For BMW claims this combines a 0-60mph time of less than 5.0 seconds with average fuel consumption of more than 29mpg

Against When the cars were first shown at the 2009 Frankfurt Show, BMW said there were no plans to bring the car to the UK

BMW 7 Series Saloon

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

We're yet to drive this version of the 7 Series, but as soon as we do, our verdict will appear here online

What Car? readers say

4.666667
Calculate equipment options
Comfort
Electric Sunroof £1,015
Air conditioning Not Available
Climate Control Standard
Heated Seats £300
Engine & Transmission
Auto Standard
Entertainment
Multi CD £405
MP3/iPod Connection £205
DVD Player £1,655
Exterior
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
Traction control Standard
Curtain Airbag Standard
Electronic stability programme Standard
Reversing Camera £290
Adaptive Cruise Control £1,500
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 £810
Options calculator Price
Electric Sunroof £1,015
Heated Seats £300
Multi CD £405
MP3/iPod Connection £205
DVD Player £1,655
Reversing Camera £290
Adaptive Cruise Control £1,500
Satellite tracking £219
Laminated Glass £810
Total Price: TBA
Running costs
Town mpg 22.4
Out of town mpg 37.1
Average mpg 30.1
Tank capacity (litres) 82
CO2 Rating (g/km) 219
Carbon offset cost £32
Green rating K
Insurance group
Typical insurance
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles)
Typical contract hire £0.00
Pence per mile 0
Servicing costs - 3 years £0.00
Service intervals Variable
Warranty period 3yr/UL + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
Company car tax
Percentage charge 34
Benefit in kind £0.00
Tax payable 20% £0.00
Tax payable 40% £0.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type Saloon
Number of doors 4
Number of seats 5
Engine (cc/type) 4395/V8
Number of Valves 32
Fuel type Hybrid
Max power (bhp/rpm) 459/5500
Pulling power (lb/ft) 516
Engine position F
Driven wheels Four
Length (mm) 5072
Width (mm) 1902
Height (mm) 1485
Boot space (min ltr) 460
Boot space (max ltr) 460
Turning circle (m) 12.5
Kerb weight (kg) 2145
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 4.7
Max speed (mph) 155
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection Unavailable
Child protection Unavailable
Pedestrian protection Unavailable

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