
European automakers benefit from a relatively healthy luxury sedan market at home, something that helps them justify continued investment in their four-doors.
That’s why the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, for instance, boasts a broad lineup with several engine and body style choices.
The Benz is pricey, but worth it in most ways.
So too is the classy BMW 5-Series, which may not be as magical as BMWs past but still thrills when called upon.
The sleek, refined Audi A6 offers a strong value and most versions come with all-wheel drive.
We’re still smitten with the comfortable, refined Volvo S90, and its price tag makes it a relative bargain.
The Jaguar XF lineup shrinks a bit this year, but the big four-door is still worth a look for its personality.
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Quick Specs | |||||
The 2020 Lexus GS is a stylish, sporty sedan for nonconformists. |
The 2020 Audi A6 is as good as mid-size luxury sedans get—for those still shopping sedans. |
The 2020 BMW 5-Series is the goldilocks mid-sizer with a roundel on the hood: comfortable, powerful, and luxurious. |
Especially in wagon form, the 2020 Jaguar XF is an appealing luxury car for those of us not totally sold on SUVs. |
It's good to be the king: There's a reason the 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class family of cars still rules the mid-size luxury roost. |
The 2020 Volvo S90 is a mid-size luxury sedan that's an antidote for buyers wary of the German same-ness. |
MSRP From | |||||
$51,065 | $54,900 | $53,900 | $51,100 | $54,050 | $50,550 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
16 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 31 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Turbo/Supercharger Premium Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Compact Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars | Midsize Cars |
Style Name | |||||
GS 350 AWD | Premium 45 TFSI quattro | 530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid | Sedan 25t Premium RWD | E 350 RWD Sedan | T6 AWD Momentum |
Drivetrain | |||||
All Wheel | All Wheel | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | |||||
Sedan | quattro Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
Transmission | |||||
Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2020 Lexus GS vs. 2020 Audi A6 | 2020 Lexus GS vs. 2020 BMW 5-Series | 2020 Lexus GS vs. 2020 Jaguar XF | 2020 Lexus GS vs. 2020 Mercedes-Benz E Class | 2020 Lexus GS vs. 2020 Volvo S90 |