The Lexus GS takes on some of the finest cars on the planet and acquits itself well.
The Mercedes-Benz E-class is new and it sets the standard for interior quality while offering a great breadth of models and body styles.
The BMW 5-Series is also brand new, and it's hard not to love BMW's turbo-6s.
While we prefer its coupe-like A7 cousin, the fine Audi A6 can be equipped with front- or all-wheel drive, a supercharged V-6, S-line sport trim, and a host of tech features.
The Cadillac CTS boasts outstanding style, excellent interior quality, and top-notch handling.
The Infiniti Q70 is an obvious alternative to the GS, with style and V-6 power, but suffers from a coarse engine note—further, in this group, the Infiniti badge may not have enough cachet for some buyers.
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The 2017 Lexus GS offers excellent handling, handsome looks, and a variety of powerplants, all at prices generally lower than its German competition. |
The 2017 Audi A6 is a stellar mid-size luxury sedan; it's a bit sedate, but still good enough to compete with some flagship vehicles from other brands. |
The 2017 BMW 5-Series may do for tech sedans what turn-of-the-century 5-Series did for sport sedans. |
The 2017 Cadillac CTS-V impresses on all fronts, unseating BMW and Mercedes-Benz by offering the best combination of performance and day-to-day livability in the large luxury/sport sedan segment. |
With the 2017 E-Class, Mercedes-Benz is pushing the boundaries of its autonomous driving technology, and backing it up with S-Class style. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $46,310 | $47,600 | $51,200 | $45,995 | $52,150 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 16 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size | Mid-Size Cars |
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| GS Turbo RWD | 2.0 TFSI Premium FWD | 530i Sedan | 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo RWD | E 300 Luxury RWD Sedan |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | ||||
| Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD |
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