
Most luxury flagships share many of the same elements but none of the same character.
For its smooth quiet ride and understated luxury, the Lexus LS 500 shares the practical path of the G90.
The Volvo S90 doesn’t have the same interior space but the spartan design compels inside and out.
The benchmark for most full-size luxury sedans, the S-Class continues to evolve with performance, convertible, and ultra-lux Maybach variants.
The 7-Series tries to be the tech leader, but Audi does most of it simpler, even if its powertrains aren’t as varied as BMW’s.
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Practical and luxurious rarely mix, but the marriage works in the 2021 Genesis G90. |
A worthy flagship, the 2021 Audi A8 is thoroughly modern and eminently comfortable. |
The 2021 BMW 7-Series has brash looks but brims with sophistication from behind the wheel. |
The 2021 Volvo S90 and V90 argue for luxury-car status with rational performance and style. |
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 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the benchmark for large luxury sedans. |
MSRP From | |||||
$72,950 | $86,500 | $86,800 | $51,550 | $75,450 | $94,250 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
16 MPG City / 24 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 26 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Turbo/Supercharger Premium Unleaded I-4 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 |
EPA Class | |||||
Large Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Large Cars |
Style Name | |||||
3.3T Premium RWD | 55 TFSI quattro | 740i Sedan | T6 AWD Momentum | LS 500 RWD | S 450 Sedan |
Drivetrain | |||||
Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sedan | quattro LWB Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2021 Genesis G90 vs. 2021 Audi A8 | 2021 Genesis G90 vs. 2021 BMW 7-Series | 2021 Genesis G90 vs. 2021 Volvo S90 | 2021 Genesis G90 vs. 2020 Lexus LS | 2021 Genesis G90 vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class |