The luxury car sedan ranks have been pared in recent years, but that’s not a problem given how strong the choices remain.
In many ways the automotive industry’s flagship, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is available in a wide range of variants that pamper and perform exceptionally well.
The BMW 7-Series offers a more lithe driving experience and a well-wrought interior.
With its fine details, the Lexus LS is the most stylish choice, and it’s frugal in hybrid form.
The Lincoln Continental doesn’t have the powertrain or interior sophistication to truly do battle with Europe and Japan’s flagships, but don’t write it off just yet.
The Continental is a terrific value and has an arresting style.
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 2020 Audi A8 |  2020 BMW 7-Series |  2020 Lexus LS |  2020 Lincoln Continental#5 in Luxury Large Cars |  2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class#1 in Coupes |
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The 2020 Audi A8 is a futuristic flagship that raises the bar with its high-tech features. |
The 2020 BMW 7-Series has a much bigger grille, but behind it is a posh, powerful, thirsty luxury sedan that’s loaded with tech. |
The 2020 Lexus LS is a throwback cruiser with edgy, space-age looks, though the hybrid version is unbeatable as a road-tripper. |
The 2020 Lincoln Continental offers timeless style and plenty of value. |
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the benchmark for large luxury sedans. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $85,200 | $86,450 | $75,450 | $46,305 | $94,250 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 13 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 |
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| Large Cars | Large Cars | Midsize Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars |
| Style Name | ||||
| 55 TFSI quattro | 740i Sedan | LS 500 RWD | Standard FWD | S 450 Sedan |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| quattro LWB Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2020 Audi A8 vs. 2020 BMW 7-Series | 2020 Audi A8 vs. 2020 Lexus LS | 2020 Audi A8 vs. 2020 Lincoln Continental | 2020 Audi A8 vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class | |
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