8.6
2023 BMW 740i review
The BMW 7 Series is back for 2023 with a bold new look, a stunning interior, and a powertrain so refined you could might think it's electric.
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Scott Collie
2024 BMW 7 Series vs 2022 Porsche Panamera Comparison
BMW 7 Series
Porsche Panamera
2024 BMW
7 Series
vs
2022 Porsche
Panamera
How they stack...
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8.6
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Based on the BMW 7 Series 40i MHEV
Based on the Porsche Panamera GTS
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
74L
585 km
75L - 90L
165 to 1053 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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3 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$272,900
$199,500 - $420,800
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lavish, high-tech interior
- Staggeringly smooth drivetrain
- Beautiful, relaxed suspension setup
Misses
- The design is an acquired taste
- Big price rises relative to 2022 model
- It lives in a forgotten corner of the car world
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Finally, a good-looking Panamera
- Spectacularly quick on twisty B-roads
- Porsche air suspension is akin to magic
Misses
- Fractional lag below 2000rpm
- It's pricey
- Limited rear headroom
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- 21 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$2,600)
- Connoisseur Lounge (+$27,900)
- Individual Two-tone Paint (+$17,500)
- Individual Leather/Wool Combination (+$15,800)
- Individual Paintwork (+$2,600)
- Alcantara Grab Handles (+$1,630)
- Air Outlet Trims - Carbon (+$2,470)
- Alloy Pedals (+$720)
- All Season Tyres 20 Inch (+$250)
- Aluminium Sill Guards Illuminated (+$1,750)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2998 | 2894 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.9L, 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6 | TWIN TURBO V6, TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 280kW | 243kW - 463kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 | 5400 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 540Nm | 450Nm - 820Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1850 | 1800 - 2300 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11 | 9.7 - 10.5 | |
