Ten Most Popular Luxury Cars, J
ten Most Popular Luxury Cars
More expensive and off the hook than mainstream models, luxury cars are about wants rather than needs, and about photo rather than utility. If you’re planning an upgrade to a premium car, this buyer’s guide provides details about the ten most popular* luxury cars in America, including pricing; quality, reliability, and appeal ratings; fuel economy; safety ratings; and cargo volume.
Serving as the entry-level car in Audi’s lineup, the A3 is available in convertible, hatchback, and sedan figure styles. Depending on the assets style, three turbocharged engine offerings are available, combined with front-wheel or all-wheel drive and a dual-clutch automated manual transmission. Hatchbacks are exclusively paired with Audi’s plug-in hybrid powertrain technology, which supplies up to sixteen miles of pure-electric driving range and two hundred four combined horsepower.
Initial Quality—3 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—4 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—23/33
Fuel Economy Rating for Plug-in Hybrid—83 MPGe
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets*
IIHS Crash Test Rating—“Top Safety Pick”*
Cargo Volume (A3 Sedan)—12.Trio cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (A3 Cabriolet)—9.9 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (A3 Sportback)—13.6 cu. ft.**
**Audi does not provide a measurement with the rear seat folded down
9) Lexus IS (20,560 sales)
Aggressively styled, the Lexus IS is designed to be an entry-luxury sport sedan. It is suggested with a turbocharged 4-cylinder or a V-6 engine combined with rear-wheel drive, or with a detuned version of the V-6 engine and all-wheel drive. The F Sport option package helps the IS to live up to its sporting potential.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—19/33
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Testing incomplete
Cargo Volume—10.8 cu. ft.
8) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (20,995 sales)
With its E-Class range of mid-level luxury automobiles, Mercedes-Benz supplies a coupe, convertible, sedan, and station wagon tooled with a range of turbocharged 4-cylinder, V-6, and V-8 engines. All-wheel drive is available, and both the sedan and wagon can benefit from available AMG spectacle tuning. The most affordable and efficient model has a diesel engine.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—15/42
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—4 Starlets*
IIHS Crash Test Rating—“Top Safety Pick”*
Cargo Volume (E-Class Sedan)—12.9 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (E-Class Coupe)—13.Trio cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (E-Class Convertible)—11.Five cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (E-Class Wagon)—29.0-57.Four cu. ft.
7) BMW four Series (21,462 sales)
When buying a BMW four Series, you will choose inbetween a coupe, convertible, and a 5-door hatchback called the Gran Coupe. A turbocharged 4-cylinder engine is standard, with a turbocharged 6-cylinder an optional upgrade. All-wheel drive is available, while BMW’s M spectacle tuning is available only for the M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible.
Initial Quality—3 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—5 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—17/35
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—Not rated
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Not rated
Cargo Volume (Four Series Coupe)—15.7 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Four Series Convertible)—13.1 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Four Series Gran Coupe)—17.0-45.9 cu. ft.
6) Acura TLX (22,037 sales)
In 2015, the Acura TLX sedan debuted as a replacement for both the TL and TSX models. Sized and specified more like the old TSX, but available with Acura’s Super Treating All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system like the old TL, the TLX provides a choice inbetween a 4-cylinder and a V-6 engine, and front-wheel or all-wheel drive.
Initial Quality—3 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—3 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—21/35 mpg
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Not a “Top Safety Pick”
Cargo Volume—14.Trio cu. ft.
Five) Infiniti Q50 (23,059 sales)
Updated for 2016, the Infiniti Q50 is larger than a traditional entry-luxury sedan but smaller than a typical mid-luxury model. It comes with a choice inbetween a turbocharged 4-cylinder and a V-6 engine, and a gas-electric hybrid model is also available. No matter the powertrain, Infiniti will exchange out the rear-wheel drive for all-wheel drive. Depending on what’s under the bondage mask, the Q50 comes in standard, Premium, Sport, and Crimson Sport four hundred trim levels.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—19/34
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—Testing incomplete
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Testing incomplete
Cargo Volume (Q50)—13.Two cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Q50 Hybrid)—9.Four cu. ft.
Four) BMW five Series (23,578 sales)
BMW’s midsize luxury sport sedan and its odd 5-door hatchback derivative are known as the five Series Sedan and the five Series Gran Turismo. Turbocharged engines with Four, 6, or eight cylinders are available, and buyers can exchange rear-wheel drive for all-wheel drive. The five Series Sedan is also available with a turbodiesel engine, gas-electric hybrid drivetrain, and in performance-massaged M5 format.
Initial Quality—3 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—3 PCRs
Overall Vehicle Appeal—4 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—14/38
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Not a “Top Safety Pick”
Cargo Volume (Five Series Sedan)—18.Four cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Five Series Hybrid)—13.Two cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Five Series Gran Turismo)—17.7-60 cu. ft.
Three) Lexus ES (33,390 sales)
Because it starts at less than $40,000, the Lexus ES is often assumed to be smaller than larger in size. After all, luxury car convention has customers paying more for thicker vehicles. In reality, the ES shares a platform with the full-size Toyota Avalon, providing it a large interior. A V-6 engine is standard, and Lexus offers a gas-electric hybrid powertrain as an option.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—21/39
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets
IIHS Crash Test Rating—“Top Safety Pick”
Cargo Volume (ES)—15.Two cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (ES Hybrid)—12.1 cu. ft.
