The best overall executive sedan in 2027 is the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan, which Mercedes-Benz lists from $65,200 for the E 350 and up to 577 hp in the AMG E 53 Hybrid at $91,100, before destination. The best value is the Genesis G80 at $59,450 for the 2027 model with 300 hp and standard all-wheel drive. Prices are each maker's starting MSRP and the model year is named on every pick.
$64,950 for the EQE 320+ Sedan; Mercedes-Benz USA says the price excludes destination and delivery charges, and the page says "enhanced value for 2026"
Buyers who want the longest electric range on this list, 308 miles
$43,800 for the 2027 G70 2.5T RWD, per Genesis (the 2026 G70 lists $43,450)
Buyers who want 300 hp and the lowest starting price on this list
Pick by what you want
Best overall
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan
Best value
Genesis G80 Sedan
Most powertrain choices
BMW 5 Series Sedan
Best hybrid
Lexus ES
Longest electric range
Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan
Lowest starting price
Genesis G70
The ranking
1
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan
Answrs VerdictBroadest power range.
Starting MSRP: $65,200 for the E 350 Sedan; Mercedes-Benz USA says the price excludes destination and delivery charges, and its page does not state a model yearE 450 4MATIC: $73,700 with 375 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque, 0-60 mph in 4.4 sec per Mercedes-BenzE 350 power: 255 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, 0-60 mph in 6.1 sec per Mercedes-BenzAMG E 53 Hybrid: $91,100 with 577 hp, 0-60 mph in 3.9 sec per Mercedes-BenzClass: Mercedes-Benz titles its page "The Mid-Size E-Class Sedan"
Mercedes-Benz USA lists the E-Class Sedan from $65,200 for the E 350 (255 hp, 295 lb-ft), $73,700 for the E 450 4MATIC (375 hp, 369 lb-ft) and $91,100 for the AMG E 53 Hybrid (577 hp). The price excludes destination and delivery, and the page does not state a model year. It titles the car "The Mid-Size E-Class Sedan".
Go ifBuyers who want the widest range of E-Class power levels, from 255 hp to 577 hp
Skip ifYou want the lowest sticker price on this list; the E 350 starts at $65,200
Why #1 over #2: Its range runs from 255 hp to 577 hp, wider than the G80's 300 hp to 375 hp.
2
Genesis G80 Sedan
Answrs VerdictValue with standard AWD.
Starting MSRP: $59,450 for the 2027 G80 2.5T AWD, per Genesis (the 2026 G80 lists $58,450)Standard engine: 300-hp 2.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder; an available 375-hp 3.5L twin-turbo V6, both with an 8-speed automaticDrivetrain: Genesis says every 2027 G80 comes with all-wheel driveEPA fuel economy: 20/29/23 MPG city/highway/combined for the 2.5T and 16/24/18 for the 3.5T V6Top trim: $79,150 for the 3.5T Sport Prestige AWD with 375 hp
The 2027 G80 starts at $59,450 for the 2.5T AWD, and Genesis says every G80 has all-wheel drive. The standard 2.5L turbo makes 300 hp and EPA-estimated 20/29/23 MPG; an available 3.5L twin-turbo V6 makes 375 hp. The 2026 G80 lists $58,450.
Go ifBuyers who want standard all-wheel drive and 300 hp for under $60,000
Skip ifYou want a hybrid or electric option; Genesis lists only the 2.5T and 3.5T on its G80 page
Why #2 over #3: It starts at $59,450 with 300 hp and standard AWD, against $60,500 and 255 hp for the BMW 530i.
3
BMW 5 Series Sedan
Answrs VerdictMost powertrain choices.
Starting MSRP: $60,500 for the 2027 530i Sedan; BMW says MSRP does not include tax, title, license, registration and adjusted market value540i xDrive: $67,700 with 375 hp and 0-60 mph in 4.4 sec per BMW530i power: 255 hp, 0-60 mph in 5.9 sec per BMW; the 530i xDrive is $62,800Class and variants: BMW calls the 2027 5 Series a midsize luxury sedan that seats up to five, with seven variants including a plug-in hybrid and three all-electric i5 models
The 2027 5 Series starts at $60,500 for the 530i (255 hp) and $67,700 for the 540i xDrive (375 hp, 0-60 in 4.4 sec). BMW calls it a midsize luxury sedan for five, with seven variants including a plug-in hybrid and three all-electric i5 models.
Go ifDrivers who want an executive sedan with gasoline, plug-in hybrid and electric versions under one name
Skip ifYou want standard all-wheel drive; the base 530i is rear-drive and the 530i xDrive costs $62,800
Why #3 over #4: It offers gasoline, plug-in hybrid and electric versions, where the G80 lists two gasoline engines.
4
Lexus ES
Answrs VerdictHybrid or electric.
