Ultimate Luxury Sedans
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 ultimate luxury sedans 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. This list includes sedans, coupes, and hatchbacks at price points that will make your bank account quiver. We rank ultimate luxury SUVs and ultimate luxury sports cars separately.
Top Ranked Ultimate Luxury Sedans at a glance
1
2026 Bentley Flying Spur
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$250,000 est
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: Anyone who says you can’t have both an ultimate luxury experience and sports sedan performance in one car hasn’t driven a 2026 Bentley Flying Spur. Learn More
2
2026 Rolls-Royce Spectre
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$398,000 est
EPA Est. Range
N/A
C/D SAYS: The ultra-quiet Spectre transforms Rolls-Royce's luxury ethos for the EV age, and the result is a dazzling two-door with unbeatable curb appeal. Learn More
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3
2026 Rolls-Royce Phantom
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$520,000 est
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: The Phantom is Rolls-Royce's ultimate expression of its super-luxury ethos, and it wears a half-million-dollar price tag that matches its legendary status. Learn More
4
2026 Cadillac Celestiq
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$361,000 est
EPA Est. Range
N/A
C/D SAYS: The Cadillac Celestiq ultra-luxury EV sedan is a throwback to the future, combining bespoke craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology. Learn More
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5
2026 Rolls-Royce Ghost
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$358,000 est
EPA MPG
N/A
C/D SAYS: Every 2026 Rolls-Royce Ghost sedan is a bespoke creation that positively oozes luxury and tops $350,000. Learn More
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6
2026 Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$233,300
EPA MPG
15–20 combined
C/D SAYS: The Mercedes-Maybach S-class takes the three-pointed star's biggest and most luxurious sedan and makes it significantly bigger and even more luxurious. Learn More
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