BMW 7 Series

Overview:

BMW 7 series is ruling over the global roads since 1977. It has been the flagship car in the company's lineup and is built with almost every possible bit of luxury, entertainment and performance. As of today, the sedan version of this car is on role in Bangladesh and with multiple touches of being the biggest car from the shed as well. The luxury and practicality has jumped to a huge level since the car's dawn and the current version is the most loaded machine we have. The front of the car is designed with big headlight clusters, bold looking bumpers and the signature kidney grill. At the rear, the car features the all red tail lamps with chrome used in abundance and the stance which may make one feel like a professionally designed gizmo. BMW 7 Series is also available in extended wheelbase or limousine version in some selected regions. With a wide variety of engines, this car has made every single effort to show off its potential among the global market.

Starting with the base variant 730i, the range stretches upto the 760Li. The engine range in this whole series comprises of engine displacement ranging from 3.0 liter to 6.0 liter. The power generation from the series of core machines available is enormously clever to effectively pull the load. The power output of BMW 7 Series lies in the range of 258 hp at 4000 rpm to a tremendous 544 hp at 5250-6000 rpm inline with a maximum torque measuring 310 Nm to 740 Nm between 1500 to 5000 rpm.

The 8 speed automatic gearbox is one of the finest transmission things which helped the car to boost up the mileage of this car. BMW has learnt a lot from competition and tried really hard to present a benchmark product. This car is good on various purposes, including stability, safety, comfort, performance, etc. However, there are few aspects which let it down against the rivals out of which one crucial element is the refinement. As package, BMW 7 series doest a great job and it houses in a good list of great aspects.

Mileage and Fuel economy:

BMW 7 Series is enabled with a number of engine options including the in-line 3.0 liters to V12 6.0-liters. All these engines are well judged for their performance dynamics and they work efficiently with the consumption of fuel on an average, the mileage which can retrieved from them ranges between 6 kmpl to 17.8 kmpl depending upon the selected engine.

Power:

The power generation from the series of core machines available is enormously clever to effectively pull the load. The 3.0 litre base engine churns out 258 hp of maximum power at 6600 rpm of power with 310 Nm of peak torque at 2600-3000 rpm. These figures enhance significantly with the 6.0 litre V12 engine which delivers a maximum power output of 544 hp at 5250-6000 rpm coupled with a humongous torque of 750 Nm at 1500-5000 rpm.

Acceleration & Pickup:

The pulling capacity of the bulky and hefty German engines implanted into this car translates its wherewithal with its excellent acceleration graphs. The least powered engine accelerates from zero to 100 kmph in just 7.4 seconds with top speed lying at 250 kmph, while the top of the line motor performs the same acceleration in mere 4.6 seconds.

Exterior:

Since the beginning of this car's life, the brand has constantly kept an eye on its competition and placed tweaks to its personalization as per the need. The final product of the BMW 7 series has robbed the looks of professionalism and it bears a distinct image in the market. The German automobiles have found themselves to be more of a driver's car and hence, the design also says a lot for the same. The front and the rear resembles to the BMW's signature designing trait while the attempt to match the elongated wheelbase for the limousine custom is executed well in order to suit the vehicle. The German cars have an internal riot over the looks board where the Audi always wins the race; In the current case also, the situation is not an exception. The BMW's act is not the best looker in the segment. However, it has a bold appearance and it manages well to excrete a room for its sharpness. The equipments loaded on the car are well proportioned and the balance between short and long wheelbase is commendable.

Exterior Measurements:

BMW 7 series gets the length of 5219 mm with the wheelbase of 3210 mm while the height lies at average 1481 mm. The track of the 7 series is 1902 mm wide giving the ample cabin space inside.

Interior:

The level of luxury provided inside the cabin is purely BMW's initiative. The illumination at various points inside the cabin reminds of a cinema theater which keeps mild lights glowing as a practical approach as well as to add a sense of luxuriousness. The 7 series interior have a noticeable shade inside the cabin which exude plush and is made up of high quality material. The control display at the dashboard carries every single information and stuff in an easy format so as to choose the desired one easily from driver's point of view. The rear seats can be facilitated with two additionally mounted 9.2 inch screens with separate controls for both. The seats of this series are not the best in the lot as the Mercedes S-Class have class leading comfort in seats and they are known for the same. The leg space, shoulder room, head room and knee room can be enjoyed in abundance.

Interior Comfort:

The control display shows the entertainment, navigation as well as other media related stuff and they can be controlled by a dial and some switches which are placed by the gear knob. Rear bench combines with a set of two 9.2 inch displays which can be connected to any media device or peripheral device to stream the data from there, making the job hassle free. The Bang and Olufsen music system is also installed in the car which is a gem in the music industry. Apart from this, the car comes loaded with numerous storage compartments to store small things like notes, cards, wallets, charger, bottles, cups etc.

Interior Measurements:

The car on the talk is large sedan which offers longer wheelbase and this results into a spacious cabin. At the trunk, the area available for loading purpose is 500 liters which is appreciable.

Engine and Performance:

BMW 7 Series comes with an option of 18 different engines, each capable of delivering optimum performance. The most powerful engine variant encased with the 760i and 760Li variants is the 5972cc 12 cylinder V12 engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, which wholeheartedly gifts you a maximum power output of 544 hp at 5250 rpm and a maximum torque of 750 Nm at 1500-5000 rpm. The ferocious and well-cultivated engine has the capability to amaze your soul with an acceleration value which projects the car a speed of 100 kmph from a standstill in just 4.6 seconds.

Stereo and Accessories:

Convenience and luxury is incomplete without an entertainment factor. The interiors of the sedan also features a long stereo and accessories list, which consists of optional 1200 watts Bang & Olufsen high-end Surround Sound system consisting of 16-active speakers, which guarantees you a studio like crystal-clear sound experience, USB inputs, bluetooth etc. There's is also a big feast for the rear passengers with the rear seat entertainment Professional consisting of two high-resolution free-standing, separately controllable 9.2-inch screens.

Wheels:

Coming over to the shoes of the sedan wearing which it explores the roads is the spectacular 17-inch and 18-inch light-alloy wheel designs. These wheels promises you a highly dependable operation with a desired road-hugging experience.

Braking and Handling:

The power poured in the elegant sedan is kept well in controls with the installed stability and braking controls. The handling assistance employed in the car comprises of the standard air suspension for the rear axle, driving modes like the COMFORT+ and the SPORT+ and the Integral Active Steering system, which particularly maintains a comfortable drive. With this the desirable retardation featured by the car is a result of its efficient braking system consisting of disc brakes on all four wheels, which are made to work more conveniently with the assists like the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Emergency Brake Assist (EBA) and the Electronic Brake-force distribution.

Safety and Security:

Being a BMW car, the engineers consider the safety of its occupants as the prior most concern, contributing to it there is a long array of expert safety features installed in the car. This array includes the braking safety features like ABS (Antilock Braking System) and EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution), dynamic safety with DSC (Dynamic stability control), DSC (Dynamic traction control) and ASR (Active Roll Stabilization) and crash safety with features like crash sensors that disconnects the engine electrical inputs from battery and automatically unlock doors and driver assistance package, which brings an active blind spot assist system and lane departure warning system with Collision Mitigation. The car is also equipped with night vision with dynamic light spot, dazzle free high beam assistance, front, side and curtain airbags and head-up display system.

Pros

Sophisticated cabin
Optimum performance

Cons

Less efficient handling
Over cluttered dashboard