BMW 7 Series 2022– car dimensions: 5391 mm long, 1950 mm wide and 1544 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,255 kg. Braked towing is 2,100 kg.
The cabin has a large curved touchscreen display as part of the Live Cockpit Professional system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Four-zone automatic climate control is standard. Cruise control is fitted, along with the Driving Assistant package that brings adaptive cruise with stop-and-go, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning, lane departure warning with active correction, and related alerts. Parking sensors front and rear plus a reversing camera come with the standard Parking Assistant for easier manoeuvring.
Boot space measures 540 litres with the seats in place, providing a practical load area for luggage in this large sedan.
Braked towing capacity reaches 2100 kg and unbraked is 750 kg, with a payload of 715 kg. Adaptive air suspension is standard for level control under load.
The cabin feels spacious and quiet with standard four-zone climate control, heated front and rear seats, multi-way power front seats with lumbar support and memory, a fixed panoramic glass roof with electric shade, ambient lighting, soft-close doors, and high-quality Veganza or optional leather surfaces. Optional multifunction seats add bolster and thigh adjustments plus ventilation and massage. Executive Lounge brings a power leg rest and deeper recline for rear passengers. In-car experience modes adjust lighting, climate and audio for relaxation.
Diesel mild-hybrid with WLTP combined fuel use of 6.1-6.8 l/100 km and CO2 of 160-178 g/km.
74-litre fuel tank.
Euro 6d emissions standard.
Condition Based Service system monitors oil, filters, brakes and other items then alerts when due.
Standard safety includes multiple airbags, DSC with ABS, Active Guard, Active Protection, lane keep, collision warning with braking, and parking aids.
The 740d xDrive uses a 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel with 48-volt mild hybrid assist. Official WLTP figures put combined consumption between 6.1 and 6.8 litres per 100 km with CO2 output of 160-178 g/km depending on specification. The tank holds approximately 74 litres.
Servicing follows BMW’s Condition Based Service. Sensors track oil condition, brake wear, filters and other components. The car displays remaining life and notifies when work is needed rather than using fixed calendars alone.
Safety kit is comprehensive as standard. It includes front, side, head and centre airbags, dynamic stability control with ABS and related functions, Active Guard with lane departure and collision warning plus braking, Active Protection that prepares the cabin for impact, tyre pressure monitoring, and parking sensors with camera. No Euro NCAP star rating has been published for this generation.
Keeping the car means watching the CBS display for oil and fluid changes, using approved low-ash diesel oil, and attending to AdBlue and particulate filter needs as indicated. Soft-close doors, power tailgate and air suspension are standard convenience items that need normal care.
Length 5391 mm, Width 1950 mm, Height 1544 mm, Wheelbase 3215 mm (7 Series 2022-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Media information, Technical specifications BMW 7 Series 740d xDrive, November 2022, English sheet, ACEA markets.