Two) BMW three Series (39,775 sales)
BMW’s iconic three Series is suggested in sedan, station wagon, and Gran Turismo figure styles, the latter a tall-riding 5-door hatchback. Turbocharged 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines are available, paired with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. A turbodiesel engine is suggested, as well as an M3 spectacle variant and a plug-in hybrid version with a claimed fourteen miles of pure-electric driving range.
Initial Quality—4 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—2 PCRs
Overall Vehicle Appeal—4 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—17/42
Fuel Economy Rating for Plug-in Hybrid—72 MPGe
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets*
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Not a “Top Safety Pick”
Cargo Volume (Trio Series Sedan)—17 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Three Series Plug-in Hybrid)—13.0 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Trio Series Gran Turismo)—18.4-56.Five cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Trio Series Wagon)—17.5-53.0 cu. ft.
1) Mercedes-Benz C-Class (43,579 sales)
For many people, Mercedes-Benz ownership signals success and serves as a prize for a job well done. No wonder then that the C-Class, one of the most affordable Mercedes models, is the best-selling luxury car in America. A range of turbocharged 4-cylinder, 6-cylinder, and 8-cylinder engines are available; the latter are reserved for the AMG performance-tuned versions of the car. All-wheel drive is an option, and a plug-in hybrid variant supplies twenty miles of pure-electric driving range.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—18/34
Fuel Economy Rating for Plug-in Hybrid—Not yet rated
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets*
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Testing incomplete
Cargo Volume (E-Class)—12.6 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (E-Class Plug-in Hybrid)—11.8 cu. ft.
Ten Most Popular Luxury Cars, J
ten Most Popular Luxury Cars
More expensive and sensational than mainstream models, luxury cars are about wants rather than needs, and about picture rather than utility. If you’re planning an upgrade to a premium car, this buyer’s guide provides details about the ten most popular* luxury cars in America, including pricing; quality, reliability, and appeal ratings; fuel economy; safety ratings; and cargo volume.
Serving as the entry-level car in Audi’s lineup, the A3 is available in convertible, hatchback, and sedan assets styles. Depending on the figure style, three turbocharged engine offerings are available, combined with front-wheel or all-wheel drive and a dual-clutch automated manual transmission. Hatchbacks are exclusively paired with Audi’s plug-in hybrid powertrain technology, which supplies up to sixteen miles of pure-electric driving range and two hundred four combined horsepower.
Initial Quality—3 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—4 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—23/33
Fuel Economy Rating for Plug-in Hybrid—83 MPGe
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets*
IIHS Crash Test Rating—“Top Safety Pick”*
Cargo Volume (A3 Sedan)—12.Three cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (A3 Cabriolet)—9.9 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (A3 Sportback)—13.6 cu. ft.**
**Audi does not provide a measurement with the rear seat folded down
9) Lexus IS (20,560 sales)
Aggressively styled, the Lexus IS is designed to be an entry-luxury sport sedan. It is suggested with a turbocharged 4-cylinder or a V-6 engine combined with rear-wheel drive, or with a detuned version of the V-6 engine and all-wheel drive. The F Sport option package helps the IS to live up to its sporting potential.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—19/33
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Testing incomplete
Cargo Volume—10.8 cu. ft.
8) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (20,995 sales)
With its E-Class range of mid-level luxury automobiles, Mercedes-Benz supplies a coupe, convertible, sedan, and station wagon tooled with a range of turbocharged 4-cylinder, V-6, and V-8 engines. All-wheel drive is available, and both the sedan and wagon can benefit from available AMG spectacle tuning. The most affordable and efficient model has a diesel engine.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—15/42
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—4 Starlets*
IIHS Crash Test Rating—“Top Safety Pick”*
Cargo Volume (E-Class Sedan)—12.9 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (E-Class Coupe)—13.Trio cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (E-Class Convertible)—11.Five cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (E-Class Wagon)—29.0-57.Four cu. ft.
7) BMW four Series (21,462 sales)
When buying a BMW four Series, you will choose inbetween a coupe, convertible, and a 5-door hatchback called the Gran Coupe. A turbocharged 4-cylinder engine is standard, with a turbocharged 6-cylinder an optional upgrade. All-wheel drive is available, while BMW’s M spectacle tuning is available only for the M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible.
Initial Quality—3 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—5 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—17/35
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—Not rated
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Not rated
Cargo Volume (Four Series Coupe)—15.7 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Four Series Convertible)—13.1 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Four Series Gran Coupe)—17.0-45.9 cu. ft.
6) Acura TLX (22,037 sales)
In 2015, the Acura TLX sedan debuted as a replacement for both the TL and TSX models. Sized and specified more like the old TSX, but available with Acura’s Super Treating All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system like the old TL, the TLX provides a choice inbetween a 4-cylinder and a V-6 engine, and front-wheel or all-wheel drive.
Initial Quality—3 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—3 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—21/35 mpg
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Not a “Top Safety Pick”
Cargo Volume—14.Three cu. ft.
