BMW has updated the 2027 740 xDrive with revised front and rear styling and a redesigned interior centered on a new touchscreen-based infotainment system. The sedan loses the "i" suffix from its model badge as part of BMW's new naming policy.
The 740 xDrive pairs a turbocharged and mild-hybridized 3.0-liter inline-six producing 394 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. The engine delivers power smoothly rather than dramatically, with the torque peak arriving at 1850 rpm.
The chassis tuning impressed on canyon roads. BMW's adaptive suspension system uses full air suspension and active roll stabilization via electrical torque application against the sway bars. This configuration kept body roll minimal despite the sedan's 4800-pound curb weight and 126.6-inch wheelbase. On highways, the system decouples the roll bars for a supple ride that avoids wallowing.
The 740 includes BMW's hands-free Highway Assistant semiautonomous driving system, which operates at SAE Level 2 and can drive hands-free up to 85 mph. The system handled freeway driving, construction zones, and autonomous lane changes competently.
Interior upgrades center on a new Panoramic iDrive system borrowed from Neue Klasse EVs. The 17.9-inch central touchscreen, 14.6-inch passenger display, and panoramic gauge cluster replace the previous physical controller. The projected gauge cluster positioning kept driving information in clear view. However, essential functions like suspension adjustment and lumbar support access now require multiple touchscreen taps, creating a trade-off between visual appeal and operational convenience. The soft brake pedal required more effort than expected for quick stops.
The 740 xDrive starts at $101,350 in rear-wheel-drive form. The S-class, its primary competitor, starts at $114,100. Above the base 740 sit the hybrid 750e, the twin-turbo V-8 M760, and the fully electric i7.