While BMW is touting the electric i7 as the king of the new 7 Series range, the petrol-powered 740i could be a better option for those who could do with saving almost $30,000.

The BMW 7 Series is Munich’s flagship, the car that fans of the blue and white roundel respect as peak plush motoring. Now, for the seventh 7 Series, BMW has brought electric power to the table in the form of the i7 in order to stay ahead of the curve.