| Battery & Range | - Not applicable, non-hybrid petrol sedan
| - 48V mild-hybrid petrol, no pure-EV range (meroauto.com)[6]
- Fuel consumption 10.6–9.6 l/100 km combined (BMW Laxmi official)[1]
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| Motor Power & Drivetrain | - 3.0L six-cylinder turbo petrol, approx 375 bhp
- 8-speed Steptronic automatic gearbox
- Rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan layout
| - 3.0L inline-six twin-turbo petrol with 48V mild hybrid (meroauto.com)[6]
- Power 280 kW (381 hp) at 5,200–6,250 rpm (BMW Laxmi official)[1]
- 8-speed sports automatic gearbox with manual shift and sport mode (meroauto.com)[6]
- xDrive all-wheel drive system (India-spec, autocarindia.com)[9]
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| Wheelbase & Ground Clearance | - Wheelbase approx 3215 mm long-wheelbase
- Ground clearance not disclosed officially (As of: 18/07/2026)
| - Wheelbase 3,105 mm
- Ground clearance approx. 221 mm
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| Dimensions | - Approx length 5391 mm, width 1950 mm, height 1544 mm
- 5-seater long-wheelbase luxury sedan body style
| - Length approx. 5,151 mm
- Width approx. 2,000 mm excl. mirrors
- Height approx. 1,805 mm
- Seven-seater luxury SUV configuration (Autogiz NP generic X7 info)[7]
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| Cargo | - Boot space around 540 L claimed for 7 Series segment
| - Three-row seating; large luggage space with seats folded (meroauto.com feature description)[6]
- Exact boot volume not disclosed officially (As of: 18/07/2026)
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| Comfort & Interior | - Premium leather upholstery with powered front seats
- Four-zone automatic climate control likely standard
- Rear executive-style seating with ample legroom
| - Premium seats with high comfort focus (meroauto.com)[6]
- Dashboard with wood finishing trim (meroauto.com)[6]
- Ambient Air Package available (meroauto.com)[6]
- Ambient lighting in cabin (meroauto.com)[6]
- Steering paddle shifters for manual control (meroauto.com)[6]
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| Infotainment & Convenience | - Large curved digital cockpit display setup
- Premium audio system with connected car features
| - Harman Kardon 464W audio with 16 speakers (meroauto.com)[6]
- BMW Gesture Control supported (meroauto.com)[6]
- Split LED headlights with Iconic Glow grille add convenience visibility (GadiDrive)[4]
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| Safety | - Multiple airbags and advanced driver aids standard
- ABS, stability control, traction control included
| - Advanced driver assistance expected; specific ADAS list not disclosed officially (As of: 18/07/2026)
- Mild-hybrid system aids performance and efficiency (BMW Laxmi + meroauto.com)[1][6]
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| Design & Exterior | - Flagship sedan with bold kidney grille and LED lights
- Long-wheelbase silhouette emphasizing rear comfort
| - Iconic Glow illuminated kidney grille (GadiDrive)[4]
- Split LED headlights front design (GadiDrive)[4]
- Imposing luxury SUV styling used by many heads of state globally (meroauto.com)[6]
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| Sales & Imports | - Officially sold in Nepal via Laxmi Premium Motors
- On-road Nepal price about Rs 5.5 crore
| - Introduced in Nepal by Laxmi Premium Motors in 2026 as ultra-luxury SUV (meroauto.com)[6]
- Only xDrive40i M Sport variant officially offered in Nepal (ev-nepal.com)[2]
- Price around NPR 7 crore in Nepali market (meroauto.com)[6]
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| Value for Money Verdict | - Entry petrol 7 Series aimed at luxury-focused buyers
| - Targeted at wealthy business owners and elites (meroauto.com)[6]
- Very expensive compared to most SUVs in Nepal (meroauto.com)[6]
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| Pros | - Strong six-cylinder performance with luxury comfort
- More affordable than 740i M Sport in 7 Series line
| - Strong 381 hp performance with quick 0–100 km/h in 5.8 s (BMW Laxmi official)[1]
- Luxurious interior with premium materials and audio (meroauto.com)[6]
- Iconic Glow grille and split LEDs give standout road presence (GadiDrive)[4]
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| Cons | - High price versus smaller BMW sedans and SUVs
- Running and maintenance costs will be premium
| - High fuel consumption 10.6–9.6 l/100 km (BMW Laxmi official)[1]
- Approx. NPR 7 crore price limits accessibility (meroauto.com)[6]
- Large size may be challenging on narrow Nepali roads
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