Words such as sumptuous and lavish don’t properly illustrate how luxurious the palatial Mercedes-Maybach S-class truly is. Passengers can stretch out and relax on hot-stone-style massaging leather recliners and enjoy the Burmester audio system while an atomizer fills the cabin with one of Maybach’s five signature fragrances.
Pros High-class cabin, stretch-out rear seat, seriously quick.
Cons Self-driving features still need work, still resembles an S-class too much.
For 2018, the Maybach sedan receives freshened styling, more powerful high-beam headlights, the latest COMAND infotainment system, wireless charging for front and rear seats, and Mercedes' Energizing Comfort system.
PROS Exceptionally comfortable and quiet Outstanding rear-seat functionality and features Chock full of standard safety features Strong engines and brakes
CONS Mercedes heritage might not be special enough
After a brief hiatus, the Audi RS7 is back and all new for 2020. Now incorporating Sportback into its name, the second-gen RS7 receives more distinctive styling inside and out along with even greater technology and increased power.
Pros Aggressive appearance, tantalizing performance attributes, hatchback's added versatility.
Cons Too expensive for most enthusiasts, same infotainment foibles as regular A7.
Among enthusiasts and car spotters, it's got hero status - now there's an all-new Audi RS7. It's faster, considerably meaner, and a bit greener too.
Pros Lower and way more aggressive design that shares only four parts with A7 Huge 800Nm and its relentless all the way to 300km/h Sublime comfort and ride with a beautifully poised chassis Body roll is kept in check by both air suspension and dynamic ride control, high tech and superb materials quality Properly fuel efficient Super-smooth gearbox Awesome noise
Cons Seems its design can be polarising to some Surely it can accelerate faster than the claim? Pricing is likely to be steep
The Audi RS7 Sportback is an incredibly fast four-door coupe that'll give some supercars a run for their money. It looks great inside too, but alternatives are more involving to drive.
Pros Gorgeous interior Phenomenally fast Bigger boot than alternatives
Cons Expensive optional extras Not particularly involving to drive RS6 Avant is cheaper and more practical
