BMW top luxury cars

After nearly a hundred years of automobile manufacturing, BMW has cemented its place as a maker of some of the top . From their flagship model – the 7 Series, to the compact 1 Series, BMW has a wide range of high quality vehicles. They have also expanded into the luxury SUV market with the BMW X3 which was introduced in 2010.

2014 saw the release of their first fully electric vehicle, the BMW i3. The i3 is an emission free vehicle with an electric range of 130 to 160 kilometers. It achieved a 4-star crash rating and received favorable reviews throughout the industry.

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz continues to stay at the top of the heap when discussing top German luxury car brands. Their primary focus is on luxury vehicles and sport class automobiles; though, they also design and manufacture vans, coaches, and buses.

First introduced in 1997, the Mercedes-Benz M-Class is a popular choice for luxury German vehicles. A mid-size luxury SUV, the M-Class has seen several facelifts over the years. Throughout its run, the M-Class averaged a 5-star rating in crash tests. Starting in 2015, the M-Class will be rebranded as the GLE-Class as part of a shift in Mercedes-Benz restructuring their lineup.

Audi

While Audi does offer some economic vehicles, the majority of their lineup comprises of luxury vehicles. Volkswagen, another large German car manufacturer, owns controlling interest of Audi. There are over 20 different models in the current lineup of vehicles manufactured by Audi in their 9 different facilities around the world.

The Audi A3, A4, and A5 are all popular Compact Executive Vehicles; though, the Sport models, such as the S3 and S6 are a staple of Audi for the moment. The Audi S3 is a small family car available in 3-door and 5-door variations. Like other German luxury car brands that have been mentioned, Audi always pays close attention to safety and regularly achieves 5-star crash ratings.