8.6
2023 BMW 740i review
The BMW 7 Series is back for 2023 with a bold new look, a stunning interior, and a powertrain so refined you could might think it's electric.
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Scott Collie
BMW 7 Series vs Audi A8 Comparison
BMW 7 Series
Audi A8
2024 BMW
7 Series
vs
2024 Audi
A8
How they stack...
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8.6
8.3
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Based on the BMW 7 Series 40i MHEV
Based on the Audi A8 50 TDI QUATTRO MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
74L
585 km
72L
425 to 432 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$272,900
$193,872 - $221,375
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lavish, high-tech interior
- Staggeringly smooth drivetrain
- Beautiful, relaxed suspension setup
Misses
- The design is an acquired taste
- Big price rises relative to 2022 model
- It lives in a forgotten corner of the car world
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Delightfully smooth to drive
- Not overwhelmed by screens
- Elegant and classy inside
Misses
- Not as high-tech as rivals inside
- Not the most forward-thinking powertrain
- Arguably less status than BMW, Mercedes
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- 21 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$2,600)
- Connoisseur Lounge (+$27,900)
- Individual Two-tone Paint (+$17,500)
- Individual Leather/Wool Combination (+$15,800)
- Individual Paintwork (+$2,600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2998 | 2967 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6 | DIESEL TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 280kW | 210kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 | 3750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 540Nm | 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1850 | 1250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11 | 11.2 | |
