New Luxury cars
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Chrysler 300C (2005-2011)
New price: £27,221 - £44,365
Should the German executive marques be quaking in their boots? Read the full review for the Chrysler 300C, a distinctively large saloon, and find out. -
Chrysler 300C (2012-)
New price: £35,840 - £39,740
Chrysler's second-generation 300C aims to rival Germany's best luxury saloons - but does it have enough talent? -
Citroën C6 (2006-2012)
New price: £34,785 - £39,915
The Citroën C6 is a quirky and different alternative to the BMW and Mercedes executive cruisers, produced from 2006 onwards. -
Infiniti M (2010-)
New price: £35,536 - £46,565
Infiniti M (2010-) full review - The Infiniti M is a serious Japanese contender in a luxury car sector currently dominated by the German players: BMW, Mercedes and Audi. How does it rate in comparison? -
Jaguar XF (2008-)
New price: £29,555 - £79,335
A luxury saloon that turns its back of the retro vision of its predecessor, the S-Type, Jaguar's XF is modern through and through. So does it beat its German rivals? -
Jaguar XJ (2010-)
New price: £55,375 - £120,395
Jaguar has given the XJ luxury saloon a radical new look to compete with the Mercedes S-class and BMW 7 Series. So does the new XJ succeed overall? -
Lexus GS (2005-2012)
New price: £45,515 - £51,865
The Lexus GS goes head-to-head with the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series and Jaguar XF. Hybrid power adds appeal, but it's not available in diesel form. -
Lexus GS (2012-)
New price: £32,590 - £55,320
The fourth generation of the Lexus GS has been available since 2012, but can it be a real contender to market-leading German rivals? -
Lexus LS (2007-)
New price: £90,246 - £99,696
The LS is possibly the ultimate luxury transport, but it comes at a high price. Can it beat German limousine rivals? -
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2005-2010)
New price: £48,190 - £77,415
The CLS is Mercedes' attempt at a coupé-like four-door saloon. With a facelift in 2009, this luxury GT comes with a range of engines, including rapid diesels. -
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2011-)
New price: £47,600 - £81,495
The CLS is Mercedes' second attempt at a coupé-like four-door saloon. While the original set the standard for big sleek-looking saloons, the emergence of the Audi A7 Sportback, Volkswagen Passat CC and BMW 5 Series GT means the new model is entering a more populated market. -
Mercedes-Benz E-class (2009-)
New price: £28,925 - £81,030
Mercedes has brought the latest E-class bang up to date. Available as a saloon, coupe or estate, this roomy and luxurious car is still a very expensive choice.
Used Luxury cars
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Mercedes-Benz CLS (2005-2010)
Used price: From £15,095
The CLS is Mercedes' attempt at a coupé-like four-door saloon. With a facelift in 2009, this luxury GT comes with a range of engines, including rapid diesels. -
Mercedes-Benz CLS (2011-)
Used price: From £39,000
The CLS is Mercedes' second attempt at a coupé-like four-door saloon. While the original set the standard for big sleek-looking saloons, the emergence of the Audi A7 Sportback, Volkswagen Passat CC and BMW 5 Series GT means the new model is entering a more populated market. -
Mercedes-Benz E-class (2002-2009)
Used price: From £6,375
The previous version of Mercedes E-class - a heavyweight in the world of luxury cars and a prime rival for the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series and Lexus GS. -
Mercedes-Benz E-class (2009-)
Used price: From £18,850
Mercedes has brought the latest E-class bang up to date. Available as a saloon, coupe or estate, this roomy and luxurious car is still a very expensive choice. -
Mercedes-Benz S-class (2006-)
Used price: From £22,500
The S-class is the pinnacle of Mercedes-Benz technological and luxurious prowess and the largest of the marque's saloons. Is it the best of the best? -
Peugeot 607 (2000-2008)
Used price: From £2,195
Peugeot's large executive model in its range, the 607 was discontinued in 2008. Now only available secondhand, the 607 offers an interesting proposition. -
Porsche Panamera (2009-)
Used price: From £51,250
The full test of the Porsche Panamera including ratings for performance, ride, handling and fuel economy. -
Renault Vel Satis (2002-2007)
Used price: From £2,395
Part large hatchback, part MPV, Renault's Vel Satis doesn't satisfy either of these roles particularly well. It's well equipped though, and will help you stand out from the masses. -
Saab 9-5 (1997-2010)
Used price: From £1,195
The Saab 9-5 is an alternative to the default German choices in this class. It's been around since Tony Blair first came to power, so can it still cut it in 2010? -
Saab 9-5 (2010-2011)
Used price: From £16,495
Saab's latest luxury chariot under the microscope. Can the new Saab 9-5 live up to the safe, sober and secure image of its predecessor? -
Toyota Camry (2001-2003)
Used price: From £2,725
The Toyota Camry didn't sell well in the UK, in spite of its merits. It's a large, comfortable saloon that's well made and well equipped. -
Volkswagen Phaeton (2003-)
Used price: From £6,750
Volkswagen's luxurious answer to the Mercedes S-class