Five) Infiniti Q50 (23,059 sales)
Updated for 2016, the Infiniti Q50 is larger than a traditional entry-luxury sedan but smaller than a typical mid-luxury model. It comes with a choice inbetween a turbocharged 4-cylinder and a V-6 engine, and a gas-electric hybrid model is also available. No matter the powertrain, Infiniti will exchange out the rear-wheel drive for all-wheel drive. Depending on what’s under the rubber hood, the Q50 comes in standard, Premium, Sport, and Crimson Sport four hundred trim levels.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—19/34
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—Testing incomplete
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Testing incomplete
Cargo Volume (Q50)—13.Two cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Q50 Hybrid)—9.Four cu. ft.
Four) BMW five Series (23,578 sales)
BMW’s midsize luxury sport sedan and its odd 5-door hatchback derivative are known as the five Series Sedan and the five Series Gran Turismo. Turbocharged engines with Four, 6, or eight cylinders are available, and buyers can interchange rear-wheel drive for all-wheel drive. The five Series Sedan is also available with a turbodiesel engine, gas-electric hybrid drivetrain, and in performance-massaged M5 format.
Initial Quality—3 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—3 PCRs
Overall Vehicle Appeal—4 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—14/38
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Not a “Top Safety Pick”
Cargo Volume (Five Series Sedan)—18.Four cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Five Series Hybrid)—13.Two cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Five Series Gran Turismo)—17.7-60 cu. ft.
Three) Lexus ES (33,390 sales)
Because it starts at less than $40,000, the Lexus ES is often assumed to be smaller than larger in size. After all, luxury car convention has customers paying more for fatter vehicles. In reality, the ES shares a platform with the full-size Toyota Avalon, providing it a large interior. A V-6 engine is standard, and Lexus offers a gas-electric hybrid powertrain as an option.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—21/39
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets
IIHS Crash Test Rating—“Top Safety Pick”
Cargo Volume (ES)—15.Two cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (ES Hybrid)—12.1 cu. ft.
Two) BMW three Series (39,775 sales)
BMW’s iconic three Series is suggested in sedan, station wagon, and Gran Turismo bod styles, the latter a tall-riding 5-door hatchback. Turbocharged 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines are available, paired with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. A turbodiesel engine is suggested, as well as an M3 spectacle variant and a plug-in hybrid version with a claimed fourteen miles of pure-electric driving range.
Initial Quality—4 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—2 PCRs
Overall Vehicle Appeal—4 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—17/42
Fuel Economy Rating for Plug-in Hybrid—72 MPGe
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets*
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Not a “Top Safety Pick”
Cargo Volume (Three Series Sedan)—17 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Three Series Plug-in Hybrid)—13.0 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Three Series Gran Turismo)—18.4-56.Five cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Trio Series Wagon)—17.5-53.0 cu. ft.
1) Mercedes-Benz C-Class (43,579 sales)
For many people, Mercedes-Benz ownership signals success and serves as a prize for a job well done. No wonder then that the C-Class, one of the most affordable Mercedes models, is the best-selling luxury car in America. A range of turbocharged 4-cylinder, 6-cylinder, and 8-cylinder engines are available; the latter are reserved for the AMG performance-tuned versions of the car. All-wheel drive is an option, and a plug-in hybrid variant supplies twenty miles of pure-electric driving range.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—18/34
Fuel Economy Rating for Plug-in Hybrid—Not yet rated
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets*
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Testing incomplete
Cargo Volume (E-Class)—12.6 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (E-Class Plug-in Hybrid)—11.8 cu. ft.
Ten Most Popular Luxury Cars, J
ten Most Popular Luxury Cars
More expensive and special than mainstream models, luxury cars are about wants rather than needs, and about photo rather than utility. If you’re planning an upgrade to a premium car, this buyer’s guide provides details about the ten most popular* luxury cars in America, including pricing; quality, reliability, and appeal ratings; fuel economy; safety ratings; and cargo volume.
Serving as the entry-level car in Audi’s lineup, the A3 is available in convertible, hatchback, and sedan assets styles. Depending on the assets style, three turbocharged engine offerings are available, combined with front-wheel or all-wheel drive and a dual-clutch automated manual transmission. Hatchbacks are exclusively paired with Audi’s plug-in hybrid powertrain technology, which supplies up to sixteen miles of pure-electric driving range and two hundred four combined horsepower.
Initial Quality—3 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—4 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—23/33
Fuel Economy Rating for Plug-in Hybrid—83 MPGe
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets*
IIHS Crash Test Rating—“Top Safety Pick”*
Cargo Volume (A3 Sedan)—12.Trio cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (A3 Cabriolet)—9.9 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (A3 Sportback)—13.6 cu. ft.**
**Audi does not provide a measurement with the rear seat folded down
9) Lexus IS (20,560 sales)
Aggressively styled, the Lexus IS is designed to be an entry-luxury sport sedan. It is suggested with a turbocharged 4-cylinder or a V-6 engine combined with rear-wheel drive, or with a detuned version of the V-6 engine and all-wheel drive. The F Sport option package helps the IS to live up to its sporting potential.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—19/33
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Testing incomplete
Cargo Volume—10.8 cu. ft.
8) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (20,995 sales)
With its E-Class range of mid-level luxury automobiles, Mercedes-Benz supplies a coupe, convertible, sedan, and station wagon tooled with a range of turbocharged 4-cylinder, V-6, and V-8 engines. All-wheel drive is available, and both the sedan and wagon can benefit from available AMG spectacle tuning. The most affordable and efficient model has a diesel engine.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—15/42
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—4 Starlets*
IIHS Crash Test Rating—“Top Safety Pick”*
Cargo Volume (E-Class Sedan)—12.9 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (E-Class Coupe)—13.Three cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (E-Class Convertible)—11.Five cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (E-Class Wagon)—29.0-57.Four cu. ft.
7) BMW four Series (21,462 sales)
When buying a BMW four Series, you will choose inbetween a coupe, convertible, and a 5-door hatchback called the Gran Coupe. A turbocharged 4-cylinder engine is standard, with a turbocharged 6-cylinder an optional upgrade. All-wheel drive is available, while BMW’s M spectacle tuning is available only for the M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible.
Initial Quality—3 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—5 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—17/35
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—Not rated
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Not rated
Cargo Volume (Four Series Coupe)—15.7 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Four Series Convertible)—13.1 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Four Series Gran Coupe)—17.0-45.9 cu. ft.
6) Acura TLX (22,037 sales)
In 2015, the Acura TLX sedan debuted as a replacement for both the TL and TSX models. Sized and specified more like the old TSX, but available with Acura’s Super Treating All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system like the old TL, the TLX provides a choice inbetween a 4-cylinder and a V-6 engine, and front-wheel or all-wheel drive.
Initial Quality—3 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—3 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—21/35 mpg
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Not a “Top Safety Pick”
Cargo Volume—14.Trio cu. ft.
Five) Infiniti Q50 (23,059 sales)
Updated for 2016, the Infiniti Q50 is larger than a traditional entry-luxury sedan but smaller than a typical mid-luxury model. It comes with a choice inbetween a turbocharged 4-cylinder and a V-6 engine, and a gas-electric hybrid model is also available. No matter the powertrain, Infiniti will interchange out the rear-wheel drive for all-wheel drive. Depending on what’s under the rubber hood, the Q50 comes in standard, Premium, Sport, and Crimson Sport four hundred trim levels.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—19/34
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—Testing incomplete
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Testing incomplete
Cargo Volume (Q50)—13.Two cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Q50 Hybrid)—9.Four cu. ft.
Four) BMW five Series (23,578 sales)
BMW’s midsize luxury sport sedan and its odd 5-door hatchback derivative are known as the five Series Sedan and the five Series Gran Turismo. Turbocharged engines with Four, 6, or eight cylinders are available, and buyers can interchange rear-wheel drive for all-wheel drive. The five Series Sedan is also available with a turbodiesel engine, gas-electric hybrid drivetrain, and in performance-massaged M5 format.
Initial Quality—3 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—3 PCRs
Overall Vehicle Appeal—4 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—14/38
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Not a “Top Safety Pick”
Cargo Volume (Five Series Sedan)—18.Four cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Five Series Hybrid)—13.Two cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Five Series Gran Turismo)—17.7-60 cu. ft.
Trio) Lexus ES (33,390 sales)
Because it starts at less than $40,000, the Lexus ES is often assumed to be smaller than larger in size. After all, luxury car convention has customers paying more for fatter vehicles. In reality, the ES shares a platform with the full-size Toyota Avalon, providing it a large interior. A V-6 engine is standard, and Lexus offers a gas-electric hybrid powertrain as an option.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—21/39
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets
IIHS Crash Test Rating—“Top Safety Pick”
Cargo Volume (ES)—15.Two cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (ES Hybrid)—12.1 cu. ft.
Two) BMW three Series (39,775 sales)
BMW’s iconic three Series is suggested in sedan, station wagon, and Gran Turismo bod styles, the latter a tall-riding 5-door hatchback. Turbocharged 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines are available, paired with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. A turbodiesel engine is suggested, as well as an M3 spectacle variant and a plug-in hybrid version with a claimed fourteen miles of pure-electric driving range.
Initial Quality—4 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—2 PCRs
Overall Vehicle Appeal—4 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—17/42
Fuel Economy Rating for Plug-in Hybrid—72 MPGe
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets*
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Not a “Top Safety Pick”
Cargo Volume (Trio Series Sedan)—17 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Trio Series Plug-in Hybrid)—13.0 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Trio Series Gran Turismo)—18.4-56.Five cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Three Series Wagon)—17.5-53.0 cu. ft.
1) Mercedes-Benz C-Class (43,579 sales)
For many people, Mercedes-Benz ownership signals success and serves as a prize for a job well done. No wonder then that the C-Class, one of the most affordable Mercedes models, is the best-selling luxury car in America. A range of turbocharged 4-cylinder, 6-cylinder, and 8-cylinder engines are available; the latter are reserved for the AMG performance-tuned versions of the car. All-wheel drive is an option, and a plug-in hybrid variant supplies twenty miles of pure-electric driving range.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—18/34
Fuel Economy Rating for Plug-in Hybrid—Not yet rated
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets*
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Testing incomplete
Cargo Volume (E-Class)—12.6 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (E-Class Plug-in Hybrid)—11.8 cu. ft.
