BMW’s 2021 full sized 7-Series sedan is anything but ordinary. Front to back, inside and out, it is a luxury vehicle with a hidden talent for speed. It’s kidney-shaped grille is 40% larger and automatically opens and closes depending on engine temperature. Accompanying the controversial grille, are sharp lines, adaptive LED lights, chrome exterior trim, and a single stripe brake light in the back. With three engine options and customizable features, the 2021 7-Series is one of the most competitive and top performing full sized sedans of its class.
Overview
Three engine types and four options for the perfect drive. Everyone loves options and that includes BMW. Pick your own adventure and start burning rubber.
The 740i and 740i xDrive present a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder. They both feature 335 horsepower and 331 pounds-feet of power. The xDrive reaches 60 MPH faster than the base 740i in a powerful 4.8 seconds versus 5.3 seconds.
Electrified hybrid options, the 745e xDrive not only comes standard with all-wheel drive but leaves a lot of full powered engines in the dust. With a 3.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder, 24-valve, 280 horsepower engine, it pumps out 443 feet-pounds of combined torque.
Moving into the jocks of this series, the 750i xDrive is nothing to underestimate. WIth a 4.4-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo V-8, 32-valve engine, this vehicle has 523 horsepower and 553 pounds-feet of torque. It will reach 60 MPH in a thrilling 3.9 seconds.
Fuel Mileage
The EPA has not released the fuel mileage for these powerhouse luxury vehicles yet. Estimating from the 2020 series, the 7-Series has a high fuel mileage of around the low 30’s.
The 745e has a 12.0 kilowatt battery pack located in the trunk that provides around 16 miles of energy. Other plug-in hybrids for BMW usually run at about 50 MPG with optimized battery use.
What to Expect When Leasing
Leasing a vehicle can be daunting. Aside from choosing a car you like, and figuring out what your budget should be on top of insurance, you have to “deal” with a car salesperson. A leasing best bet is to find your numbers and stick with them. Be willing to walk away if you can’t settle on reasonable terms for a car.
The best part of leasing a car is that you can always trade it in for a different car if it doesn’t meet your expectations. At the end of the lease agreement, the person leasing has the choice of buying it or choosing another lease off of the lot.
BMW created the 7-Series for the modern aristocrats of their customer base. Because of this, they made it easy and comprehensive to lease with them. Online, under “Offers and Financing”, you’ll see “Lease and Financing Offers”. There is a list of all of their current 2020 and 2021 vehicles available to lease. By clicking on a car, you’ll see a fully comprehensive list of prices and leasing details by BMW.
Know that the numbers you see are relative to your situation and budget. What you see online is not set in stone. We recommend test driving each vehicle and talking to a salesperson directly for the best deal.
Price Estimate
As mentioned, the prices below can change depending on location, length, and many other factors. Here is a price list to give you an idea on what to expect:
- 2021 740i: $1,089 per month, $4,985 down payment and $6,999 due at signing
- 2021 740i xDrive: $1,119 per month, $4,955 down payment and $6,999 due at signing
- 2021 745e xDrive: $1,179 per month, $5,895 down payment and $7,999 due at signing
- 2021 750i xDrive: $1,259 per month, $5,815 down payment and $7,999 due at signing
Interior
The interior is where luxury meets style. With Napa leather contrasting, hand stitching upholstery, and a Digital Instrument Center cockpit that learns with each command, this roomy cabin interior makes both the driver and the passengers feel like royalty.
A driver-focused cockpit utilizes its 12.3 inch digital instrument center to keep the driver safe, focused, and informed. It includes not only the speed, but the current song playing, updated traffic information and fuel tank information.
Use voice-activated commands with a simple “Hey BMW” and have every call, text, and playlist at the tip of your tongue. Nearly every feature in the central control panel is activated with the touch of your finger or a turn of the center knob as well.
BMW did not stop there. Passengers can enjoy a lounge atmosphere with panoramic sky windows, and colored light ambiance. They even have a vanity mirror with lights, a reading light, and a touchpad tablet in the back seat.
Want to increase the luxury in this vehicle? Add on a few upgrades like heated front and back seats, heated wheel, or a massage feature for the front two seats for even more comfort and efficiency.
Performance
Not only is the interior top class, but the 2021 7-Series runs right back to BMW’s roots of creating high performance racing vehicles.
While careening down the road, each sedan option runs on an automatic Sport Automatic transmission with automatic Sport and Manual shift modes and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters. It transitions with ease between each gear with electronic throttle control and flawless aerodynamic body build.
Although the 745e is not as powerful as the 750i, it packs a punch on the road with seamless transitioning and a long battery life. The 745e combines a twin-scroll turbocharger with variable valve control (Double-VANOS and Valvetronic), with a high-precision direct injection and eDrive 111-hp electric motor. All of this comes to 389 horsepower total power output.
Exterior
Its slim silhouette features two cameras in the front and back for added driving and parking assists. The taillights stand out with sweep on motion and single bar brake lights.
Make a quick maneuver that saved your life or another car unexpectedly bumped into you? The cameras will also record 40 seconds of driving – 20 seconds before the recording was turned on and 20 seconds after – that you can save and view later.
Sprinting forward, the 2021 7-Series sedan has standard 20” all season run flat tires with optional performance tires in 18” and 19”. This long sedan sits on a double-wishbone multi-link aluminum front suspension and integral-V multi-link aluminum rear suspension with a two-axle self-leveling air suspension.
As fast as the 7-Series is, it also exudes high class luxury that is hard to beat.