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.
2011 BMW ActiveHybrid 7 2010 BMW 7-Series  760Li
2011 BMW 7-Series2010 BMW 7-Series
Price Range$70,650 - $137,300$80,455 - $136,600
Engine(s)3.0l I6, 4.4l V8 T, 4.4l V8 T HEV, 6.0l V12 T4.4l V8 T, 6.0l V12 T
Transmission(s)A6, A8A6, A8
Driven WheelsAWD, RWDAWD, RWD
Length / Width / Height199.8 / 74.9 / 58.3199.8 / 74.9 / 58.3
Curb Weight (lbs.)4344 - 5026 4563.6 - 5026