Cadillac's gambit—to once again be the standard of the world—means taking on the world's finest executive luxury sedans with the new CT6.
Jaguar's XJ did aluminum body when it wasn't as widespread; it has a daring look and thrilling performance, even if it's a little lean on back-seat head room.
Audi's A8 is gaining in appeal in this niche with twin-turbo V-8 power.
Finally, the Lexus LS offers true luxury with a more conservative Japanese style.
The S-Class is probably the finest car Mercedes has ever built.
It has a fantastic interior and variety in drivetrains, from AMG versions to plug-in hybrids.
The BMW 7-Series is a close challenger to the Benz, with worldly appeal and luxuriant custom-trim interiors.
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The 2017 Cadillac CT6 has a spare, light appeal that runs counter to its German rivals; with a starting price in the $50,000s, it's a great value, too. |
The 2017 Audi S8 is the super sedan by which others are measured. |
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. |
The 2016 Jaguar XJ balances extravagant looks with dazzling big-car performance. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $53,795 | $82,500 | $81,500 | $96,600 | $74,400 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Turbocharged Gas I4 | Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-6 | Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 |
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| Large Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars |
| Style Name | ||||
| 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo RWD | 3.0 TFSI | 740i Sedan | S 550e Plug-In Hybrid Sedan | 4-Door Sedan R-Sport RWD |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Sedan | quattro LWB Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2017 Cadillac CT6 vs. 2017 Audi A8 | 2017 Cadillac CT6 vs. 2017 BMW 7-Series | 2017 Cadillac CT6 vs. 2017 Mercedes-Benz S Class | 2017 Cadillac CT6 vs. 2016 Jaguar XJ | |
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