2024 Mercedes-Benz E Class
Starting MSRP: $60,000 (Estimated)
The 2024 Mercedes-Benz E Class range is a perfect starting point when looking for alternatives to the 2024 5 Series. Featuring an elegant but aggressive look, low-to-the-road stance, and cutting lines along its body, it is a beautiful-looking car. It doesn’t just end with the looks though, inside the 2024 E Class range will boast a high-resolution 12.4-inch driver display, a 14-inch central touchscreen, a panorama sunroof, heated front seats, a 360-degree parking camera, and wireless charging for your phone.
Performance Specifications
| Engine | 2.0-Liter In-line-four, Mild-Hybrid |
| Transmission | Nine-Speed Automatic |
| Horsepower | 255 Horsepower |
| Torque | 295 Pound-Feet |
| Driveline | 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive |
| 0-60 MPH | 6.1 Seconds (Estimated) |
| Top Speed | 130 Miles Per Hour (Electronically Limited) |
(Data was collected from Mercedes-Benz USA)
So, pretty much everything that a luxury sedan should include to make you feel comfortable and feel like you are driving in something a lot more expensive than the asking price. It is not just the fun gadgets though, safety is still a priority and the E-Class is no exception. As standard, the range will feature blind-spot assist, active parking assist, and active brake assist. It is the most expensive on our list, but you do get a lot of luxury car for the estimated MSRP.
Pros
- Beautifully crafted cabin.
- Very luxurious inside and out.
- Turbocharged engine as standard.
Cons
- Not for artificial intelligence lovers.
- Heavier compared to the previous generation.
- A low ride to the road could be uncomfortable.
22024 Volvo S90
MSRP: $58,300 – $65,650
Volvo has a solid reputation for being hardy and reliable cars that can also add a touch of class. The 2024 Volvo S90 is no exception, and they have even released a hybrid version, the S90 Recharge to keep up with the changing auto market.
Aside from its menacing and sleek exterior, Volvo has designed the S90 to also ensure practicality and comfort. Featuring 40.4 inches of rear legroom, five large seats, and 13.5 cubic feet of cargo space with seats folded down, it is a very handy car to own. The S90 is both luxurious to be in and convenient to own with ample cargo space to lug around whatever you or your family needs.
Performance Specifications
| Engine | 2.0 Liter Inline-Four, Mild-Hybrid |
| Transmission | Eight-Speed Shiftable-Automatic |
| Horsepower | 295 Horsepower |
| Torque | 310 Pound-Feet |
| Driveline | All-Wheel Drive |
| 0-60 MPH | 6.2 Seconds |
| Top Speed | N/A |
(Data was collected from Volvo Cars USA)
The 2024 Volvo S90 also has a pretty decent combined fuel economy of 25 miles per gallon, so it is not only a reasonably priced luxury sedan to purchase and a fantastic alternative to the 5 Series when it comes to practicality and luxury, but it also benefits from being a pretty economic model. As standard, the S90 will feature luxury features such as a High-Performance sound system that boasts ten speakers and six channels, a mild-hybrid powertrain to help save fuel a little more, 360-degree parking camera, and an air-purifier for the cabin as standard, perfect for a city or town driving.
Pros
- Lots of rear-seat space.
- Fancy looking interior.
- Fantastic looking on the outside.
Cons
- Complex infotainment system.
- It lacks some things that are standard on other luxury sedans.
- Not the most refined compared to its appearance.
32024 Audi A6
MSRP: $57,300 – $70,900
Featuring a turbocharged mild-hybrid engine as standard, the 2024 Audi A6 Sedan is a luxurious beast with some awesome power under the hood. Boasting the legendary Quattro all-wheel-drive system and the very versatile AllRoad mode as standard, the 2024 A6 is cut out for more than just looking good around the city or suburbs. Featuring concealed exhausts, the A6 looks as modern as it is with an aggressive but beautiful look at the same time as oozing finesse.
Performance Specifications
| Engine | 2.0 Liter, Turbocharged Inline-Four, Mild-Hybrid |
| Transmission | Seven-Speed Automated Manual |
| Horsepower | 261 Horsepower |
| Torque | 273 Pound-Feet |
| Driveline | Quattro All-Wheel Drive |
| 0-60 MPH | 5.8 Seconds |
| Top Speed | 130 Miles Per Hour (Electronically Limited) |
(Data was collected from Audi)
With slightly better miles per gallon than the S90 (the Audi A6 offers a combined 26 miles per gallon), and for a lower starting price than the 5 Series, the Audi A6 will also leave you content with the numerous standard safety features such as cruise control, tire-pressure monitoring system, full LED headlights, lane departure warning, and driver and front passenger air-bags that include knee air-bags. It is safe to say that this is a safe and luxurious car that also boasts a beautiful interior design with stitched leather seats, a powered panoramic sunroof, aluminum door seals, and heated front seats.
Pros
- High-spec build.
- It is going to be a fast car!
- You’ll benefit from the versatility of AllRoad mode.
Cons
- Adaptive cruise control does not come as standard.
- Lots and lots of touchscreens inside.
- You have to buy a subscription for the navigation system.
