Since its most recent redesign, the Jaguar XJ has been an interesting outlier in the world of big luxury sedans.And now that it offers a large range of engines and optional all-wheel drive, it's an especially strong competitor if you want a break from the other executive-class offerings.
The Audi A7 and its stunning, swift S7 companion piece are the sexiest rivals from Germany; or you could include the more traditional-looking A8, in short- and long-wheelbase form, and its mega-power S8 sibling.
The new BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo takes the four-door coupe idea to a bulkier conclusion, and to our eyes, it's the least sultry-looking of that subset.
BMW's standby 7-Series continues as a gathering place for all of the brand's top tech.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class was redone for 2014, but it doesn't break with tradition and continues to up the technology ante, as it's done for decades.
An outlier and relative bargain is the Infiniti Q70 (formerly the Q56); it's a breakout performer but less refined than the others, and it adds a long-wheelbase option for 2015.
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The 2015 Jaguar XJR is an interesting alternative to the usual German large sedans, mixing old world charm with fantastic handling and powertrains. |
The Audi A8 gains standard LED headlamps, a more powerful twin-turbo V-8, and a more efficient diesel engine for 2015. |
The A7 is handsome no matter how you slice it, but it's the brawn S7 and brutish RS7 that really gets our blood flowing. |
Whether chosen as a coupe, convertible, or four-door Gran Coupe, the 2015 BMW 6-Series offers dynamic driving and massive style. |
The 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class looks better than ever, offers upgraded tech and safety, and continues to post impressive performance. |
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| $74,200 | $77,400 | $65,900 | $76,100 | $65,990 |
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| 15 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 |
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| Large Cars | Large Cars | Midsize Cars | Subcompact Cars | Compact Cars |
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| 4-Door Sedan RWD | 4-Door Sedan 3.0T | 4-Door HB quattro 3.0 Premium Plus | 2-Door Coupe 640i RWD | 4-Door Sedan CLS 400 RWD |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sedan | quattro LWB Sedan | quattro Sportback | Coupe | Sedan |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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