Top 20+ Best Luxury Cars in the world

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Luxury vehicles represent the most popular car segment in the world. They offer comfort, practicality, speed, technology and of course, luxury. They come in many shapes and sizes, from prices as low as $20,000 to ones exceeding $200,000. It’s quite a large market then. We’ve decided to create this list.

Entry Level: Audi A4

One of the most popular cars in the entry-level luxury segment, the Audi has always been a top contender. Whether it’s equipped with a four-cylinder TFSI unit or a TDI diesel, it offers lots of luxury, comfort and style. Prices for the new one begin at just $35,850, but can go up to $43,300. Naturally, should you want more speed, there’s always the S and RS variants with turbocharged V6 engines, making ludicrous amounts of power.

Entry Level: BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe

We could have included the standard 3-Series on this list, but the design of the Gran Coupe makes a strong case for itself in why you should choose it over the plainer looking sedan. It has the same engines, i.e. strong and powerful six-cylinder petrols and four and six-cylinder diesels, but prices are slightly higher than the A4. Beginning at $49,300, it is more expensive, but you get more in return as well.


Entry Level: Cadillac ATS

The baby ATS surprised everyone when it first debuted a few years ago. No one ever thought Cadillac was capable of producing a genuine 3-Series rival, but they have. Not only that, but they designed a car that’s even better in certain aspects. Take the driving dynamics for instance. Even the standard, non V model feels lively and agile, something which cannot be said for the new 3-Series’ electric steering. It’s reasonably priced as well, starting at just $35,600. Be careful how you spec it however, as that figure can skyrocket to $50,000.

Entry Level: Mercedes-Benz C-Class

The C-Class is in many ways, the ultimate iteration of the starter luxury car. The new model not only offers more luxury than any of its rivals, but has amazing dynamic capabilities, a comfortable ride and technology stolen right from the bigger brother, the S-Class. It is, for all intents and purposes, the best daily-driver out of the entire lot by far. If all you’re after is real-world performance and speed, look no further. Prices begin at a rather hefty $40,400, going all the way to $53,800 for a flagship model. If you’re feeling particularly brave you can even go for the 500 horsepower C63, with a gnarly V8 capable of shredding its tires at a moment’s notice.

Entry Level: Acura TLX

The Acura TLX is probably one of the most overlooked cars in this segment. But who can blame buyers. Competition is stiff, and the TLX is not the beast it once was. Sure, it still has a decent 3.5 liter V6 with 290 horsepower and lots of tech on board, but the base 2.4 liter four-cylinder is slow and inefficient. It’s a great choice if you want understated luxury, just go for the V6. Base models are $32,900 but we urge you to spend more and get a higher specced one. The ceiling is $45,850.

Entry Level: Buick Regal

The Regal is effectively a Vauxhall (Opel) Insignia with a Buick badge. That’s not a bad thing however, because the car underneath is actually rather good. Once again, avoid the dreary 2.4 liter four-six as well as the six-speed auto if possible. Both are slow and don’t want to cooperate with you. The 2.0 liter turbo with 260 hp on the other hand is a masterpiece. Go for the all-wheel drive model, and you have yourself a nice little rocket ship with lots of luxurious elements. It’s really affordable too, starting at just $27,900.

Entry Level: Infiniti Q50

Want a Nissan but find it lacks more luxury? This is where the Q50 steps in. Available with all-wheel drive, a hybrid trim and even advanced safety systems, it’s one of the best cars in the segment. It offers lots of tech, and a decent choice of engines. A four-cylinder turbo with 208 horsepower is okay, but ideally you want the twin-turbo V6 Nissan-derived powerplant. It makes 300 hp in normal guise and 400 in Red Sport. As you can imagine, it’s rather quick. Prices begin at $34,800 and go up to $51,600, which isn’t that bad considering how much some of the other cars a bit later on this list cost.

Entry Level: Alfa Romeo Giulia

The Alfa is probably the newest member to the entry-level luxury segment, but also one of the better ones. First off, there’s the amazing styling. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but you can’t ignore how incredible it looks. The Italians really know how to design a car, that’s for sure. It corners amazing, and thanks to a 2.0 liter four-cylinder with 280 hp, it goes like stink. The Quadrofoglio version comes with a Ferrari-derived 2.9 liter twin-turbo V6 with a breathtaking 500 hp and even a manual transmission. The normal versions however start at $38,900 and go up to $42,990.

Entry Level: Jaguar XE

If the Alfa is the beautiful, sexy model, the Jaguar is the handsome, charming fellow who always gets picked in roles for his attractiveness. It’s undoubtedly a gorgeous car, but in a different way to the Alfa. The Jaguar has some brutishness and aggressiveness about it that other cars just don’t. A 280 hp four-cylinder is one of the most powerful in class, but everyone wants the 340 hp supercharged V6 in reality. There’s even a 180 hp diesel, mostly for Europeans. It’s rear-wheel drive and you can have it with a manual, starting at $35,900. Brilliant.

