BMW 7 Series vs Audi A7
Overview | |
Years produced1977-1979 | Years produced2012-2025 |
MSRP$99,800 | MSRP$72,000 |
Listings3915 | Listings564 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
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Reviews SummaryThe 7 Series is BMW’s answer to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, offering lavish amounts of space and luxurious features, while maintaining BMW's trademark sharp handling. The current-generation 7 Series was introduced for the 2023 model year and gets a substantial update for 2027. The exterior styling has been massaged and the interior rearranged to accommodate BMW’s new Panoramic Vision dashboard display. The all-electric i7 is updated as well, but we’ll cover that in a separate review. Verdict: The updated 7 Series continues to impress with a lavish interior and impressive handling for the segment, but its complexity and still-polarizing design make it hard to love. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine3.0L 335 hp V6 |
Drivetrain | DrivetrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower335 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.0L 375 hp I6 | Engine Name3.0L 335 hp V6 |
Torque398 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm | Torque369 lb-ft @ 1370 rpm |
Horsepower375 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower335 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space19.1 cu ft | Cargo Space24.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight4733 lbs | Curb Weight4343 lbs |
Height61.0 in | Height56.0 in |
Length212.6 in | Length195.6 in |
Width85.6 in | Width83.4 in |
Wheelbase126.6 in | Wheelbase115.2 in |
Maximum Payload1085 lbs | Maximum Payload1102 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1977-1979 | 2012-2025 |
MSRP | $99,800 | $72,000 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The 7 Series is BMW’s answer to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, offering lavish amounts of space and luxurious features, while maintaining BMW's trademark sharp handling. The current-generation 7 Series was introduced for the 2023 model year and gets a substantial update for 2027. The exterior styling has been massaged and the interior rearranged to accommodate BMW’s new Panoramic Vision dashboard display. The all-electric i7 is updated as well, but we’ll cover that in a separate review. Verdict: The updated 7 Series continues to impress with a lavish interior and impressive handling for the segment, but its complexity and still-polarizing design make it hard to love. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.0L 335 hp V6 | |
Drivetrain | AWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 335 hp @ 5000 rpm | |
MPG City | 22 | |
MPG Highway | 30 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.0L 375 hp I6 | 3.0L 335 hp V6 |
Torque | 398 lb-ft @ 1850 rpm | 369 lb-ft @ 1370 rpm |
Horsepower | 375 hp @ 5200 rpm | 335 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | |
MPG Highway | 30 | |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 19.1 cu ft | 24.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4733 lbs | 4343 lbs |
Height | 61.0 in | 56.0 in |
Length | 212.6 in | 195.6 in |
Width | 85.6 in | 83.4 in |
Wheelbase | 126.6 in | 115.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1085 lbs | 1102 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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