Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class or BMW 5 Series?

What is the best car between the Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series E60? I want my car to be spacious, reliable and as comfortable as possible, and it has to be automatic and preferably the estate model. I would consider other makes, but they have to be close in terms of quality as I have a BMW E39 at the moment.

Asked on 16 September 2010 by bigmennie

Answered by Honest John

The A6 is good looking but is on the way out, so don't buy unless at a huge discount. The W212 E-Class is ugly compared to the old W211. Only the estate looks okay. The BMW F10 5 Series is much better looking than the E60 5 Series. But the other car that should be on your list is the Jaguar XF. All tested at HJUK.

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