2025 Audi A7
Starting MSRP: $72,000
Audi has made the A7 into a bit of a unique offering in its segment. It features a cool and sporty silhouette, with a sleek, sloping roofline and a hatch at the rear. This makes it more practical than many of its rivals. However, practicality isn’t the name of the game here, it is opulence. While not quite as modern as some of its direct rivals, it is sporty and exciting. A new A7 may also be right on the horizon.
Performance Specifications
| Engine | 3.0-Liter Turbocharged V-Six |
| Transmission | 7-Speed Auto-Shift Manual |
| Horsepower | 335 HP |
| Torque | 369 LB-FT |
| Driveline | AWD |
| 0-60 MPH | 4.7 Seconds |
| Top Speed | 130 MPH |
The V-6 that you find at the heart of the A7 makes use of a 48-volt hybrid assist system which aims to reduce any lag from the turbochargers as well as operate the stop/start system. Considering this sedan weighs around 4,500 pounds, it is impressive that it accelerates as quickly as it does. If you want more, there is the 444 horsepower S7 or the 621 horsepower RS7.
Pros
- Refined and classy interior
- Much more versatile thanks to its rear hatch
- Blends performance and comfort really well
Cons
- Could use a slight power bump
- Too much screen
- Incredibly silly fake exhaust tips
32025 genesis G90
Starting MSRP: $89,700
Most of the G90’s main rivals inch fairly close to six-figure starting prices, which makes the Genesis one of the most affordable full-size luxury sedans you can get your hands on. You’d think that this discount may mean that the Genesis lacks the theater or the richness that its rivals offer, but you’d be wrong. The G90 easily takes on its rivals and saves you thousands in the process.
Performance Specifications
| Engine | 3.5-Liter Twin-Turbocharged V-6 |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Horsepower | 375 HP |
| Torque | 391 LB-FT |
| Driveline | AWD |
| 0-60 MPH | 5.4 Seconds |
| Top Speed | 132 MPH |
In the G90, you’ll find the twin-turbo V-6, which is an optional extra in the G80, as standard. However, if you feel like you need a little bump in power you can opt for the E-Supercharger model. It uses a 48-volt electric supercharger to bump output up to 409 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque. Things like air suspension and a dedicated Chauffeur mode make the G90 an exceptionally smooth car to drive, or to be driven in.
Pros
- Immaculately quiet cabin
- Rich materials used throughout
- Thoughtful and elegant interior design
Cons
- No wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto for some reason
- Lacks the brand prestige of its rivals
- Polarizing front end
22025 BMW 7-Series
Starting MSRP: $97,300
While many of BMW’s other sedans look for a balance between driving verve and comfort, often making compromises here and there, the 7-Series offers a pretty pure luxury experience. With nothing but the best when it comes to interior materials and a mosaic of technological wizardry in the cabin, the 7-Series is a car that pushes old-school opulence into the modern age.
Performance Specifications
| Engine | 3.0-Liter Turbocharged Inline-Six |
| Transmission | 8-Speed Automatic |
| Horsepower | 375 HP |
| Torque | 383 LB-FT |
| Driveline | AWD |
| 0-60 MPH | 4.9 Seconds |
| Top Speed | 155 MPH |
In terms of gas powertrains, you have a choice between the 740i and the 760i. The base model comes with the turbocharged inline-six, while the 760i opts instead for a 536 horsepower twin-turbocharged V-8. The 750e is also on offer and is a plug-in hybrid, utilizing the turbo-six and electric power to produce 483 horsepower. Regardless of which you choose, note that the 7-Series puts comfort before performance.
Pros
- A tech nerd’s wonderland
- Brilliant acceleration
- Designed for ultimate comfort
Cons
- Tech can be a little hard to learn
- Made for you to be a passenger rather than a driver
- Options are insanely expensive
