What defines a luxury automobile? That would be in the lines of extreme comfort levels, build quality, performance, equipment, and tech features. While you can find a regular car with more performance, luxury cars will always ship with higher-quality cabins, complete with features that aren't available on lower-priced vehicles. After all, the intent for these cars is to provide top-of-the-class comfort and an increased perception of quality.
Some cars provide a luxurious feel that is more fitting in a private jet. After all, you pay a fortune to acquire them, especially in the case of flagship luxury nameplates. Also, we have to mention that while some cars are pretty beautiful on the outside, few pride interiors to match as they fail to tick some boxes; some come with performance and premium leather but are pretty cramped. That said, let us dive in and look at the most luxurious car interiors we've ever seen tick all the boxes.
10 Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo
The modern Maserati Quattroporte carries the same passion and character that came to the fold when, in 1963, Maserati introduced the first-ever luxurious and beautifully designed sports sedan sporting a powerful race-capable engine. The Ferrari-built V8 engines provide an exhilarating ride, making the Trofeo one of the fastest most exclusive sports sedans, and with the comfort of a coach.
But the Quattroporte is on this list thanks to the ultimate luxury and comfort it offers, with the S, GTS, and Trofeo trim compounding this with exciting driving dynamics and sports-car handling. With an executive rear seating, and a host of luxury amenities, the Quattroporte is a capable competitor to the best in the business.
9 Porsche Panamera Turbo S Executive
The Porsche Panamera is one of the best driving cars in the mid to full-size luxury vehicles in the market. Now in its second generation, it has proved a fan favorite thanks to its excellent practicality and vicious performance. Jump inside the Panamera, and you find yourself in a sporty yet luxurious cabin.
All materials in the cabin are as luxurious as you will find in a flagship BMW, Mercedes, or Audi. But the high-tech offerings help set it apart from the rest. The wide, unique dashboard and magnificent metal inlays make the Panamera a wonderful place to spend your time.
8 BMW Alpina B7
The Alpina B7 is the go-to luxury BMW for the expert judges of taste, as it brings statelier aesthetics than the much-capable 7-Series on which it is based. Inside, it is akin to a rolling fortress of solitude, offering one of the smoothest rides in the market, thanks to its air-sprung suspension and top-of-the-class sound insulation.
A beautifully crafted interior loaded with plenty of luxurious features make the Alpina B7 a stately ride to be driven on. Myrtle luxury wood trim pieces, customizable ambient lighting on the dash, doors and dual-panel sunroof, and some class and theatrics to the already gorgeous and plush interior.
7 Audi A8
If cars were billionaire personalities, then the Audi A8 would be one Bill Gates; more accomplished and wealthier than 99.9 percent of the rest of the world yet walks around in simple clothing. Inside the restrained package with a low likelihood of turning heads, the luxury sedan has one of the most comfortable, opulent, and technologically packed packages that you will struggle to find on any other car on the roads.
Its massive and beautifully trimmed cabin carries the car's classy styling with much sophistication. Audi provided the A8 with plenty of standard creature comfort features in one of the most spacious luxury sedans money can buy.
6 Mercedes-AMG S65 Sedan
The AMG S65 sedan's exterior tries to hide the car's performance DNA, but the huge air intakes and soundtrack from the V12 engine are a straight giveaway. And as with all S-Class cars of old, the S65 comes with the plush interior that people have grown to adore.
Passengers are cradled in supreme comfort and luxury, giving the S65 more personality and luxury presence than its closest rival, the BMW M760i. A beautifully crafted steering wheel, sculpted heated and ventilated seats, flowing dash and provide the car its opulence and sheer grandness.
5 Spyker C8 Preliator
Coming from the boutique Dutch automaker, the C8 Preliator ushers in luxury in the world of supercars. The beautiful steampunk-style interior may be the most wild-looking yet, but it is packs lots of high-end materials. The cockpit features an array of stunning switches, buttons, and dials.
It is the only two-seater on this list, and for a good reason. The luxurious cabin comes clothed in sumptuous top-shelf materials like the upholstery made of full-grain, semi-aniline Litano leather. While it lacks the typical creature comfort found in flagship limousines, the C8 is more luxurious than any supercar in the market. It comes with enough space to fit even the taller occupants.
4 Bentley Flying Spur Mulliner
From Bentley's coachbuilding division came the ultimate four-door luxury sedan and the pinnacle of the British automaker's GT range. The Mulliner's interior is heavily upgraded from the other Flying Spur trims, and it comes in eight custom-designed three-color combinations.
The Flying Spur Mulliner is practically a Continental GT with extra poshness. A beauty to look at, but inside is where you want to be. The center and rear console feature a diamond milled finish, with a beautiful silver Mulliner clock sitting at the front and center of the dashboard. Luxurious interior offerings include electric folding picnic tables in the rear, panoramic sunroof, and embroidered seats with double-diamond stitching requiring almost 400,000 stitches across the cabin.
3 Mercedes Maybach S-Class
Mercedes was already dominating the large luxury sedan category with the S-Class before they introduced the Maybach in 2021. The Maybach isn't as obvious as the Bentley or the Rolls-Royce, but it has a sublime interior. While it is strikingly similar to the standard S-Class, the difference is in tiny details. The leather is more premium and can be found on other surfaces besides the seats.
The Maybach cockpit is all business, but the back seat is where the pleasure is at. A combination of stunning ambient lighting, rear-seat infotainment, a pair of reclining first class-like seats make the rear section as luxurious as a private jet. Extra offerings include four-zone climate control, heating, and ventilation on seats and power rear-window sunshades.
2 Rolls-Royce Phantom
Sitting on the Phantom cockpit gives a serene and antique vibe, but the rear compartment is where the bulk of your money goes. This car can provide its occupants a clear night sky view on the roof while being driven around on a sunny afternoon. The Phantom has no peers in ride quality, classic styling, and an upmarket luxury cabin.
You get plenty of customization options to mold your Phantom in your image. At up to 30% premium over the sticker price, you can add more luxury features like the Serenity version of the Phantom that comes with seats made of hand-woven and hand-dyed silk plus detailing reminiscent of a blossoming Japanese garden.
1 Bentley Mulsanne
While the Mulsanne is no longer in production, it was a car reserved for the aristocrats and affluent folks to help them flaunt their wealth in style. It is hand-crafted to ensure its occupants reach their destination in style and on time. The cabin is seventh heaven compared to most cars. It was a perfect blend of the finest materials and plenty of luxury features. It was also highly customizable, and buyers had the freedom to tailor their car to their taste, with a host of color schemes, veneer options, and the best of comfort offerings like massaging on all seats.
Every single inch of the Mulsanne cabin feels expensive. The cockpit features a classic and timeless design, and the rear compartment has enough legroom to stretch out with the aid of power-operated leg rests.
sources: topgear.com, caranddriver.com, carbuzz.com, hotcars.com