Top 10 executive cars
The main income of automakers comes from C-segment cars, but almost every company can offer its own executive car, which occupies a special place in the model range. As a rule, F-segment cars (according to European classification) feature the best and most technically advanced systems. Executive cars are not only distinguished by their high cost. Their interior design and equipment are much more important. These cars allow its owner to feel rich and give maximum pleasure to passengers and the driver himself.
In order to join the list of the best executive cars, the following key criteria must be met. If the car does not meet at least one of the requirements, it will definitely not make it into the top 10.
- Safety: the presence of modern electronics, reliable and high-quality body capable of withstanding strong blows in the event of an accident.
- Respect for the environment: it is necessary to combine high power with minimal impact on the environment.
- Appearance: the design is very important, although it is a matter of taste for everyone, but a poor design will scare away wealthy owners.
- Equipment: it is the internal content that largely determines the level of prestige of the car. An executive car should have everything and a little more. Modern technologies, additional gadgets, high-quality sound system, advanced multimedia capabilities.
- Interior and comfort: the interior should be comfortable and well decorated. Much attention is paid to rear passengers, seating comfort, noise reduction, and air conditioning systems. Good lighting is essential.
- Build quality, resistance to wear and durability: breakdowns on the road, the fall of certain parts on the road and wear after a few months of operation are unacceptable.
- Service: a high level of service is essential. Customer satisfaction determines the popularity and demand for cars. Preventive maintenance should take a minimum of time. In addition, the customer must receive a car of a similar class as a temporary replacement.
The best production executive cars
It’s unlikely anyone will be surprised by the final top 10. Our ranking includes only the best executive cars, clear favorites and proven leaders. Needless to say, they are also the most expensive. Of course, sports cars and hypercars can be even more expensive, but we classify them as exclusive cars, so they are not included here. Of course, there are other equally worthy cars that can join this list, but they still need some improvements.
Our ranking includes models from the world’s leading car manufacturers: Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, Maseratti, Rolls Royce, Jaguar, Porsche and Bentley. These automakers are able to create the best product that fully meets the requirements and desires of consumers. We deliberately did not choose a leader among these cars, so it’s up to you to decide which of them is the best. Don’t forget to vote below.
Bentley Flying Spur
In the past, we would have written about the Continental. But it was replaced by the Flying Spur luxury sports sedan. Almost entirely assembled by hand, this model features the highest quality materials. It is probably the most advanced luxury sports sedan in the world. And it’s a completely new car that only inherited the name from its predecessor. The flagship model is a unique combination of sports sedan performance and limousine sophistication and is the perfect choice for those who like to drive their car without a heater. Sophisticated ergonomics and excellent dynamics (acceleration to 100 km/h occurs in 3.7 seconds, while its maximum speed is 333 km/h) make the Flying Spur one of the favorites in the rating.
Jaguar XJ
It is a big, powerful and incredibly beautiful British car. It combines excellent sporting performance with a refined and elegant design. You can choose from 13 different configurations or an individual version with the addition of various components. A high level of safety, a variety of equipment, convenient ergonomics, comfortable fit for the driver and passengers. Driving an XJ is a real pleasure. But the truth is that it was produced until 2019, so you can only buy it in the secondary market.
Rolls-Royce Phantom
It is one of the most expensive representatives in its segment. Rolls Royce = style + perfect quality. A new version was released in 2017. The new Phantom is the most expensive model of the company, as well as the most expensive car in the world among 4-door sedans. The minimum cost for the entry-level version is 450,000 euros. Interior content is classic, with lots of natural leather and wood. In addition, it has modern touch screens and a virtual dashboard with a projection screen, a 12.3 inch multimedia screen. The car comes with a 12-cylinder twin-turbo engine with 563 horsepower, which is combined with an 8-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive. This 2.5-ton almost 6-meter car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds.
