2016 Lexus LS vs. Its Competition

Bengt Halvorson Senior Editor

Many of the Lexus LS's competitors have caught up in terms of style, status, and quality, although the LS maintains an edge in comfort—as well as resale value, reliability, and longevity.

It's also one of the most trouble-free, consistently, in a wide range of metrics.

The Jaguar XJ has been given a refresh for 2016 and remains one of the most handsome vehicles in the group, though its reliability still might not be on par with the LS.

The Infiniti Q70, formerly called the M37 or M56, runs a little smaller; it now comes in an extended wheelbase version and offers excellent driving dynamics.

The Audi A8 is getting refreshed this year, gaining a far more refined cabin, paired with an equally understated design.

The BMW 7-Series gets a new aluminum-and-carbon-fiber construction, as well as a fresh design and even more world-best tech; it's probably still the driver's car in this segment.

And the king of this class has long been the Mercedes-Benz S-Class; the current version remains unmatched in terms of luxury, technology, and variety of drivetrains—including the high-performance AMG versions.