The sedan market in India is quite huge and here we take a look at the 5 most expensive sedans on sale.
Mercedes-Maybach S650 – The Mercedes S-Class is one of the most popular luxury sedans out there and in India it is available in 4 variants – S350d, S450, S560 and S650 Maybach. The Maybach variant is of course the most exclusive and expensive one. It comes powered by a 6.0-litre V12 petrol engine making 621 HP and 1000 Nm. The sedan is RWD and comes equipped with a good list of features and tech, while offering top notch comfort. The Mercedes-Maybach S650 costs Rs. 3.15 crores (on-road) but the lower variants like the S350d can be had Rs. 1.60 crore onwards.
Bentley FLying Spur – The Bentley Flying Spur is more of a driver-oriented car and it shows its sporty intentions. The Flying Spur is also known to be a practical alternative to some supercars. This Bentley is offered with two engines – a 4.0-litre V8 and a 6.0-litre W12. The smaller engine makes 500 HP and 660 Nm while the bigger unit delivers 616 HP and 800 Nm. Along with performance, the sedan also oozes of richness all over. The Flying Spur V8 can be yours for Rs. 3.70 crores while the W12 will set you back by Rs. 3.90 crores (on-road).
Bentley Mulsanne – The Bentley Mulsanne is a very sophisticated sedan and it offers a nice blend of comfort and performance. It is powered by a 6.75-litre V8 engine and is available in three variants – Standard, EWB and Speed. The standard variant makes 512 HP and 1020 Nm while the other two variants unleash 537 HP and 1100 Nm. Another talking point of the Mulsanne is its interior which looks quite contemporary. The Mulsanne is priced Rs. 6.40 crores onwards (on-road).
Rolls-Royce Ghost II – The Rolls-Royce Ghost II is slotted below the Cullinan and Phantom in the portfolio. Under the hood, there’s a 6.6-litre V12 powerplant delivering 563 HP and 780 Nm while the Black Badge version churns out 603 HP and 840 Nm. The Rolls-Royce Ghost II costs Rs. 6 crores for the standard version, Rs. 7.36 crores for the Black Badge and Rs. 7.42 crores for the EWB (all prices, on-road). A new model of the Ghost is expected this year.
Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII – The Rolls-Royce Phantom and luxury go hand-in-hand. The Phantom was first launched in 1925 and the current model is the eighth generation. Under the long hood is a 6.75-litre V12 engine putting out 563 HP and 900 Nm. The Phantom VIII gets a 100-litre fuel tank. The vehicle is the benchmark for luxury and can be customised in a ton of ways for the exterior and interior with a lot of bespoke options available. The Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII costs a whopping Rs. 10.32 crores (on-road) and the EWB version is pricier by another Rs. 1.5-2 crores.