From Mercedes-Benz to Toyota: Top 8 luxury cars, one of them is bulletproof

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Think of luxury cars and the first thing one wants is comfort and, of course, the latest technology and safety features. Modern day luxury cars not only provide a comfortable ride but pack powerful engines under the bonnet. However, some luxury cars are more luxurious than others. While some miss out on the powertrain and some on design, so what one needs is a complete package that delivers on all aspects. Latest technologies like noise-cancelling, autonomous driving and remote parking are now seen on small cars, but were first introduced in luxury cars. We've gotten together a list of some of the most luxurious cars in the world to help decide on which is best.

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Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Pullman Guard: The Mercedes-Maybach S 600 Pullman Guard is a stretch limousine which is said to be the safety luxury vehicle in the world. The Maybach S600 Pullman Guard is certified for the highest ballistics protection VR9, which allows it to stand a blast of 15kg TNT from a distance of about around four metres. It has the highest level of comfort and convenience features, including AIRMATIC suspension and intelligent driver assistance system. The S600 Guard has polycarbonated glass coating on the inside for splinter protection. Powering this luxury model is a 6.0-litre V12 twin-turbo petrol engine that develops a 530 hp and 800 Nm of torque.

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Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase: The Rolls Royce Phantom Extended Wheelbase is the largest model in the company's model lineup. It extends at 5,982 mm and has a wheelbase measuring 3,772 mm, offering ample space for the rear passengers. The Phantom spells luxury in every touch as every aspect of the vehicle, be it the flat floor and carpets or the hand-welded aluminium spaceframe. The Phantom uses a massive 6.75-litre V12 engine that makes 563 hp of power 900 Nm of torque. The infotainment system or the theatre configuration has 12-inch monitors with individual DVD players and headphones. What else do you want, a luxury home with wheels?

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Bentley Bentayga Diesel: The Bentley Bentayga Diesel is the luxury SUV that comes with a 4.0-litre eight-cylinder diesel engine with a top speed of 270 kmph. The Bentayga can achieve 0 to 100 kmph in 4.8 seconds. The Bentayga Diesel is equipped with the latest technology such as a particulate filter and selective catalyst reduction that reduces the fuel consumption. It's ‘triple-charging’ features consists of two mechanical, twin-scroll turbochargers that are charged by a 48V electrical system and the third unit helps in eliminate turbo lag. There are subtle features at the exterior like gloss black matrix grille with a chrome surround and two twin-quad tailpipes at the rear are appealing.

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Maserati Levante: Maserati Levante is yet to be launched in India later this year and is available internationally in a choice of three variants. It is powered by a 3.0-litre V6 petrol and diesel engine in different states of tune and all engines are paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Levante also gets All Wheel Drive ATC (Active Transfer Case), air suspension, electronically controlled damping suspension and Maserati Stability Programme (MSP) that consist of acceleration slip regulation (ASR), anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD) and Maserati drag torque control (MSR). First thing that catches attention in the Levante's cabin is the Maserati Touch Control Plus (MTC Plus) unit with 8.4-inch touchscreen display.

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BMW 7-Series M760Li: BMW 7-Series is the performance-oriented model with additional features both at the exterior and interior. The BMW 7-Series M760Li gets an M Sports package and is powered by a 6.6-litre V12, TwinPower Turbo petrol engine. It delivers a maximum output of 601 hp and churns out a peak torque of 800 Nm. The unit is paired to an eight-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission and sends power to the xDrive all-wheel-drive system. The luxury sedan can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 3.7 seconds.

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class: The 2018 edition of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class was recently showcased at the Shanghai Auto Show, and packed with new features and technologies. The carmaker has added a plug-in hybrid variant that will have an electric range of about 50 kilometres. The luxury sedan also features an autonomous driving feature called 'Intelligent Drive' and a very luxurious and comfortable interior. The 2018 S-Class also gets Active Distance Assist DISTRONIC and Active Steering Assist that maintains a safe distance from other cars and automatically adjusts vehicle speed.

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Toyota Century: Toyota Century is in its third-generation makeover and was unveiled at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. The Century has a classic design language and the company has increased its dimensions over the previous model. It gets a 5.0-litre V8 unit paired to a hybrid system sourced from the Lexus LC 500 and F-Series. The Century features power rear seats with a built-in massage function, a touchscreen unit and a 20-speaker sound system. The major highlight inside the cabin is the standard 100 percent wool interior. The interior also features writing table and reading light with a modern entertainment system at the rear.