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Few things in life are sweeter than driving a top of the line luxury car; a car designed for incredible comfort and top notch performance. Many people like to say that “Money Can’t Buy Happiness” but I beg to challenge that! It’s impossible not to feel a slight thrill when cruising down Pacific Coast Highway in hundred thousand dollar car with a cockpit opulent enough for the Queen of England herself while you enjoy the sound of her powerful engine. Here is a list of the top luxury car brands in the car industry.

Mercedes Benz- The Mercedes brand is synonymous with quality, prestige, status and affluence. It has been voted to be the highest quality and most prestigious brand by affluent consumers in numerous studies. The brand has pumped in new energy into its lineup with an updated exterior for the 2011 E Class trim which is now a lot bolder and edgier. The classic double headlights gone for a sporty and sleek look. One interesting fact about Benz is that even though the brand is considered to be luxurious in the States, numerous older C-class models are being utilized as taxi cabs in Europe and in many third world countries. This is testament to the durability of Mercedes engines; some of the engines on the taxi cabs have approached a few hundred thousand miles! Many of today’s most famous stars choose to drive a Mercedes Benz; Britney Spears has been often seen tearing up the streets in Hollywood in her white Mercedes SL65 while Lindsay Lohan has been involved in an infamous car crash in her black SL65. My favorite model is the SL65 AMG; the 2011 version sports a V12 engine and an incredible 604 HP with a hefty MRSP of approximately around $199k.

BMW- The Bavarian automakers slogan is “The Ultimate Driving Machine” and they are right on the money with that one. The difference between BMW and Benz is that the first is engineered to be performance oriented while the second is aimed towards luxurious comfort. BMW’s are equipped with a super powerful engine and a stiff suspension; it’s meant to be driven hard. The brand is more appealing to younger shoppers while Mercedes has more appeal to their parents. The best selling line for the German brand is the 3-series line, which offers superior performance, handling and power at a competitive price in the entry-level market. The 335 model comes with an engine that puts out an immense 300 HP and 300 lb feet of torque. My favorite has to be the top of the line 7 Series, which epitomizes power, class and style; the 2010 model boasts a eight cylinder engine with 400 HP.

Aston Martin – One of my favorite exotic car manufacturers; their cars are classy, sleek, sophisticated and extremely powerful. James Bond has driven the DBS V12 in the movies “Casino Royale” and “Quantum Of Solace”. If It’s good enough for Mr 007 then I’m sure it will be good enough for me too. Top choices in the Aston Martin line include the Vantage V12 (which offers an impressive twelve cylinders for massive power!) and the new V8 Vantage N420 roadster which is a speedy and stunning convertible with fluid curves, clean lines and a total of 420 horsepower.

Infiniti -Nissan is the parent of luxury car maker Infiniti. Infiniti is a relatively newcomer when compared with the traditional German players but it’s already a major contender in the luxury segment thanks to its gorgeous and high performance cars. The manufacturer is noted for its high performance IPL line which is a more affordable alternative to Benz’s AMG line and the M3 series from BMW. The advantage of an Infiniti vehicle is that its service and repair costs tend to be typically much cheaper than its German Rivals. In general, Infiniti is also more competitively priced when compared with BMW and Benz. My personal favorite is the powerful and sleek M56 which boasts a powerful eight cylinder engine and 420 HP, with the AWD model starting at around $60k.

Written by Jacqueline Star: Infiniti G37 Bay Area, Luxury Cars Las Vegas

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