BMW 7 Series vs. Rolls-Royce Phantom
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the BMW 7 Series and Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 BMW 7 Series and the Rolls-Royce Phantom.
When comparing the BMW 7 Series's and the Rolls-Royce Phantom's specifications and ratings, the BMW 7 Series has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and fuel efficiency. The Rolls-Royce Phantom has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the BMW 7 Series's and the Rolls-Royce Phantom's specifications and ratings, the Rolls-Royce Phantom is a better car than the BMW 7 Series.
Pricing: For a new model, the BMW 7 Series's price is between $102,175 and $145,772, with the Rolls-Royce Phantom priced between $575,475 and $700,879.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the BMW 7 Series loses 66.4 percent of its value and the Rolls-Royce Phantom loses 46.1 percent of its value. This means the Rolls-Royce Phantom retains 20.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the BMW 7 Series.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the BMW 7 Series’s base engine makes 375 horsepower, and the Rolls-Royce Phantom base engine makes 563 horsepower. The 7 Series is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 605 miles. The Phantom is rated to deliver an average of 14 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 452 miles. This gives the BMW 7 Series the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Rolls-Royce Phantom. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are large cars, the Rolls-Royce Phantom has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and rear leg room. The BMW 7 Series has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space. The BMW 7 Series and Rolls-Royce Phantom are comparable in regards to rear shoulder room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
102175 - 145772
Starting MSRP:
97300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Large Cars)
100643
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
72000 - 128600
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
575475 - 700879
Starting MSRP:
515000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Exotic Large Cars)
435000
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
355000 - 515000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
107531
Price Range:
82993 - 135141
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Large Cars)
108498
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
76075 - 139960
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Exotic Large Cars)
449878
Category Avg Price Range:
(Exotic Large Cars)
449878 - 449878
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
BMW 7 Series Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.3 / 10
Retained Value:
6.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Rolls-Royce Phantom Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for BMW 7 Series
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
9.1
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Large Cars)
13.6
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Large Cars)
9.1 - 16.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.001
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Rolls-Royce Phantom
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:
11.310190863614805
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Large Cars)
1.6 - 11.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.8031059173086741
Typical Category Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
0.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Exotic Large Cars)
0.8 - 0.8
BMW 7 Series Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 13Ranking
3 out of / 4Ranking
4 out of / 13Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
5 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
13 out of / 13Rolls-Royce Phantom Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
BMW 7 Series Trim Levels
740i, 740i xDrive, 760i xDrive
Rolls-Royce Phantom Trim Levels
Base, EWB
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
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years
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:
375 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
398 foot-lbs @ 1850 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.079 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
563 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
664 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.093 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):
25 / 31 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
488 / 605 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
12
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
12 / 19 / 14
Range (city/hwy):
286 / 452 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
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
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Air Suspension:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
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
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
61 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
19.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
110.0 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
41 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
59.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
43.5 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
15 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
116.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4720 lbs
Width:
86.3 inches
Height:
60.8 inches
Length:
212.2 inches
Wheelbase:
126.6 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
6045 lbs
Width:
84.8 inches
Height:
64.8 inches
Length:
227.2 inches
Wheelbase:
139.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
20.0 x 9.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/45R20
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
21.0 x 9.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/45R21
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Sapphire Metallic / Carbon Black Metallic
Blue
Frozen Tanzanite Blue Metallic / Tanzanite Blue II Metallic
Gray
Brooklyn Grey Metallic / Dravit Grey Metallic / Frozen Deep Grey Metallic / Frozen Pure Grey Metallic / Oxide Grey Metallic
Red
Aventurin Red Metallic
White
Alpine White / Mineral White Metallic
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black / Black/Atlas Grey / Black/Black Burgundy
Brown
Caramel/Atlas Grey / Cognac / Mocha / Tartufo
Gray
Taupe Grey/Night Blue
Red
Amarone
White
Smoke White
Beige
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gold
Not available
Green
Not available
Orange
Not available
Pink
Not available
Purple
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Brown
Armagnac / Special Order Cacao / Special Order Casden Tan / Special Order Fawn Brown
Gray
Commissioned Collection Cashmere Grey / Driftwood Grey / Havana / Scivaro Grey / Smoke Grey / Special Order Anthracite / Special Order Roseleaf
Red
Ardent Red / Commissioned Collection Phoenix Red / Special Order Mugnello Red
White
Commissioned Collection Arctic White / Grace White / Seashell / Special Order Jasmine
Beige
Moccasin / Special Order Forest Fall / Special Order Saddlery Tan / Tan
Blue
Commissioned Collection Charles Blue / Commissioned Collection Radiant Blue / Commissioned Collection Turchese / Navy Blue / Special Order Fleet Blue / Special Order Muscari Blue
Gold
Commissioned Collection Chartreuse
Green
Commissioned Collection Iceland Moss / Special Order Lime Green / Special Order Pine Green
Orange
Commissioned Collection Mandarin
Pink
Commissioned Collection Peony Pink / Special Order Blushing Pink
Purple
Commissioned Collection Tailored Purple
