Best Mid-Size Luxury SUVs for 2020
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 SUVs 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 Mid-Size Luxury SUVs for 2020 at a glance
C/D Rating: 10/10
1
2020 Porsche Cayenne
10
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$68,150
EPA MPG
17–20 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2020 Porsche Cayenne is a premium high-performance SUV for drivers who'd rather be piloting a sports sedan. Learn More
2
2020 BMW X5
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$59,895
EPA MPG
18–23 combined
C/D SAYS: Fast, capable, and luxurious but, not quite the inspiring sport sedan-on-stilts that the original X5 was. Learn More
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3
2020 Volvo XC90
9.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$49,345
EPA MPG
21–27 combined
C/D SAYS: Credited with kick starting Volvo's design renaissance when it appeared for the 2016 model year, the 2020 XC90 remains one of the most stylish options among luxury SUVs. Learn More
4
2020 BMW X6
9
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$65,295
EPA MPG
18–23 combined
C/D SAYS: The BMW X6 has the same brilliant powertrains and handling traits as the X5 SUV, but its flashier fastback design costs more but offers less practicality. Learn More
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5
2020 Audi Q7
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$55,795
EPA MPG
18–21 combined
C/D SAYS: Shopping for a three-row luxury SUV to haul the family around and occasionally enjoy a twisty back road? The Q7 is one we're happy to recommend. Learn More
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6
2020 Land Rover Defender
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$51,250
EPA MPG
18–19 combined
C/D SAYS: Far from England's answer to America's Jeep, the 2020 Land Rover Defender offers its own sense of style and functionality. Learn More
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7
2020 Mercedes-Benz G-Class
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$131,895
EPA MPG
14 combined
C/D SAYS: Surprisingly refined on-road and unsurprisingly capable off-road, the legendary G-class is a rugged and sophisticated SUV for the rich and famous. Learn More
8
2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$55,245
EPA MPG
19–22 combined
C/D SAYS: It's fashionable, desirable, capable, and practical, but the GLE-class demands a hefty outlay of cash and a handful of compromises. Learn More
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9
2020 Audi Q8
8
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$69,195
EPA MPG
18 combined
C/D SAYS: With a gorgeous exterior and interior, the Q8 has the appeal of more expensive competitors. Learn More
10
2020 Lincoln Aviator
7.5
/10
C/D RATING
Starting at
$52,195
EPA MPG
20–23 combined
C/D SAYS: The 2020 Lincoln Aviator is all new; along with its big sib, the Navigator, it further solidifies Lincoln's return to the vanguard of American luxury. Learn More
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