2020 BMW 7 Series Price, Review, Pictures and Cars for Sale | CARHP
There are two powertrain options available, both of them coupled to an 8-Speed automatic transmission. The standard powertrain, 3.0L TwinPower turbocharged inline-6 comes on the base 740i trim. It churns out 335 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque and takes the 7 Series from 0 to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds. The power is transferred to rear wheels as standard but when it is supplied to all wheels, 7 Series sprints from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds.
2019 BMW 7 Series engine bay
The 750i xDrive is packed with a bigger, 4.4L twin-turbocharged V-8 engine. It is churning out 523 hp which is around 76 hp more than last year. This power plant also gives 553 lb-ft of torque. Additionally, 750i is only available with the xDrive system which leaves AWD as the only drivetrain option for the 2020 model. With this arrangement, the 7 Series does the 0-60 mph target in a mere 3.9 seconds.
Models
2020 BMW 7-Series 740i
2020 Audi A8 L 55 Quattro
2020 Mercedes Benz S-Class S450
2020 Porsche Panamera
MSRP
$86,450
$85,200
$94,250
$87,200
Engine
3.0L twin power turbo inline-6
3.0L turbo V-6
3.0L Biturbo V-6
3.0L twin-turbo V-6
Drivetrain
RWD
AWD
RWD
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
9-Speed Automatic
8-Speed PDK Automatic
Power
335hp @5500rpm
335 hp @ 5000 rpm
362hp @5500rpm
330 hp @ 5400rpm
Torque
330lb-ft @1500rpm
369 lb-ft @ 1370 rpm
369lb-ft @1600rpm
330 lb-ft @ 1340 rpm
0-60 MPH (sec)
5.3
5.6
5.0
5.4
Quarter mile (sec)
13.5
13.9
13.4
13.5
Top Speed (MPH)
155
130
130
NA
The horsepower of the BMW 7 Series and the fellow rivals is in the same ballpark but if we talk about torque then the Audi A8 and the Mercedes Benz S-Class have the lead. Furthermore, all sedans in the competition have the same base engine capacity. Only the Bimmer has an inline engine while the other three come with a V configuration. S Class is the most powerful in the lot when it comes to performance figures on paper and completes the 0-60 mph faster than anyone else. Lastly, the A8 is the slowest of all as it reaches 60 mph from a standstill in 5.6 seconds.
How well does the 2020 BMW 7-Series handle?
The 335 horsepower which comes through the 8-speed automatic transmission makes a potent system for such a hefty vehicle. The 2020 BMW 7 Series curves through the corners smoothly; however, there is a noticeable body roll. On the track, this sedan shows stability and provides a controlled and quiet ride.
The steering is very nimble and responsive. The car comes in various modes to adapt to the driving style as well as the passenger comfort. Moreover, you get adaptive air suspension as standard which soaks up all the undulations on the road and increases the interior comfort. Overall, it floats like a luxury yacht on wheels.
2020 BMW 7 Series Braking Performance
The 2020 BMW 7 Series boasts an extraordinary braking setup with 14.7-inch brake rotors at the front and 14.5-inch brake rotors at the rear. It brings the luxury sedan to a stop from 60 to 0 mph in 112 feet.
2019 BMW 7 series wheel and disk brake
There are other features on the car as well that assist the driver in braking including ABS and vented discs, dynamic cornering control making the car an exceptional halter.
Models
2020 BMW 7-Series 740i
2020 Audi A8 L 55 Quattro
2020 Mercedes Benz S-Class S450
2020 Porsche Panamera
Brake Rotors: Front (inches)
14.7
14.8
13.2
13.8
Brake Rotors: Rear (inches)
14.5
13.8
11.8
13.0
Curb Weight (lbs.)
4,224
4,773
4,553
4,157
60-0 MPH (feet)
112
NA
113
NA
Thanks to its biggest brake rotors and comparatively low curb weight as compared to its rivals, the BMW 7 Series pulls off the best performance in the braking segment while the Mercedes-S-Class takes the runner-up spot. However, we expect the Panamera can also display a good braking performance because it is exceptionally light and nimble in terms of handling. As for the Audi A8, it is the heaviest in the bunch and comes with the biggest set of front brake rotors.
