The Audi A8 has grown to be a real contender in the world of highly-desirable full-size luxury sedans.
Among these, the Lexus LS is the least engaging.
However, it's exceptionally comfortable, comes with built-in reliability as a consideration, and offers short- and long-wheelbases, as well as a variety of drivetrains.
The Jaguar XJ is one of the most handsome in the bunch, and its interior is a step above most vehicles in the class.
We're fond of the supercharged V-8, too.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the real stunner in the class–with an endless list of options, comfort features, and self-driving aides.
It's available in rear- or all-wheel drive, a variety of powerful engines, and even stretches into the realms of Bentley and Rolls-Royce competitors.
Then, there's the BMW 7-Series, which can be had in nearly as many flavors, and is the driver's car in the bunch.
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 2015 Audi A8Browse Used Listings |  2015 BMW 7-SeriesBrowse Used Listings |  2015 Jaguar XJBrowse Used Listings |  2015 Mercedes-Benz S ClassBrowse Used Listings |
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The Audi A8 gains standard LED headlamps, a more powerful twin-turbo V-8, and a more efficient diesel engine for 2015. |
The 2015 BMW 7-Series is exceptionally quick and technologically advanced, but also very luxurious and wonderfully comfortable. |
The 2015 Jaguar XJR is an interesting alternative to the usual German large sedans, mixing old world charm with fantastic handling and powertrains. |
With the addition of a beautiful, expressive new Coupe, the 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is no longer just the best sedan in the world; it's now a family of flagship models. |
| MSRP From | |||
| $77,400 | $74,000 | $74,200 | $94,400 |
| Gas Mileage | |||
| 14 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||
| Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 | Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-6 |
| EPA Class | |||
| Large Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars |
| Style Name | |||
| 4-Door Sedan 3.0T | 4-Door Sedan 740i RWD | 4-Door Sedan RWD | 4-Door Sedan S 550 Plug-In Hybrid RWD |
| Drivetrain | |||
| All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||
| quattro LWB Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2015 Audi A8 vs. 2015 BMW 7-Series | 2015 Audi A8 vs. 2015 Jaguar XJ | 2015 Audi A8 vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz S Class | |
