2016 BMW 7 Series 740i

The 7 Series is BMW's flagship sedan, the one that competes with the S-Class and A8 for buyers who want a big luxury car that still feels good to drive. It drives smaller than it is, with sharp steering and a chassis that stays composed through corners, though the ride is on the firmer side for a limousine. Inside, the cabin is hushed and trimmed with high-quality materials, and the rear seats offer limousine-like legroom, especially with the optional executive lounge seating. The 2016 model introduced gesture control for the infotainment, letting you adjust the volume with a twirl of your finger, and the standard iDrive system is one of the most intuitive in the class. The 740i is the entry point to the 7 Series, sitting below the V8-powered 750i and 750i xDrive, and it gives up some power for a lower starting price and better fuel economy. Its 3.0L I6 makes 320 horsepower and 330 lb-ft of torque, routed through a eight-speed automatic to the rear-wheel drive, which is enough to move the sedan briskly without the weight of all-wheel drive. The 740i returns 24 mpg combined, which is noticeably better than the 750i's numbers, and it still gets the same gesture control and executive lounge seating options as the pricier trims.