The BMW 7-Series is most often compared to the Mercedes-Benz S Class and Audi A8, which both offer their view of stately luxury.
The S-Class has a timeless style and attractive shape that’s more expressive than the 7-Series.
The Lexus LS and Jaguar XJ are on the outside looking in: Both offer impressive tech and refinement, but lack brand cachet.
The A8 is loaded with more tech, and newer, but doesn’t offer a wide menu of powertrains—for now.
The Porsche Panamera is the enthusiast pick; top trims offer more speed, power, and performance.
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The 2020 BMW 7-Series has a much bigger grille, but behind it is a posh, powerful, thirsty luxury sedan that’s loaded with tech. |
The 2020 Audi A8 is a futuristic flagship that raises the bar with its high-tech features. |
The 2020 Lexus LS is a throwback cruiser with edgy, space-age looks, though the hybrid version is unbeatable as a road-tripper. |
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the benchmark for large luxury sedans. |
It’s expensive, but the Porsche Panamera proves that old saw about getting what you pay for. |
The 2019 Jaguar XJ echoes British luxury sedans of yore, with big supercharged engines, a somewhat gaudy interior, and loads of elegant style. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $86,450 | $85,200 | $75,450 | $94,250 | $87,200 | $75,700 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 13 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric V-6 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 |
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| Large Cars | Large Cars | Midsize Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars |
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| 740i Sedan | 55 TFSI quattro | LS 500 RWD | S 450 Sedan | RWD | XJ R-Sport RWD |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sedan | quattro LWB Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2020 BMW 7-Series vs. 2020 Audi A8 | 2020 BMW 7-Series vs. 2020 Lexus LS | 2020 BMW 7-Series vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class | 2020 BMW 7-Series vs. 2020 Porsche Panamera | 2020 BMW 7-Series vs. 2019 Jaguar XJ | |
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