2016 BMW 740Li REVIEW | Master Class… A Straight-Six Marvel And Ridiculous Luxury
A TWIN-TURBOCHARGED SIX-CYLINDER ENGINE DELIVERING 240KW AND 450NM AND RIDICULOUS REFINEMENT, THAT’S THE NEW BMW 740Li.
And such is its power and refinement, that it absolutely challenges the “silky-smooth and powerful V8” epithet which so often accompanies luxury limousines.
Finally joining BMW’s range-topping model range, the 740Li offers the glorious interior we love in the stretched 7-Series. It embodies all of the astonishing luxury and technology which underscores the ‘7’ badge, but undercuts the price of the V8-powered 750Li by a not-insignificant $74,700.
It is also more fuel-efficient to the tune of 1.1 l/100kms (combined-cycle).
So, yes, for buyers in this rarified segment, let’s just say the BMW 740Li – and that twin-turbo six it is packing – is a ‘thought-provoker’.
Vehicle Style: Prestige Large Sedan
Price: $237,955 (plus on-roads) $286,305 (as tested)
Engine/trans: 240kW/450Nm 3.0-litre 6cyl turbo petrol | 8sp automatic
Fuel Economy Claimed: 7.0 l/100kms | Tested: 8.9 l/100kms
OVERVIEW
The BMW 740Li arrives nine months after the Australian launch of the ground-breaking all-new BMW 7 Series.
As we know, the 7 Series is a luxury/technology phenomenon highlighted by its strong, lightweight ‘Carbon Core’ passenger cell (part of an astonishing mix of cutting-edge exotic materials and production processes).