BMW 740e 2017
5.0 (2 votes)

Features

  • 120- or 240-volt charging
  • Based on excellent gas-only 740i
  • Standard all-wheel drive
  • Gesture-based controls
  • Eligible for federal tax credit
  • Plug-in gas/electric hybrid

Bads

  • Practicality of gesture controls
  • Minimal steering feedback
  • Battery pack shrinks trunk volume
  • Apple CarPlay, Android Auto not available
  • Estimated EV range just 14 miles
  • Dramatic drop in gas tank size, vehicle range
  • Slow charging rate (120 or 240 volts)

Goods

  • Acceleration
  • Combined mpg boost versus gas-only version
  • Electric drive as high as 87 mph
  • Cabin space unaffected by battery pack
  • Traditional transmission, shift feel
  • Price matches 740i AWD with tax credit

BMW 740e 2017 Specs

Price
$89,100–$89,100 MSRP range
Engine
255-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (premium)
Transmission
8-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
Drivetrain
All-wheel Drive
Body Type
Sedan
Warranty Bumper-to-Bumper
48 months / 50,000 miles
Warranty Powertrain
48 months / 50,000 miles
Warranty Roadside Assistance
48 months / unlimited distance

BMW 740e 2017 Reviews

Fabulous car! it's my 5th BMW from Fresno BMW
5.0

My BMW is very luxurious, it drives like a dream. When you are on a trip it handles great and the ride is so good you still feel refreshed when you arrive at your destination. Tons of leg room and ...

by DANELLE from FRESNO CA on June 2, 2017

Close to the top
5.0

I switched from a MB S550 to the 740i. Car feels more sporty, less quiet, similar comfort. I had to rate reliability with 5 stars in order to send review. Yet, I cannot judge reliability when I have ...

by love cars from Pinecrest, FL on February 24, 2018

BMW 740e 2017 Ratings

  • Total
    5.0 (2 votes)
  • Exterior
    5.0 (2 votes)
  • Perfomance
    5.0 (2 votes)
  • Interior
    5.0 (2 votes)
  • Comfort
    5.0 (2 votes)
  • Reliability
    5.0 (2 votes)
  • Value
    5.0 (2 votes)