The BMW 7-Series goes head-to-head with the Audi A8 and Mercedes-Benz S-Class, but each of these vehicles has a different personality.
The all-new S-Class leads the segment in luxury and technology now more than ever.
The Audi A8 is a swift, stable performer, though it has begun to look increasingly anonymous as years pass.
The Porsche Panamera is slightly smaller than the BMW, but it's significantly faster, especially in Turbo S guise.
Perhaps the most attractive vehicle in the segment is the Jaguar XJ, though its a little less functional inside than the 7er.
Finally the Aston Martin Rapide carries cachet in a way that's hard to compete with, despite its compromised rear seat.
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The 2015 BMW 7-Series is exceptionally quick and technologically advanced, but also very luxurious and wonderfully comfortable. |
The Audi A8 gains standard LED headlamps, a more powerful twin-turbo V-8, and a more efficient diesel engine for 2015. |
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. |
The 2015 Porsche Panamera keeps delivering its phenomenal balance of utility, luxury, and performance. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $74,000 | $77,400 | $74,200 | $94,400 | $78,100 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 13 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 | Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-6 | Premium Unleaded V-6 |
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| Large Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars |
| Style Name | ||||
| 4-Door Sedan 740i RWD | 4-Door Sedan 3.0T | 4-Door Sedan RWD | 4-Door Sedan S 550 Plug-In Hybrid RWD | 4-Door HB |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Sedan | quattro LWB Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD |
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| 2015 BMW 7-Series vs. 2015 Audi A8 | 2015 BMW 7-Series vs. 2015 Jaguar XJ | 2015 BMW 7-Series vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz S Class | 2015 BMW 7-Series vs. 2015 Porsche Panamera | |
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