2021 BMW 7 Series 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.5s
- ALPINA B7 xDrive AWD, 600 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 9% of 84 sedans (2021).
- Horsepower: top 9% of 84 sedans (2021).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPINA B7 xDrive AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 600 hp | 590 lb-ft | 4,866 lb | 247 | 8.1 | 3.5 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $143,200 |
| M760i xDrive AWD | 6.6L 12-cyl | 601 hp | 627 lb-ft | 5,159 lb | 233 | 8.6 | 3.6 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $157,800 |
| 750i xDrive AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 523 hp | 553 lb-ft | 4,722 lb | 222 | 9.0 | 3.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $103,000 |
| 740i xDrive AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 331 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.8 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $89,800 |
| 745e xDrive AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 389 hp | 331 lb-ft | 4,848 lb | 160 | 12.5 | 4.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $95,900 |
| 745e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid | 3.0L 6-cyl plug-in hybrid | 389 hp | 443 lb-ft | 4,848 lb | 160 | 12.5 | 5.2 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $95,900 |
| 740i RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 331 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | RWD | $86,800 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
6 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 2 | 335 hp | 740i RWD | $86,800 | Base | $1,536 | Base |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 1 | 389 hp | 745e xDrive AWD | $95,900 | +$9,100 | $1,745 | +$209 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl plug-in hybrid | 1 | 389 hp | 745e xDrive Plug-In Hybrid | $95,900 | $0 | $1,485 | -$51 |
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 1 | 523 hp | 750i xDrive AWD | $103,000 | +$7,100 | $2,021 | +$485 |
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 1 | 600 hp | ALPINA B7 xDrive AWD | $143,200 | +$40,200 | $2,021 | +$485 |
| 6.6L 12-cyl | 1 | 601 hp | M760i xDrive AWD | $157,800 | +$14,600 | $2,400 | +$864 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh. Plug-in hybrids: 50% electric miles.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 7 | 740i RWD | $86,800 | 3.5 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 740i RWD: 335 hp, 25 mpg, $86,800. Other makes, sedans, within 15% of the price.
7 Series by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 BMW 7 Series: 1.4 s quicker to 60.
| Measure | 2021 BMW 7 Series | 2021 Audi A8 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | ALPINA B7 xDrive AWD | L 60 TFSI e Plug-in Hybrid AWD |
| 0-60 | 3.5 s | 4.9 s |
| Basis | Tested | Tested |
| Horsepower | 600 hp | 443 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,866 lb | N/A |
| hp per ton | 247 | N/A |
| lb per hp | 8.1 | N/A |
| MSRP | $143,200 | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree