1 . Audi A7
If you’re looking for a
handsome, curvaceous car that is capable in all kinds of weather, check out the
A7. Its standard powertrain is a 333-hp, 3.0-liter supercharged V-6, mated to
all-wheel drive through an eight-speed automatic. A 240-hp, turbo-diesel 3.0-liter
V-6 is an option for those seeking impressive fuel economy. For more power see
the S7, reviewed separately. Regardless of your choice, each model is great. It
may be pricey, but we think it’s worth it.
Price: $59,625 - $69,225
2 . Porsche Panamera
As with the Cayenne sport-ute,
the wildly successful Panamera has proven that the Porsche 911’s mystique is
indeed scalable. No matter what you think about the Panamera’s controversial
“four-door coupe” styling, its dynamic abilities are inarguable. With two
wheelbase lengths and a wide array of powertrains—non-turbo and twin-turbo
V-6s, a snarling V-8, and even a 416-hp plug-in hybrid (turbo V-8 models are
covered separately), there’s a Panamera for everyone, from speed demons to
greenies.
Price: $79,095 - $126,595
3 . BMW 6-series Gran Coupe
With its sweeping roofline and
muscular stance, the Gran Coupe disguises a pair of rear doors while retaining
the sporty façade of the two-door on which it is based. A 315-hp 3.0-liter
turbo inline-six or 445-hp 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 power the rear or all four
wheels through an eight-speed automatic. A balanced chassis and well-weighted
steering make the car a driver’s delight. Opt for the Alpina model and you’ll
enjoy a boost to 600 hp, all-wheel drive, and an even more lavish cabin.
Price: $79,295 - $118,295
4 . Mercedes-Benz CLS-class
Mercedes originated the
“four-door coupe” with the CLS-class, which is basically an E-class wrapped in
a sleeker, sexier body. Its intimate interior seats four, so practicality isn’t
its strong suit. The CLS400 has a 329-hp twin-turbo V-6, while the CLS550 has a
potent 402-hp twin-turbocharged V-8. Rear-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel
drive is available on both. For more power, check out the CLS63 AMG. Prices for
the CLS models start higher than the E-class—but style isn’t cheap.
Price: $66,915 - $76,625
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