Maserati Quattroporte
The Quattroporte has been around for over a year, but it still confidently enters the rankings of the best executive cars. Stylish exterior, interior thought out to the smallest detail and excellent technical characteristics… The sixth (currently the last) generation appeared in 2012 and has already been updated twice. The 2020 restyling made the familiar appearance even more expressive and aggressive. The interior is just sublime. Everything is done at the highest level. The top-end Trofeo version with a 580 horsepower engine accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, with the top speed of 326 km/h.
BMW 7 Series
The BMW 7 Series has been around for many years, regularly updated and improved. This car has an aggressive, but at the same time stylish appearance. It is appreciated for its unique and easily recognizable appearance, solid dimensions, spacious interior, dynamics, sporty aggressiveness and perfect handling at any speed. All the interior components look wonderful. The car is equipped with the best engines with a volume of 2 to 6.6 liters (on an elongated version). There are diesel and hybrid, rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive models. Incidentally, the top version offers literally everything.
Audi А8
This large car can also be purchased in a longer version Long. It is a unique combination of dynamism, high speed and exemplary comfort. The new Audi A8 is arguably the best business sedan with an avant-garde exterior, luxurious interior and excellent reliability and safety performance. Today, the 4th generation model is available on the market. A restyled version was released in 2021. The equipment includes more than 40 assistance systems, exquisite leather, remote control with OLED touch screen to control vehicle functions from the rear seat, an extremely comfortable seat for the ‘number one passenger’ with a footrest, multiple settings and a foot heating and massage function. With all this, in our opinion, the A8 remains a relatively affordable car, it costs exactly less than its eternal competitor, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.
Porsche Panamera
The Panamera is one of the fastest cars in its class, extremely dynamic and fast, with effective braking. Its exterior is done in the classic Porsche style. The serious appearance of the liftback is favorably combined with advanced technologies and modern solutions, an aggressive and sporty character hides behind a discreet exterior. The car is loved for its ability to transform into a real racing car, but it can move smoothly and slowly through city streets. The car will confidently leave competitors behind on the track, and it will provide efficient fuel consumption in city traffic jams.
Volkswagen Phaeton
This car has always been controversial. What is certain is that the Phaeton deserves its place in this ranking. Produced since 2002, it was restyled twice: in 2007 and 2010. The last car was created on the same platform as the Audi A8 of those years. The main problem with the previous Phaeton is its too simple and banal appearance. The restyled Phaeton retained its classic look, close to its predecessor, but offered the finalized optics and significantly transformed interior. As for its technical characteristics, its equipment, its quality of finishes, its interior, its many competitors will be left far behind. Prices are also adequate, just like fuel consumption indicators. The production of the car was finally finished in 2016.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Many people associate this car with prestige, expensiveness and high status of its owner, who rarely drives, mostly traveling in the back seat, where everything is created for their comfort and safety. The best finishing materials, advanced technologies, modern engines, a huge list of electronics… This car is chosen by stars, entrepreneurs, athletes, politicians and other people with high status and corresponding income. The new 2021 S-Class is the first Mercedes to offer retractable door handles. The sedan has a very low drag coefficient of just 0.22. The equipment list includes an augmented reality system. In addition, the car has a backlight system that surrounds the back of all seats, runs through the entire front panel and doors and changes color as the temperature in the cabin changes. Its suspension raises the body 80 mm in a fraction of a second before a side impact. MBUX recognizes the owner by face, voice and fingerprints, and talks to them.
Genesis G90
We have long thought about our last candidate. As a result, we opted for Hyundai’s premium sub-brand, Genesis. Powerful, spacious and luxurious, the Genesis G90 is a full-size luxury sedan intended for elite competition with premium brands. With its muscular convex hood, it resembles top-of-the-range American models, its slender and understated silhouette resembles classic European models, and its technological sophistication and impeccability are purely Asian. The interior is classically luxurious, well decorated and advanced. The motors deserve special respect, considering their power, reliability and, above all, their quiet operation.