Starting MSRP: $48,895 for the 2026 ES 350e Premium (all-electric); Lexus's page does not state whether destination is includedES 350h: Hybrid from $51,095 with 244 net combined hp and 46 MPG combined EPA-estimated (FWD)ES 350e: All-electric with 221 total system hp and an EPA-estimated 307 miles of rangeES 500e: All-electric AWD with 338 total system hp, from $51,895Screen: 14-in multimedia touchscreen listed
Lexus lists the 2026 ES from $48,895 for the all-electric 350e (221 total system hp, 307 miles). The 350h hybrid starts at $51,095 with 244 net combined hp and 46 MPG combined, and the 500e AWD makes 338 total system hp from $51,895. Lexus's page does not say whether destination is included.
Go ifBuyers who want a hybrid at 46 MPG or an all-electric sedan from one nameplate
Skip ifYou want a gasoline-only engine; Lexus lists only the 350h, 350e and 500e for 2026
Why #4 over #5: Its 46 MPG combined hybrid and electric options start at $48,895, below the A6 at $64,900.
5
Audi A6 Sedan
Answrs VerdictQuattro and 362 hp.
Starting MSRP: $64,900 for the 2027 A6 Sedan; Audi's page does not state whether destination is includedPower: 362 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque, 0-60 mph in as little as 4.5 sec per AudiDrivetrain: Standard quattro all-wheel drive and a 7-speed S tronic transmissionScreens: 11.9-inch Audi virtual cockpit and a 14.5-inch MMI touch displayMaintenance: Audi Signature Care is included with MY27 vehicles: 3 years or 30,000 miles of scheduled maintenance
The 2027 A6 Sedan starts at $64,900 with 362 hp, 406 lb-ft, standard quattro all-wheel drive and a 14.5-inch MMI touch display. Audi quotes 0-60 mph in as little as 4.5 sec and includes Audi Signature Care (3 years or 30,000 miles) on MY27 vehicles. Audi's page does not say whether destination is included.
Go ifBuyers who want 362 hp and standard all-wheel drive with maintenance included
Skip ifYou want a hybrid or electric A6 sedan; this page lists a single powertrain
Why #5 over #6: Its 362 hp and standard AWD top the CT5's 237 hp standard engine, at $64,900 against $49,200.
6
Cadillac CT5
Answrs VerdictPriced under $50K.
Starting MSRP: $49,200 for the 2026 CT5; Cadillac says MSRP excludes destination freight chargeEngine: Standard 2.0L turbocharged I4 with 237 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque on premium gasolineClass: Cadillac calls it a luxury mid-size sedan with seating for up to 5Driver assist: Super Cruise is listed on Cadillac's page
Cadillac lists the 2026 CT5, a luxury mid-size sedan for up to 5, from $49,200 excluding destination freight. The standard 2.0L turbo makes 237 hp and 258 lb-ft on premium gasoline, and Super Cruise is listed on its page.
Go ifBuyers who want an American executive sedan from under $50,000 before freight
Skip ifYou want more than 237 hp from the standard engine; the G80 starts at 300 hp
Why #6 over #7: It starts at $49,200, well below the A6 Sportback e-tron at $66,700.
7
2027 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron
Answrs VerdictElectric, fast charging.
Starting MSRP: $66,700 for the 2027 A6 Sportback e-tron; Audi's page does not state whether destination is includedPower: 456 hp with launch control for the A6 Sportback e-tron quattroCharging: DC fast-charging up to 270 kW; 10% to 80% in about 21 minutes at a public DC fast chargerBattery: Audi cites a 100kWh batteryIIHS: Audi says the A6 Sportback e-tron received a 2026 TSP+ Award
The 2027 A6 Sportback e-tron starts at $66,700 and makes 456 hp with launch control in quattro form. Audi cites DC fast-charging up to 270 kW, 10% to 80% in about 21 minutes, and a 100kWh battery, and says it received a 2026 TSP+ Award. Audi's page does not say whether destination is included.
Go ifBuyers who want an electric executive sedan with fast DC charging
Skip ifYou want the lowest price; it starts at $66,700 against $64,900 for the A6 Sedan
Why #7 over #8: Its 456 hp is above the 315 hp Mercedes-Benz lists for the EQE 320+ and 320 4MATIC.
8
Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan
Answrs VerdictLongest range here.
Starting MSRP: $64,950 for the EQE 320+ Sedan; Mercedes-Benz USA says the price excludes destination and delivery charges, and the page says "enhanced value for 2026"Range: EQE 320+: 308 miles of electric range on a 96 kWh battery, 0-60 mph in 5.8 sec per Mercedes-Benz4MATIC: EQE 320 4MATIC Sedan is $67,450 with 267 miles of range and 0-60 mph in 5.5 secPower: Mercedes-Benz says the EQE 320+ and EQE 320 4MATIC can send 315 hp to the rear wheels or all four
Mercedes-Benz USA lists the EQE 320+ Sedan at $64,950 with 308 miles of range, a 96 kWh battery and 0-60 mph in 5.8 sec, and the EQE 320 4MATIC at $67,450 with 267 miles. Prices exclude destination and delivery, the page says "enhanced value for 2026", and its Build button read "Coming Soon" when checked.
