2021 BMW 7 Series

Carvana (opens in a new tab) calls 2021 the second model year after the major 2020 refresh of the sixth-generation 7 Series, with only light equipment updates, led by a standard Drive Recorder and added standard comfort equipment on the regular BMW trims. BMW of Lincoln (opens in a new tab) says there aren't many significant changes, lists a 740i xDrive with all-wheel drive as standard, and notes standard safety features including a surround-view camera, parking sensors, forward collision mitigation and lane departure warning.

Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) puts used 2021 7 Series at $31,800 for the 740i up to $62,500 for the M760i xDrive at a dealer. EPA rates the 2021 7 Series at 19 to 25 mpg combined and $3,100 to $4,100 a year in fuel.

NHTSA lists two recall campaigns for the 2021 7 Series. 21V096000 covers rearview camera software across many BMW models, and 24V576000 covers the starter assembly on 2020-2021 7 Series sedans and other models.

Owners have filed 5 complaints: wheels with 2, and suspension, unknown or other, lane departure, forward collision avoidance and electrical system with 1 each. Consumer Reports (opens in a new tab) keeps a reliability page for the year.

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class lists 17 to 24 mpg combined at $3,250 to $4,550, the Audi A8 18 to 23 at $3,350 to $4,300, the Lexus LS 21 to 28 at $2,750 to $3,700, and the Genesis G90 18 to 20 at $3,900 to $4,300. The 7 Series beats the S-Class and A8 and trails the LS.