The trunklid can be optionally powered, and there's no spare tire under the cargo floor because one isn't needed: The 750i comes standard with run-flat tires. Heated outboard rear seats are optional. A Twin-Turbo Shove On sale in March 2009, the 7-series will be initially available in 750i or long-wheelbase 750Li guise. Since 1995, diesel engines have been optional in the 7 Series. The 750i excels at this. You can also control gear changes yourself using the console gear selector's clutchless-manual mode. Even on the heavily rutted roads of Chicago, the 750i floated softly along with its adaptive suspension in Normal mode, preventing the rugged pavement from jarring occupants.
It's pretty swift from zero to 60 mph, too, with a time of 5. The 750i is a big car, but its backseat isn't roomier than a number of family sedans, like the Toyota Camry or Honda Accord. The backseat is only suitable for two adults, though, as the center seat's hard cushioning, limited headroom and large floor hump combine to make an inhospitable spot. It looks and operates a lot like a fancy joystick; there's not the backward or forward movement through the gears like you'd have with a traditional gear selector. The A8 has aged fairly well, but it's due for an update.
The navigation system features lush topographical maps with live traffic. The petrol engines available consisted of , and engines. On-screen menus are so critical to these knob-based systems, which include Mercedes' Comand and Audi's Multi Media Interface. G11 is the codename for the short-wheelbase model, the extended wheelbase model is codenamed G12 and designated with an additional L letter. Mashing the throttle certainly generates a torquey turbo shove, and we expect a quickest-in-class 0-to-60-mph time in the high-four-second range. Unlike the X6, where the V-8's deep exhaust rumble provides all the music you need, you only hear the V-8 now and then in the 750i, when you really get on the gas.
When a redesigned 7 Series debuted for the 2002 model year, it was one of the most controversial cars in recent history. Even on the heavily rutted roads of Chicago, the 750i floated softly along with its adaptive suspension in Normal mode, preventing the rugged pavement from jarring occupants. The 7 Series does more to engage the driver than the S-Class, but if the little things I noticed while driving the car — like gas pedal lag, nonlinear brakes and drivetrain whine — are more than just quirks specific to my test car, then I can definitely see potential buyers being put off. It offers the best cabin tech package among its competitors. They're covered in upscale leather, and the backrest itself is nicely sculpted, which provides some extra support around the shoulders. Befitting this class, it's decked out with rich materials like wood trim and stitched leather.
To compete with the amount of backseat room offered by the S-Class, you have to choose the long-wheelbase 750Li, which has a wheelbase that's been stretched 5. The first generation of the 7 Series was powered by petrol engines, and following generations have been powered by , , and engines with both and. Now it's time for another new 7 Series. The 2009 redesign doesn't make as sharp a break from its predecessor as the 2002 model did; rather, it's a refinement of it, with styling that's less about being different than the '02's was. The new 7 is none of those things. Instead, just rock it forward or backward to shift into Reverse or Drive.
The transmission's Sport mode allows the engine to rev higher before shifting, but sometimes it unnecessarily prevents an upshift when one would be preferred. There's also a new version of iDrive that's much easier to use. When cruising along, it takes a good nudge of the gas pedal to get more engine power, too. When cruising at highway speeds, the sedan's six-speed automatic transmission is always at the ready for a quick kickdown if you need more power. There's also a new version of iDrive that's much easier to use. Outside, the changes are obvious.
The 750i's standard Dynamic Driving Control includes a few modes that control suspension and gas pedal responses, automatic-transmission characteristics and steering assistance. The cabin is mostly quiet, but there was an ever-present drivetrain whine that became more pronounced as engine speed increased. All-wheel drive may be an option on future versions of the car, but is not yet on offer. The E38 was the first 7 Series to be available with a ; initially a turbo straight-six, which was joined by a turbo V8 in 1998. I'm always a little surprised by how quick some big luxury cars, like the Mercedes-Benz S550, can be, and the 750i falls into this category, too. Archived from on 21 July 2011. Send Mike an Hide full review.
The twin-turbo V-8 offers a wave of power that doesn't quit even when you're already cruising at a good highway clip. Nudging the knob to the left always takes you back one menu. From the driver's seat, it may be the best of a very fine class of automobile. Archived from on 27 June 2013. Aside from the gas pedal lag, I like the transmission's smooth performance in Normal mode. In what must be a tuning nightmare for chassis engineers, the new car features standard active dampers that vary compression and rebound characteristics independently in an attempt to maximize handling without sacrificing ride, in addition to the active front and rear anti-roll bars that are a part of the Sport package.
There are also Sport and Sport+ modes that firm up the suspension, let the engine rev higher before shifting which then happens with more firmness , and make gas pedal response more immediate. At higher speeds, the rears turn in the same direction as the fronts to improve responsiveness. The E38 was the first car available with. Has all of our complaining finally paid off? The 750i excels at this. Cargo The trunk measures 14 cubic feet, which makes it similar in size to the Audi A8's 14. While a sales success, the previous 7 struck many critics as oddly proportioned, with a pointlessly quirky interior design. The bad: Poor fuel economy sticks the 750Li with a gas guzzler tax.
But even sport and sport+ plus modes allow moderate sideways action as long as steering and throttle inputs remain measured. There's no reason everything shouldn't be just right. However, the large and lithe sedan also can do it all without breaking a sweat. On the whole, it rates well in terms of ride comfort and power, but there are some little things that might push you away from the 7 Series and into a Mercedes-Benz dealership. An official public reveal took place at the 2015 International Motor Show Germany. If I could, I'd take the more responsive gas pedal setting of the Sport mode and pair it with the Normal mode's shift quality. It will be a dynamically strong competitor and, with much improved ergonomics, is now even easier to use.