The 2013 Audi A6 and S7 family goes up against a wide range of models, from rather staid and traditional to high-performance.
Models such as the Mercedes-Benz E Class and BMW 5-Series offer just as wide of a lineup, and the E-Class is offered both in clean-diesel and hybrid models.
The Infiniti M is the fabulous looker of this pack; V-6 versions are a little too throaty for our tastes, but the rear-driver's handling is brilliant and its tech features equal those on the Audi.
The Chrysler 300 is an intriguing alternative, with arguably better handling than the A6, available all-wheel drive, and a smoking SRT8 performance version.
Some might think of the Lincoln MKS as an odd one for this list, but it's quite distinctive, roomy inside, and very safe.
Plus, EcoBoost versions of the MKS are very quick.
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Traditional looks disguise this Audi's brilliance: it's a blast to drive in either 3.0T trim or S6 spec. |
The 2013 BMW 5-Series packs in the advanced technology and fuel-efficient powertrains, yet it manages to keep true to its sport-sedan mission. |
The image-building 2013 Chrysler 300 is handsome and classy, as well as a proper luxury car or a scorching muscle sedan. |
The 2013 Lincoln MKS steers away from both traditional American luxury and German sport sedans--and ends up in a good place for those who want a distinctive, well-rounded big sedan. |
Better handling and interiors put the Mercedes-Benz E-Class back in benchmark status; a passel of new engines brings fuel economy to new heights. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $42,200 | $47,800 | $30,345 | $42,870 | $51,000 |
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| 17 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Turbocharged Gas I4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
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| Midsize Cars | Mid-Size | Large Cars | Large Cars | Midsize Cars |
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| 4-Door Sedan FrontTrak 2.0T Premium | 4-Door Sedan 528i RWD | 4-Door Sedan Motown RWD | 4-Door Sedan 3.7L FWD | 4-Door Sedan E 350 Sport RWD *Ltd Avail* |
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| Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | ||||
| Continuously Variable Ratio | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic w/Manual Shift |
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| 2013 Audi A6 vs. 2013 BMW 5-Series | 2013 Audi A6 vs. 2013 Chrysler 300 | 2013 Audi A6 vs. 2013 Lincoln MKS | 2013 Audi A6 vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E Class | |
