
No automaker matches the breadth and depth of the Benz E-Class range.
Audi comes closest with its A6 and A7, two sublime takes on mid-size luxury that can be mild or manic between basic turbo-4 and RS guise.
The BMW 5-Series is more focused than before and its right-priced plug-in hybrid trim is tempting.
The understated Volvo S90 makes its mark on its serene styling and spacious rear seat—don’t buy any luxury sedan without driving one.
Cadillac and Lexus feel poised to exit the sedan market in favor of crossovers, but they haven’t pulled the trigger yet.
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Quick Specs | |||||
With two new engine options, the 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class reminds us that life is good at the top. |
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 CT6 is smarter and more powerful, but will that put it on more driver's radars? |
The 2019 Lexus GS is a handsome mid-size luxury sedan with value on its side. |
The 2019 Volvo S90 is a superlative and comfortable mid-size luxury sedan with a brain. |
MSRP From | |||||
$53,500 | $54,100 | $53,400 | $50,495 | $46,860 | $47,350 |
Gas Mileage | |||||
15 MPG City / 30 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 15 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 14 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 16 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy |
Engine | |||||
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 | Gas V6 | Premium Unleaded V-6 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
EPA Class | |||||
Midsize Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Compact Cars | Large Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Midsize Cars |
Style Name | |||||
E 300 RWD Sedan | Premium 45 TFSI quattro | 530e iPerformance Plug-In Hybrid | 4-Door Sedan 3.6L Luxury AWD | GS 350 AWD | T5 FWD Momentum |
Drivetrain | |||||
Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | |||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | |||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | 4 | 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 | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | |||||
2019 Mercedes-Benz E Class vs. 2019 Audi A6 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz E Class vs. 2019 BMW 5-Series | 2019 Mercedes-Benz E Class vs. 2019 Cadillac CT6 | 2019 Mercedes-Benz E Class vs. 2019 Lexus GS | 2019 Mercedes-Benz E Class vs. 2019 Volvo S90 |