BMW’s all-new sixth-generation 7-Series flagship sedan arrives in the midst of a rapidly escalating war for the luxury car buyer worldwide. No longer content with a quiet black car that conveys authority when the driver opens the passenger door, the 7-Series and its competitors must offer something closer to a spa — albeit a 445-hp spa, in the case of the 4.4-liter V-8 version. Starting at $82,295 and rising close to $130,000, the new 7-Series will have a quiet fight on its velvet-gloved hands.
