Recently received my May Car & Driver where they conducted a comparo between:
- MB AMG E43 4matic
- Audi A6 3.0t Quattro
- Cadillac CTS V-Sport
- Jaguar SF S AWD
- BMW 540i (M-Sport, DHP)
The final Tally:
- MB
- Caddy
- Audi
- BMW
- Jag
"BMW absolutely aced the luxury part of this assignment. Where the 540 gave up ground was primarily in chassis tuning and steering feel.
+ - is that a v12 under the hood? Rolls spec leathers and interior comfort (Nappa)
- The steering and chasis are far too numb
Verdict: A great luxury sedan from the brand whose reputation was built on sports sedans."
Not a good showing for a brand new generation of vehicle. That A6 tested was a 2017, but I don't believe their new generation soon to hit the market.
Sorry no link to C&D - I did not find the link on their site yet.
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