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Best large cars

The definitive ranking of the best and worst large cars on sale in the UK

This is the definitive ranking of the best and worst large cars on sale in the UK.

How can we make such a bold claim? Because this list isn’t just based on our opinion. We’ve compiled and analysed more than 15,000 new car reviews from 35 of the UK’s top motoring titles to produce our Expert Rating scores.

Why rely on one person’s opinion when you can have all of the top reviews gathered together in one place?

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The large car sector covers an enormous range of price tags – as you’ll see below, a £30K Skoda Superb sits alongside a £300K Rolls-Royce Phantom. Alongside traditional saloons and estates, there are also sleeker liftbacks and ‘four-door coupé’ models trying to grab buyers’ interests as well.

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Rolls-Royce Phantom

Expert Rating 91%
The Rolls-Royce Phantom has received universal praise and is currently the highest-rated car we've analysed at The Car Expert.

Porsche Taycan

Expert Rating 89%
The Porsche Taycan has received overwhelmingly positive reviews, with plenty of praise for its driving dynamics and overall performance.

BMW M5

Expert Rating 88%
Supercar performance with a saloon silhouette, the BMW M5 is a supremely fast performance car that is both practical and comfortable.

Mercedes-Benz EQS

Expert Rating 87%
A sophisticated tech-laden EV, the Mercedes-Benz EQS is a high-end saloon highlighted for its futuristic interior and class-leading battery range.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Expert Rating 86%
Just when rivals thought they had caught up to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, an all-new model arrives to raise the bar once again.

Bentley Continental GT

Expert Rating 85%
The Bentley Continental GT has received unanimously positive reviews from the UK motoring media, ranging from good to outstanding, with particular praise for its improved driving dynamics and luxurious cabin.

Rolls-Royce Ghost

Expert Rating 84%
The Rolls-Royce Ghost has received plenty of positive reviews for its luxury and engineering excellence. Not cheap to run, though...

Audi e-tron GT

Expert Rating 82%
Both a relative and a rival of the Porsche Taycan, the Audi e-tron GT is an electric sports saloon that combines performance and luxury.

Skoda Superb

Expert Rating 82%
The Skoda Superb has received many outstanding media reviews and awards for its practicality, design and value for money.

Bentley Flying Spur

Expert Rating 82%
The Bentley Flying Spur is very large, very luxurious and very powerful – although key safety kit costs extra, which is very poor form.

Audi RS 6

Expert Rating 82%
A fast five-door estate that is both comfortable and quiet, the Audi RS 6 has received very favourable reviews, but it doesn't come cheap.

BMW i5

Expert Rating 81%
Reviewers agree that the talented BMW i5 is one of the most well-rounded electric saloons on the market, but rivals offer more battery range.

BMW i7

Expert Rating 81%
The electric BMW i7 saloon has the interior opulence and impressive on-board tech to justify its steep price tag, despite its polarising looks.

Volkswagen ID. Buzz

Expert Rating 79%
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is perhaps the most hotly anticipated people carrier ever, and early review scores suggest it's worth the hype.

Tesla Model S

Expert Rating 79%
The Tesla Model S has been a pioneer for electric cars, single-handedly changing the perception of EVs having poor performance and range.

Rolls-Royce Wraith

Expert Rating 79%
The Rolls-Royce Wraith is one of the most luxurious coupes you can buy, but as the oldest Rolls-Royce model in production, its age is starting to show.

Rolls-Royce Spectre

Expert Rating 79%
The Rolls-Royce Spectre is one of the most luxurious electric cars money can buy, but its ride quality is hindered by its heavy weight.

Audi RS e-tron GT

Expert Rating 77%
The Audi RS e-tron GT offers even more power and pace than the fast e-tron GT, but is this performance boost worth the higher price tag?

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Expert Rating 76%
The sixth-generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class improves on its predecessor in many areas, but rivals are more engaging to drive.

Audi A8

Expert Rating 76%
The Audi A8 saloon has received many positive reviews for its comfort and advanced technology, and is a suitable flagship for the Audi range.

Mercedes-AMG GT 4 Door

Expert Rating 75%
Mercedes-AMG GT 4 Door is an extravagant luxury liftback with sports car pace and a lavish interior, but quality like this comes at a big cost.

