When you look at the host of German automobile manufacturers in the industry, you’ll notice a few key features among these cars. They’re incredibly reliable, offer exceptional performance, and are efficient vehicles. Arguably, their most dominant vehicles are the 4-door sedans offerings.
BMW and Mercedes-Benz especially are responsible for going the extra mile to ensure that their cars are brilliant. From the incredibly luxurious BMW 7-series and Mercedes creating the enigmatic S-class, German vehicles tend to be a class apart.
However, for the quintessential businessman, it's arguable that no car is better suited than a pure German sedan. They offer an incredible combination of performance, luxury, and utility. Some of these cars have such refined interiors. You could easily hold a meeting in one of these cars. If you’re ever late for a meeting, all you need to do is put your foot down. Here are a few German sedans that mean serious business!
15 2020 BMW 5 Series
The BMW 5 Series is a sedan you can buy without a worry in the world. For seven generations, the 5-Series has been a reliable family sedan, boasting brilliant technology, and impressive power as well. The modern 5 Series are powered by turbocharged 4-cylinder or 6-cylinder engines that produce just enough of a bite!
14 2020 Audi A7
If you’re looking for that signature Audi dynamism, then the A7 is one of Audi’s best offerings. With a brilliant exterior, the A7 looks handsome and intimidating at the same time. Underneath the hood is a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 engine that’s paired with Audi’s intelligent Quattro all-wheel-drive system!
13 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The brilliant compact sedan is among Mercedes-Benz’s top-selling models, and it’s easy to understand why. These are incredibly handsome 4-door rides that provide enough space for five passengers to travel in comfort. The drive is brilliant thanks to the inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine that boasts 255-horsepower
12 2020 Audi A6
When you’re buying an Audi A6, you know exactly what you’re going to get. A luxury sedan, with the proper performance that’ll perform anywhere in the world. Audi’s brilliant Quattro all-wheel drive helps ensure that the A6 is as fun to drive in the corners as it is in the straights. It goes from 0-60mph in 4.8 seconds!
11 2020 Mercedes-AMG E53
The AMG E53 is a brilliant example of the crazy geniuses in the AMG performance division, improving a car. The E-class is already an excellent car, but the AMG version puts in a 429-horsepower 3.0-liter inline-six engine, with an electric supercharger. It’s also paired with an incredibly sophisticated 9-speed automatic that makes driving a gift!
10 2020 Mercedes S-Class
When you talk about brilliant luxury automobiles, the S-class is perhaps the first vehicle that comes to mind. In the realm of full-size sedans, few can do better. These hunkering luxury rides are powered by two powerful engines, a base 362-horsepower twin-turbo V6, and an optional 463-horsepower twin-turbo V8. However, the journey remains smooth at even the highest speeds!
9 2020 Audi A8
Mercedes aren’t the only ones making a mark on the full-size sedan market. The Audi A8 easily competes with any S-class. What sets the Audi A8 apart is the incredible amount of legroom in the rear and the front. With all the modern luxuries, the A8 will ensure that you travel with grace, no matter what speed you’re driving!
8 2020 BMW M760i
The new BMW M760i is a modern super luxury vehicle that stands out because of its incredible performance. It features a formidable 6.6-liter V12 engine that manages to produce a massive 601-horsepower. Such a level of power manages to propel the colossal M760i from 0-60mph in a breath-taking 3.4 seconds.
7 2019 Mercedes-AMG CLA 45
Another example of the AMG division is taking a reliable formula and make it significantly more potent than a standard C-class. It features a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that manages to produce a staggering 375-horsepower. Combine this with a brilliant launch control feature, and the car accelerates from 0-60mph in 3.8 seconds!
6 2019 Audi RS 5 Sportback
For every sensible Audi sedan out there, you know there will be a sportier high-performance version in the offering. Powering the sportier version is a twin-turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 engine that manages to produce 444-horsepower. The car will blaze from 0-60mph in a very impressive 3.8 seconds. It also features the brilliant Quattro all-wheel drive.
5 2019 BMW Alpina B6 Gran Coupe
BMW tends to release a mad man version of their functional and sensible sedan offerings, and on the best is Alpina B6 Gran Coupe. It’s a 6 Series sedan that’s on steroids. Owners get a massive V8 engine that manages to produce 600-horsepower. It allows the B6 Gran Coupe to accelerate from 0-60mph in 3.3 seconds!
4 2020 Mercedes-AMG R63 S
You probably already know that if you want a performance-oriented Mercedes, you should go for the AMG editions. However, that’s not to say these vehicles don’t offer all the modern luxuries you would expect. Underneath the hood is a hand-built 4.0-liter V8 bi-turbo engine that boasts 603-horsepower and races from 0-60mph in a staggering 3.0 seconds!
3 2020 BMW M5 Competition
You possibly couldn’t expect a list of the best German sedans to go by without mention of the brilliant M5. The enigmatic vehicle led the line for German performance sedans for such a long time and its back with a vengeance. Courtesy of the 4.4-liter V8 engine, the M5 races from 0-60mph in a very impressive 3.0 seconds!
2 2020 Porsche Panamera Turbo
Right up there with BMW M5 is the mercurial Porsche Panamera Turbo. It combines a brilliant luxury interior with a massive twin-turbo V8 engine. The engine manages to produce a very impressive 550-horsepower that allows the Panamera to accelerate from 0-60mph in an incredible 3.0 seconds. It might be pricey, but it’s well worth the money.
1 2020 Volkswagen Arteon
More often than not, people tend to ignore the sedan offerings from Volkswagen. However, that’s an undeserved reputation, and the new Arteon is a brilliant luxury sedan. It offers a premium interior, with ample space for five passengers to travel in comfort. It’s got a brilliantly understated ride and handles around the corners correctly!