Best Luxury Mid-Size Cars for 2022
Car and Driver's rankings are arrived at from the results of our extensive instrumented testing of several hundred vehicles each year and from our expert editors' subjective impressions gained in real-world driving. We've ranked the best mid-size luxury cars based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive. We take rankings seriously because we want you to know everything about the vehicles that you're interested in.
Read about how we test and evaluate vehicles here.Top Ranked Luxury Mid-Size Cars for 2022 at a glance
C/D Rating: 9.5/10
1
2022 Mercedes-AMG E53
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$76,050
EPA MPG
22–24 combined
C/D SAYS: Effortlessly elegant and remarkably sporty with a high high-tech interior, every Mercedes-AMG E53 has the uncanny ability to impress almost everyone. Learn More
2
2022 Genesis G80
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$49,345
EPA MPG
20–26 combined
C/D SAYS: From its unique thin-strip headlights to its gigantic pentagonal grille to its slippery bodywork and sloping roofline, the Genesis G80 is a rolling beauty. Learn More
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3
2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$56,000
EPA MPG
24–26 combined
C/D SAYS: The Mercedes-Benz E-class can be had with two doors or four and a hard top or soft top—but every version is technologically advanced and unquestionably opulent. Learn More
4
2022 Audi A7
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$70,295
EPA MPG
24–27 combined
C/D SAYS: The Audi A7 is a hatchback that is as fashionable as it is functional, and its high-tech features and notable refinement further fulfill its luxury billing. Learn More
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5
2022 Audi A6
8.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$56,995
EPA MPG
24–26 combined
C/D SAYS: Comfortable, spacious, handsome, technology-rich, and well-equipped, the 2022 Audi A6 checks the critical boxes for a modern mid-size luxury car. Learn More
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6
2022 BMW 5-series
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$55,195
EPA MPG
20–28 combined
C/D SAYS: If quiet luxury and handsome styling are high on your new-car priorities list, the spacious and plush 2022 BMW 5-series sedan could be the answer. Learn More
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7
2022 Volvo S90
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$53,895
EPA MPG
26–30 combined
C/D SAYS: The Volvo S90 offers multiple hybrid powertrains including a plug-in version with all-electric driving range, a plush interior, and distinctive exterior styling. Learn More
8
2022 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$74,000
EPA MPG
25 combined
C/D SAYS: With a coupe-like profile that gives it a handsome appearance, the Mercedes-Benz CLS450 sedan sacrifices cargo and passenger space for vanity's sake. Learn More
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9
2022 Jaguar XF
7
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$46,450
EPA MPG
25–28 combined
C/D SAYS: The Jaguar XF is currently the only sedan sold by the British brand, and its combination of style and driver satisfaction remain attractive. Learn More
10
2022 Maserati Ghibli
7
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$77,695
EPA MPG
16–20 combined
C/D SAYS: With a twin-turbocharged V-6 or V-8 engine under its shapely hood, the 2022 Maserati Ghibli is the Italian thoroughbred of the mid-size luxury sedan marketplace. Learn More
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