Ford S-Max

Expert Rating 74%
The Ford S-Max holds an Expert Rating of 79% with scores that range from average to outstanding, and praise for its driving dynamics.

Audi A6

Expert Rating 73%
The Audi A6 is an extremely capable large executive saloon and estate, with particular praise for its interior space, comfort and refinement.

Citroën C5 X

Expert Rating 73%
The Citroën C5 X is a liftback blending the practicality of an estate with the comfort of an SUV, but alternatives are better to drive.

Jaguar XF

Expert Rating 71%
The Jaguar XF has received mostly positive media reviews, with praise for its driving dynamics and generous standard equipment levels.

Audi RS 7

Expert Rating 70%
The Audi RS 7 is a lavish sports saloon that offers supercar pace, but it's overshadowed by its more practical RS 6 estate sibling.

Mercedes-Benz EQE

Expert Rating 69%
The Mercedes-Benz EQE is a comfortable executive saloon with a very refined and tech-laden interior, but rivals are more entertaining on the road.

Ford Tourneo Connect

Expert Rating 69%
The Ford Tourneo Connect is a safe, roomy, versatile and comfortable people carrier, but its interior leaves room for improvement.

Volkswagen Passat

Expert Rating 69%
The Volkswagen Passat range has received generally positive media reviews, with particular praise for its refinement, comfort and space.

Genesis Electrified G80

Expert Rating 69%
The Genesis Electrified G80 is an electric executive saloon with class-leading interior quality, but less interior space than the standard G80.

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé

Expert Rating 69%
The BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé offers a sleeker take on BMW's usual saloon styling at the expensive of ultimate practicality.

Porsche Panamera

Expert Rating 69%
The Porsche Panamera is a highly potent yet practical four-door super saloon, but with styling that still divides opinions.

Audi A7

Expert Rating 66%
The Audi A7 Sportback is surprisingly practical despite sleek looks. It bristles with technology but can’t match rivals in ride and handling.

Volkswagen Multivan

Expert Rating 65%
The Volkswagen Multivan is regarded as one of the best people carriers on the market, but it is hindered by the brand's problematic infotainment.

Volkswagen Arteon

Expert Rating 65%
The Volkswagen Arteon has an Expert Rating that's pretty reasonable overall but falls well short of many of its similarly-priced rivals.

Mercedes-Benz CLS

Expert Rating 65%
Now in its third generation, the latest Mercedes-Benz CLS hasn't captured buyer attention or media acclaim like the original did years ago.

Citroën ë-Berlingo

Expert Rating 63%
The Citroën ë-Berlingo is a practical electric people carrier that is peaceful to drive, but its battery range is shorter than its rivals.

Vauxhall Combo Life Electric

Expert Rating 63%
The Vauxhall Combo Life Electric is a spacious and versatile compact people carrier, but it is pricier than its Stellantis stablemates.

Lexus ES

Expert Rating 63%
The Lexus ES has received generally good to very good reviews from UK media sources. Consumer titles have rated it highly for its build quality, comfort and refinement, while performance-oriented titles have criticised its driving dynamics.

Mercedes-Benz V-Class

Expert Rating 61%
The Mercedes-Benz V-Class is one of the most luxurious and spacious people carriers on sale, but these class-leading qualities come at a hefty price.

Genesis G80

Expert Rating 61%
The Genesis G80 is the latest challenger to the BMW 5 Series, with a luxurious cabin and plenty of technology but a lack of engine refinement.

Mercedes-Benz EQV

Expert Rating 59%
The Mercedes-Benz EQV is a luxurious people carrier praised for its battery range, but its steep pricing will alienate most private buyers.

DS 9

Expert Rating 57%
The DS 9 is a highly distinctive French-themed alternative to big-hitting German executive saloons, but is it just too exclusive?

Maserati Quattroporte

Expert Rating 53%
The Maserati Quattroporte is an elegant and in some models highly potent luxury four-door saloon – but some cheap cabin fittings let it down.

Lexus LS

Expert Rating 49%
The Lexus LS is a luxurious large saloon with some stunning interior touches, but it falls short of Mercedes S-Class standards overall.

Maserati Ghibli

Expert Rating 48%
The Maserati has received mostly average media reviews, with it's biggest problem being that it has to compete against some great rivals.