The 7 Best Luxury Sedans

The Audi A8 ($82,500 base MSRP) may be the senior of the crowd (its current design dates back to 2010), but that doesn’t mean it’s lacking when it comes to providing a luxurious big-car experience. The car’s lightweight construction and superb all-wheel-drive system keeps the car feeling spry and nimble, and the big 4.0-liter V8 under the hood (450 hp and 444 lb-ft of torque) provides more power than you’ll ever need. Go with the 3.0-liter V6 version and you still get excellent performance (333 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque) with a little less weight. Audi’s mature A8 is the top of the line for the German automaker and is only rivaled by a few cars.

Perhaps the most graceful sedan of the luxury car bunch, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class ($96,600 base MSRP) provides a stunning exterior, a sophisticated and tasteful interior and uber-amounts of comfort no matter what seat you place yourself in. The appeal of this car doesn’t end with high levels of comfort and sleek and sexy styling. The car also comes with some seriously potent engine options, starting with the plug-in hybrid twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 (436 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque) moving all the way up to a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 (523 hp and 612 lb-ft of torque). If you want something in between these two Mercedes offers a 4.7-liter twin-turbo V8 (449 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque) that will more than get the job done. Aside from the engine options, there’s also tons of available features and amenities. By adding the options you really want you can get the customized luxury car of your dreams.

The BMW 7-Series ($81,500 base MSRP) is a big, beautiful luxury car with tons of tech, comfort and power. It comes with either a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 (320 hp and 330 lb-ft of torque), a 2.0-liter twin-turbo four-cylinder plug-in hybrid (322 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque), a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 (445 hp 480 lb-ft of torque). There’s also the M Performance version of the 7-Series that sports a V12 should you need over 600 hp. Aside from all the engine options, the 7-Series offers an exceptionally roomy cabin, beautifully upholstered seats and a robust infotainment system that gives you access to just about everything you could ever need. The standard air suspension makes it smooth everywhere where you go and the seats support you over any seriously heinous bumps. Pair all of that with sophisticated styling and BMW’s iconic twin kidney grille and you have a seriously good luxury car.

The Cadillac CT6 ($53,795 base MSRP) is Caddy’s return to a big luxurious sedan, but the thing you need to know about it is that it’s sporty too. Even with the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder (265 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque) the big car moves. If a four-banger doesn’t do it for you in a big luxury car, Cadillac offers a 3.6-liter V6 (335 hp and 284 lb-ft of torque) and a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 (404 hp and 400 lb-ft of torque). While the interior materials may not be quite as luxurious as a BMW or Mercedes-Benz, the Caddy does offer plenty of room to stretch out. The CUE Infotainment system is improved for 2017 but still has its quirks. Despite these two things, the CT6 drives so well that it deserves a prime spot on any luxury sedan shopper’s list. This car is a new kind of Cadillac, one that’s impressively styled, well-appointed and exceptionally good to drive.

No luxury car list should exist without the Tesla Model S ($68,000 base MSRP). The car is a true technological specimen, and it has the goods to compete with the best gasoline-powered cars in the business. As far as the electric drivetrain goes, there are some options, starting with the entry-level 60 and 60D and going all the way up to the P100D. The difference between the different levels of the car impact how far it can go per charge and top speed and acceleration. The top of the line Model S utilizes two electric motors (all-wheel drive), can go a whopping 337 miles per charge and can shoot from 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds. Those are some seriously impressive numbers. Aside from performance, the Model S features a roomy and luxurious interior and one of the best infotainment systems out there. The huge 17-inch touchscreen controls just about everything but the door locks and windows. Take a quick walk around the outside and you’ll notice the electric titan even looks good.

The Koreans finally have a real deal luxury brand that makes sedans that compete with the best in the business. The Genesis G90 ($68,100 base MSRP) is the inaugural flagship for the brand and it certainly kicks things off right. The car is refined and composed in ways that most automakers take years to replicate. Powered by either a 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 (365 hp and 376 lb-ft of torque) or a hearty 5.0-liter V8 (420hp and 383 lb-ft of torque) the Genesis G90 flies like its winged logo suggests. The big car is smooth, competent in the twisties and perfect for a long drive down your favorite road. The vehicle features soft interior materials and plenty of high-end features. Mercedes and BMW generally have this car beat in terms of the sheer number of options and features, but otherwise, the G90 stacks up.

The 2017 Maserati Quattroporte ($103,400 base MSRP) is like a beautiful high maintenance spouse, it gives you everything you could ever want at a price that many people aren’t willing to pay. It has its flaws (a couple small interior parts from a Jeep Grand Cherokee) but otherwise it fills you with joy. The 2017 version of the Quattroporte is new and improved, and it’s equipped with modern technology and features that the previous version of the car was missing. The majority of the interior materials are of the highest quality and its comfort levels are on par with the car’s German-engineered competition. It’s powered by either a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 (404 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque) or a 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8 (530 hp and 524 lb-ft of torque). Both engines emit a satisfying howl, and that, along with sexy Italian styling, is what the Quattroporte is really all about.