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The traditional sedan may be losing popularity to highly practical SUVs and crossovers, but the full-size sedan remains one of the top choices when it comes to ultra-luxurious land cruisers. This is why the segment is mostly dominated by brands like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Bentley. With this level of luxury, you can rest assured that these of some of the safest cars, but full-size sedans are seldom cheap. There are exceptions, of course, like the Kia Cadenza. Here is a more comprehensive list of the best full-size sedans models for 2024.

2024 Porsche Taycan
Base MSRP
$90,900
Fuel Economy
79/88 MPG
Horsepower
321 hp
2023 Audi S8
Base MSRP
$120,500
Fuel Economy
15/23 MPG
Horsepower
563 hp
2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo
Base MSRP
$153,300
Fuel Economy
81/80 MPG
Horsepower
616 hp
2023 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe
Base MSRP
$87,500
Fuel Economy
21/29 MPG
Horsepower
335 hp
2023 Rolls-Royce Ghost
Base MSRP
$348,500
Fuel Economy
12/19 MPG
Horsepower
563 hp
2024 Audi A8
Base MSRP
$90,900
Fuel Economy
19/28 MPG
Horsepower
335 hp
2024 BMW i7
Base MSRP
$105,700
Fuel Economy
87/95 MPG
Horsepower
449 hp
2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan
Base MSRP
$114,500
Fuel Economy
20/28 MPG
Horsepower
429 hp
2023 BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe
Base MSRP
$144,900
Fuel Economy
17/24 MPG
Horsepower
612 hp
2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hybrid
Base MSRP
$122,550
Fuel Economy
TBC
Horsepower
510 hp
2024 BMW M8 Gran Coupe
Base MSRP
$138,800
Fuel Economy
15/22 MPG
Horsepower
617 hp
2023 Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid
Base MSRP
$214,800
Fuel Economy
TBC
Horsepower
536 hp
2023 Lexus LS
Base MSRP
$77,385
Fuel Economy
18/29 MPG
Horsepower
416 hp
2024 BMW 7 Series
Base MSRP
$96,400
Fuel Economy
25/31 MPG
Horsepower
375 hp
2023 Bentley Flying Spur
Base MSRP
$208,600
Fuel Economy
15/22 MPG
Horsepower
542 hp
2023 Lexus LS Hybrid
Base MSRP
$113,485
Fuel Economy
22/29 MPG
Horsepower
354 hp
2023 Porsche Panamera Turbo
Base MSRP
$186,400
Fuel Economy
15/21 MPG
Horsepower
620 hp
2023 Porsche Panamera
Base MSRP
$92,400
Fuel Economy
18/24 MPG
Horsepower
325 hp
2023 Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid
Base MSRP
$109,000
Fuel Economy
TBC
Horsepower
455 hp
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS Sedan
Base MSRP
$104,400
Fuel Economy
TBC
Horsepower
329 hp
2024 Genesis G90
Base MSRP
$89,200
Fuel Economy
18/26 MPG
Horsepower
375 hp
2023 Rolls-Royce Phantom
Base MSRP
$493,000
Fuel Economy
12/18 MPG
Horsepower
563 hp
2023 Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat
Base MSRP
$82,670
Fuel Economy
12/21 MPG
Horsepower
717 hp
2023 Dodge Charger
Base MSRP
$35,325
Fuel Economy
19/30 MPG
Horsepower
292 hp
2024 BMW 7 Series Hybrid
Base MSRP
$107,000
Fuel Economy
TBC
Horsepower
483 hp
2024 Maserati Quattroporte
Base MSRP
$139,000
Fuel Economy
17/25 MPG
Horsepower
424 hp
2023 Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo
Base MSRP
$151,500
Fuel Economy
13/20 MPG
Horsepower
580 hp
2023 Chrysler 300
Base MSRP
$36,145
Fuel Economy
19/30 MPG
Horsepower
292 hp
2023 Bentley Flying Spur Speed
Base MSRP
$0
Fuel Economy
12/19 MPG
Horsepower
626 hp

Characteristics of a Full-size Sedan

There are certain things you can expect when you go shopping for a large four-door. Some are grand tourers, while others are full-size sports cars. Regardless of their specific application, there are some similarities, for better or worse, between the majority of these great big vehicles.

What to Consider When Buying a Full-size Sedan

As with any type of car, full-size sedans have their ups and downs. Before you go signing on the dotted line for one of these brutes, it makes sense to see exactly what they bring to the table, and what they take away:

Pros

Cons

FAQs

Are full-size sedans safer than SUVs and crossovers?

While they benefit from being big and heavy, full-size sedans also ride much lower on the road. This means that they have any of the strengths of a large SUV but do away with the greatest weakness - the risk of roller. As such, they are among the safest vehicles on the road.

Are there any cheap full-size sedans?

While it may be true that many of the models in this classification hail from luxury automakers, not all are obscenely expensive. The Chrysler 300 comes in at just over $30k and still manages to include some desirable comforts. The Dodge Charger and Toyota Avalon are also relatively affordable options. If you still wan to spend less, consider a used model from 2021 or earlier.

What is the most reliable full-size sedan?

Unsurprisingly, it is the mainstream brands that really impress, with the Toyota Avalon and Nissan Maxima proving to be among the most reliable large sedans on the market.