 7 Series
740i Sedan
$29,895
- 68,075 miles
- 22 City / 29 Hwy MPG
- 18 mi away
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Fairfax, VA
Features and Specs:
25 Combined MPG (22 City/29 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN:
WBA7T2C05NCH62601
Stock:
ABS9345
Certified Pre-Owned:
No
Listed since:
05-11-2026
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2022 BMW 7 Series
750i xDrive Sedan
$53,344
good price
$1,942 below market
- 22,786 miles
- 17 City / 24 Hwy MPG
- 16 mi away
- AWD/4WD
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
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Located in Vienna, VA
Koons Tyson Chevrolet GMC offers a straightforward vehicle‑buying experience built on transparency and trust. Every pre‑owned vehicle is inspected thr...
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (17 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN:
WBA7U2C08NCJ03695
Stock:
KTGPNCJ03695
Certified Pre-Owned:
No
Listed since:
06-30-2026

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This 7 Series is one of Edmunds' top-ranked large luxury sedans. It is loaded with all the latest technology BMW has to offer and is impressively spacious and comfortable. If you're looking for alternatives, the 7 Series competes with the Audi A8, Genesis G90, Mercedes-Benz S Class and Porsche Panamera. All of these vehicles represent the pinnacle of their respective brand's luxury and technology.

Overall, we're impressed with the 7 Series' strong engines, technology and roomy cabin. Take a look at our detailed Expert Rating to learn more about why we rank it so highly.

Edmunds Expert Rating

edmunds TESTED

Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Dan Frio

Great

8.4

out of 10

We drove the 2022 BMW 7 Series on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

8.5/10

How does the 7 Series drive? There's an astonishing amount of power and acceleration here. Right when you think you're really hauling, the 750i has another gear that vaults it into triple digits with ease. This car is built for the autobahn after all. It's a shame it'll only ever use a fraction of its power on American highways. The big sedan brakes with similar power and consistency, arrow-straight and free of drama during panic-stop tests.

Gear changes are seamless, and the steering is nicely weighted at highway speeds and properly assisted in parking lots. Handling is a mixed bag. It's laser-quick to turn into a corner, but the loads of body roll amazingly never seem to affect the car's stability. It feels floppy but holds its line.

Comfort

9/10

How comfortable is the 7 Series? It's a big car with a big cabin that's nearly impervious to any sound or feeling that would indicate there's a world outside the windows. "Bank vault-quiet" is an overused descriptor, but from one of the cars that coined that cliche, it's true here. You'd need to drive over an open manhole to feel something resembling a sharp impact. The adaptive suspension possesses a nearly impeccable ability to absorb and separate the regular road rash of daily life from the passengers.

The seats are exceptionally comfortable, with loads of adjustability and quick heating and cooling, although our rear passengers weren't as impressed with the massage function. This experience is world-class luxury cruising all day.

Interior

8.5/10

How’s the interior? The wide door openings, low side sills and massive rear legroom make entering and exiting the 7 Series as easy as moving from the living room sofa. A broad range of seat adjustments and a power-telescoping steering wheel help dial in a comfortable driving position that allows a commanding forward view. The bulky rear pillars restrict the view out the back, although there's enough side glass to inform safe lane changes. The excellent backup camera also takes the edge off.

The 7 Series is listed as a five-passenger sedan, but its middle seat isn't really suited to adults. It's useful in a pinch but don't count on it, especially for an adult. Control buttons, switches and knobs are still among the best and most intuitive in the business.

Technology

8.5/10

How’s the tech? This new 7 Series received subtle upgrades from the former model, but its tech and driver assistance features represent its largest leap. The latest voice assistant, summoned by a "Hey, BMW" wake-up phrase, can set navigation points and control cabin temps in a conversational style. And the new gauge cluster boasts sharp graphics and customizable data screens, such as inset navigation display, freeing up the center console display for other duties. The optional Bowers & Wilkins system is exceptional and probably the most affordable way to own a Bowers & Wilkins system.

The semi-automated driving features are a boon for commuters, although the lane keeping assist makes pretty aggressive steering corrections even when you are paying attention.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? With 18.2 cubic feet of trunk space, the 750i holds its own with its Mercedes S-Class rival and ranks a few cubes higher than its Audi and Lexus competitors. But the storage space is more deep than wide, the side panels intrude and the floor isn't flat. You'll find it's better suited to stowing items lengthwise. Still, the opening is wide, so you won't have much trouble getting luggage into the trunk.

