Like every year, the Car guide publishes its best buys in all vehicle categories.
Mid-size luxury sedans, less hard hit than mid-size cars by the drop in sales, are still subject to strong competition from SUVs. In this category, German manufacturers continue to dominate.
The Audi A6 and A7 win
On this 100% German podium, it is the Audi A6 and A7 that stand out. Although essentially unchanged for 2022, the A6 remains relevant in the segment. The sedan version, the most classic, is obviously a must when shopping for this type of vehicle.
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To stand out from the crowd, there is also the Allroad version, more adventurous and undeniably in tune with the times. It is a good alternative to an SUV, its tailgate allowing you to accommodate bulky objects or a lot of luggage.
And for those who prefer exacerbated sportiness, it is to the formidable RS 6 Avant that you have to turn. A wagon with widened wings whose twin-turbo V8 comes close to 600 horsepower!
The last possibility is to opt for the Audi A7, essentially unchanged, but with a more receding roof line, which gives it the air of a coupe.
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The finalists
The second position goes to the BMW 5 Series. As with Audi, the choice of engines and configurations is vast. However, there is no home version available. The sportiest model, whose apotheosis is the M5 CS variant, is a limited series that stands out above all for its 4.4-litre V8 whose power peaks at 627 horsepower!
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Finally, the last step of the podium is occupied by the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. A slightly aging car, but which remains interesting all the same, if only for the ride comfort and the very high level of finish it has. has.
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By offering coupe, convertible, sedan and even family, Mercedes-Benz offers the largest number of variations. For more dynamism, it is obviously imperative to look at the AMG variants, whose power peaks at 603 horsepower for the AMG 63 S model.