The Jaguar XJ’s styling is its main advantage, though its lightweight design also makes it sporty for the class.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the leader of the group, with unparalleled luxury and a wider ranging model line that stretches up to $200,000 in Maybach trim.
The BMW 7-Series is more tech-centric, though just as sporty as the XJ or even moreso; it also offers a V-12.
The redesigned Audi A8 is also tech-heavy, and will soon be the first car on the road to offer Level 3 autonomy.
Also new is the Lexus LS.
It is bolder and more commanding than in the past, though it is still softly damped in Lexus tradition.
The Cadillac CT6 is a relative bargain in the group and the only model to offer 4-cylinder power.
It lacks the cachet of its rivals, but is a strong effort from America.
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The 2018 Jaguar XJ swaddles its occupants in leather, delivers them in style, and offers sporty road manners for a large car due to its lightweight construction. |
The 2018 Audi S8 is a speed machine that's the ultimate sleeper. Spot one and stare—it'll likely be gone just as quickly. |
The 2018 BMW 7-Series is a plush ride with plenty of powertrain options and customizable features that places it among the full-size greats. |
The 2018 Cadillac CT6 has the style and performance to match its German rivals, but is the brand there yet? |
The 2018 Lexus LS 500 sedans don’t reach for the same performance limits as the LC coupes, but there’s ambition in every line. |
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz continues to push the envelope for comfort. safety, and autonomous driving aids, while improving upon its effortless power and dignified road manners. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $75,400 | $82,500 | $83,100 | $54,095 | $75,000 | $89,900 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 15 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 |
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| Large Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Large Cars |
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| XJ R-Sport RWD | 3.0 TFSI | 740i Sedan | 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo RWD | LS 500 RWD | S 450 Sedan |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A |
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| Sedan | quattro LWB Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2018 Jaguar XJ vs. 2018 Audi A8 | 2018 Jaguar XJ vs. 2018 BMW 7-Series | 2018 Jaguar XJ vs. 2018 Cadillac CT6 | 2018 Jaguar XJ vs. 2018 Lexus LS | 2018 Jaguar XJ vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz S Class | |
