
BMW has long set the benchmark in this class; the 5-Series offers V-8 power and controversial styling.
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is new for 2010, and its looks have tilted in a more angular, angrier direction; a V-8 and four-wheel drive are offered.
The Lexus GS probably trumps all these cars in its stellar dealership experience, and in truth the Jaguar XF bears more than a passing resemblance to it from the outside.
Then there's the slightly more pedestrian Audi A6, with its wide-ranging palette of engines and drivetrains, a wagon edition, and an interior that's a step backward from the rich library-like cabins that used to distinguish the brand.
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Quick Specs | |||
The 2010 Jaguar XF betters its class-leading rating at TheCarConnection.com with a sizzling XFR edition. |
The 2008 Audi A6 has plenty of competition, but its graceful look and feel set it apart from more brutal German and more clinical Japanese iron. |
The 2008 BMW M5 has electrifying performance, but is saddled with an overdose of technology and a body in need of a few nips and tucks. |
If you appreciate luxury and complex engineering solutions, then you'll love the 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class. |
MSRP From | |||
$51,150 | $42,950 | $44,600 | $51,200 |
Gas Mileage | |||
15 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 11 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||
Gas V8 | Gas V6 | Gas I6 | Gas V6 |
EPA Class | |||
- TBD - | Midsize | Mid-Size | Mid-Size |
Style Name | |||
4-Door Sedan Luxury | 4-Door Sedan 3.2L FrontTrak | 4-Door Sedan 528i RWD | 4-Door Sedan Luxury 3.5L RWD |
Drivetrain | |||
Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||
4-Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan |
Transmission | |||
Automatic | Automatic CVT | Manual | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||
2010 Jaguar XF vs. 2008 Audi A6 | 2010 Jaguar XF vs. 2008 BMW 5-Series | 2010 Jaguar XF vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E Class |