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BMW 7 Series 2016

Our most recent review of the 2016 BMW 7 Series resulted in a score of 8 out of 10 for that particular example.

Carsguide https://www.carsguide.com.au/authors/peter-barnwell Peter Barnwell had this to say at the time: Completely over the top but superb automotive engineering.  

You can read the full review here.

This is what Peter Barnwell liked most about this particular version of the BMW 7 Series: Fantastic V8 engine, Exceptional ride, Great performance

The 2016 BMW 7 Series carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2100 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.

BMW 7 Series 2016 Price and Specs

Pricing guides

$95,535
Based on third party pricing data
Lowest Price
$55,770
Highest Price
$135,300
BMW 7 Series Model Body Type Specs Price from Price to
730d Sedan 3.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO $60,720 $69,740
730LD 30LD Sedan 3.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO
740E Iperformance Hybrid Sedan 2.0L Hyb/PULP 8 SP AUTO $86,240 $99,110
740i Sedan 3.0L PULP 8 SP AUTO $55,770 $64,130
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BMW 7 Series 2016 Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the BMW 7 Series here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

  • What should I know before buying a 2004 BMW 7 Series?

    Some of these older luxury cars are tremendous bargains. Or, at least, they look like it in the classified adverts. There are a couple of reasons they're so cheap second-hand. The first is that people are (often rightly) scared of them going bang in an expensive way and requiring lots of pricey repairs. The second is called the funnel effect and happens when a luxury car like the 7-Series is bought brand-new usually by corporate customers. But, when the car is ready to be traded in a few years later, there simply isn't the volume of private buyers waiting for one to hit the market. So prices plummet. The same thing happens to Mercedes-Benzes, Audis and other luxury brands, too; it's not just a BMW thing.

    Meantime, the rules of engagement are the same for any used car. The most important thing is not the distance the car has covered, but how well it's been maintained over the years. You need to see a stamped, up-to-date service handbook with no glaring gaps in the service history. Without that document, you could be buying an abused car that will let you down and empty your wallet.

    The other thing to be a bit wary of in a 7-Series BMW of this vintage is the ex-hotel courtesy car. Back in the day, BMW had plenty of 7-Series to shift and a relative lack of takers, so the company offered them to hire-car and limousine taxi operators for about the same (leased) cost as a Holden Caprice. That's how so many of them wound up wearing a groove from the city to the airport.

    A good, well maintained ex-hire car should be okay, but bear in mind a lot of them led pretty hard lives. That included a variety of drivers who may or may not have cared very much and long hours idling in gridlock traffic. Check the condition of the backseat to see whether it's been used often (does the wear in the back match that in the front?) and check the area around the rear bumper. This was often damaged as a million suitcases were loaded and unloaded from the boot.

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  • Genesis G90 - Any chance for Australia?

    Both the existing Genesis G90 (and its closely related Kia K9 sedan) are flagship models not available in Australia due to the tiny pool of buyers that swim in the upper-luxury segment dominated by the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

    The main stumbling block is probably the prohibitive cost of engineering these left-hand-drive market models for right-hand-drive. At over 5.2 metres long (and counting if you include the limo version), these are way too large for British roads, and the expected sales volumes from the rest of the right-hand-drive countries combined including Australia just doesn't make a viable business case for them.

    Plus, big luxury SUVs are where the customers are heading, so a luxury crossover flagship from fledgling Genesis would make much more sense anyway. Sorry, but please don't hold your breath for a G90 in Australia any time soon.

    However, the all-electric G80 – Genesis' big 5 Series-priced rival – is said to be heading Downunder inside the next 12 months. The EV limo is the brand’s first fully electric model and will have “more than 500km range” to take on the coming Mercedes-Benz EQS electric luxury flagship sedan.

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  • What is the most expensive BMW?

    Currently, the most expensive BMW is the 750Li, listed at $318,710. For more info on the latest model, check out our 7 Series pricing and specs page.

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  • How much is a 2011 BMW 7-series worth?

    The value depends on the particular model, whether it’s a short or long wheelbase, six, eight or diesel engine etc., hence the value is a broad one, from $30,000 to $50,000.

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BMW 7 Series 2016 Dimensions

Dimensions for the 2016 BMW 7 Series are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1902mm x 1479mm and can vary on the basis of model.

Dimensions for the BMW 7 Series 2016 Dimensions  include 1467mm height, 1902mm width, 5098mm length.
BMW 7 Series Model Body Type Height x Width x Length Ground Clearance
730LD 30LD Sedan 1479x1902x5238 mm 135 mm
730d Sedan 1467x1902x5098 mm 135 mm
740i Sedan 1467x1902x5098 mm 135 mm
760li 60LI Xdrive Sedan 1479x1902x5238 mm 135 mm
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BMW 7 Series 2016 Wheel size

Wheel size for the 2016 BMW 7 Series will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. Standard wheel sizes on the BMW 7 Series vary from 17x7.5 inches to 20x8.5 inches.

BMW 7 Series Model Body Type Front Tyre Size Front Rim Rear Tyre Size Rear Rim
730LD 30LD Sedan 225x60 R17 17x7.5 inches 225x60 R17 17x7.5 inches
730d Sedan 245x45 R19 19x8.5 inches 245x45 R19 19x8.5 inches
740i Sedan 245x45 R19 19x8.5 inches 245x45 R19 19x8.5 inches
760li 60LI Xdrive Sedan 245x40 R20 20x8.5 inches 275x35 R20 20x10 inches
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BMW 7 Series 2016 Towing capacity

The BMW 7 Series’s towing capacity ranges from 0kg to 2100kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.

BMW 7 Series Model Body Type Specs Braked Capacity
730LD 30LD Sedan 3.0L,Diesel,8 SP AUTO 2100kg
730d Sedan 3.0L,Diesel,8 SP AUTO 2100kg
740i Sedan 3.0L,PULP,8 SP AUTO 2100kg
760li 60LI Xdrive Sedan 6.6L,PULP,8 SP AUTO 0kg
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BMW 7 Series 2016 Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption for the 2016 BMW 7 Series is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The BMW 7 Series currently offers fuel consumption from 2.2 to 8.3L/100km. The BMW 7 Series is available with the following fuel types: Diesel, Hyb/PULP and PULP.

BMW 7 Series Model Body Type Specs Fuel Consumption
730LD 30LD Sedan 3.0L,Diesel,8 SP AUTO 5L/100km
730d Sedan 3.0L,Diesel,8 SP AUTO 4.9L/100km
740E Iperformance Hybrid Sedan 2.0L,Hyb/PULP,8 SP AUTO 2.2L/100km
740i Sedan 3.0L,PULP,8 SP AUTO 7L/100km
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