BMW has revealed some more variants of the 7th-gen 7 Series that debuted earlier this year. A diesel mild-hybrid and two petrol-electric plug-in hybrid variants have joined the lineup. Prices in Germany start at €114,300 for the 740d xDrive, €123,500 for the 750e xDrive and €144,000 for the range-topping M760e xDrive. All prices include 19% VAT.
The 740d xDrive packs a diesel-mild-hybrid powertrain as mentioned. It’s a 3.0-litre (2993 cc) straight-six turbocharged unit with 210 kW (285.5 metric hp) and 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) of nominal figures. An electric motor (13 kW/17.7 metric hp, 200 Nm/147.5 lb-ft) is integrated into the ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox for mild-hybrid functionalities. The combined peak figures would be 220 kW (299 metric hp) and 670 Nm (494 lb-ft). BMW claims a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time of 5.8 seconds—which I think is pretty good to quickly get into that board meeting or that famous golf club.
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The plug-in hybrid range actually starts with the 745e (available in 745e, 745Le and 745Le xDrive variants). It packs a 3.0-litre (2998 cc) straight-six turbocharged petrol engine and an electric motor integrated into the ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox. The ICE pumps out 210 kW (285.5 metric hp) and 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque, while the e-motor develops 83 kW (113 metric hp) and 265 Nm (195 lb-ft). The combined figures are 290 kW (394 metric hp) and 600 Nm (442.5 lb-ft). A 11.15 kWh usable battery pack is claimed to offer a pure electric range of anywhere between 48 and 55 km (30-34 mi). This variant might be available at a later date.
Next up, we’ve the 750e xDrive. It also packs a 3.0-litre (2998 cc) straight-six turbocharged petrol engine and an electric motor integrated into the ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox. The ICE pumps out 230 kW (313 metric hp) and 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque, while the e-motor develops 145 kW (197 metric hp) and 280 Nm (206.5 lb-ft). The combined figures are 360 kW (489.5 metric hp) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft). Do note that the 360 kW output is with temporary boost; you’ll get a bit less during normal times. The official 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time is 4.9 seconds. An 18.7 kWh usable battery pack is claimed to offer a pure electric range of anywhere between 80 to 89 km (50-55 mi).
Of course, you also have the M760e xDrive for those who want even more performance. It packs the same setup as the 750e xDrive, but the ICE in this case offers 280 kW (381 metric hp) and 520 Nm (383.5 lb-ft), and as a result, the combined figures would be 420 kW (571 metric hp) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft). The official 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time is 4.3 seconds. The top speed remains limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). The all-electric top speed is 140 km/h (87 mph).
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