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    2016 BMW 7 Series

    The new BMW 7 Series is a Luxury offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $217,455 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $312,700 for the Base.

    There are 2 variants of the 7 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2016.

    Engine options include electric motor (240kW/500Nm), 4.4L turbo petrol direct injection (330kW/650Nm), 3.0L turbo petrol direct injection (240kW/450Nm) and 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (195kW/620Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2016 7 Series is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $217,455 - $312,700

    Transmission

    8-speed auto

    Driven Wheels

    Rear

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded, Diesel, or Electric

    Body Types

    Sedan

    Powertrain Type

    Rear-wheel Drive

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    Retail Price

    $217,455 - $312,700

    Transmission

    8-speed auto

    Driven Wheels

    Rear

    Fuel Type

    Premium Unleaded, Diesel, or Electric

    Body Types

    Sedan

    Powertrain Type

    Rear-wheel Drive

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    2016 BMW 7 Series

    Available Variants

    The BMW 7 Series comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being M Sport and the most expensive being Base.

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    Power to Weight
    111.11 - 181.32 kW/t
    84.37 kW/t
    216.04 kW/t
    Boot Space
    420 - 515 litres
    335 litres
    530 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    2.2 - 8.3 L/100km
    2.2 L/100km
    14.6 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    940 - 1,592 km
    625 km
    1,592 km
    Price
    $217,455 - $312,700
    $139,900
    $733,386
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    3 years
    1 year
    5 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,400 - 2,585 kg
    2,300 kg
    3,200 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,100 kg
    2,100 kg
    2,300 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    135 mm
    120 mm
    144 mm

    Battery & Charging

    Max. battery kilowatt hour
    9.2 kWh
    0.8 kWh
    10.8 kWh
    Vehicle Range (EV)
    48 km
    1 km
    48 km
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    BMW 7 Series

    Dimensions

    5,098 mm
    1,902 mm
    1,478 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length5,098 mm
    Overall Width1,902 mm
    Overall Height1,478 mm
    Wheelbase3,070 mm
    Load Capacity695 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    BMW 7 Series

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest BMW 7 Series is the Base that starts from $217,455.

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    The most expensive BMW 7 Series is the M Sport that starts from $312,700.

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    The best towing capacity of a BMW 7 Series is 2100 kg offered by the following variants: Base and M Sport.

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    The largest BMW 7 Series is the Base which measures 1902mm wide, 5238mm in length and sits 1485mm tall.

    The most powerful BMW 7 Series is the Base which has 330kW of power from its 4.4L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The BMW 7 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BMW 7 Series is the Base which weighs 2585 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 7 Series may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric, Premium Unleaded or Diesel.

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