2018 Cadillac CTS-V
Built for both performance and luxury, the 2018 Cadillac CTS-V is much the same as the previous model year. It’s a luxury sedan that’s designed to absolutely and completely thrill occupants from every angle.
It starts with the appearance. The 2018 Cadillac CTS-V is a looker, with a functional hood scoop, LED fog lights that transition up into the headlight assemblies, and a slight arc in the beltline that gives an overly athletic look to the sedan. A tiny trunk lip spoiler accentuates the back end too.
The interior is definitely inspired by GM, but at a higher level. Good quality leather wraps seats, which are available both heated and cooled. Cadillac CUE is the infotainment system, and it’s substantially better than most. But to be brutally honest, this car is truly about the performance.
It gets a supercharged 6.2-liter V8 that spits out 640 horsepower and goes beyond 200 mph. It accelerates from a stop to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds. Its handling is dominant with Magnetic Ride Control. You’ll love it, I just know it.
2018 Mercedes-AMG S63
It’s a race-bred car that is a top luxury sedan for 2018. Anything with AMG in the name gets a vote from me. For 2018, the Mercedes-AMG S63 gets even more special.
As an S-Class Mercedes, the exterior looks like a premium sedan that should be driven by a man with a top hat. It just oozes of elegance. It’s a rich person’s car. Yet, it’s slung low to the ground and has aggressive touches like quad exhaust tips, so you know it’s more than just a business car.
Then, on the interior, the 2018 Mercedes-AMG S63 gives you the royal treatment. The dash and infotainment screen is monumentally wide, stretching most of the way across the front. Head-up display is standard, as is every power feature in the book. Comfort is a guarantee with meticulously sculpted seats with heating, cooling and massage available. And then there’s the engine…
For 2018, the S63 uses a hand-built V8 that makes 603 horsepower. Matched with an award-winning AWD system, this massive luxury sedan still accomplishes the 0-to-60 sprint in 3.4 seconds.
2018 BMW 7 Series
Starting at just $83,000, the 2018 BMW 7 Series is a fan favorite in the luxury sedan segment. It might look a little understated at first with very typical Bimmer features, although it’s a stretched-out wheelbase. But that sentiment is quickly overtaken when you see what awaits.
Once you get inside, everything changes. The BMW 7 Series makes every drive an experience. The driver gets a clean, elegant cockpit with woodgrain and leather, and all the comfort in the world is afforded here. The iDrive 6.0 infotainment system has gesture control. The cabin can be preconditioned remotely. And the 7 Series sedan can be parked remotely with the Display Key.
In the back, the passengers are well cared for also. A center console tablet controls comfort and entertainment functions for the dual seat-back screens. And there’s leg space…so much leg space.
It’s a blast to drive, if that’s what you want it for. The 2018 BMW 740i is standard with a 3.0-liter inline-six with 322 horsepower. However, the M760i is a different animal, making 601 horsepower from its biturbo V12. It’s capable of 0 to 60 in just 3.6 seconds.
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