2016 BMW 7 Series vs. 2017 BMW 7 Series

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2016 BMW 7 Series and 2017 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 2016 BMW 7 Series and the 2017 BMW 7 Series.

In comparing the 2016 BMW 7 Series's and the 2017 BMW 7 Series's specifications and ratings, the 2016 BMW 7 Series has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, and resale value. The 2017 BMW 7 Series has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The 2016 BMW 7 Series and 2017 BMW 7 Series have the same overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2016 BMW 7 Series's and the 2017 BMW 7 Series's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2016 BMW 7 Series ranges from $15,042 to $27,992 while a used 2017 BMW 7 Series is priced between $15,935 to $37,854.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2016 BMW 7 Series loses 66.4 percent of its value and the 2017 BMW 7 Series loses 68.6 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 2017 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 9 out of 13 Best Luxury Large Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the BMW 7 Series is 7.3 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2016 BMW 7 Series’s base engine makes 320 horsepower, and the 2017 BMW 7 Series base engine makes 322 horsepower. The 7 Series is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 597 miles. The 7 Series is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 365 miles.This gives the 2017 BMW 7 Series the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2016 BMW 7 Series the advantage in maximum range. The 7 Series uses gasoline, and the 7 Series uses electricity, premium unleaded.

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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

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

90700

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)

82417

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)

59950 - 96600

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:

108

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

88977

# Good or Great Deals:

49

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

24035

Price Range:

15935 - 37854

Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)

24853

Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)

22517 - 28007

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

78

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

92637

# Good or Great Deals:

29

BMW 7 Series Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.0 / 10

Reliability:

7.3 / 10

Retained Value:

6.7 / 10

Safety:

Not available

BMW 7 Series Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.0 / 10

Reliability:

7.3 / 10

Retained Value:

6.6 / 10

Safety:

Not available



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

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 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:



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

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.553352622204677

Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)

1.7

Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)

1.7 - 2.6

BMW 7 Series Rankings

Best Gas Mileage Luxury Large Cars

1 / 13

Best Luxury Large Cars for Tall People

3 / 13

Most Comfortable Luxury Large Cars

3 / 13

Best Luxury Large Cars Under $100k

3 / 4

Luxury Large Cars with the Most Legroom

4 / 13

Best Luxury Large Cars for the Money

5 / 9

Most Affordable Luxury Large Cars

5 / 9

Best Luxury Large Cars

9 / 13

Most Reliable Luxury Large Cars

9 / 13

Luxury Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

10 / 13

Luxury Large Cars with Best Resale Value

13 / 13

BMW 7 Series Rankings

Most Affordable Hybrid Luxury Large Cars

1 / 3

Luxury Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

2 / 35

Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Legroom

2 / 26

Best Hybrid Luxury Large Cars for Tall People

2 / 5

Hybrid Luxury Large Cars with the Most Horsepower

2 / 5

Hybrid Luxury Large Cars with the Most Legroom

2 / 5

Most Comfortable Hybrid Luxury Large Cars

2 / 5

Best Gas Mileage Luxury Hybrid Cars

3 / 35

Most Comfortable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

4 / 26

Best Hybrid Luxury Large Cars

4 / 5

Best Luxury Hybrid Cars for Tall People

5 / 35

Most Comfortable Luxury Hybrid Cars

5 / 35

Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) for Tall People

5 / 26

Hybrid Luxury Large Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 5

Most Affordable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

8 / 16

Most Affordable Luxury Hybrid Cars

12 / 24

Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with the Most Horsepower

16 / 26

Best Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

17 / 26

Most Reliable Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV)

17 / 26

Luxury Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

21 / 35

Best Luxury Hybrid Cars

22 / 35

Most Reliable Luxury Hybrid Cars

22 / 35

Luxury Plug-in Hybrid Cars (PHEV) with Best Resale Value

26 / 26

Luxury Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

34 / 35

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid

2016 BMW 7 Series Trim Levels

740i, 750i, 750i xDrive

2017 BMW 7 Series Trim Levels

740e xDrive iPerformance

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

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

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

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

322 hp @ 5000 rpm

Torque:

369 foot-lbs @ 1550 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.068 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):


21 / 29 / 24

Range (city/hwy):

433 / 597 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

AWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


25 / 29 / 27

Range (city/hwy):

316 / 365 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Electricity, Premium Unleaded

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

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Automatic Parking:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Massage Seats:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

Available

Quad Seats:

Available

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

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

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Massage Seats:

Available

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Android Auto:

N/A

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

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

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:

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

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.9 inches

Front Leg Room:

41.4 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

59.2 inches

Rear Head Room:

38.9 inches

Rear Leg Room:

44.4 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

57.7 inches

Cargo Space:

14.8 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

114.0 cubic feet

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

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

4740 lbs

Width:

85.4 inches

Height:

58.2 inches

Length:

206.6 inches

Wheelbase:

126.4 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

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

Black

Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black / Ruby Black Metallic

Blue

Imperial Blue Metallic

Brown

Almandine Brown Metallic / Jatoba Brown 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

Exterior Colors

Beige

Cashmere Silver Metallic

Black

Azurite Black Metallic / Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black / Ruby Black Metallic

Blue

Imperial Blue Metallic

Brown

Almandine Brown Metallic / Jatoba Brown Metallic

Gray

Arctic Gray Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic / Magellan Gray Metallic / Moonstone Metallic / Singapore Gray Metallic

Silver

Glacier Silver Metallic

White

Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic

Interior Colors

Beige

Canberra Beige / Cashmere Beige/Black / Cognac / Zagora Beige

Black

Black

Brown

Caramel/Black / Mocha / Tartufo

Gray

Ivory White/Black

Red

Fiona Red/Black

White

Smoke White/Black / Smoke White/Viola

Interior Colors

Beige

Canberra Beige / Cashmere Beige/Black / Cognac / Zagora Beige

Black

Black

Brown

Caramel/Black / Mocha / Tartufo

Gray

Ivory White/Black

Red

Fiona Red/Black

White

Smoke White/Black / Smoke White/Viola

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