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Top 10 Luxury Sedans 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 4 min read
S-Class Sedan
Direct answer

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan is the best luxury sedan, with the Genesis G80 and BMW 7 Series Sedan right behind it. The ranking starts with flagship comfort and tech benchmarks, then moves to best-value and performance standouts, down to the strongest mid-size luxury picks.

At a glance

#PickStarting priceBest for
1S-Class Sedan$112,550Buyers who want the segment benchmark for comfort, tech, and resale confidence
2G80$59,450Buyers who want near-flagship quilted-leather luxury without flagship pricing
37 Series Sedan$99,800 (plus $1,550 destination)Buyers who want flagship luxury with genuinely sharp driving dynamics
4Panamera$113,000Buyers who want a luxury sedan that actually feels like a sports car
5A8$95,100Buyers who want flagship quattro luxury without standing out
6Ghost6.75L twin-turbocharged V12Buyers for whom price is irrelevant and bespoke exclusivity is the point
7Flying Spur782 PS (Ultra Performance Hybrid)Buyers who want hand-built luxury with genuine supercar-beating acceleration
85 Series Sedan$61,950Buyers who want sharp handling in a mid-size luxury sedan
9E-Class Sedan$65,200Buyers who want a smooth, quiet ride and a classy cabin above all
10A6 Sedan$64,900Buyers who want Audi's newest mid-size design and tech

Pick by what you want

Best overall
S-Class Sedan
Best value
G80
Best to drive
Panamera
Best acceleration
Flying Spur
Best mid-size handling
5 Series Sedan

The ranking

1

S-Class Sedan

S-Class Sedan
Answrs VerdictThe flagship everyone else is still measured against
Starting price: $112,550Massage programs: 10 programs with heat, active multicontour front seatsAudio system: Burmester 3D, 710 watts, 15 speakers

The S-Class Sedan starts at $112,550 and sets the comfort and tech standard for the segment. Its front seats offer 10 massage programs with heat and active multicontour support, and the Burmester 3D audio system runs 710 watts through 15 speakers. It is the flagship everyone else is still measured against.

Go ifBuyers who want the segment benchmark for comfort, tech, and resale confidence
Skip ifYou want sportier handling over isolation and cushioning
Why #1 over #2: It beats the G80 on flagship tech and resale confidence, though the G80 costs far less.
2

G80

G80
Answrs VerdictNear-S-Class comfort for nearly half the price
Starting price: $59,450Base engine: 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder, 300 hpAvailable engine: 3.5L Twin-Turbo V6, 375 hpPowertrain warranty: 10 years / 100,000 miles

The Genesis G80 starts at $59,450 with a 2.5L turbo four making 300 hp, or an available 3.5L twin-turbo V6 at 375 hp. Its powertrain warranty runs 10 years or 100,000 miles. It delivers near-S-Class comfort for nearly half the price.

Go ifBuyers who want near-flagship quilted-leather luxury without flagship pricing
Skip ifYou care about brand cachet and resale over feature-per-dollar
Why #2 over #3: It beats the 7 Series on feature-per-dollar, though it gives up brand cachet and resale.
3

7 Series Sedan

7 Series Sedan
Answrs VerdictThe flagship sedan that still enjoys being driven
Starting price (740): $99,800 (plus $1,550 destination)740 horsepower: 394 hp, 398 lb-ft (inline-six)i7 60 xDrive horsepower: 536 hp, 549 lb-ft

The BMW 7 Series Sedan starts at $99,800 plus $1,550 destination. The 740 makes 394 hp and 398 lb-ft from an inline-six, while the i7 60 xDrive makes 536 hp and 549 lb-ft. It is the flagship sedan that still enjoys being driven.

Go ifBuyers who want flagship luxury with genuinely sharp driving dynamics
Skip ifYou want the quietest, most isolated ride above all else
Why #3 over #4: It beats the Panamera on rear-seat flagship luxury, though the Panamera corners harder.
4

Panamera

Panamera
Answrs VerdictA sports car wearing a flagship sedan's suit
Starting price: $113,000Horsepower: 348 hp, 368 lb-ft (2.9L twin-turbo V6)0-60 mph: 5.0 secondsTop track speed: 169 mph

The Porsche Panamera starts at $113,000 with a 2.9L twin-turbo V6 making 348 hp and 368 lb-ft. It hits 0-60 mph in 5.0 seconds and tops out at 169 mph. It is a sports car wearing a flagship sedan's suit.

Go ifBuyers who want a luxury sedan that actually feels like a sports car
Skip ifRear-seat pampering matters more to you than cornering
Why #4 over #5: It beats the A8 on driving feel, though the A8 costs less and rides more quietly.
5

A8

A8
Answrs VerdictUnderstated flagship luxury at a sub-$100K price
Starting price: $95,100Horsepower: 335 hp, 369 lb-ft (3.0L TFSI V6)0-60 mph: 5.6 seconds

The Audi A8 starts at $95,100 with a 3.0L TFSI V6 making 335 hp and 369 lb-ft. It reaches 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds. It is understated flagship luxury at a sub-$100K price.

