The 2014 Jaguar XF fits alongside some of the world's strongest mid-size luxury and sport sedans as if it was always there; it's easy to forget that before the XF the brand's models, like the S-Type, were strictly niche players.
That said, the BMW 5-Series offers turbocharged V-8 performance and pretty impressive handling, though it's grown a little bloated in size and techno features.
The Audi A6 and A7 have especially gorgeous styling, but their on-the-road handling and performance are more muted.
One final alternative is the Infiniti Q70 (formerly the M56); it's less glitzy inside, but has a level of athleticism that rivals that of the XF.
And the E-Class is now offered in an incredibly vast array of models, including diesel, hybrid, and gas.
It's just been facelifted, and it's also sold as a coupe and cabriolet, and hyper-performing AMG editions.
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With backseat space as the one caveat, the 2014 Jaguar XF lineup can at once be refined, nimble, and a scorcher of a performer in XFR or exclusive XFR-S guise. |
Brilliance takes many forms in the Audi A6: the diesel-driven TDI, the supercharged A6, or the turbocharged S6 all stand out in ways the sedate body doesn't quite match. |
The basic 2014 Audi A7 is gorgeous, yes--but you'll swoon from the heady mix of raw sex appeal and torrid performance in the S7 and RS 7. |
The 2014 BMW 5-Series is simultaneously a classic sport sedan and a technology-packed grand tourer. |
The 2014 Infiniti Q70 sedan range is fast, fun-to-drive, better to look at, and comfortable--a world-class combination. |
What, me worry? The Mercedes-Benz E-Class reasserts its alpha status with a tighter forehead, a greener turbodiesel, and a pair of all-wheel-drive AMGs. |
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| $46,975 | $43,100 | $64,500 | $49,500 | $49,600 | $51,400 |
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| 15 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 45 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Supercharger Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Twin Turbo Diesel I-4 |
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| Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars |
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| 4-Door Sedan I4 T RWD | 4-Door Sedan FrontTrak 2.0T Premium | 4-Door HB quattro 3.0 Prestige | 4-Door Sedan 528i RWD | 4-Door Sedan V6 RWD | 4-Door Sedan E 250 BlueTEC Sport RWD |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
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| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sedan | FrontTrak Sedan | quattro Sportback | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
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| Automatic w/OD | CVT w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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