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.
When 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 area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2016 BMW 7 Series has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. 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 2016 BMW 7 Series is a better car than the 2015 BMW 7 Series.
Pricing: A used 2015 BMW 7 Series ranges from $13,498 to $29,501 while a used 2016 BMW 7 Series is priced between $19,291 to $33,996.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2015 BMW 7 Series and the 2016 BMW 7 Series both lose 63.1 percent of their value.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the BMW 7 Series is 7.2 out of 10. BMW 7 Series is ranked 14 out of 24 Best Luxury Large Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the BMW 7 Series is 7.9 out of 10.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2015 BMW 7 Series’s base engine makes 315 horsepower, and the 2016 BMW 7 Series base engine makes 320 horsepower. The 7 Series is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 612 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 2016 BMW 7 Series the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2015 BMW 7 Series the advantage in maximum range. Both models use gasoline.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$74,000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$77,057
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$31,065 - $119,900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$81,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$78,863
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$31,065 - $121,550
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$20,374
Price Range:
$13,498 - $29,501
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$25,765
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$14,248 - $48,746
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
52
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
91,322
# Good or Great Deals:
20
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$25,779
Price Range:
$19,291 - $33,996
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$30,744
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
$15,446 - $59,107
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
107
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
81,129
# Good or Great Deals:
48
BMW 7 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
6.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
BMW 7 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
6.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2015 BMW 7 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.4 - 5.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.3%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2016 BMW 7 Series
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.5
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.4 - 6.7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.3%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
17.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.6 - 33.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
0.5 - 35.6
BMW 7 Series Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 24Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
6 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 24Ranking
8 out of / 24Ranking
8 out of / 24Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
23 out of / 24BMW 7 Series Rankings
Ranking
4 out of / 24Ranking
4 out of / 7Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
6 out of / 24Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
7 out of / 24Ranking
8 out of / 24Ranking
8 out of / 24Ranking
14 out of / 24Ranking
23 out of / 24Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Diesel, Gasoline, Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2015 BMW 7 Series Trim Levels
740i, 740Ld xDrive, 740Li, 740Li xDrive, 750i, 750i xDrive, 750Li, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, ALPINA B7 LWB, ALPINA B7 LWB xDrive, ALPINA B7 SWB, ALPINA B7 SWB xDrive
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
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
315 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
330 foot-lbs @ 1300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 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 / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 29 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
401 / 612 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
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
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
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
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:
18 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:
4310 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 / Dark Graphite Metallic / Jet Black / Ruby Black Metallic
Blue
Imperial Blue Metallic
Gray
Azurite Black 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 / Dark Graphite Metallic / Jet Black / Ruby Black Metallic
Blue
Imperial Blue Metallic
Gray
Arctic Gray Metallic / Azurite Black 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
