Aimed at shoppers who are able to afford the very best, luxury cars give automakers a chance to express the full range of their talents and capabilities. The most compelling models in this segment are wonders of design, with stately sheet metal and opulent cabins. These picks also impress with poised handling that makes mundane commutes a pleasure.

Our Daily News Autos Awards zero in on the best vehicles in a broad range of categories, as voted on by our staff and contributors. Below, we've listed our top choices in the luxury car segment. Leading the charge is the award winner in this class, followed by alternatives displayed in alphabetical order.

All prices shown include the destination charge. We encourage you to use our selections as a resource if you're in the market for a stellar luxury car. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class holds a seemingly unshakeable perch at the top of the luxury car hierarchy. Its credentials are undeniable. This Mercedes provides sheet metal that is rich with gravitas, and its cabin is a deluxe den loaded with cutting-edge amenities. It tops this off with handling that is both responsive and refined. 90,895, and base models feature a 362-horsepower twin-turbocharged V6 engine.

With its broad stance and angular design, the Cadillac CT6 has bold styling, and this separates it from the pack. Its cabin is palatial, and it rewards drivers with handling that's keen and responsive. And this full-size sedan's down-to-earth price tag gives it a leg up when it comes to value.

Midsize luxury cars don't get much better than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The E-Class entices shoppers with an exquisitely crafted cabin, and it's available with a long list of up-to-date amenities. 53,945. Base models are equipped with a 241-hp turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. The Porsche Panamera takes the driving excitement you expect from a Porsche and puts it in packaging that rates highly when it comes to comfort and utility.

86,050. Base models come with a 330-hp turbocharged V6 engine. Volvo wagons have a revered place in automotive lore, and the 2018 V90 updates this concept in winning fashion. This Volvo features sinuous styling, with sleek lines and a long profile. The cabin is home to top-quality materials and stunning design, and all models come with an exhaustive array of standard features. Did you find this article helpful, If so, please share it using the "Join the Conversation" buttons below, and thank you for visiting Daily News Autos.

As a top best-seller, the Lexus ES offers a comfortable, quiet and spacious experience, with a starting sticker price that’s decidedly reachable. The Lexus ES is known as a comfortable, reliable, quiet and spacious ride. It’s a sedan for those who prize the trappings of luxury, and the comfortable feeling of premium space. True, there are sportier options available on the market, and the ES 350 and ES 300h was last freshened for the 2016 model year.

A redesigned 3 Series is due to arrive in 2019, but the current sedan is still a best-seller thanks to BMW’s signature approach to performance, luxury and technology. Maybe the current BMW 3 Series is getting a little old. And perhaps the competition is catching up to its exciting blend of performance, luxury and technology.

2 best-selling luxury car in America, with thousands of buyers flocking to its siren song of sport, status and sophistication. With a revised version coming in the 2019 model year, things promise to get even better - and more competitive for the top spot. Best-selling and built to stay that way, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class tops the luxury car list and is perhaps the best C-Class ever. The C-Class stands out as the king of luxury car hill because it does just about everything right and at a refined and premium level.

The combination of safety, style, performance and all-around luxury is very hard to beat - and very tempting to buy. Our reviewers found it to be the most capable, complete, and balanced proposition currently available among luxury compact sedans. Did you find this article helpful, If so, please share it using the "Join the Conversation" buttons below, and thank you for visiting Daily News Autos.