Go ifBuyers who want flagship quattro luxury without standing out
Skip ifYou want the newest design rather than a familiar, carried-over one
Why #5 over #6: It beats the Ghost on price by a wide margin, though the Ghost offers bespoke exclusivity.
6

Ghost

Ghost
Answrs VerdictThe most serene, most exclusive sedan money can order
Engine: 6.75L twin-turbocharged V12Horsepower: 563 bhp (420 kW)Torque: 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) from 1,600 rpmBoot capacity: 507 liters

The Rolls-Royce Ghost uses a 6.75L twin-turbocharged V12 making 563 bhp and 627 lb-ft from 1,600 rpm. Boot capacity is 507 liters. It is the most serene, most exclusive sedan money can order.

Go ifBuyers for whom price is irrelevant and bespoke exclusivity is the point
Skip ifYou have any budget ceiling at all
Why #6 over #7: It beats the Flying Spur on serenity and exclusivity, though the Flying Spur is quicker.
7

Flying Spur

Flying Spur
Answrs VerdictBentley's most powerful four-door, and its most hybrid
Combined output: 782 PS (Ultra Performance Hybrid)Torque: 1,000 Nm (590 lb-ft)0-60 mph: 3.3 secondsEV-only range: 47 miles (76 km)

The Bentley Flying Spur makes 782 PS and 1,000 Nm in Ultra Performance Hybrid form. It hits 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds with 47 miles of EV-only range. It is Bentley's most powerful four-door, and its most hybrid.

Go ifBuyers who want hand-built luxury with genuine supercar-beating acceleration
Skip ifYou want a car that can be ordered off a lot rather than bespoke
Why #7 over #8: It beats the 5 Series on hand-built luxury and acceleration, though the 5 Series is easier to order.
8

5 Series Sedan

5 Series Sedan
Answrs VerdictStill the handling benchmark of the mid-size luxury class
Starting price (530i): $61,950530i horsepower: 255 hp, 295 lb-ft (turbo 2.0L four)540i xDrive horsepower: 375 hp, 4.4-second 0-60 mph

The BMW 5 Series Sedan starts at $61,950 for the 530i, which makes 255 hp and 295 lb-ft from a turbo 2.0L four. The 540i xDrive makes 375 hp and runs 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds. It is still the handling benchmark of the mid-size luxury class.

Go ifBuyers who want sharp handling in a mid-size luxury sedan
Skip ifYou want the softest, quietest ride in this class
Why #8 over #9: It beats the E-Class on handling, though the E-Class rides softer and quieter.
9

E-Class Sedan

E-Class Sedan
Answrs VerdictComfort and cabin quality over outright sportiness
Starting price (E 350): $65,200E 450 4MATIC starting price: $73,700

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan starts at $65,200 for the E 350, with the E 450 4MATIC at $73,700. It favors comfort and cabin quality over outright sportiness.

Go ifBuyers who want a smooth, quiet ride and a classy cabin above all
Skip ifYou want engaging handling or the lowest mid-size entry price
Why #9 over #10: It beats the A6 on cabin quality and ride quietness, though the A6 is the newer design.
10

A6 Sedan

A6 Sedan
Answrs VerdictThe newest mid-size luxury redesign, but the least distinctive
Starting price: $64,900Horsepower: 362 hp (3.0L turbo V6 TFSI, quattro)

The Audi A6 Sedan starts at $64,900 with a 3.0L turbo V6 TFSI quattro making 362 hp. It is the newest mid-size luxury redesign, but the least distinctive.

Go ifBuyers who want Audi's newest mid-size design and tech
Skip ifYou want a more established nameplate with a longer track record

How we ranked these

The order starts with flagship comfort and tech benchmarks, then weighs best value and performance standouts. It finishes with the strongest mid-size luxury picks. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the best overall luxury sedan for 2027?

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class, starting at $112,550 for the S 500 4MATIC, remains the comfort and technology benchmark with features like a Burmester 3D 710-watt audio system and 10-program massage seats.

What is the best value luxury sedan for 2027?

The Genesis G80 starts at $59,450 and pairs a 300-hp standard turbo engine with a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, undercutting rivals by tens of thousands of dollars.

Which luxury sedan here is the most powerful?

The Bentley Flying Spur's Ultra Performance Hybrid V8 produces 782 PS and hits 60 mph in 3.3 seconds, making it the most powerful sedan on this list.

Starting price (USD) at a glance

Genesis G80$59,450
BMW 5 Series$61,950
Audi A6$64,900
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$65,200
Audi A8$95,100
BMW 7 Series$99,800
Mercedes-Benz S-Class$112,550
Porsche Panamera$113,000
Starting price (USD), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

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Sources

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