Volkswagen is serious about challenging BMW and Mercedes-Benz in the ultra-luxury sedan segment. The new VW Phaeton is on paper a viable alternative to the S-Class and 7-Series. The top model is the 6.0L/420-bhp W-12 with a 5-speed automatic and 4Motion AWD.

The new VW Phaeton intends to challenge the S-Class and 7-Series models from the other German brands. The top model is the 6.0L/420-bhp W-12 with a 5-speed automatic and 4Motion AWD. Pricing begins at $65,000