A new Mercedes-Benz S-Class is here, a momentous occasion certainly studied by rivals since the big Benz has set the stage for luxury sedans for decades.
The Audi A8 is a worthy choice loaded with tech and great road manners, even if its styling may be too subtle for some.
The Lexus LS isn’t shy about its looks, though its driving experience trends far more toward comfort than performance.
The Porsche Panamera goes in the opposite direction, prioritizing handling and acceleration ahead of interior space.
Don’t leave Jaguar’s dated but still desirable XJ off your list, either, especially considering its relative bargain price and the thrust of its engines.
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The 2021 BMW 7-Series has brash looks but brims with sophistication from behind the wheel. |
A worthy flagship, the 2021 Audi A8 is thoroughly modern and eminently comfortable. |
Though not perfect, the 2021 Lexus LS is a sublime hauler that’s exceptionally comfortable and thrills with its details. |
The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the benchmark for large luxury sedans. |
It’s expensive, but the Porsche Panamera proves that old saw about getting what you pay for. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $86,800 | $86,500 | $76,000 | $94,250 | $87,200 |
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| 13 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric V-6 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 |
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| Large Cars | Large Cars | Midsize Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars |
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| 740i Sedan | 55 TFSI quattro | LS 500 RWD | S 450 Sedan | RWD |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
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| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
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| 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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| 2021 BMW 7-Series vs. 2021 Audi A8 | 2021 BMW 7-Series vs. 2021 Lexus LS | 2021 BMW 7-Series vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class | 2021 BMW 7-Series vs. 2020 Porsche Panamera | |
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