The weapons-grade M5 is a powerful piece of German artillery from BMW’s iconic M division. It sports a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 with 600 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. The M5 faithful will lament the lost manual gearbox and unfamiliar all-wheel-drive system, but this Bimmer has a high-tech drivetrain that can disconnect the front wheels for pure rear-drive personality.
Pros Astounding acceleration, rediscovered involvement that doesn’t negatively affect refinement and luxury.
Cons Stiff ride in Sport mode, fake engine soundtrack remains, the stick shift is dead.
The 2018 BMW M5 is equal parts performance monster and luxury cruiser.
Pros Crazy power Sharp handling Spacious interior Wonderful engine noises Grip of AWD
Cons No more manual tranmission Six-figure price Still pretty heavy
The 2018 BMW M5 is a four-door, five-seat sedan. It comes in only one primary configuration, and is equipped with a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that produces 600 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. The engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends the power to all four wheels.
PROS Sharper handling from revised suspension Boffo V8's prodigious thrust All-wheel drive increases performance capability Premium cabin packed with features
CONS Daunting number of powertrain and suspension settings Stiff on bumpy roads, even in Comfort mode
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class ranked #5 in Luxury Large Cars. Currently the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class has a score of 8.3 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 37 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Powerful engines Adept handling Supportive front seats
Cons Cramped rear seats Frustrating infotainment system Undersized trunk
For 2018, Mercedes has discontinued the entry-level CLS 400 from the lineup. A rearview camera is now standard for the remaining CLS trims.
PROS Powerful engines for decisive acceleration Pleasing balance of handling performance and comfort Long list of available advanced safety features Sleek exterior and impeccable interior
CONS Lacks the features of current Mercedes vehicles Rear headroom is limited by the sloping roofline
The 2018 Mercedes CLS hangs on to its lissome curves; it’s V-8 only this year.
Pros Gorgeous profile Poised ride V-8 only–it’s throwback CLS! Beautifully appointed cabin AMG’s scorching appeal
Cons Low gas mileage Rear-seat head room is slim Small trunk Kludgy infotainment With an E-Class so good...
