2015 BMW 7 Series vs. 2016 BMW 7 Series
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2015 BMW 7 Series and 2016 BMW 7 Series contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2015 BMW 7 Series and the 2016 BMW 7 Series.
In comparing the 2015 BMW 7 Series's and the 2016 BMW 7 Series's specifications and ratings, the 2015 BMW 7 Series has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 2016 BMW 7 Series has the advantage in the area of resale value. The 2015 BMW 7 Series and 2016 BMW 7 Series have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2015 BMW 7 Series's and the 2016 BMW 7 Series's specifications and ratings, the 2015 BMW 7 Series is a better car than the 2016 BMW 7 Series.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2015 BMW 7 Series loses 68.6 percent of its value and the 2016 BMW 7 Series loses 66.4 percent of its value. This means the 2016 BMW 7 Series retains 2.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2015 BMW 7 Series.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW 7 Series is 7.0 out of 10. BMW 7 Series is ranked 4 out of 6 Best Hybrid Luxury Large Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. Out of 27 Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV), the BMW 7 Series is ranked 14 and the BMW 7 Series is ranked 14 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings. The BMW 7 Series is also ranked 20 out of 37 Best Luxury Hybrid Cars while the BMW 7 Series is ranked 20 out of 37 based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the BMW 7 Series is 7.3 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2015 BMW 7 Series’s base engine makes 349 horsepower, and the 2016 BMW 7 Series base engine makes 320 horsepower. The 7 Series is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 603 miles. The 7 Series is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 597 miles. This gives the 2015 BMW 7 Series the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2016 BMW 7 Series. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
84300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
89350
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
84300 - 94400
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
81300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
77061
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
31065 - 121550
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
55
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
99841
# Good or Great Deals:
19
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
21542
Price Range:
15042 - 27992
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
26736
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
14088 - 58126
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
83
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
83421
# Good or Great Deals:
34
BMW 7 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
6.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW 7 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 BMW 7 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 BMW 7 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
3.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.1 - 7.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.001
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
17.83715408923414
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
10.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
3.1 - 17.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.171121734457765
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.6 - 31.5
BMW 7 Series Rankings
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27 out of / 27Ranking
37 out of / 37BMW 7 Series Rankings
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17 out of / 17Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2015 BMW 7 Series Trim Levels
ActiveHybrid 7
2016 BMW 7 Series Trim Levels
740i, 750i, 750i xDrive
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
349 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.075 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
320 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
330 foot-lbs @ 1380 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.076 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 30 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
442 / 603 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
21 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
433 / 597 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Cargo Space:
12.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
115.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
44.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
61 inches
Cargo Space:
18.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4680 lbs
Width:
84 inches
Height:
58.3 inches
Length:
205.3 inches
Wheelbase:
126.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4225 lbs
Width:
85.4 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
206.2 inches
Wheelbase:
126.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/50R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Cashmere Silver Metallic / Mojave Metallic
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Citrin Black Metallic / Jet Black / Ruby Black Metallic
Blue
Imperial Blue Metallic
Gray
Azurite Black Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic / Moonstone Metallic / Space Gray Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Brown
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Cashmere Silver Metallic
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black / Ruby Black Metallic
Blue
Imperial Blue Metallic
Gray
Arctic Gray Metallic / Azurite Black Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic / Magellan Gray Metallic / Moonstone Metallic / Singapore Grey Metallic
Silver
Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Brown
Almandine Brown Metallic / Jatoba Brown Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Caramel/Black / Champagne / Light Saddle / Oyster / Veneto Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Amaro Brown / Canyon Brown / Saddle/Black
Gray
Ivory White/Black / Platinum/Black
White
Opal White
Red
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige / Cashmere Beige/Black / Cognac / Zagora Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Caramel/Black / Mocha / Tartufo
Gray
Ivory White/Black
White
Smoke White/Black / Smoke White/Viola
Red
Fiona Red/Black
