Jason B

http://www.bmwblog.com/2015/01/01/le...bmw-7-series/#

Meh. Nothing much of a design change outside.

MBZSW221

As much as they try, the 7 Series always kisses the S-Classes *** and what the hell is the deal with the leather engine cover??

DaveW68

The profile makes the *** end look huge and wheels tiny. Also, the interior is still at least 5 years behind MB.

The 3-6 series Bimmers compete well against the C & E class Benzes in features, comfort, style, and performance. But the 7 series is still eating the dust of the S.

C280 Sport

Is it just me or do all BMW's tend to be the same and still look the same? Design wise of course. The leather engine cover that is some serious attention to detail. However, I would still take the W222 S Class any day.

desired_speeds

meh. dash looks the same as current one and the exterior is plain and unflattering.

MBZSW221

The interior in the E65/E66 was not my favorite interior in the world, but it surely attracted you inside and I think that is the problem with this new 7 and the current one, it's not inviting you in and the S-Class is. There is just something about the S-Class that the 7 Series will never have interior wise and most likely it's the atmosphere.

Nuru

It is like the difference between a Cadillac and a Chevy, I always thought the BMWs were more "Street basics" than a MB.

SwineHund550

Looks like a Hyundai

MBZSW221

Looks like Top Gear drove it.

http://www.topgear.com/uk/photos/new...ive-2015-04-17

and more

http://www.bmwblog.com/2015/04/18/fi...ies-prototype/

MBZSW221

New leaked photos, options, etc

http://www.bmwblog.com/2015/06/07/le...arousel-160757

The Thomas J

I agree with you. I think BMW does small and mid size cars better than full size luxury yachts. The 2,3,4 and 6 series are more a tuned to being drivers cars.

KNBS550

It looks like a big 3 series to me. Nothing to differentiate itself from the rest of the family.

DaveW68

Then I guess you could say that the new S-class looks like a big C-class sedan. Nothing to differentiate itself from the rest of the family.

Mike5215

If you're a BMW loyalist and find yourself in need of a big sedan, that's your car. There's nothing objectionable about the design in or out really.

My only negative observation on BMWs is that the interior materials look cheap and wear badly at the price point vs the S. (So do Audis to be fair.)

I was amped about a 6 coupe and then my BMW sales guy made the mistake of emailing a listing they had for a 2013 SL. I prefer the 6's looks but in terms of driving and cabin feel it's all about the SL. Same money and the 6 vert gives you at least a stab at back seats and a real trunk but I'm not sure that's enough. I guess when a Benz loyalist needs a vert/roadster...

KNBS550

When you compare our W221 to its little brother, the W204, the two looked different outside and inside. I will agree that the new C-Class W205 looks a lot like a baby S-Class W222, but the new S-Class interior is so so so much more luxurious and different than the C-Class (W205) interior. This BMW's interior didn't push any limits and I agree with Mike that BMW interiors always felt cheaper to me, especially the switch gear (i.e. window, door lock, etc.).

Mike5215

It's mostly the materials inside that seem down-market to me, The base Dakota leather feels like cardboard, the carpets are thin and get shabby quickly. I always look at used examples even when I'm buying new or leading. The Bimmers show wear. An S Class on the other hand is very forgiving in terms of upkeep and with just some basic regular attention can still look new at 100k miles.

MBZSW221

Here is the new 7.

Mike5215

Well they say imitation is the sincerest form of theft.

Jason B

W221 still has the best exterior body.

MBZSW221

Yes it does. If you look at pic #2 the rear of the car looks sorta twisted or bent which. Also not a fan of that black portion between the two radiator grills. Would much prefer it to be body color.

caperss

Even if the new BMW 7 series came with Warp Drive and a hot Yeoman I wouldn't buy one. They are over rated oil burning pieces of CR_P.

wilassasin

MBZSW221

If BMW stands for "the ultimate driving machine" why are they making a car that's more of a robot then focusing on ways to make the driving experience more enjoyable for the consumer? I mean yeah some of the tech is cool, but I am getting the feeling that this 7 Series and most new cars including the W222 S-Class are sorta trying to make you feel less in control. Probably that's what AMG and M are for.

Jason B

Yea, I hear what you mean. Reminds me of the Nissan GTR. That thing is wicked fast, but many reviewers have always said it has no soul. I agree.

Mike5215

Ditto on the Tesla P85D. Insane take offs with zero emotion. It was like driving a really bad -*** vacuum cleaner.