Ten Most Popular Luxury Cars, J
ten Most Popular Luxury Cars
More expensive and off the hook than mainstream models, luxury cars are about wants rather than needs, and about picture rather than utility. If you’re planning an upgrade to a premium car, this buyer’s guide provides details about the ten most popular* luxury cars in America, including pricing; quality, reliability, and appeal ratings; fuel economy; safety ratings; and cargo volume.
Serving as the entry-level car in Audi’s lineup, the A3 is available in convertible, hatchback, and sedan bod styles. Depending on the bod style, three turbocharged engine offerings are available, combined with front-wheel or all-wheel drive and a dual-clutch automated manual transmission. Hatchbacks are exclusively paired with Audi’s plug-in hybrid powertrain technology, which supplies up to sixteen miles of pure-electric driving range and two hundred four combined horsepower.
Initial Quality—3 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—4 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—23/33
Fuel Economy Rating for Plug-in Hybrid—83 MPGe
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets*
IIHS Crash Test Rating—“Top Safety Pick”*
Cargo Volume (A3 Sedan)—12.Trio cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (A3 Cabriolet)—9.9 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (A3 Sportback)—13.6 cu. ft.**
**Audi does not provide a measurement with the rear seat folded down
9) Lexus IS (20,560 sales)
Aggressively styled, the Lexus IS is designed to be an entry-luxury sport sedan. It is suggested with a turbocharged 4-cylinder or a V-6 engine combined with rear-wheel drive, or with a detuned version of the V-6 engine and all-wheel drive. The F Sport option package helps the IS to live up to its sporting potential.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—19/33
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Testing incomplete
Cargo Volume—10.8 cu. ft.
8) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (20,995 sales)
With its E-Class range of mid-level luxury automobiles, Mercedes-Benz supplies a coupe, convertible, sedan, and station wagon tooled with a range of turbocharged 4-cylinder, V-6, and V-8 engines. All-wheel drive is available, and both the sedan and wagon can benefit from available AMG spectacle tuning. The most affordable and efficient model has a diesel engine.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—15/42
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—4 Starlets*
IIHS Crash Test Rating—“Top Safety Pick”*
Cargo Volume (E-Class Sedan)—12.9 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (E-Class Coupe)—13.Three cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (E-Class Convertible)—11.Five cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (E-Class Wagon)—29.0-57.Four cu. ft.
7) BMW four Series (21,462 sales)
When buying a BMW four Series, you will choose inbetween a coupe, convertible, and a 5-door hatchback called the Gran Coupe. A turbocharged 4-cylinder engine is standard, with a turbocharged 6-cylinder an optional upgrade. All-wheel drive is available, while BMW’s M spectacle tuning is available only for the M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible.
Initial Quality—3 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—5 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—17/35
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—Not rated
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Not rated
Cargo Volume (Four Series Coupe)—15.7 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Four Series Convertible)—13.1 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Four Series Gran Coupe)—17.0-45.9 cu. ft.
6) Acura TLX (22,037 sales)
In 2015, the Acura TLX sedan debuted as a replacement for both the TL and TSX models. Sized and specified more like the old TSX, but available with Acura’s Super Treating All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system like the old TL, the TLX provides a choice inbetween a 4-cylinder and a V-6 engine, and front-wheel or all-wheel drive.
Initial Quality—3 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—3 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—21/35 mpg
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Not a “Top Safety Pick”
Cargo Volume—14.Three cu. ft.
Five) Infiniti Q50 (23,059 sales)
Updated for 2016, the Infiniti Q50 is larger than a traditional entry-luxury sedan but smaller than a typical mid-luxury model. It comes with a choice inbetween a turbocharged 4-cylinder and a V-6 engine, and a gas-electric hybrid model is also available. No matter the powertrain, Infiniti will exchange out the rear-wheel drive for all-wheel drive. Depending on what’s under the bondage mask, the Q50 comes in standard, Premium, Sport, and Crimson Sport four hundred trim levels.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—19/34
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—Testing incomplete
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Testing incomplete
Cargo Volume (Q50)—13.Two cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Q50 Hybrid)—9.Four cu. ft.
Four) BMW five Series (23,578 sales)
BMW’s midsize luxury sport sedan and its odd 5-door hatchback derivative are known as the five Series Sedan and the five Series Gran Turismo. Turbocharged engines with Four, 6, or eight cylinders are available, and buyers can interchange rear-wheel drive for all-wheel drive. The five Series Sedan is also available with a turbodiesel engine, gas-electric hybrid drivetrain, and in performance-massaged M5 format.
Initial Quality—3 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—3 PCRs
Overall Vehicle Appeal—4 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—14/38
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Not a “Top Safety Pick”
Cargo Volume (Five Series Sedan)—18.Four cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Five Series Hybrid)—13.Two cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Five Series Gran Turismo)—17.7-60 cu. ft.
Three) Lexus ES (33,390 sales)
Because it starts at less than $40,000, the Lexus ES is often assumed to be smaller than larger in size. After all, luxury car convention has customers paying more for fatter vehicles. In reality, the ES shares a platform with the full-size Toyota Avalon, providing it a large interior. A V-6 engine is standard, and Lexus offers a gas-electric hybrid powertrain as an option.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—21/39
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets
IIHS Crash Test Rating—“Top Safety Pick”
Cargo Volume (ES)—15.Two cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (ES Hybrid)—12.1 cu. ft.
