Luxury Sedans Rule The Roost
For decades, the stretch limousine was considered the pinnacle of luxury – a cultural icon that certainly still has its time and place even today. However, as the l has diversified and technology has continued to improve, there has emerged a new frontrunner for the title of “glitziest transport option”, and it might not be what you think.
Then again, if you read the title of this article, then you already know what I’m about to say: the premium sedan now sits near the top of the totem pole as the preferred transportation options among executives and even Hollywood’s biggest stars. However, we have to be honest with ourselves here; these cars don’t look like much from the outside. So, what’s the appeal? Let’s look at two leading examples to find out.
1: The Mercedes S550: Refinement & Style
We turn first to a leader in the class and favorite of gearheads of discerning taste. The S550 from Mercedes-Benz delivers an experience that stuns both on paper and on the road.
Under the hood, the S550 boasts a twin-turbo V8 engine that, despite its immense power, remains surprisingly quiet and offers a buttery-smooth ride for those back-seat passengers. The ride is further enhanced by state-of-the-art safety features such as lane keep assist, night vision enhancement, and more.
In terms of interior amenities, the S550 is difficult to beat. A sprawling, high-definition center console makes controlling the vehicle’s many features a breeze, enhanced further by an industry-leading HUD.
Believe it or not, the buttery leather seats contain 19 massage motors each, seat warmers and coolers, as well as integrated speakers. These speakers are part of an impressive 31-part Burmester 4D sound system, delivering a best-in-class audio experience that you can feel in your whole body.
To top it all off, the interior is lit by 250 LEDs, all of which can be adjusted to a wide palette of colors to suit virtually any mood. Can this expansive suite of luxury features be beat? To find out, we turn to our next entry.
2: The BMW 750i: Unique & Hyper-Modern
Long known as one of the leaders in luxury design, BMW updated their 7 series with, incidentally, its 7th generation in 2022, and have spent the past 3 years refining that already best-in-class design to deliver even more in the way of comfort and style.
Unlike our other offering, the 750i is a hybrid, though not lacking in power either way: the premium edition can output up to 536 horsepower and achieves 0-60 in only 4.1 seconds.
The truly important thing, however, is the innovations BMW has made to the vehicle’s interior, which is truly unique in a number of ways.
For starters, back seat passengers have access to a widescreen entertainment system that spans the length of the vehicle, an 8k offering that arrives fully integrated with Amazon Fire TV. As for audio hardware, most 750i models feature a 16-cone speaker system from Harmon Kardon, backed by a 464-watt amplifier. However, premium upgrades are available to significantly boost those specs, thanks to a 36-speaker, 1,600-watt upgrade from Bowers & Wilkins.
The back seat, referred to in official materials as “the Executive Suite”, features full recline, heating, cooling, and customizable climate control – and, yes, it also has massage functionality.
Not impressed? Consider the standout feature: the Sky Lounge LED Panoramic Sunroof, which not only offers a UV-protected view of the open sky, but also accents that view with a relaxing light show. BMW calls this “a vision of modern luxury”. Vision, indeed.
Conclusions
If you have the $140,000+ laying around to purchase either of these vehicles, you truly can’t go wrong. In the words of the great Ferris Bueller: “If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.” The experience for the driver and the passengers alike in either option is unforgettable and very nearly unrivaled anywhere else in the luxury sedan class.
If you are perhaps inclined to save your small fortune for a rainy day, however, you might be better served seeking these vehicles out as part of a . Sedans are now the preferred choice for these services, and it is no surprise why – imagine rolling up to the board meeting, ears still buzzing from an auditory experience like no other, fully relaxed after receiving a full-body massage. For these best-in-class sedans, it’s all part of the standard package!
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