2011 BMW 740i

By Zaheer on Jun 20, 2011 with Comments 0

Its compact and luxury car with turbocharged in line six which is sufficient to run the 740i and its available at a reasonable price when someone is looking for a supreme luxury sedan. Although the car is small in the exterior look the 740i is cruiser and not a sports car. The seats are more comfortable and flexible to adjust in various combinations.

It sometime puts off people who are discouraged by the 315hp and 330 lb –ft but if you take a ride you might change your opinion. For all highway and long distance trips I think its idle for 7 series since its smooth and as I said it’s a cruise. Obviously V12 and V8 cars are preferred but what’s the point when you are driving on speed limit most of the time.

In all practical sense the six cylinder engine is better since you can spend more money on the luxury items of the car rather than going for heavy engines. The 2011 BMW 740i proves that you don’t need a V-8 in an executive sedan. It offers first-rate cabin electronics and driver assistance features, and preserves BMW’s sports car reputation.

BMW 740i series is about well-designed luxury vehicle targeted to people who can afford it comfortably. It’s not an automotive indictment on exorbitant western materialism. It’s a nice car for people who can afford nice things.

Many of us go the price factor to choose our cars but let me remind here that it doesn’t diminish the engineering and thought behind the car. Many a times the criticisms shared on most of the websites are misdirected.
Trust me, there’s lots of stuff that’s over-priced that drives me crazy. But a luxury car (ideally) is going to have more value because of engineering, and thought to substantiate the price.
Base price (with destination): $71,025
Price as tested: $81,625

Standard Equipment:
3.0-liter turbocharged 6-cylinder engine
6-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode
4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
Dynamic stability control
Dynamic traction control
Xenon adaptive headlights
4-zone automatic climate control
Power 2-way moonroof
Park distance control
iDrive system
Navigation system with voice command
Tire pressure monitoring system
Cruise control
HD radio
Adaptive brake lights

Options on this vehicle:
M Sport package — $6500
Shadowline exterior trim
19-inch wheels with performance tires
M steering wheel
Aerodynamic kit
Anthracite headliner
Integral active steering — $1750
Convenience package — $1700
Power trunk lid
Comfort access keyless entry
Soft-close automatic doors
Ceramic controls — $650

Key options not on vehicle:
em>Luxury seating package — $3200
Rear-seat entertainment package — $2800
Night vision with pedestrian detection — $2600
Active cruise control — $2400
Premium sound package — $1800
Driver assistance package — $1350
Head up display — $1300
Cold weather package — $1200
Rearview camera — $400

Fuel economy:
(city/hwy/combined)
17 / 25 / 20 mpg

Engine:
Size: 3.0L turbocharged DOHC I-6
Horsepower: 315 hp @ 5800-6000 rpm
Torque: 330 lb-ft @ 1600-4500 rpm