Two) BMW three Series (39,775 sales)
BMW’s iconic three Series is suggested in sedan, station wagon, and Gran Turismo assets styles, the latter a tall-riding 5-door hatchback. Turbocharged 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines are available, paired with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. A turbodiesel engine is suggested, as well as an M3 spectacle variant and a plug-in hybrid version with a claimed fourteen miles of pure-electric driving range.
Initial Quality—4 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—2 PCRs
Overall Vehicle Appeal—4 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—17/42
Fuel Economy Rating for Plug-in Hybrid—72 MPGe
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets*
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Not a “Top Safety Pick”
Cargo Volume (Trio Series Sedan)—17 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Trio Series Plug-in Hybrid)—13.0 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Three Series Gran Turismo)—18.4-56.Five cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Trio Series Wagon)—17.5-53.0 cu. ft.
1) Mercedes-Benz C-Class (43,579 sales)
For many people, Mercedes-Benz ownership signals success and serves as a prize for a job well done. No wonder then that the C-Class, one of the most affordable Mercedes models, is the best-selling luxury car in America. A range of turbocharged 4-cylinder, 6-cylinder, and 8-cylinder engines are available; the latter are reserved for the AMG performance-tuned versions of the car. All-wheel drive is an option, and a plug-in hybrid variant supplies twenty miles of pure-electric driving range.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—18/34
Fuel Economy Rating for Plug-in Hybrid—Not yet rated
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets*
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Testing incomplete
Cargo Volume (E-Class)—12.6 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (E-Class Plug-in Hybrid)—11.8 cu. ft.
Ten Most Popular Luxury Cars, J
ten Most Popular Luxury Cars
More expensive and special than mainstream models, luxury cars are about wants rather than needs, and about pic rather than utility. If you’re planning an upgrade to a premium car, this buyer’s guide provides details about the ten most popular* luxury cars in America, including pricing; quality, reliability, and appeal ratings; fuel economy; safety ratings; and cargo volume.
Serving as the entry-level car in Audi’s lineup, the A3 is available in convertible, hatchback, and sedan assets styles. Depending on the assets style, three turbocharged engine offerings are available, combined with front-wheel or all-wheel drive and a dual-clutch automated manual transmission. Hatchbacks are exclusively paired with Audi’s plug-in hybrid powertrain technology, which supplies up to sixteen miles of pure-electric driving range and two hundred four combined horsepower.
Initial Quality—3 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—4 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—23/33
Fuel Economy Rating for Plug-in Hybrid—83 MPGe
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets*
IIHS Crash Test Rating—“Top Safety Pick”*
Cargo Volume (A3 Sedan)—12.Three cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (A3 Cabriolet)—9.9 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (A3 Sportback)—13.6 cu. ft.**
**Audi does not provide a measurement with the rear seat folded down
9) Lexus IS (20,560 sales)
Aggressively styled, the Lexus IS is designed to be an entry-luxury sport sedan. It is suggested with a turbocharged 4-cylinder or a V-6 engine combined with rear-wheel drive, or with a detuned version of the V-6 engine and all-wheel drive. The F Sport option package helps the IS to live up to its sporting potential.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—19/33
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Testing incomplete
Cargo Volume—10.8 cu. ft.
8) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (20,995 sales)
With its E-Class range of mid-level luxury automobiles, Mercedes-Benz supplies a coupe, convertible, sedan, and station wagon tooled with a range of turbocharged 4-cylinder, V-6, and V-8 engines. All-wheel drive is available, and both the sedan and wagon can benefit from available AMG spectacle tuning. The most affordable and efficient model has a diesel engine.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—15/42
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—4 Starlets*
IIHS Crash Test Rating—“Top Safety Pick”*
Cargo Volume (E-Class Sedan)—12.9 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (E-Class Coupe)—13.Three cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (E-Class Convertible)—11.Five cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (E-Class Wagon)—29.0-57.Four cu. ft.
7) BMW four Series (21,462 sales)
When buying a BMW four Series, you will choose inbetween a coupe, convertible, and a 5-door hatchback called the Gran Coupe. A turbocharged 4-cylinder engine is standard, with a turbocharged 6-cylinder an optional upgrade. All-wheel drive is available, while BMW’s M spectacle tuning is available only for the M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible.
Initial Quality—3 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—5 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—17/35
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—Not rated
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Not rated
Cargo Volume (Four Series Coupe)—15.7 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Four Series Convertible)—13.1 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Four Series Gran Coupe)—17.0-45.9 cu. ft.
6) Acura TLX (22,037 sales)
In 2015, the Acura TLX sedan debuted as a replacement for both the TL and TSX models. Sized and specified more like the old TSX, but available with Acura’s Super Treating All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system like the old TL, the TLX provides a choice inbetween a 4-cylinder and a V-6 engine, and front-wheel or all-wheel drive.
Initial Quality—3 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—3 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—21/35 mpg
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Not a “Top Safety Pick”
Cargo Volume—14.Three cu. ft.
