Is the 2024 BMW 7 Series a good car?
No.
2 of 6checks
- First car: 1 of 4. Price $96,400. Class median $46,950.
- Off-road: 5.8 in clearance. Top 97% of 175.
- Price: 24% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 1 rival beats it on all four.
- Not enough data: seniors.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | Yes | 4 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $99 vs $103 a month |
| Seniors | Not enough data | N/A |
| Off-road | No | 5.8 in, top 97% |
| Worth the money | No | 24% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the 7 Series a good family car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 43.3 in | Median 36.5 in | 78 | Yes |
| Rear headroom | 38.6 in | Median 37.4 in | 79 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 19.1 cu ft | Median 14.5 cu ft | 72 | Yes |
Is the 7 Series a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $96,400 | Median $46,950 | 81 | No |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 159 hp to 365 hp | 83 | No |
| Length | 212.2 in | Median 192.9 in | 79 | No |
| Turning circle | N/A | Median 38.0 ft | 80 | No data |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.4 cents | Median 11.9 cents | 81 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the 7 Series a good commuter car?
Yes. $99 a month to commute. Class median $103.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $99
- Median of 81 sedans
- $103
- Highway mpg
- 31 mpg, top 53% of 72
Is the 7 Series a good car for seniors?
Not enough data.
Is the 7 Series a good off-road vehicle?
No. 5.8 in clearance. Top 97% of 175 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 740i xDrive AWD, 5.8 in
- Cohort
- 175 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the 7 Series worth the money?
No. Priced 24% above cars like it.
- Price, 740i RWD
- $96,400
- Predicted price
- $77,838
- Gap
- +$18,562 (+24%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 310 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2024 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the 7 Series a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Series 740i RWD | $96,400 | 11.4 cents | 19.1 cu ft | 375 hp |
| Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | $47,490 | 4.4 cents | 23.0 cu ft | 425 hp |
Compared with 324 trims of other makes, sedans, 2024.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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