7 Series (F01) F01/02 760i/Li revelead

[Bartek S.]

BMW 760Li U.S. Pricing: $136,600

We just received notice that the new BMW 760Li is available to order at U.S. dealerships. We also learned more details about the top 7 Series model which will be powered by a new 6.0-liter V12 all-aluminum engine with Twin-Turbo Technology, High Precision Injection with fuel injected directly into the combustion chambers.
The engine produces 535 horsepower and 550 lb-ft of torque. It runs from 0 to 60 mph in only 4.5 seconds. The BMW 760Li base price was set at $136,600.
Some of the standard equipment included are an 8-Speed automatic transmission, Heated sport steering wheel, Integral active steering, Lane departure warning, Active blind spot detection, Head-up display, Sirius XM radio and Premium sound.
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[klier]

So what's that compared to the others in the U.S? For 136,000 Dollar, I can buy a nice 530i here.....

 

[EnI]

So what's that compared to the others in the U.S? For 136,000 Dollar, I can buy a nice 530i here.....

750Li: $84,200
760Li: $136,600

S550: $89,550
S63 AMG: $131,350
S600: $147.450
S65 AMG: $198,950

A8L 4.2: $77,900
S8: $96,200
A8L W12: $120,100

LS 460 L: $73,735
LS 600h L: $106,035

Quattroporte: $119,750
Quattroporte S: $125,750
Quattroporte GT S: $133,700

Panamera S: $89,900
Panamera Turbo: $132,600

 

[Centurion]

Fair pricing I'd say.

 

[ree]

Fair pricing I'd say.

Yep, it sounds fair!! Will be a great car - can't wait to see it in the configurator…

 

[klier]

Fair pricing I'd say.

If the BMW price is fair, the S600 price is not, since the gap is quite big. I thought it would be smaller, or maybe even the same. But it looks like Mercedes can still sell the same product for much more since it has the three pointed star on the hood....

 

[zegerman]

^ ...maybe it's not the same product.

If you ask me, Panamera's pricing is very attractive there.
Well, up until you open up the ordering guide.

 

[SKY]

If the BMW price is fair, the S600 price is not, since the gap is quite big. I thought it would be smaller, or maybe even the same. But it looks like Mercedes can still sell the same product for much more since it has the three pointed star on the hood....

Evey single Mercedes car nowadays is more expensive than the competence (BMW, Audi...) It´s just a matter of prestige, you are paying the star above the hood, simple as that. And people knows it, the more expensive a class of cars is, the less non-Mercedes cars you see. I don´t use to see to S600s, but more S AMGs, but I think I´ve seen 4 or 5 time less 760s than S60s, and W12 A8s maybe just one or two.

In terms of prestige Mercedes>>>BMW>>Audi.

 

[Merc1]

I've seen one A8L W12 in 5 years! It is the rarest Audi in America, I'd bet they sell more R8s than they do A8 W12s.


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[Merc1]

If the BMW price is fair, the S600 price is not, since the gap is quite big. I thought it would be smaller, or maybe even the same. But it looks like Mercedes can still sell the same product for much more since it has the three pointed star on the hood....

Of course they can, because until now the S600 hasn't had any serious competition from BMW or Audi. Only various Bentleys and Rollers compared to the S600. An 11K doesn't mean a thing at this price level anyway.


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[EnI]

S65 AMG price is more out of this world ...

$200k for S AMG??????

What about Bentley?

 

[Merc1]

Most would go for the Bentley at that price I'm sure, but the S65 really murdered the Bentley until this year's Speed version arrived with 600hp. The Bentley has a better interior and of course that name. The Bentley name says a lot.

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[Centurion]

But it looks like Mercedes can still sell the same product for much more since it has the three pointed star on the hood....

The S-Class has never been defined by the three pointed hood, it IS the car that defines the three pointed star. Mercedes spare no effort, time or money developing a new S-Class generation, and unlike its rivals it's a revolutionary car that always pushes the boundaries of automotive technology -- and off course, it's the most comfortable car in the segment.

All the technology packed into the car doesn't come cheap. Countless of testing hours go into making sure that the technology not only works but also safe. If necessary, Mercedes even have to acquire firms who are in possession of relevant patents. Innovation costs and thus Mercedes are well justified into charging a premium price for the S-Class. Further more the designo studio can do things for you that are well beyond what what other manufacturers would even dream of offering their customers. They go beyond leather and wood options. The S-Class is a top product and top products come at a top price.

What about the Flying Spur then? It's a different car from the S-Class, it's purely about luxury as in quality feel and exclusivity. Other than that, there is not much else to speak off when it comes to the Flying Spur.

 

[Zafiro]

If I was the buy a car in this price range, I would pick a 760i over S600 anyday but if its was a decision between S63 and 760i, then the decision would be much harder.

 

[Human]

If I was the buy a car in this price range, I would pick a 760i over S600 anyday but if its was a decision between S63 and 760i, then the decision would be much harder.

I would have the 760 becuase I relate to BMW and the F01/F02. That said the S-class is the leader in this segement - always was and will be - I respect the S-class for its innovation and leadership and so does the world - a fact even mr. BMW myself admits with a smile!!!!

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Well I respect the 760il especially for finally steping into the 500HP plus society (which was only held by the M5). On the other hand the 760 has never been as meaningful as the S600 has been IMO.

On the other hand the Bentley Flying Spur serves another purpose then the S65AMG. Personally I would gladly take the S65 AMG over the Flying Spur. Maybe not the Arnage, but surely the Flying Spur.

If I was the buy a car in this price range, I would pick a 760i over S600 anyday but if its was a decision between S63 and 760i, then the decision would be much harder.

I thought you didn't like big cars.

 

[Mr Robert]

Fair pricing I'd say.

The only fair thing would be to turn the prices around for 20 years on, giving the cars away "for free" in Europe and having the customers in the US pay for the party for a change

 

[Zafiro]

Well I respect the 760il especially for finally steping into the 500HP plus society (which was only held by the M5). On the other hand the 760 has never been as meaningful as the S600 has been IMO.

On the other hand the Bentley Flying Spur serves another purpose then the S65AMG. Personally I would gladly take the S65 AMG over the Flying Spur. Maybe not the Arnage, but surely the Flying Spur.



I thought you didn't like big cars.

No , I havent said I dont like big cars, I said I would never buy one even if I could. They dont satisfy me.

 

[klier]

If I was the buy a car in this price range, I would pick a 760i over S600 anyday but if its was a decision between S63 and 760i, then the decision would be much harder.

True, but I'd still have 760i ober S63 any day of the week. Superior car all around imo.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

True, but I'd still have 760i ober S63 any day of the week. Superior car all around imo.

Why is that Klier? Other then the V12 vs. V8 issue.