SUVs: Land Rover Range Rover Sport

You sort of have to start with a Range Rover, right? It’s the quintessential luxury SUV, combining outright speed, practicality, comfort and of course, class-beating off-road capabilities. The newest iteration offers a 3.0 liter turbocharged V6 with 340 hp, and a 3.0 liter turbodiesel with 254 hp. Both get four-wheel drive and an eight-speed auto. It’s the ultimate go anywhere luxury space shit, which is why we love it so much. Prices start at $66,645 and go up to $81k if you equip it with everything.

SUVs: Porsche Cayenne

The Cayenne is the sportscar of the SUV world. It really is. The base V6 with 300 hp is plenty fast, the S equipped with a 420 hp 3.6 liter twin-turbo V6 is even faster, and the GTS is reaching insane levels of fast with 440 horsepower. There’s an S E-Hybrid version, and all-wheel drive with an eight-speed auto is standard. The best bit about the Cayenne is that it drives like a car. It’s easy to throw around in the corners and play around with. Starting at $60,650, it’s a lot cheaper to begin with than the Range Rover.

SUVs: Alfa Romeo Stelvio

We all knew it was coming, it was only a matter of when. Named after the best and highest driving road in Europe and probably the world, the Stelvio is the Giulia’s big brother. A turbocharged four-cylinder with 280 hp is the base engine, sending power to all four wheels via an eight-speed auto. Want more? Why not go for the Quadrofoglio version, utilizing the same 2.9 liter V6 with 505 hp like the one found in the Giulia. It can reach 60 mph in a breathtaking 3.9 seconds and go on to over 150 mph. Prices haven’t yet been announced, but with such an aggressive look and amazing capabilities, it will more than likely sell out in the first week of its launch.

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SUVs: Maserati Levante

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images/16q1/665019/2017-maserati-levante-suv-first-drive-review-car-and-driver-photo-666196-s-original.jpg?crop=1xw:1xh;center,center&resize=900:* Ah, the Levante, Maserati’s first try at an SUV. Compared to the Stelvio, it sits much higher in the food chain, thanks to more expensive luxury elements and that premium badge. The styling and performance however, aren’t as good as the Stelvio’s in our eyes. It’s got a twin-turbo V6 available in two configurations: 345 hp and 424 hp. Prices begin at a rather high $73,800, but it is a Maserati, so you know you’re getting a quality product.

SUVs: Bentley Bentayga

The Bentayga is Bentley’s first ever attempt at an SUV. Now granted, it’s not much of a looker, but it is unique. Bentley has tried giving it the face of the Continental, but it hasn’t really worked. It looks like a weird mix of a Continental GT and an Audi Q7 (which is what it effectively is underneath). The interior however, is bespoke, and it’s all Bentley. From the most high-quality materials to the effortless fit and finish, it’s all there. A large 6.0 liter W12 powers it, and with 600 hp and 664 lb-ft of torque, it’s the fastest production SUV in the world. Prices start at $231,800 and can go up to a dizzying $300,100.

Uberluxurious Coupes and Convertibles: Bentley Continental GT

The Continental is Bentley’s top-selling model, and for a good reason. If you want a fast, super luxurious GT car, you get a Continental GT, it’s as simple as that. No other car can rival it or offer what it does. There’s a V8 with 500 horsepower and one with 521, there’s even the flagship W12 with 582 hp, but no one really cares. It’s not just about speed with this car, but the serenity, style and image it offers. Prices start at $201,200 and go up to $238,800 for the flagship W12 with all the toys and gadgets.

Uberluxurious Coupes and Convertibles: Rolls-Royce Wraith

Although similar on paper, the Wraith and the Continental GT couldn’t be more different. For starters, look at the people who buy these cars. The Wraith is for people who like to be occasionally driven around, enjoy some understatement and want the most luxurious car out there, the best of the best. Telling you that it has a V12 with 624 hp is the same as saying it makes just 400, because none of that really matters. It’s all about the experience and the enjoyment, not purely the car, but life in general. Prices are rather steep at $337,750, but if you can afford it, you probably don’t care about maintenance or any of that stuff.

Uberluxurious Coupes and Convertibles: Rolls-Royce Dawn

The Dawn is a Wraith convertible, so there’s no point explaining the entire thing all over again. You get the picture. The most luxurious and sexiest Rolls-Royce ever built. It utilizes a 563 hp version of the 6.6 liter twin-turbo V12, but again, it’s not relevant. Prices start at $306,350, and let’s just say that if we had a choice between it and the Wraith, we’d probably go for the convertible Dawn. It offers much more drama and a sense of theater.

Uberluxurious Coupes and Convertibles: Aston Martin DB9 GT

The DB9 is Aston’s most popular model. It feels like it’s been around since forever. The interior is posh, and the exterior is simply to die for. It’s probably the most handsome luxury coupe/convertible on sale today. A 5.9 liter naturally-aspirated V12 produces 540 horsepower, driving the rear wheels only. Because it doesn’t have a turbo, there’s no lag and you can hear that V12 symphony better than anything else. It’s a real pleasure to drive, but at a $201,000 base price, it ought to be.

