For The super-smooth 6.0-litre V12 and eight-speed auto gearbox offer an optimum combination; this is a luxury long-wheelbase limo which is also a great drive, while this sporty trim brings 19-inch alloys as well as unique M Sport styling inside and out

Against Rather firm-riding, even in Comfort mode. High CO2 emissions – 299g/km – means large tax bills (if such things bother V12 buyers) and 21.9mpg is as good as it gets.

BMW 7 Series Saloon

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

The ultimate BMW saloon, spacious and upmarket, but at a price and frankly, unnecessary for anything other than one-upmanship.

What Car? readers say

4.666667
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Comfort
Electric steering adjust Standard
Electric Sunroof Standard
Manual sunroof Not Available
Air conditioning Not Available
Cruise control Standard
Electric mirrors Standard
Heated mirrors Standard
Electric windows front Standard
Electric windows rear Standard
Seat height adjustment Standard
Climate Control Standard
Power Steering Standard
Steering adjustment reach Standard
Steering adjustment rake Standard
Power Seats Standard
Heated Seats Standard
Panoramic sunroof Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof Not Available
Power Folding Mirror Standard
Engine & Transmission
Auto Standard
CVT Not Available
Tiptronic Not Available
Particulate filter Not Available
Entertainment
Radio/Cassette Not Available
RDS Radio/Cassette Not Available
CD Standard
Multi CD Standard
MP3/iPod Connection Standard
DVD Player £1,695
MP3 CD Player Standard
RDS CD Standard
Hard Drive Standard
Exterior
Metallic paint Standard
Alloy wheels Standard
Front Foglights Standard
Powered sliding doors Not Available
Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit Standard
Satellite navigation Standard
Leather Seats Standard
Bluetooth Standard
7 seat pack Not Available
Safety
Passenger airbag Standard
Side airbags Standard
ABS Standard
3 Point centre belt Standard
Driver's airbag Standard
Belt pretensioners Standard
Isofix Standard
Side Impact Bars Standard
Traction control Standard
Curtain Airbag Standard
Rear Parking Sensor Standard
Electronic stability programme Standard
On/Off Passenger Airbag Standard
Reversing Camera Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control £1,500
Lane Departure Warning Standard
Front Parking Sensor Standard
Security
Alarm Standard
Immobiliser Standard
Deadlocks Standard
Central locking Standard
Remote locking Standard
Unique fit stereo Standard
Marked Parts Standard
Etched Windows Not Available
Locking Wheel nuts Standard
Visible VIN Standard
Secure spare wheel Not Available
Satellite tracking £219
Laminated Glass Standard
Options calculator Price
DVD Player £1,695
Adaptive Cruise Control £1,500
Satellite tracking £219
Total Price: £102,555
Running costs
Town mpg 14.9
Out of town mpg 29.4
Average mpg 21.7
Tank capacity (litres) 82
CO2 Rating (g/km) 303
Carbon offset cost £44
Green rating M
Insurance group 50
Typical insurance £1,195.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 26%
Typical contract hire £1,770.00
Pence per mile 222
Servicing costs - 3 years £1,013.00
Service intervals Variable
Warranty period 3yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
Three-year cost£83,192
Company car tax
Percentage charge 35
Benefit in kind £35,514.00
Tax payable 20% £7,103.00
Tax payable 40% £14,206.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type Saloon
Number of doors 4
Number of seats 5
Engine (cc/type) 5972/V12
Fuel type Unleaded
Max power (bhp/rpm) 537/5250
Pulling power (lb/ft) 553
Engine position F
Driven wheels Rear
Length (mm) 5212
Width (mm) 1902
Height (mm) 1484
Turning circle (m) 12.7
Towing weight (kg) 2100
Kerb weight (kg) 2055
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 4.6
Max speed (mph) 155
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection Unavailable
Child protection Unavailable
Pedestrian protection Unavailable

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