The Lexus GS goes up against some of the best cars on the market, the mid-size luxury cars from Europe and the U.S., and acquits itself well.
BMW’s 5-Series is brand new; its turbo-6 is a much stronger engine than Lexus’ naturally aspirated V-6, and it’s turbo-4 is stronger than Lexus’ version.
The Mercedes-Benz E-class is also new, and it is the benchmark for interior elegance and luxury.
The E-Class also offers a vast array of models and body styles.
Audi’s A6 is aging, and we prefer its coupe-like A7 sibling.
Still, its supercharged V-6 is strong, it offers lots of cachet, and it has plenty of tech features.
The Cadillac CTS is a great entry from America.
We like the styling and the Caddy takes a backseat to no rival in terms of handling.
The Infiniti Q70 is is similar to the GS with its V-6 power and Japanese roots, but it has a coarse engine and Infiniti lacks the prestige of its rivals.
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The 2018 Lexus GS is a worthy rival to its German foes in terms of luxury and handling, but its engine lineup is falling behind the competition. |
The 2018 Audi S6 stands with an impressive hand: quality interior, great performance, functional shape. It's possible to find better examples from other cars, but they all cost significantly more. |
The 2018 BMW 5-Series expands the sedan's already-excellent lineup to include an efficient plug-in hybrid and an uber-quick V-8. |
The 2018 Cadillac CTS-V scorches the earth, and leaves the E63 and RS7 with some burn marks. |
The 2018 Infiniti Q70 stands alone as a warm take on luxury that others have left behind. It’s not as luxurious as the others—but it’s not as expensive as those, either. |
The 2018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class goes to excess--the right kinds of excess--to preserve its best-of status. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $46,510 | $49,700 | $52,650 | $46,495 | $50,300 | $52,950 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 16 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy |
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| Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size | Mid-Size Cars | Mid-Size Cars |
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| GS 300 RWD | 2.0 TFSI Premium FWD | 530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid | 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo RWD | 3.7 LUXE RWD | E 300 RWD Sedan |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 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 | Sedan | Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
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| Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2018 Lexus GS vs. 2018 Audi A6 | 2018 Lexus GS vs. 2018 BMW 5-Series | 2018 Lexus GS vs. 2018 Cadillac CTS | 2018 Lexus GS vs. 2018 INFINITI Q70 | 2018 Lexus GS vs. 2018 Mercedes-Benz E Class | |
