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The BMW 5 Series was the first model to introduce a controversial “flame” design and was controversial. But we’ve always been fans and wanted to know if the latest designs would be a hit on the spot. BMW believes it’s done right again with a dynamic, completely contemporary design that keeps the five vans up to date.

The new 5 Series comes with a range of Efficient Dynamics technologies. It has automatic start / stop, optimal gear shift indicator, brake energy regeneration, active aerodynamics and low rolling resistance tires. In addition, a state-of-the-art 8-speed automatic transmission with a longer final drive ratio helps to achieve high fuel consumption to reduce engine speed at highway speeds.

BMW maintains its trademark 50:50 weight distribution in driving stakes, making the 5 Series more agile than its rivals, along with a front-end engine rear-wheel drive layout. And there’s no reason to expect anything other than the good build quality we’re used to.

The latest 5 Series is more evolutionary than innovative, but it’s not necessarily a bad thing when it starts to get closer to perfection. The 520d ED offers powerful real-world performance while achieving fuel economy that is ashamed of cars in many cities. A perfect blend of quality, style, performance and driving entertainment, this car is still our favorite executive car.

It wasn’t long ago that Mercedes had a hard time getting into this guide, but it all had a new range of super tech engines that were changing. Mercedes may be the slowest German manufacturer to bring a fuel-efficient model to market, but the results are impressive.

The days when you can tell the size of a Mercedes engine just by looking at the badge are over. As a good example, both the E200d and E220d share the same 2.0 liter engine. The power difference is more related to engine management than old school engineering, as they even have the same compression ratio (15.5: 1, which is surprisingly high as you asked).

Both engines are more than a job that provides a decent pace, and given that they achieve the same official fuel consumption, the choice can be down budget. Note that for maximum efficiency with larger rims, you need to stick to standard 17 inch wheels and incur a large penalty (up to 10 gCO2 / km).

To keep the E-Class ahead of the competition, standard-fit automatic gearboxes now have nine ratios, which helps explain good official fuel consumption figures. Leave it to your own device and shuffle to the best possible gear, but thanks to “Dynamic Select” which offers ECO, Comfort, Sport, Sport +, and mix and match settings, if you want to push it, do your job. You can control it.

The latest E-Class incorporates the best aspects of its predecessor, but adds a state-of-the-art engine and contemporary interior to keep you feeling fresh. Executive Mercedes has always been behind the 5 Series and XF in driving stakes, but it’s closer than ever, meaning there are no default options. Which one you choose is a personal preference as it represents the executive saloon at the top of the game.

The Jaguar Renaissance is one of the most amazing stories of recent years. In 2008 Tata purchased the brand from Ford. Ford couldn’t fully understand what to do with the jug and made two very important decisions. Jaguar needed an investment, and Tata put a lot of cash on the table, but decisively it didn’t require management intervention.

XF is the latest confirmation that Tata was absolutely correct. Jaguar never forgot how to make a modern executive saloon. It was just not allowed. The XF will compete head-on with the BMW 5 Series, Audi A6, and Mercedes E-Class.

Jaguar has invested heavily in integrating aluminum into its production model with great results. The latest XF is significantly lighter than its competitors and only 4% heavier than the smaller XE. These radical weight loss diets are highly regarded by us for their fuel consumption, handling and performance benefits.

In addition to advanced construction materials, the XF also boasts a brand new “Ingenium” engine that will ultimately provide Jaguar with a world-class diesel engine. The addition of aluminum and its compact size also contribute to weight reduction. At the same time, it can produce impressive power and torque numbers that infuse the jug with great performance.

There were no major problems with the way the XF was driven or its appearance, but I had never actually installed an efficient engine. This issue has made a compelling proposal for a combination of excellent official fuel economy, attractive dynamics, impressive low curve weight and a sophisticated look.

The Lexus GS has been on the Green Car Guide page for years, but thanks to its performance hybrid approach, Lexus has never really explored the potential fuel economy of the system and against petrol rivals. Benchmarked fuel economy and preferred to raise the core Rather than chasing diesel numbers and diluting performance. That’s up to now.

The 300h is very clearly designed to compete with diesel rivals in terms of fuel economy, performance and price, all imitating Germany’s forefront products. Lexus has long claimed that its petrol / electric hybrid system can do everything diesel can, and the repost “proves it.” On paper, 300h is left to the task, and most surprisingly, it includes a list price, so it seems rewarding to pay attention to what you want.

There have been some major mechanical changes to get better fuel economy. Out is a 3.5-liter petrol engine and in is a 2.5 direct injection unit that produces a suppressed 178bhp. This is complemented by a tuned electric motor that produces an additional 140bhp that provides a very favorable total system output of 220bhp. The drive is transmitted to the rear wheels via the CVT gearbox. It’s still fuel efficient and frustrating to push.

So Lexus can beat diesel rivals for a pure growl, but what about torque? The petrol engine is inaccessible, at a height of 4200-5400 rpm and at 163 lb ft, it is unclear in which direction the competition has gone. But as with hybrids, that’s only half the story. The electric motor is a convenient 221 lb ft available from idle and will come back to rescue by successfully filling the gap and keeping the GS300h in the race.

The GS remains exquisitely finished and is definitely suitable for low power systems as it has the ability to drive rather than be as sharp as a razor. The 300h is less expensive than its diesel rivals, has a competitive fuel economy, and is classified as VED Band B, thanks to gasoline, which emits less CO2 than diesel, and has a significantly lower company vehicle tax. Attract. It also has the advantage of emitting no PM and almost no NOx, so diesel rivals have to rely on expensive exhaust gas post-treatment. The GS isn’t perfect yet, but the 300h is a package enough to make you think before ordering your diesel rivals. Lexus didn’t seem to be joking after all, petrol hybrids can really take on diesel in their own games.