There's plenty of room inside the cabin for personal items, although your drinks will be limited to a pair of cupholders front and rear. Child seat attachments aren't the easiest to access. They're hidden behind zippered flaps, and you'll need to fish your child seat anchors around to locate the attachment points.

Fuel Economy

7.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? Our test car had an EPA estimate of 20 mpg combined but came in at 18.9 mpg over the course of about 750 miles of driving. It did a little better on our 115-mile mixed-driving evaluation loop, returning 19.1 mpg. Dipping into the car's prodigious power will deliver fuel economy not far above single digits.

Value

8/10

Is the 7 Series a good value? At just a hair more than $126,000 as tested, calling the 750i a poor man's Rolls-Royce is a bit ironic. But it's not a stretch either. It has astonishing power, excellent build quality, exceptional big-car cruising comfort, and a corporate lineage with Rolls-Royce (Rolls is part of the BMW Group) that makes this statement not without some accuracy.

This new 7 Series is maybe one of the best values around since it straddles the line between luxe and uber-luxe comfort and convenience. The warranty coverage is fairly standard, but the ownership experience is commensurate with the price tag, with BMW offering 24-hour roadside assistance for four years with unlimited mileage.

Wildcard

8.5/10

In the past decade, the 7 Series has increasingly moved away from its roots as a big performance sedan to something more like an executive cruise missile. That's fine with us since there are plenty of smaller sedans that pack a satisfying blend of performance and luxury (BMW's own 5 Series, for example). So while the 7 Series lacks razor-sharp handling and firm body control, it's still a stunningly fun car to drive simply by dipping into its gas pedal on a wide-open road.

Its styling — that larger kidney grille design is downright comical — is a tad too bold and aggressive for our tastes, but we're sure many will like it. There's no doubt that it will not be mistaken for anything other than a BMW.

2022 BMW 7 Series 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 engine and the presence or not of all-wheel drive (called xDrive), though some features and options further separate the trims. Compare the 2022 BMW 7 Series trim levels in-depth.

Which 7 Series trim does Edmunds recommend?

The 2022 7 Series is available in a variety of trims and configurations. While the base 740i and its turbocharged inline-six offer solid performance and plenty of features, we think it's worth stepping up to the V8-powered 750i xDrive for the additional performance, useful head-up display and standard all-wheel drive.

Cost to Drive

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Reliability

The 2022 BMW 7 Series has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and 2 recalls. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 3 out of 5, ranks it #19 out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

3 out of 5 stars3/5Above Average

#19 out of 48 among Luxury Fullsize Cars

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

$789/yr

vs. $729/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car

Frequency

0.82x/yr

vs. 1.74x/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car

Severity

22.1%

vs. 14.7%
for Average Luxury Fullsize Car

Recalls

2 recalls found

Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.

If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 25V644000
Manufactured from:: 2019-02-21 to 2020-07-28
Number of vehicles affected:: 145102
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 340I, X6, 2020-2025 840I, 2020-2022 740LI, 2019-2020 X7, and X5 vehicles. After repeated attempts, the starter motor may overheat from an electrical overload.
Defect Consequence:: An overheated starter motor can ignite nearby combustible material in the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the engine starter, free of charge. This recall includes vehicles repaired under recall 24V576 and those owners will need to have their vehicle repaired again. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 17, 2025. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning November 17, 2025.

Recall Number:: 22V683000
Number of vehicles affected:: 16
Defect Description:: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2022 745e hybrid electric vehicle. The high voltage battery may have been produced with a battery cell electrode that was improperly sized during the laser cutting process, which may result in an electrical short-circuit.
Defect Consequence:: A short-circuit in the battery cell can increase the risk of fire.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the affected battery cell module, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on November 30, 2022. Owners were contacted by phone and by First Class mail on October 28, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

Warranty

4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 12 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 4 years / unlimited miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles

BMW 7 Series Reviews

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2022 7 Series Features & Specs

Type:

Sedan

Trim:

740i

MSRP (New) Excludes Destination Fee	$86,800
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	25 MPG
Cost to Drive	$231/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	18.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the 7 Series models:

Collision Mitigation: Alerts the driver if a collision is imminent and can automatically apply the brakes if necessary.
Side Collision Prevention: Applies automatic steering input to guide the car away from potential side impacts.
Daytime Pedestrian Protection: Warns the driver and can automatically apply the brakes if a pedestrian suddenly appears in front of the car.

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