Nothing offers more technology, style and comfort than a full-size luxury vehicle -- and if you're on the market for a large luxury car, then 2017 is your year. When it comes to finding a great new luxury vehicle there are many options to choose from. This is why it is helpful to know the top sedans for 2017 in the luxury category. The top full-size luxury sedans are the Audi A8, the BMW 7 series, and the Mercedes Benz S Class. Each of these fantastic luxury sedans is built to impress in its own way, offering unique experiences that are guaranteed to excite. Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about these vehicles.
Both the Audi A8 and the Mercedes Benz S Class offer four climate zones in the cabin to give passengers the most comfortable ride. The BMW 7 Series only has dual climate zones for the front and rear rows.
Each of these vehicles is close in their fuel economy. However, the BMW 7 Series gets slightly better than the other two topping out at 21 MPG in the city and 29 MPG on the highway.
The Audi A8 has the most horsepower with 450, allowing it to go from 0 to 60 in 3.9 seconds. The Mercedes Benz S Class is right behind it with 449 horsepower, going from 0 to 60 in 4.4 seconds.
The highest speed is on the BMW 7 series which has a top speed of 151 MPH. The Audi A8 tops out at 131 MPH and the Mercedes Benz S Class tops out at 132 MPH.
The Audi comes with an interior that is designed for luxury. All the seats in the sedan are heated leather. The wood accents throughout the interior add to the luxurious atmosphere. Sun roofs and a seven inch LED touch screen are standard on this vehicle. The car also comes with a Bose audio system, Audi Connect, and Audi Drive Select.
There are several safety features on this vehicle worth mentioning. The car features LATCH seats for child seats in the back. It also has dual stage air bags for the front and side for both passengers and driver. The car has a backup camera and rear child safety locks. The car also comes with knee airbags for the driver and front passenger as well as curtain airbags for the first and second row. It has ABS and driveline traction control as well as DSC III Electronic Stability Control. '
This luxury sedan has 16 way power heated seats in the front with memory presets. The mbrace connect app comes standard for the first five years. This app allows remote start of the vehicle, has a built in concierge, allows the driver to send navigation to the car, diagnose issues, and much more. It has multicolor and multi zone ambient lighting inside along with illuminated door sills. It also features an air purification system and a fragrance system to balance the air inside the sedan.
The BMW 7 series has WiFi built into the car as a standard feature. WiFi is an optional feature on the Mercedes Benz S Class.
Each of these top luxury sedans has several trim options. While the Audi A8 only has six trim options, both the BMW 7 Series and the Mercedes Benz S Class offer seven trim options.
This vehicle has several unique safety features, the most notable the drive assist that not only automatically adjusts the vehicle, but shows on the dash what is happening to keep the driver from being concerned. This is designed to help with blind spots, parking, steering adjustments, nighttime viewing, cross traffic, and more. Rather than just offering a backup camera, the vehicle has a surround view system so the driver can see all around.