Best Full-Size Luxury Cars for 2022
Car and Driver's rankings are arrived at from the results of our extensive instrumented testing of several hundred vehicles each year and from our expert editors' subjective impressions gained in real-world driving. We've ranked the best full-size luxury cars based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive. We take rankings seriously because we want you to know everything about the vehicles that you're interested in.
Read about how we test and evaluate vehicles here.Top Ranked Full-Size Luxury Cars for 2022 at a glance
C/D Rating: 9.5/10
1
2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$112,150
EPA MPG
19–24 combined
C/D SAYS: The Mercedes-Benz S-class remains the gold standard of large luxury cars, with a lavishly appointed interior and as much tech as a Silicon Valley startup. Learn More
2
2022 Audi A8
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$87,595
EPA MPG
22 combined
C/D SAYS: Audi's most luxurious sedan, the A8, hides its high-dollar cabin behind a handsome, understated façade and rolls on a chassis that emphasizes a comfortable ride. Learn More
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3
2022 Genesis G90
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$76,045
EPA MPG
18–20 combined
C/D SAYS: As the flagship of the Genesis brand, the 2022 G90 delivers a cossetting ride and limo-like cabin but at a price that undercuts rivals by thousands of dollars. Learn More
4
2022 Audi S8
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$117,995
EPA MPG
17 combined
C/D SAYS: For speed freaks with a penchant for comfort and luxury, there are few sedans that do it as well as the 563-hp 2022 Audi S8. Learn More
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5
2022 BMW 7-Series
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$87,795
EPA MPG
16–25 combined
C/D SAYS: In recent years, the BMW 7-series has evolved from sports sedan to plush luxobarge, but its quiet cabin and pampering luxury features make it an appealing limo. Learn More
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6
2022 Lexus LS
7
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$77,250
EPA MPG
21–25 combined
C/D SAYS: The LS is the sedan that launched the Lexus brand but the 2022 model, despite a sharp suit of clothes and up-to-date tech, has a hard time living up to the reputation of the 1990 original. Learn More
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7
2022 Maserati Quattroporte
6
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$97,995
EPA MPG
16–19 combined
C/D SAYS: In Italian, Quattroporte means "four doors," but you don't need to speak the language to appreciate the 2022 Maserati Quattroporte's dramatic flair. Learn More
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