After a week of luxury driving, is the BMW 740Ld the chairman of the board, ask Al Suttie?
1 – For presence, nothing betters the BMW 7 Series in the luxury category. Big, bold and brawny, especially in M Sport trim.
2 – This car also came with xDrive all-wheel drive, so it has the moves to match the mannered styling.
3 – Inside is where it counts with this car and every occupant is afforded superb space and leather-lined comfort.
4 – Stretching out in the back of the long wheelbase 7 Series is a pleasure, helped by £12,000 worth of infotainment extras in this car.
5 – The driver isn’t shirt-changed either thanks to the slick eight-speed auto and 320hp twin-turbo six-cylinder turbodiesel.
6 – From rest to 62mph in 5.3 seconds is impressive for such a big car, but the hush inside the cabin is even more appreciated.
7 – It’s not all perfect though and there are distracting reflections from the cabin’s ambient lighting in the front side windows.
8 – We also found the gear lever occasionally needed a second nudge to select the desired forward or reverse motion.
9 – Over some surfaces, those low profile tyres and big wheels can let some sharp ridges interrupt the interior harmony.
10 – So, better than an S Class? No, but satisfyingly different and very much a BMW in the way it handles so well for a luxury car.
