2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7

At a Glance

Pricing $71,000 - $137,300
Drive Types RWD, AWD
Engines 3.0l I6 T, 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 the last two generations has proven popular with customers. The wide range of powertrains in the 7-Series include the 740i/740Li powered by a 3.0l inline six-cylinder, the 750i/750Li powered by a 400-bhp V8, and the 760Li with its 6.0l V12. The range also includes a gas/electric hybrid model. Models with an L in the name designate long wheelbase models which add extra-back seat room. This large, heavy car is a technological tour-de-force that includes the complex iDrive system, which centralizes navigation, HVAC and audio system controls. Like most BMW models, the 7-Series is offered with a large number of packages and customization options which allow buyers to tailor the 7-Series to their tastes. In the US, BMW also imports a tuned version of the 7-Series, manufactured by Alpina. Alpina models are built on the same assembly line as the normal production 7-Series models but include a more powerful 500-bhp 4.4l V8.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
740i 3.0l I6 T (315-bhp) A6 RWD $71,000
740Li 3.0l I6 T (315-bhp) A6 RWD $75,500
750i 4.4l V8 T (400-bhp) A6 RWD $84,300
750i xDrive 4.4l V8 T (400-bhp) A6 AWD $87,300
750Li 4.4l V8 T (400-bhp) A6 RWD $88,200
750Li xDrive 4.4l V8 T (400-bhp) A6 AWD $91,200
760Li 6.0l V12 T (535-bhp) A8 RWD $137,300
ActiveHybrid 750i 4.4l V8 HEV T (455-bhp) A8 RWD $97,000
ActiveHybrid 750Li 4.4l V8 HEV T (455-bhp) A8 RWD $101,000
ALPINA B7 4.4l V8 T (500-bhp) A6 RWD $122,600
ALPINA B7 xDrive 4.4l V8 T (500-bhp) A6 AWD $125,600
ALPINA B7 L 4.4l V8 T (500-bhp) A6 RWD $126,500
ALPINA B7 L xDrive 4.4l V8 T (500-bhp) A6 AWD $129,500