The BMW 7-Series keeps close with its peer set, which includes the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and Audi A8.
But both of those models are quite different.
The S-Class remains the segment leader for comfort, tech—and likely prestige.
The Audi A8 is a swift and stable car, with a light-and-lean driving feel translating to the driver's seat; yet the A8 is starting to look dated in some respects and it's due to be replaced next year.
The Jaguar XJ is a very attractive alternative; it satisfies all your aesthetic expectations although it could come up short on functionality.
Finally, the Porsche Panamera isn't a sports car, but its sports-car-like snout might be just enough to convince others that you're driving something racier than a sedan; the Panemera is very fast in Turbo S guise.
The Aston Martin Rapide is one unusual left-field pick in this class, although it's a particularly stunning one from the outside; it carries cachet in a way that's hard to compete with—although its compromised rear seat and alone may be enough of a disqualifier.
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The 2017 BMW 7-Series has a deceivingly conservative wrapper for its radically reengineered underpinnings and tech-centric cabin. |
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class lineup is more diverse than it's ever been and is still the benchmark by which all full-size luxury cars should be measured. | With better looks, more efficient and powerful engines, and a less cluttered interior, the 2017 Porsche Panamera promises to be a better carn than the fun sport sedan it's always been. |
The 2016 Jaguar XJ balances extravagant looks with dazzling big-car performance. |
| MSRP From | |||
| $81,500 | $96,600 | $85,000 | $74,400 |
| Gas Mileage | |||
| 13 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||
| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 |
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| Large Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars |
| Style Name | |||
| 740i Sedan | S 550e Plug-In Hybrid Sedan | RWD | 4-Door Sedan R-Sport RWD |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||
| Sedan | Sedan | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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