For The longer wheelbase means even more legroom than the standard car, while the 740i provides enough performance to make the 750i seem almost pointless. M Sport trim adds 19-inch alloys as well as unique M Sport styling inside and out.

Against This, the smaller of the Seven's petrol engines, can't match the low-rev pull of the diesel - or its economy. Plus, this long-wheelbase model doesn't ride as smoothly as a limousine should. If you choose the optional 20-inch wheels, the ride may be just that litle bit too firm

BMW 7 Series Saloon

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

Given that this long-wheelbase version fails in one of the most important areas - ride comfort - we'd give it a miss in favour of the diesel version.

What Car? readers say

4.666667


Key facts

0–60mph
6 secs
Top speed
155 mph
Average mpg
28.3
Tank range
509 miles
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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

There are five versions of the BMW 7 Series, based on three engines and two wheelbases. The one constant is that they're expensive to buy or lease, depreciate heavily and have running costs beyond the pockets of most of us.

With all this in mind, the 3.0-litre turbodiesel – currently the most economical, lowest-emitting luxury car on sale – will be the choice of around nine out of 10 buyers. There's no lack of performance, driving pleasure or luxury with it, though you can't yet have it with the longer wheelbase.

We've yet to drive either of the twin-turbo 3.0-litre six-cylinder 740s, but have tried the long-wheelbase 750Li with a twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8. The engine's magnificent, but likely to be a rarity here because of the impact it has on costs. Both petrols are available in long-wheelbase form for an extra £3000.

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