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BMW 7 Series xDrive 3.0 review: No expense spared to overtake S-Class

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2 December 2015

BMW 7 Series xDrive 3.0

What is it?

This is BMW’s all-new challenger to the mighty Mercedes S-Class. For too many years the 7 Series has stood in the shadow of the S-Class, outdone by its more lavish styling, array of tech and sheer opulence inside.

BMW has spared no expense with the new model, however, with space-age carbon fibre construction, autonomous driving features and gesture control technology all fitted to help move the 7 Series above and beyond the Mercedes.

From launch only a 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel engine will be offered but in time BMW will introduce a powerful V12 petrol engine and a fuel sipping plug-in hybrid version, too.

What’s hot?

BMW 7 series Xdrive interior
The opulent hi-tech interior of the new BMW 7 Series
  • The key. Rather than a conventional key fob BMW provides all 7 Series owners with a digital key fob – like a smartphone ­– which can be used to set the temperature inside of the car, check the remaining fuel level and even see when a service is next due.
  • Inside, there’s coloured ambient lighting which can be changed by the driver, while gesture control technology allows those inside to change volume, answer phone calls and set navigation instructions by simple hand movements.
  • The tech fest continues inside with night vision cameras, a 360 degree camera, full massage chairs and even on board WiFi. It’s the ultimate mobile office.
  • Long wheelbase versions of the 7 Series also come available with airline style seating which can recline up to 36 degrees and come fitted with retractable tables and even a champagne chiller.

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