Length has always been a symbol of luxury, presence, and pure automotive confidence. From handcrafted ultra-luxury sedans to vast classic limousines, some cars were built not just to drive, but to make an entrance. This guide counts down the top 10 longest cars in the world (focusing on production passenger vehicles, not stretched custom limos), with their exact lengths and what makes each one special.
Why Some Cars Are So Long
In the ultra-luxury world, length translates directly into rear-seat legroom, presence, and prestige. Extended-wheelbase (EWB) versions of flagship sedans add precious centimetres behind the rear doors so chauffeur-driven owners can stretch out. Heads of state, royalty, and billionaires demand this space — and automakers oblige with some genuinely enormous machines.
Top 10 Longest Cars in the World
1. Maybach 62 / 62 S — 6.17 m (242.95 in)
The longest mass-production sedan of the modern era. Built from 2002 to 2012, the Maybach 62 offered limousine-grade rear space with reclining seats, footrests, and a serene V12-powered cabin. It remains the benchmark for length in a production luxury car.
2. Mercedes 600 Pullman — 6.24 m (six-door)
A 1960s–70s icon, the long-wheelbase Pullman 600 measured up to 6,240 mm in six-door form. Beloved by celebrities and heads of state, it even formed the basis of Mercedes’ first post-war bulletproof vehicle in 1965.
3. Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII EWB — 5.99 m (235.82 in)
The longest current production sedan. The Phantom Extended Wheelbase blends rear-hinged coach doors, a starlight headliner, and near-silent V12 power into the ultimate “architecture of luxury.”
4. Hongqi Guoli — 5.98 m (235.43 in)
China’s flagship ultra-luxury sedan from FAW, nearly matching the Phantom EWB in length and built to rival the world’s grandest state cars.
5. Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB — 5.72 m (225 in)
A slightly smaller but no less luxurious extended-wheelbase Rolls, offering immense rear comfort with the brand’s signature refinement.
6. Aurus Senat — 5.63 m (221.65 in)
Russia’s state limousine, a vast and imposing ultra-luxury sedan developed originally for official motorcades before reaching private buyers.
7. Mercedes-Maybach S-Class (Z223) — 5.47 m (215.31 in)
The current Maybach flagship, an extended S-Class with executive rear seating, massage functions, and whisper-quiet cruising.
8. Genesis G90 L — 5.47 m (215.15 in)
Hyundai’s luxury arm proves it can play with the giants — the long-wheelbase G90 offers vast space and cutting-edge tech at a relative bargain.
9. Audi A8 L “Horch” — 5.45 m (214.56 in)
The most luxurious, longest A8, the Horch edition targets the Maybach with extra rear legroom and bespoke appointments.
10. Cadillac Fleetwood Seventy-Five — 6.4 m (classic)
A classic giant from the era of American excess, the Fleetwood Seventy-Five stretched beyond 21 feet and could seat nine — often serving as both limousine and parade car.
Quick Comparison Table
| Car | Length | Era |
|---|---|---|
| Maybach 62 / 62 S | 6.17 m | 2002–2012 |
| Mercedes 600 Pullman | 6.24 m | 1960s–70s |
| Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII EWB | 5.99 m | Current |
| Hongqi Guoli | 5.98 m | Current |
| Rolls-Royce Ghost EWB | 5.72 m | Current |
| Aurus Senat | 5.63 m | Current |
| Maybach S-Class Z223 | 5.47 m | Current |
Final Thoughts
The top 10 longest cars in the world are rolling statements of wealth and engineering ambition — from the record-setting Maybach 62 to the regal Rolls-Royce Phantom EWB. Rare, expensive, and utterly imposing, these giants prove that in the world of ultra-luxury, size still commands respect.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the longest car in the world? Among production passenger cars, the Maybach 62 (6.17 m) and the long-wheelbase Mercedes 600 Pullman (up to 6.24 m) are the longest. Custom stretch limousines can far exceed these.
Q2. What is the longest car currently in production? The Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII Extended Wheelbase, at nearly 5.99 m, is the longest current production sedan.
Q3. Why are luxury cars so long? Length provides rear-seat legroom, road presence, and prestige — essential for chauffeur-driven ultra-luxury buyers.
Q4. Are there longer cars than these? Yes — custom stretch limousines (like the “American Dream”) can exceed 30 metres, but they are not production passenger cars.
Q5. Which is the longest sedan you can buy today? The Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII EWB and China’s Hongqi Guoli top the list of currently available ultra-luxury sedans.