Uberluxurious Coupes and Convertibles: Aston Martin DB11

The DB11 continues the DB9’s legacy in a much more refined and new way. It blends power and style incredibly well. Powered by a twin-turbo 5.2 liter V12, it trumps the DB9’s power outputs by offering 600 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. Naturally, a luxurious cabin is a given, as is unprecedented comfort. Priced at $214,800, it’s not that much more expensive than the DB9, which does beg the question? Go for the old-school, tried and tested classic, or the new kid on the block?

Uberluxurious Coupes and Convertibles: Ferrari California T

Now here’s an odd one you probably never thought you’d see: a Ferrari in a luxury list. The truth is Ferrari already makes the FF and the GTC4Lusso, both of which are amazing performance cars with luxury elements, but we feel like the California puts luxury first and speed second, which is unusual for a Ferrari. Don’t mistake it for a slouch however. Its 3.9 liter V8 produces 552 horsepower, meaning it will hit over 190 mph and reach 62 mph in just 3.6 seconds. What’s more, because it’s a 2+2 layout, you can get people in the back seat. Unless they’re extremely skinny or short however, we don’t recommend it. It’s better to use it as a cargo area. It’s priced at $206,400 should you want to buy one.

Uberluxurious Sedans: Aston Martin Rapide S

Aston’s first-ever four-door supercar turned out to be one of their most successful as well. It didn’t sell in a lot of numbers, but the customers loved every single one of their cars. Powered by a 5.9 liter V12 with 550 hp being sent to the rear wheels, this massive cruise ship can reach 190 mph with ease. There’s limited headroom in the back, but people can still sit there. It begins at “just” $208,820, making it the bargain of the century compared to the Rolls-Royce.

Uberluxurious Sedans: Bentley Flying Spur

If you fancy a Continental but want four-doors, look no further. The Flying Spur answers all of your questions, while carrying one of the best names ever given to a car. A 500 hp twin-turbo V8 caters to most customers’ needs, but there’s a twin-turbo W12 with 616 horsepower if you were left feeling slightly unsatisfied with the V8. All-wheel drive is standard, as is the eight-speed auto, and it corners like a genuine performance saloon despite its size. Prices begin at $191,700, so you may call it reasonably priced. Kind of.

Uberluxurious Sedans: Bentley Mulsanne

The Mulsanne is a step-up from the Flying Spur or the Continental for that matter. It’s priced at a jaw-dropping $306,400, but you do get a 6.75 liter twin-turbo V8 with 505 horsepower. It’s not fast, but it doesn’t need to be. It’s the ultimate uberluxury limo, mostly designed for people who want to be chauffeured around. You can personalize it through Bentley’s Mulliner program to suit your every need and demand, with unique and bespoke features and elements. It’s ridiculous, overpriced and just plain rude, and we want one badly.

Uberluxurious Sedans: Mercedes-Maybach S550/S600

For going fast, Mercedes has AMG. For ultimate luxury, they have Maybach. This isn’t just a rebadged S-Class however. Just like AMG does bespoke engines, Maybach does unique and unrivaled interiors. Engines get slight upgrades too, mostly in the form of more power. The twin-turbo V8 for instance makes 449 hp and the V12 delivers 523 horsepower, but that’s not the point. It’s one of the quietest cars in the segment, as well as the most refined. It’s also the most understated, since it looks just like an S-Class from the outside. It therefore doesn’t attract as much attention as, say, a Flying Spur or a Rapide S. Yours for just $192,225.

Uberluxurious Sedans: Rolls-Royce Ghost S2

The Series 2 Ghost is based on a BMW 7-Series underneath, but the similarities end there. The hood hides a twin-turbo 6.6 liter V12 with 564 horsepower, it has the world famous Rolls-Royce pillow suspension and with a satellite-aided gearbox, it’s as smooth as it gets. The interior features sumptuous leather and amazing handcrafted wood veneers. A measly $298,350 will get you the basic model.

Uberluxurious Sedans: Rolls-Royce Phantom

You know things just got serious when you see the Phantom moniker. The best luxury car to come out of Britain is arguably the best one the world has ever seen. To prove that it’s all about luxury, consider this: it uses a 6.8 liter V12 with “just” 453 horsepower, because it doesn’t need more. Could they have added the 564 hp engine from the Ghost? Absolutely. But there was no need, so they didn’t. It’s the epitome of what a lounge on wheels feels like, and if you go for the long-wheelbase version, there’s as much room as an actual lounge. I costs $420,300, but being the greatest luxury car ever made will sort of do that to you.

Uberluxurious Sedans: Tesla Model S

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It’s always difficult rating the Model S. For one, it’s not an actual luxury car, at least not by intent. It has so much quality materials and innovative technology however that it sort of fell into the luxury niche all on its own. It’s also the only truly luxurious electric car ever made, taking aside the Fisker Karma for a moment which wasn’t as refined as this. The P100D model reaches 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds, outclassing most hypercars let alone other luxury cars. Base prices begin at a very reasonable $69,200, but can go up to $135,700 for the insane P100D.

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