The G Man

I havent read the article yet, but here is their rating on the cars and pros and cons:

5th place: E350 (187 points)
Highs: Strong long-distance cruiser, muscular styling, vault-solid platform.
Lows: Wants 32 more horsepower, too easily upset on turn-in, overeager stability control.
Verdict: The car most likely to impress your neighbors. As always.

4th place: XF (193 points)
Highs: Heavenly ride, a cabin fit for Prince Charles, the face of an angel.
Lows: Cramped back seat, body roll, hockey-puck shifter from hell.
Verdict: An elegant sedan most at home on interstates and Rodeo Drive.

3rd place: M45 (199 points)
Highs: 325 horses, powerful brakes, take-no-prisoners manumatic.
Lows: Funereal cockpit, nonlinear steering, flinty ride.
Verdict: More sporty than luxurious, a sedan in need of a freshening.

2nd place: 535i (214 points)
Highs: Smoothest driveline in the business, a chassis balanced to perfection.
Lows: Small trunk, pricey options, styling that could benefit from an update.
Verdict: A balanced sports sedan that makes its driver look like a hero.

1st place: A6 3.0T (217 points)
Highs: It's a rocket by 2500 rpm, steering that speaks, brakes that listen.
Lows: Tire boom, unexpected ergonomic glitches within.
Verdict: The Jag's luxury, the Infiniti's strength, the BMW's balance.

LexFather

From the totals it really was a two car comparo.

mmarshall

Then buy one and wear a mask while you're driving it. With the Genesis, you could do a whole lot worse for your money.

DASHOCKER

iTrader: (2)

The new A6 is a handsome sedan. I love it in black with the lemon leather.. The Audi TT RS may pull me in..

The G Man

The Audi TT RS is one nice coupe, 0-60 in 4.5 second.

Red Bully

iTrader: (3)

i had a new a4 the worst car i ever owned

felixsc300

iTrader: (5)

Well to be fair the E60 has been out since 2004 with minimal to modest updates.

MelF1fan

Interesting that CarandDriver picks an Audi over BMW and likes it's steering better? I'll have to check one out, cuz the A4/A5 did nothing for me as far as steering but that's compared to the 3 series. Actually i liked the (2008/9) IS350's better than the Audi. I've driven a GS @ tastoflexus but cannot recall it's steering.

The 3.0T V6 is supposed to be a great new motor and the A6 is a nice looker especially in black but for me out of the current group, it is the XF i'd have to have.

Wasn't the XF preferred over the 5 series in some other of the mags?

Looking forward to the release of the new Gen 5 series next year's time or sooner or later.

dunnojack

how's the saying go...?

magazine biases are like bungholes... everyone has one.

CDNROCKIES

When I was looking for a new company car, I looked at a few of the cheaper Hyundai's. I was completely stunned at how good the Genesis looked. I'm not sure I could justify full price for the V8 however, as there are several competitors that I would rather be in for that kind of coin.

bitkahuna

iTrader: (20)

thanks... learn a lot here.

there just seems to be so few supercharged engines on the market these days.

looks great:



but the interior's a bit meh...

The G Man

excuse my ignorance, but what you mean by the interior's a bit meh?

MPLexus301

iTrader: (3)

Probably that despite being beautifully built and executed, the overall design is a bit cold and stark.

Not to mention that the car is a few years old now, and the interior is definitely showing it's age.

The G Man

Well the alumimium trims do make interior seem a bit cold, the wood trim is a bit warmer.

MPLexus301

iTrader: (3)

I agree. It looks nicer with woodgrain, though the overall interior is still just sort of "hard" for my tastes, though I find this to be the case with most Audis short of the A8.