2012 BMW 7 Series 750Li

The 7 Series is BMW's flagship sedan, the one you cross-shop with the Mercedes S-Class and Audi A8. It drives with a balance of comfort and athleticism that few large sedans match, even in this generation. The cabin is spacious and hushed, with plenty of room for four adults and a trunk that swallows luggage. Standard iDrive with a large screen handles navigation and audio, and options like night vision and a head-up display were available. The 750Li is the long-wheelbase pick for rear-seat legroom without stepping up to xDrive all-wheel drive. Its 4.4L V8 makes 400 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque, shuffled through a six-speed automatic to the rear wheels with a relaxed, effortless pull. You get a two-axle air suspension with automatic self-leveling, standard on the long-wheelbase models, that soaks up pavement joins without float.