Five) Infiniti Q50 (23,059 sales)
Updated for 2016, the Infiniti Q50 is larger than a traditional entry-luxury sedan but smaller than a typical mid-luxury model. It comes with a choice inbetween a turbocharged 4-cylinder and a V-6 engine, and a gas-electric hybrid model is also available. No matter the powertrain, Infiniti will exchange out the rear-wheel drive for all-wheel drive. Depending on what’s under the rubber hood, the Q50 comes in standard, Premium, Sport, and Crimson Sport four hundred trim levels.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—19/34
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—Testing incomplete
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Testing incomplete
Cargo Volume (Q50)—13.Two cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Q50 Hybrid)—9.Four cu. ft.
Four) BMW five Series (23,578 sales)
BMW’s midsize luxury sport sedan and its odd 5-door hatchback derivative are known as the five Series Sedan and the five Series Gran Turismo. Turbocharged engines with Four, 6, or eight cylinders are available, and buyers can interchange rear-wheel drive for all-wheel drive. The five Series Sedan is also available with a turbodiesel engine, gas-electric hybrid drivetrain, and in performance-massaged M5 format.
Initial Quality—3 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—3 PCRs
Overall Vehicle Appeal—4 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—14/38
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Not a “Top Safety Pick”
Cargo Volume (Five Series Sedan)—18.Four cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Five Series Hybrid)—13.Two cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Five Series Gran Turismo)—17.7-60 cu. ft.
Three) Lexus ES (33,390 sales)
Because it starts at less than $40,000, the Lexus ES is often assumed to be smaller than larger in size. After all, luxury car convention has customers paying more for thicker vehicles. In reality, the ES shares a platform with the full-size Toyota Avalon, providing it a large interior. A V-6 engine is standard, and Lexus offers a gas-electric hybrid powertrain as an option.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—21/39
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets
IIHS Crash Test Rating—“Top Safety Pick”
Cargo Volume (ES)—15.Two cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (ES Hybrid)—12.1 cu. ft.
Two) BMW three Series (39,775 sales)
BMW’s iconic three Series is suggested in sedan, station wagon, and Gran Turismo bod styles, the latter a tall-riding 5-door hatchback. Turbocharged 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines are available, paired with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. A turbodiesel engine is suggested, as well as an M3 spectacle variant and a plug-in hybrid version with a claimed fourteen miles of pure-electric driving range.
Initial Quality—4 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—2 PCRs
Overall Vehicle Appeal—4 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—17/42
Fuel Economy Rating for Plug-in Hybrid—72 MPGe
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets*
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Not a “Top Safety Pick”
Cargo Volume (Three Series Sedan)—17 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Trio Series Plug-in Hybrid)—13.0 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Three Series Gran Turismo)—18.4-56.Five cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Three Series Wagon)—17.5-53.0 cu. ft.
1) Mercedes-Benz C-Class (43,579 sales)
For many people, Mercedes-Benz ownership signals success and serves as a prize for a job well done. No wonder then that the C-Class, one of the most affordable Mercedes models, is the best-selling luxury car in America. A range of turbocharged 4-cylinder, 6-cylinder, and 8-cylinder engines are available; the latter are reserved for the AMG performance-tuned versions of the car. All-wheel drive is an option, and a plug-in hybrid variant supplies twenty miles of pure-electric driving range.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—18/34
Fuel Economy Rating for Plug-in Hybrid—Not yet rated
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets*
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Testing incomplete
Cargo Volume (E-Class)—12.6 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (E-Class Plug-in Hybrid)—11.8 cu. ft.
Ten Most Popular Luxury Cars, J
ten Most Popular Luxury Cars
More expensive and sensational than mainstream models, luxury cars are about wants rather than needs, and about photo rather than utility. If you’re planning an upgrade to a premium car, this buyer’s guide provides details about the ten most popular* luxury cars in America, including pricing; quality, reliability, and appeal ratings; fuel economy; safety ratings; and cargo volume.
Serving as the entry-level car in Audi’s lineup, the A3 is available in convertible, hatchback, and sedan figure styles. Depending on the bod style, three turbocharged engine offerings are available, combined with front-wheel or all-wheel drive and a dual-clutch automated manual transmission. Hatchbacks are exclusively paired with Audi’s plug-in hybrid powertrain technology, which supplies up to sixteen miles of pure-electric driving range and two hundred four combined horsepower.
Initial Quality—3 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—4 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—23/33
Fuel Economy Rating for Plug-in Hybrid—83 MPGe
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets*
IIHS Crash Test Rating—“Top Safety Pick”*
Cargo Volume (A3 Sedan)—12.Three cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (A3 Cabriolet)—9.9 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (A3 Sportback)—13.6 cu. ft.**
**Audi does not provide a measurement with the rear seat folded down
9) Lexus IS (20,560 sales)
Aggressively styled, the Lexus IS is designed to be an entry-luxury sport sedan. It is suggested with a turbocharged 4-cylinder or a V-6 engine combined with rear-wheel drive, or with a detuned version of the V-6 engine and all-wheel drive. The F Sport option package helps the IS to live up to its sporting potential.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—19/33
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Testing incomplete
Cargo Volume—10.8 cu. ft.
8) Mercedes-Benz E-Class (20,995 sales)
With its E-Class range of mid-level luxury automobiles, Mercedes-Benz supplies a coupe, convertible, sedan, and station wagon tooled with a range of turbocharged 4-cylinder, V-6, and V-8 engines. All-wheel drive is available, and both the sedan and wagon can benefit from available AMG spectacle tuning. The most affordable and efficient model has a diesel engine.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—15/42
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—4 Starlets*
IIHS Crash Test Rating—“Top Safety Pick”*
Cargo Volume (E-Class Sedan)—12.9 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (E-Class Coupe)—13.Trio cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (E-Class Convertible)—11.Five cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (E-Class Wagon)—29.0-57.Four cu. ft.
