2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7

At a Glance

Pricing $70,650 - $137,300
Drive Types RWD, AWD
Engines 3.0l I6, 4.4l V8 HEV T, 4.4l V8 T, 6.0l V12 T
Transmissions A6, A8
Fuel Economy 13-17 (city), 19-25 (highway)

The 7-series continues its tradition as BMW's flagship luxury sedan. The bold exterior styling of new BMWs has proven popular with customers. The 750i/750Li features a 400-bhp V8. This large, heavy car is a technological tour-de-force that includes the complex iDrive system, which centralizes navigation, HVAC and audio system controls. The 750Li model is an extended wheelbase version, adding extra back-seat legroom.

What Changed:

BMW's six-cylinder returns to the 7-Series for 2011. The new 740 models are powered by a turbocharged six-cylinder engine. A hybrid model also joins the lineup. The ActiveHybrid 7 teams a V8 and 8-speed automatic with electric motors and battery packs to decrease fuel consumption.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
740i 3.0l I6 (315-bhp) A6 RWD $70,650
740Li 3.0l I6 (315-bhp) A6 RWD $75,050
750i 4.4l V8 T (400-bhp) A6 RWD $82,500
750i xDrive 4.4l V8 T (400-bhp) A6 AWD $85,500
750Li 4.4l V8 T (400-bhp) A6 RWD $86,400
750Li xDrive 4.4l V8 T (400-bhp) A6 AWD $89,400
760Li 6.0l V12 T (535-bhp) A8 RWD $137,300
ActiveHybrid 7 4.4l V8 HEV T (455-bhp) A8 RWD $97,000
ActiveHybrid 7 4.4l V8 HEV T (455-bhp) A8 RWD $101,000
ALPINA B7 4.4l V8 T (500-bhp) A6 RWD $122,000
ALPINA B7 4.4l V8 T (500-bhp) A6 RWD $125,900