BMW 7 Series

The BMW 7 Series is BMW's flagship full-size sedan, sitting above the 5 Series and aimed at buyers who want a chauffeur-grade rear cabin without moving to a Rolls-Royce. The range spans four variants: the 730Li with a turbocharged inline-six, the 740Li with a more potent six-cylinder tune, the 750Li with a V8, and the fully electric i7 xDrive60. In Pakistani city traffic, the petrol variants typically return figures in the 6-9 km/l range given their size and engine displacement. The transmissions across all petrol variants are smooth ZF-based automatics that handle Karachi and Lahore stop-and-go without complaint.

In Pakistan, the 7 Series is a grey-market and occasionally locally-assembled import, so parts availability is concentrated in Lahore and Karachi with a handful of specialist workshops. Older examples will need attention to air suspension components, which are expensive to replace, and cooling system maintenance. Resale is slower than Japanese alternatives and values drop noticeably with age, so buyers should factor in higher running costs.

The 7 Series suits a buyer who prioritises rear-seat comfort, refinement, and driving dynamics over low cost of ownership. The honest limitation is that maintenance and parts costs are significantly higher than any Japanese or Korean rival. Best suited to buyers with access to a trusted BMW specialist.