Among mid-size luxury sedans, the BMW 5-Series and Mercedes-Benz E Class are bestsellers and thought-leaders.
Both offer better levels of tech and a wider range of powertrains, including some hybrids, but cost more than the GS.
The Audi A6 is new for 2019 and offers the most tech of all three, but its styling is far more restrained.
The Jaguar XF looks the part—especially as a wagon—but its engines don’t feel as refined as the bunch.
The Cadillac CTS is withering and deals on the outgoing sedan should be plentiful.
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The 2019 Lexus GS is a handsome mid-size luxury sedan with value on its side. |
The 2019 Audi A6 is a mid-size luxury sedan that skips flash and fast for a comfortable ride with an understated exterior. |
The 2019 BMW M5 sedan is a high-performance luxury car without compromise and few rivals. |
The 2019 Cadillac CTS-V is arguably the greatest American performance sedan ever, and we will miss it dearly when it's discontinued after 2019. |
The 2019 Jaguar XF mid-size luxury sedan is even better as a wagon; a well-earned break from the crossover craze. |
With two new engine options, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reminds us that life is good at the top. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $46,860 | $54,100 | $53,400 | $46,995 | $49,965 | $53,500 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 16 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 42 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Compact Cars | Mid-Size | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars |
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| GS 350 AWD | Premium 45 TFSI quattro | 530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid | 4-Door Sedan 2.0L Turbo RWD | Sedan 25t Premium RWD | E 300 RWD Sedan |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| All Wheel | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Sedan | quattro Sedan | Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2019 Lexus GS vs. 2019 Audi A6 | 2019 Lexus GS vs. 2019 BMW 5-Series | 2019 Lexus GS vs. 2019 Cadillac CTS | 2019 Lexus GS vs. 2019 Jaguar XF | 2019 Lexus GS vs. 2019 Mercedes-Benz E Class | |
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