7) BMW four Series (21,462 sales)
When buying a BMW four Series, you will choose inbetween a coupe, convertible, and a 5-door hatchback called the Gran Coupe. A turbocharged 4-cylinder engine is standard, with a turbocharged 6-cylinder an optional upgrade. All-wheel drive is available, while BMW’s M spectacle tuning is available only for the M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible.
Initial Quality—3 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—5 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—17/35
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—Not rated
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Not rated
Cargo Volume (Four Series Coupe)—15.7 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Four Series Convertible)—13.1 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Four Series Gran Coupe)—17.0-45.9 cu. ft.
6) Acura TLX (22,037 sales)
In 2015, the Acura TLX sedan debuted as a replacement for both the TL and TSX models. Sized and specified more like the old TSX, but available with Acura’s Super Treating All-Wheel Drive (SH-AWD) system like the old TL, the TLX provides a choice inbetween a 4-cylinder and a V-6 engine, and front-wheel or all-wheel drive.
Initial Quality—3 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—3 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—21/35 mpg
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Not a “Top Safety Pick”
Cargo Volume—14.Trio cu. ft.
Five) Infiniti Q50 (23,059 sales)
Updated for 2016, the Infiniti Q50 is larger than a traditional entry-luxury sedan but smaller than a typical mid-luxury model. It comes with a choice inbetween a turbocharged 4-cylinder and a V-6 engine, and a gas-electric hybrid model is also available. No matter the powertrain, Infiniti will interchange out the rear-wheel drive for all-wheel drive. Depending on what’s under the spandex hood, the Q50 comes in standard, Premium, Sport, and Crimson Sport four hundred trim levels.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—19/34
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—Testing incomplete
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Testing incomplete
Cargo Volume (Q50)—13.Two cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Q50 Hybrid)—9.Four cu. ft.
Four) BMW five Series (23,578 sales)
BMW’s midsize luxury sport sedan and its odd 5-door hatchback derivative are known as the five Series Sedan and the five Series Gran Turismo. Turbocharged engines with Four, 6, or eight cylinders are available, and buyers can interchange rear-wheel drive for all-wheel drive. The five Series Sedan is also available with a turbodiesel engine, gas-electric hybrid drivetrain, and in performance-massaged M5 format.
Initial Quality—3 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—3 PCRs
Overall Vehicle Appeal—4 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—14/38
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Not a “Top Safety Pick”
Cargo Volume (Five Series Sedan)—18.Four cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Five Series Hybrid)—13.Two cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Five Series Gran Turismo)—17.7-60 cu. ft.
Trio) Lexus ES (33,390 sales)
Because it starts at less than $40,000, the Lexus ES is often assumed to be smaller than larger in size. After all, luxury car convention has customers paying more for fatter vehicles. In reality, the ES shares a platform with the full-size Toyota Avalon, providing it a large interior. A V-6 engine is standard, and Lexus offers a gas-electric hybrid powertrain as an option.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—21/39
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets
IIHS Crash Test Rating—“Top Safety Pick”
Cargo Volume (ES)—15.Two cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (ES Hybrid)—12.1 cu. ft.
Two) BMW three Series (39,775 sales)
BMW’s iconic three Series is suggested in sedan, station wagon, and Gran Turismo assets styles, the latter a tall-riding 5-door hatchback. Turbocharged 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines are available, paired with rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. A turbodiesel engine is suggested, as well as an M3 spectacle variant and a plug-in hybrid version with a claimed fourteen miles of pure-electric driving range.
Initial Quality—4 PCRs
Predicted Reliability—2 PCRs
Overall Vehicle Appeal—4 PCRs
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—17/42
Fuel Economy Rating for Plug-in Hybrid—72 MPGe
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets*
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Not a “Top Safety Pick”
Cargo Volume (Three Series Sedan)—17 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Trio Series Plug-in Hybrid)—13.0 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Three Series Gran Turismo)—18.4-56.Five cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (Three Series Wagon)—17.5-53.0 cu. ft.
1) Mercedes-Benz C-Class (43,579 sales)
For many people, Mercedes-Benz ownership signals success and serves as a prize for a job well done. No wonder then that the C-Class, one of the most affordable Mercedes models, is the best-selling luxury car in America. A range of turbocharged 4-cylinder, 6-cylinder, and 8-cylinder engines are available; the latter are reserved for the AMG performance-tuned versions of the car. All-wheel drive is an option, and a plug-in hybrid variant supplies twenty miles of pure-electric driving range.
Initial Quality—Not rated
Predicted Reliability—Not rated
Overall Vehicle Appeal—Not rated
Fuel Economy (city/highway mpg)—18/34
Fuel Economy Rating for Plug-in Hybrid—Not yet rated
NHTSA Crash Test Rating—5 Starlets*
IIHS Crash Test Rating—Testing incomplete
Cargo Volume (E-Class)—12.6 cu. ft.
Cargo Volume (E-Class Plug-in Hybrid)—11.8 cu. ft.