Go ifBuyers who want the longest electric range on this list, 308 miles
Skip ifYou want to order today; the page showed the Build button as "Coming Soon" when checked
Why #8 over #9: It lists 315 hp and 308 miles of range, against 280 hp maximum for the Giulia.
9
Alfa Romeo Giulia
Answrs VerdictDriver's car, low price.
Starting MSRP: $44,995 for the 2026 Giulia; Alfa Romeo says MSRP excludes destination, taxes, title and registration feesClass: Alfa Romeo calls the 2026 Giulia a premium midsize sedanPower: Maximum 280 horsepower; the press kit lists a 2.0-liter turbo I-4 with 306 lb-ft of torque and 0-60 mph in an estimated 5.1 secondsDrivetrain: Standard rear-wheel drive, available all-wheel drive, with an eight-speed automatic
Alfa Romeo lists the 2026 Giulia from $44,995, excluding destination, taxes, title and registration, and calls it a premium midsize sedan. Maximum power is 280 hp, with rear-wheel drive standard and all-wheel drive available; the press kit lists 306 lb-ft and 0-60 mph in an estimated 5.1 seconds.
Go ifDrivers who want a driver-focused executive sedan from under $45,000 before destination
Skip ifYou need a hybrid or electric version; Alfa Romeo's page lists one engine
Why #9 over #10: Alfa Romeo calls it a premium midsize sedan, and its $44,995 start is close to $43,800 for the G70.
10
Genesis G70
Answrs VerdictCheapest here.
Starting MSRP: $43,800 for the 2027 G70 2.5T RWD, per Genesis (the 2026 G70 lists $43,450)Power: 300 hp from the 2.5T, with an AWD version at $45,800EPA fuel economy: 21/29/24 MPG city/highway/combined for RWD and 20/28/23 for AWDDrivetrain: All-wheel drive is available on the 2.5T, 2.5T Sport Advanced and 2.5T Sport Prestige trims
The 2027 G70 starts at $43,800 for the 2.5T RWD, the lowest on this list, and $45,800 with AWD. Its 2.5T makes 300 hp and EPA-estimated 21/29/24 MPG (RWD). Genesis prices the G80 higher, from $59,450.
Go ifBuyers who want 300 hp and the lowest starting price on this list
Skip ifYou want the most room; Genesis prices the G80 higher, from $59,450
How we ranked these
We started from the earlier Top 10 Executive Sedans list and kept every model we could source: the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Genesis G80, BMW 5 Series, Lexus ES, Audi A6 and Cadillac CT5. Acura's own page says the TLX is no longer available, and we could not confirm a current U.S. maker page or price for the Volvo S90, Infiniti Q50 or Maserati Ghibli, so those four were replaced with the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron, Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan, Alfa Romeo Giulia and Genesis G70. Ranking is our editorial judgment, with kept models in their earlier order and added models after them. Prices are each maker's starting MSRP; every pick names the model year where the maker's page does, and the E-Class page names none. We did not compare reliability or crash-test scores except where the maker's page cites an award. The wider luxury class, including the S-Class and 7 Series, is on /cars/best-luxury-sedans-2027/. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
What is the best executive sedan in 2027?
On our ranking, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan. Mercedes-Benz lists it from $65,200 for the E 350 with 255 hp, up to the AMG E 53 Hybrid at $91,100 with 577 hp. Its page excludes destination and delivery charges.
What is the best value executive sedan?
The Genesis G80. The 2027 G80 starts at $59,450 with a 300-hp engine and all-wheel drive on every car, per Genesis. The Genesis G70 starts lower at $43,800, and the 2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia at $44,995 before destination.
Which executive sedan has the most power?
Among the versions listed, the Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid at 577 hp from $91,100. The BMW 540i xDrive and Mercedes E 450 4MATIC both list 375 hp, at $67,700 and $73,700.
Which executive sedans are electric?
The Audi A6 Sportback e-tron (456 hp, from $66,700), the Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan (308 miles of range, from $64,950), the Lexus ES 350e and 500e (from $48,895 and $51,895), and the BMW i5 versions of the 5 Series.
Starting MSRP of each pick, USD (before destination where stated) at a glance
Genesis G7043,800 USD
Alfa Romeo Giulia44,995 USD
Lexus ES48,895 USD
Cadillac CT549,200 USD
Genesis G80 Sedan59,450 USD
BMW 5 Series Sedan60,500 USD
Audi A6 Sedan64,900 USD
Mercedes-Benz EQE Sedan64,950 USD
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan65,200 USD
2027 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron66,700 USD
Starting MSRP of each pick, USD (before destination where stated), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
