Which luxury sedan should I pick?

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Which luxury sedan should I pick?

I am planning to buy my sixth car, which must be a premium sedan. I have shortlisted the F10 BMW 530d, W212 Mercedes-Benz E350CDI, new Jaguar XF diesel S and Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro. My priorities are a good rear seat comfort with supreme ride quality that can absorb all the bumps, but at the same time that should give me class-leading dynamics. My personal experience says that the rear seats in the BMW are the most supportive and comfortable. What do you recommend?

Asked on 2 April 2012 by AB, Keranitola, West Midnapore, West Bengal.

Answered by Honest John

Ride comfort is partly determined by the wheels and tyres. 20-inch wheels with 35 or 40 profile tyres will not absorb surface shocks, while 17-inch wheels with 50 profile tyres will do the job a lot better. While I rate Jaguar suspension as the best, Jaguar does have a propensity to fit 20-inch wheels with 40 or 35 profile tyres. Whatever you choose, do not make that mistake.

Tags: ride comfort wheels and tyres wheel sizes

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