2021 BMW 740

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$86,800

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Key specs

Base trim shown

Sedan: Body style
25: Combined MPG
5: Seating capacity
207.4” x 58.2”: Dimensions
Rear-wheel drive: Drivetrain

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Overview

5.0

(2 reviews)

The good:

Nimble handling for size
Quick acceleration
Comfortable front seats
Massive backseat
Luxurious interior

The bad:

Minimal steering feedback
Legibility of silver- and glasslike buttons
Practicality of gesture controls
Huge rear doors a liability in parking lots
Price rises quickly with options

i
$86,800
i xDrive
$89,800

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Our 2021 BMW 740 trim comparison will help you decide.

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Full-size luxury sedan
Carbon-fiber-intensive platform
Rear- or all-wheel drive
Active suspension, four-wheel steering available
Hands-free low-speed highway driving system available
Gesture-based controls

2021 BMW 740 review: Our expert's take

What Is the 2021 BMW 7 Series?

The BMW 7 Series is a large luxury sedan with seating for four or five, depending on the model. Rear- and all-wheel-drive versions are offered, and engine choices range from a 335-horsepower, turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six in the 740i to a 600-hp, turbocharged 6.6-liter V-12 in the M760i. There’s also a plug-in hybrid variant, the 745e. Competitors include the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Audi A8.

What’s New on the 2021 BMW 7 Series?

Heated front seats, heated armrests and a heated steering wheel are now standard. A remote start feature is also standard.

What Features in the 2021 BMW 7 Series Are Most Important?

Long list of standard active safety features
Spacious and luxurious cabin
Agility, considering its size
Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity
Wi-Fi hot spot (subscription required after data trial)
Harman Kardon surround-sound system
Navigation
Hands-free low-speed highway driving system available

Should I Buy the 2021 BMW 7 Series?

If you like your BMWs big, luxurious and loaded with features, the 7 Series is for you. Handling is nimble for a car this size, and the 7 Series’ higher-powered engine offerings make it surprisingly quick.

Consumer reviews

5.0

(2 reviews)

100% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0

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Most recent consumer reviews

5.0

DREAM CAR

March 29, 2021

By Stacey Plummer from Beaumont, TX

Owns this car

I purchased the 740 IL with the M sport package and let me tell you it is a classy, bougie, savage car!! It is a plenty of car, it will fulfill every car fantasy you have!!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0

Purchased a New car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

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5.0

Amazing car, absolutely love it.

March 28, 2021

By Poolsidelady from Longmeadow

Owns this car

Beyond my expectations, the options in this car are amazing, the body style is beautiful. I will build my next BWM as I did with this one, the whole experience is fantastic.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0

Purchased a New car
Used for Having fun
Does recommend this car

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New car program benefits

Bumper-to-bumper: 48 months/50,000 miles
Corrosion: 144 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain: 48 months/50,000 miles
Maintenance: 36 months/36,000 miles
Roadside assistance: 48 months/unlimited distance

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Maximum age/mileage: Certified Pre-Owned Elite with less than 15,000 miles; Certified Pre-Owned with less than 60,000 miles
Basic warranty terms: 1 year/unlimited miles from expiration of 4-year/50,000-mile new car warranty
Powertrain: N/A
Dealer certification required: 196-point inspection
Roadside assistance: Yes