The big luxury sedan has long been the ultimate status symbol of the wealthy. The flagship luxury sedan has held a deserved reputation of being among the best cars out there for many years, providing an ideal combination of power, comfort, and plush details. The SUV and crossover are all the rage now, but the large luxury sedan will outlive any fad that comes along. In recent years more sporty features have been added. Things like European handling make them more fun to drive, and the power is more refined, and they are generally loaded with technology. Big luxury cars are a statement of wealth and status, and for the most part, are outstanding driving machines. The three luxury sedans that we liked best were the Mercedes-Benz S Class, the Audi S8, and the BMW 7-series. Read on to find out what you need to know about these top of the line vehicles.
The S-Class has great athletic performance, all the aesthetics you could want, and an impressive level of comfort. In other words, everything you could want in a luxury car. It comes as a sedan, a coupe or convertible. Even as a big car, this one is relatively nimble and fun to drive.
What is most impressive about the Audi S8 is that it can get to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds. That is very fast for this a car of this size, and it gets there with the impressively powerful 605 horsepower engine. It has rear-wheel drive and technology to make sure all the power gets where it needs to be. It has a simple design, which is also an appeal. It may not be the sexiest machine on the block, but it can keep up with any of them.
The BMW 7-Series is a super cruiser. It is ultra-plush inside and has tons of gadgets powered by the latest technology, such as massaging rear seats. There is also a plug-in hybrid version, but the gas or diesel engines are the ones with the greatest performance.
This luxury car is powered by either a six-cylinder that cranks out 362 horsepower, or an eight-cylinder that has 463 horsepower. Both engines are paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission that is shiftable. There is also a 12-cylinder that cranks out 621 horsepower.
The S8 has a turbocharged V8 that cranks out 605 horsepower. It is paired with 8-speed automatic transmission with manual shifters. It can get to 60 in 3.3 seconds, and to 100 in 7.8 seconds. It can cover a quarter mile in 11.6 seconds, reaching 121 MPH. The Audi S8 has an estimated top speed of 190 MPH. It can stop from 70 in 156 feet.
It is not the fastest vehicle out there but it gets 35 MPG at 70 MPH on the highway. It can get to 60 in 5.2 seconds and has a top speed rated at 126 MPH. It can be driven as a gas-powered car or as an electric.
Forward collision warning, pedestrian warning, low-speed automatic braking, lane departure warning and assistance, and blind spot warning are all standard on this BWM. It has a 10.2-inch display screen, in-car WiFi and USB ports.
It has a route-based speed adaptation, that takes into consideration upcoming curves and intersections and will adjust your speed and braking accordingly. It also has "mood changing" technology that uses lighting, seat adjustments, and scents to enhance comfort. You may also adjust inside lighting and turn on or off some features with voice command.