BMW 7 Series Review 2025: Price, specs & boot space

Written by Al Suttie
Quick overview
Pros
- Effortless comfort
- Impressive turn of speed
- Top-drawer infotainment
Cons
- Looks not to all tastes
- Some tech is more for show than substance
- Not quite as cushy as a Mercedes S-Class
Overall verdict on the BMW 7 Series
“The BMW 7 Series makes a statement in the way it looks and drives, and with a cabin packed full of technology. Not everyone loves the styling, but the big 7 remains at the pinnacle of the BMW range for comfort and class.”

In a sector that is noted for the restrained - even conservative - approach of many of its customers, the BMW 7 Series has stood out for more than 20 years for its bolder styling. In that time, the 7 has evolved into a car that dresses in a sharp contemporary suit while still keeping all of the traditional luxury points you want from this type of car.
As well as the considerable amount of cabin space, sumptuous seats, and a ride that mops up gnarly roads with graceful ease, the BMW now comes with a vast array of technology. Some of this whirrs away in the background, but there is also a good deal inside the car for the driver and passengers to indulge in.
This tech really defines the BMW 7 Series over its key rivals from Audi and Mercedes, which have plenty of clever kit but don’t shout about it quite so much. In the BMW, for instance, you have an interactive bar that works as a supplementary dashboard display.
Other tricks in the BMW that you may love or loathe depending on your definition of luxury are the widescreen television for those in the rear. Or how about touchscreen in the rear doors to work various options? There is even an internal camera you can use to take selfies, which possibly says a lot about the type of customer BMW is hoping to attract with the 7.
More traditional comforts come with the leather-clad seats with generous cushioning and a cabin that insulates you from the hubbub outside.
The 7 Series also does a great job of isolating any engine noise from the cabin, though it’s not quite as hushed as its sister car, the all-electric i7. However, the petrol-electric plug-in hybrid power for the 7 Series is as refined as any you’ll experience.
Power comes from an electric motor and a 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo petrol engine that together offer 489PS in the 750e xDrive that is the entry point to the range. Go for the M760e xDrive, and the power is upped to 571PS for 0-62mph in just 4.3 seconds.
Aficionados of BMW will recognise the xDrive name means that all 7 Series models now come with four-wheel drive as standard, which helps give this large saloon sure-footed handling to go with the luxurious comfort. The BMW is also one of the most fun cars in its class to drive, and gives the Maserati Quattroporte plenty to think about.
As for efficiency, the 7 Series can travel up to 80 miles on a full battery charge, which is more than enough for most urban needs. Combined fuel economy is as high as 282.5mpg if you make the best use of the EV range.
All of this makes the BMW 7 Series a thoroughly modern take on the luxury saloon, and a car that should be on every plutocrat's list of cars to consider.
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Comfort and design: BMW 7 Series interior
“BMW has gone big on tech inside the 7 Series both literally and figuratively. It makes the rear of the car like a cinema on wheels, which is great if you’re the one sat back there.”

As well as the huge screen available to those in the rear of the 7, there are smaller ones in the doors to operate the usual functions of seats and climate control. Couple this to the large volumes of space for two - or even three - adults back here, and the BMW is every inch the limousine.
Just as important as the high-tech gizmos is the rear bench, which is amply padded for comfort so you can sit back and relax.
Up front, it’s the same story as the dashboard mixes a techy approach with the old-school comforts of big armchairs for the driver and front passenger. All-round vision for the driver is not quite as good as you might expect, but the 7 comes with a host of aids to counter this.
Naturally, all of the seats are heated and ventilated to keep you comfortable no matter what the outside temperature is, and the seats can be adjusted electrically to suit any individual.
Perhaps the one area where the BMW might put some off is the overall style of the cabin. It’s designed much like a new-build mansion for a footballer, rather than the stately home feel of the Mercedes S-Class.
Quality and finish
Infotainment: Touchscreen, USB, nav and stereo in the BMW 7 Series
Space and practicality: BMW 7 Series boot space
Handling and ride quality: What is the BMW 7 Series like to drive?
"If there’s one area where the BMW 7 Series has always distinguished itself from its closest rivals, it’s handling. Yes, the Audi A8 and Mercedes S-Class can be hustled with more verve than you would think dignified, but the 7 Series has always seemed more up for this sort of behaviour."

This latest 7 Series is no different, and pulls off the trick of feeling like a smaller saloon when you want to make a bit of progress on winding roads.
Select Sport mode from the drive options and the car hunkers down by 10mm to give a more athletic feel and response. It puts the BMW very much on a par with the Maserati Quattroporte for driver involvement and entertainment. Add in the standard four-wheel drive, and the 7 is virtually unflappable.
Driven in a more sedate style, the 7 is just as impressive, as the air-sprung suspension brushes away any bumps or ripples from disturbing the cabin’s calm. There’s barely any tyre noise or wind rustle, either.
Around town, the 7 Series may be a 5.4-metre long luxury saloon, but it can negotiate tight, narrow streets with ease. It’s helped along by rear-wheel steering that helps tighten the turning circle whether you’re pulling out of densely packed side streets or parking the BMW in a barely big enough space.
This is accompanied by power steering that manages to feel light in the city, completely stable on the motorway, and yet delivers surprising amounts of feel on country lanes.
What engines and gearboxes are available in the BMW 7 Series?
Refinement and noise levels
Safety equipment: How safe is the BMW 7 Series?
MPG and fuel costs: What does a BMW 7 Series cost to run?
"BMW’s official combined fuel economy for the 750e xDrive is 282.5mpg, which sounds fanciful for such a large car with petrol engine. However, this is calculated using the car’s EV driving ability factored in, so it is only achievable if you are willing to keep the battery charged up and stick to electric-only travel as much as possible. Even then, matching it will be hugely difficult"

The M760e xDrive claims a slightly lower 256.8mpg combined total. In both cases and in the real world, we reckon you’ll be looking at average fuel economy of around 45mpg, which is about on a par with the previous generation of 7 with its diesel engine.
How reliable is the BMW 7 Series?
Insurance groups and costs
VED car tax: What is the annual road tax on a BMW 7 Series?
How much should you be paying for a used BMW 7 Series?
"Used examples of the latest BMW 7 Series are thin on the ground but it's possible to find nearly-new examples with up to £10,000 off the list price."

That sort of reduction makes the high price of a 7 Series a good deal more palatable and will offset the depreciation it will experience as it ages.
The BMW 7 Series has not traditionally retained its value quite to well as a Mercedes S-Class, but the plug-in hybrid drivetrain of this latest model should see it have a more gentle reduction in value as it ages.
Trim levels and standard equipment
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BMW 7 Series cars for sale on heycar
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