2019 BMW 7 Series vs. 2020 BMW 7 Series
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2019 BMW 7 Series and 2020 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 2019 BMW 7 Series and the 2020 BMW 7 Series.
In comparing the 2019 BMW 7 Series's and the 2020 BMW 7 Series's specifications and ratings, the 2019 BMW 7 Series has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. The 2020 BMW 7 Series has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The 2019 BMW 7 Series and 2020 BMW 7 Series have the same interior volume, overall quality score Based on this comparison of the 2019 BMW 7 Series's and the 2020 BMW 7 Series's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2019 BMW 7 Series and the 2020 BMW 7 Series both lose 68.6 percent of their value.
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 2019 BMW 7 Series’s base engine makes 322 horsepower, and the 2020 BMW 7 Series base engine makes 389 horsepower. The 7 Series is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 365 miles. The 7 Series is rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 331 miles. This gives the 2019 BMW 7 Series the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2020 BMW 7 Series. Both models use electricity, premium unleaded.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
91250
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
89282
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
61900 - 106900
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
95550
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
91502
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
61900 - 109750
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
37784
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
31117 - 44451
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
106
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
69298
# Good or Great Deals:
40
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
37252
Price Range:
29938 - 42147
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
37543
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
33024 - 42352
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
81
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
55091
# Good or Great Deals:
17
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:
6.6 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2019 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 2020 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:
13.521574610789127
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
7.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
1.8 - 20.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
39.56112049921033
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
3.7
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large Cars)
1.5 - 39.6
BMW 7 Series Rankings
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37 out of / 37BMW 7 Series Rankings
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37 out of / 37Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
2019 BMW 7 Series Trim Levels
740e xDrive iPerformance
2020 BMW 7 Series Trim Levels
745e 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
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:
322 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
369 foot-lbs @ 1550 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.068 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
389 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
443 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
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
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 26 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
246 / 331 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
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
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
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:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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:
10 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
114.0 cubic feet
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:
4740 lbs
Width:
85.4 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
206.6 inches
Wheelbase:
126.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4848 lbs
Width:
85.4 inches
Height:
58.2 inches
Length:
207.4 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
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 Grey Metallic / Dark Graphite Metallic / Magellan Gray Metallic / Moonstone Metallic / Singapore Gray Metallic
Silver
Cashmere Silver Metallic / Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Red
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Azurite Black Metallic / Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic / Jet Black
Blue
Imperial Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Arctic Grey Metallic / Bernina Grey Amber Effect / Dark Graphite Metallic / Donington Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic
Silver
Cashmere Silver Metallic / Glacier Silver Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic / Royal Burgundy Red 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
Ivory White/Black / Smoke White/Black
Interior Colors
Beige
Canberra Beige / Cashmere Beige/Black / Cognac / Zagora Beige
Black
Black
Brown
Amarone Brown/Black / Mocha / Tartufo
Gray
Ivory White/Black
Red
Fiona Red/Black
White
Ivory White/Black / Smoke White/Black