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2025 Toyota Crown.
Although its unusual packaging means the Crown doesn't have many direct competitors, rival hybrid sedans include the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Honda Accord Hybrid.
2024 Volvo S90 Recharge.
In the category of large luxury sedans, the Volvo S90 Recharge stands out as a unique blend of advanced safety features and effortless Scandinavian design.
2024 BMW 7 Series.
Like its competitors, BMW has long used its 7 Series flagship luxury sedan to highlight engineering triumphs that eventually end up in more affordable models.
2024 BMW 4 Series.
A companion model to the four-door 3 Series sedan, the BMW 4 Series is offered as a two-door coupe, two-door convertible, and four-door Gran Coupe. In addition to the three body styles, the 4 Series gets its own distinctive front-end styling.
2024 Volvo S90.
The Volvo S90 offers a spacious and well-appointed interior, advanced safety features, and stability in bad weather, making it an excellent choice for those seeking Swedish luxury. However, it falls short in terms of driving performance compared to sportier rivals, and its digital controls can be finicky, but it remains a top pick for those looking for a sophisticated and well-equipped sedan. Practical yet luxurious, the Volvo S90 is an elegant daily driver with many standard features and a large, comfortable cabin. As Volvo's largest car, it features the best in Swedish design and a clear emphasis on passenger safety, and standard all-wheel drive and heated seats make it an excellent option for those living in colder climes. German rivals like the BMW 5 Series and Audi A6 have larger available engines and are more fun to drive, but they're more expensive. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is also pricey, but its luxury quotient is unrivaled.
2023 Mercedes Benz CLS.
Elegant interior materials make the CLS feel like a proper luxury car and are complemented by a class-leading infotainment system with sophisticated voice controls. Once familiar with the system, you'll rarely need to touch a screen. Of course, the CLS' striking style comes at a cost to rear passengers, who may feel the pinch of the car's sloping roofline. Up front, there's plenty of head- and legroom. The CLS comes with many technology and safety features, and it offers plenty of optional equipment as well. Starting at $75K, the Mercedes-Benz CLS is actually one of the more affordable options in its class. Its closest competitor, the BMW 8 Series, is priced at just over $88K. Another alternative is the Audi A7, priced from $70K. Although today's CLS may be on its way out, its influence will likely live on. Reports suggest Mercedes may retain the same proportions for a smaller, coupe-style version of the next-generation E-Class sedan. With a turbocharged engine and an auxiliary electric motor for boosting low-speed power, the CLS accelerates quickly and smoothly. Driver-selectable ride settings give it outstanding highway comfort with reasonable cornering ability, although its size is a limiting factor during more enthusiastic driving. Mercedes has signaled plans to streamline the brand's U.S. portfolio, and the CLS, now down to a single trim level, could be among the casualties. If so, it would cap a remarkable, nearly 20-year run for a model that introduced a new body style — the four-door coupe — subsequently copied throughout the automotive world.
2024 Lexus LS.
The 2024 Lexus LS sets a high bar for the ultra-luxury sedan segment, delivering comfort, quietness, and unparalleled build quality for a stress-free driving experience. While it may not match the technological prowess of top competitors or boast the highest horsepower in its class, the LS surpasses all comers when it comes to effortless operation and hassle-free ownership. The 2023 Lexus LS is the Japanese luxury brand's halo sedan, built to provide the ultimate ride comfort. It comes with premium amenities to help passengers relax on long journeys. Semi-autonomous safety features let the car all but drive itself.
2025 Toyota Crown.
Although its unusual packaging means the Crown doesn't have many direct competitors, rival hybrid sedans include the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Honda Accord Hybrid.
2024 Volvo S90 Recharge.
In the category of large luxury sedans, the Volvo S90 Recharge stands out as a unique blend of advanced safety features and effortless Scandinavian design.
2024 BMW 7 Series.
Like its competitors, BMW has long used its 7 Series flagship luxury sedan to highlight engineering triumphs that eventually end up in more affordable models.
2024 BMW 4 Series.
A companion model to the four-door 3 Series sedan, the BMW 4 Series is offered as a two-door coupe, two-door convertible, and four-door Gran Coupe. In addition to the three body styles, the 4 Series gets its own distinctive front-end styling.
2024 Volvo S90.
The Volvo S90 offers a spacious and well-appointed interior, advanced safety features, and stability in bad weather, making it an excellent choice for those seeking Swedish luxury. However, it falls short in terms of driving performance compared to sportier rivals, and its digital controls can be finicky, but it remains a top pick for those looking for a sophisticated and well-equipped sedan. Practical yet luxurious, the Volvo S90 is an elegant daily driver with many standard features and a large, comfortable cabin. As Volvo's largest car, it features the best in Swedish design and a clear emphasis on passenger safety, and standard all-wheel drive and heated seats make it an excellent option for those living in colder climes. German rivals like the BMW 5 Series and Audi A6 have larger available engines and are more fun to drive, but they're more expensive. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is also pricey, but its luxury quotient is unrivaled.
2023 Mercedes Benz CLS.
Elegant interior materials make the CLS feel like a proper luxury car and are complemented by a class-leading infotainment system with sophisticated voice controls. Once familiar with the system, you'll rarely need to touch a screen. Of course, the CLS' striking style comes at a cost to rear passengers, who may feel the pinch of the car's sloping roofline. Up front, there's plenty of head- and legroom. The CLS comes with many technology and safety features, and it offers plenty of optional equipment as well. Starting at $75K, the Mercedes-Benz CLS is actually one of the more affordable options in its class. Its closest competitor, the BMW 8 Series, is priced at just over $88K. Another alternative is the Audi A7, priced from $70K. Although today's CLS may be on its way out, its influence will likely live on. Reports suggest Mercedes may retain the same proportions for a smaller, coupe-style version of the next-generation E-Class sedan. With a turbocharged engine and an auxiliary electric motor for boosting low-speed power, the CLS accelerates quickly and smoothly. Driver-selectable ride settings give it outstanding highway comfort with reasonable cornering ability, although its size is a limiting factor during more enthusiastic driving. Mercedes has signaled plans to streamline the brand's U.S. portfolio, and the CLS, now down to a single trim level, could be among the casualties. If so, it would cap a remarkable, nearly 20-year run for a model that introduced a new body style — the four-door coupe — subsequently copied throughout the automotive world.
2024 Lexus LS.
The 2024 Lexus LS sets a high bar for the ultra-luxury sedan segment, delivering comfort, quietness, and unparalleled build quality for a stress-free driving experience. While it may not match the technological prowess of top competitors or boast the highest horsepower in its class, the LS surpasses all comers when it comes to effortless operation and hassle-free ownership. The 2023 Lexus LS is the Japanese luxury brand's halo sedan, built to provide the ultimate ride comfort. It comes with premium amenities to help passengers relax on long journeys. Semi-autonomous safety features let the car all but drive itself.
