BMW 7 Series

Bavarian luxury sedan

The BMW 7 Series is the flagship luxury sedan line from the German automaker BMW, positioned at the top of their numbered series hierarchy.

First introduced in 1977, it competes with other full-size luxury sedans like the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Audi A8.

The designation signals prestige and technological advancement: He pulled up in a 7 Series.

Like other luxury car names, it functions as shorthand for wealth and status.

Related

full-size luxury · chauffeur · executive · twin turbo · leather · Autobahn · prestige · Mercedes · S-Class · Audi · German · German engineering · engineering · horsepower · elegance · comfort · status · corner office

Opposites
vehicle class/luxury tier

BMW 7 Serieseconomy car

Fuel-efficient, affordable vehicle

subcompact · econobox · beater · Kia Rio · base model

vehicle size/form factor

BMW 7 Seriesmicrocar

Very small automobile

Fiat 500 · Mini Cooper · city car · two-seater

automotive philosophy

BMW 7 Seriescity car

Compact vehicle for urban driving

commuter car · work truck · cargo van · jalopy · clunker

Family

series, serial, serialize, serialization, serially, serials

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G