The content of the article:
- Rating of quality German cars
- Micro car
- Compact class
- Family cars
- Business Class
- Luxury and prestige
- Best crossover
- Minivan
German cars have long ceased to be associated only with high prices and unaffordable luxury. Yes, once this country specialized in the production of premium models, but gradually the manufacturers listened to the needs of motorists and adjusted to them. Now, among the assortment, you can find cars of any class: prestigious and budget sedans, crossovers, compact and family models, hybrids.
Rating of quality German cars
Micro car
1. Audi A3
This model is recognized as the best ultra-compact German car on the world market. After the restyling of the grille, body and optics, it acquired a more impetuous, but corporate look. The rational cabin provides comfort to the driver and his passengers, and also has convenient controls.
Built on the Golf platform, the car has a rigid steel body and multi-link rear suspension. Thanks to the system of adjusting the stiffness of the shock absorbers, Audi has received improved handling.
For a European, it has a decent line of engines, the most powerful of which is a 2-liter 143-horsepower, consuming 4.5 liters per hundred kilometers.
Compact class
2. Volkswagen Polo
A very profitable option in every sense - small, economical, maneuverable, productive, budget. It is an ideal option for city dwellers who have to struggle every day for every inch of traffic jams and every parking space.
For its 25th anniversary, the car has received a galvanized steel body, reliable corrosion protection and redesigned pads.
The modern and dynamic appearance is universal for drivers of all ages and social levels. And the economical and environmentally friendly 1.2-liter petrol engine requires only 5.3 liters.
3. Mercedes A-Klasse
A slightly different class of compact cars, also ideal for maneuvering in a big city. For its classic proportions and elegant forms, it is a favorite of respectable people who enjoy ease of movement coupled with a prestigious look.
It is also at the top of the rating because of the modern technologies that the model abounds in. A whole navigation complex, a sensor of a dangerous approach to the vehicle in front, a tracking system for keeping a lane, a fuel saving system that automatically turns off the engine after a certain period of inactivity.
Models supplied to Russia with diesel engines are specially adapted to the conditions of our country, allowing you to fill in fuel with a high content of mineral components and sulfur.
The choice of motorists is offered a 1.8-liter 136-horsepower diesel engine, 211-horsepower gasoline, and for extreme lovers - an all-wheel drive sports model with a 360-horsepower engine, accelerating to a hundred in 4.5 seconds.
Family cars
4. Volkswagen Golf
Bearing the name of the warm current of the Gulf Stream, over the years it has acquired a more dynamic appearance, without losing its solidity. Thanks to the modular system obtained during the last modernization, the car has become much lighter, more interesting and more maneuverable. It also features a galvanized body and 12 years corrosion protection.
The most powerful engine on offer is the economical and efficient 1.4-liter 140-horsepower, ideal for transporting large families and luggage.
5. Audi A4
It can be classified as a middle class, suitable for both urban regime and travel. The model is especially popular in its homeland due to the combination of dimensions, technology, dynamics and cost.
Safety experts, whose crash tests proved minimal injuries during an emergency, also provided him with a high line of the rating. This is partly achieved thanks to the automatic braking system, which gives a warning signal to the driver when an inadmissible approach to another car.
Unusual options include a virtual control panel that reflects all the information important to the driver. In Europe, these models are additionally equipped with a valet assistant, who informs the motorist about a free parking space and helps its owner to correctly park the car. And the multimedia technology Mirror Link displays information on the panel from a smartphone paired with it.
A 2-liter 225-horsepower diesel engine with a consumption of 10 liters is in active demand, and a 2-liter 136-horsepower diesel engine with a consumption of 5.5 liters belongs to the category of economical ones.
Business Class
6. Audi A6
The recognized leader in the E-class environment is the Audi A6. The wide, voluminous car looks like a kind of caravel in the traffic flow.
The serious cabin is as comfortable and functional as possible, equipped with countless security systems, an on-board computer and a high-quality navigation system. Only the best materials were used for the interior, and the sound insulation will completely cut off the driver from the outside world.
The most powerful engine of the model is a 5-liter 580-horsepower engine, available in the most expensive configuration.
Luxury and prestige
7. Mercedes-Maybach S600
Although Mercedes Corporation announced the cessation of Maybach as an independent division, the released Mercedes-Maybach S600 combines the best of both brands. Refined, original, incredibly technological, absolutely reliable and extremely luxurious, it has attracted the attention of motorists all over the world.
The huge luggage compartment accommodates a large number of things, the rear seats have a retractable footrest, and the backrest turns into a semi-reclining sofa with a vibration massage function. The central armrest is so large that it stores a mini-fridge for champagne, in other boxes you can find glasses for this wonderful drink. The interior itself is finished in premium leathers and woods and is embossed with the Maybach logo.
The latest technologies are also aimed at safety - special sensors, in case of a potential threat, direct air jets into specially arranged sections inside the seats and belts to minimize injuries.
The car is powered by the familiar 12-cylinder 6-liter 530-horsepower engine, although an economical V8 is also available to choose from.
Best crossover
8. Audi Q7
This car has been dictating its own rules in the German and world markets for several years by the right of superiority over competitors. After a recent restyling, he conquered motorists with brutality and confidence.
The movement of the handsome man is set by a 3-liter 333-horsepower engine, which, with excellent driving characteristics and rich equipment, adds to the popularity of Audi.
All this, combined with a virtual dashboard, electronic assistants, a media system and other pleasant options, classifies the car as an elite vehicle.
9. BMW X5
In America, it is presented in a 7-seater configuration, but in Europe it comes only in a 5-seater version. But it ended up so far in the rankings due to insufficient rear seat space and not the most impressive luggage compartment.
The classic Bavarian salon intelligently combines modern metal elements with wood inserts and genuine leather. Moreover, the potential buyer is invited to independently choose the design - polished aluminum, varnished wood or carbon fiber.
From the list of equipment, it is especially worth highlighting a high-quality anti-theft system, a mini-refrigerator, ventilated seats, anti-vandal tires.
Also, the buyer can order a rear-wheel drive model, which is especially loved by Americans for its budget and ease of use. The standard transmission is an 8-speed, mated to a 2-liter 218-horsepower diesel engine requiring just 7 liters per hundred. But Russian drivers prefer 450-horsepower gasoline engines more.
Minivan
10. Volkswagen Touran
This option clearly demonstrates that roomy vans can be not only practical, but also attractive. In 2015, the Volkswagen Touran became the world winner in the Best Minivan category.
Its equipment and safety make it a good purchase for family or commercial use. ABS and ESP systems - for emergency braking and directional stability, when driving with a trailer, an electronic stabilizer will help, and adaptive headlights automatically change their position based on the speed and turns of the steering wheel. The picture is complemented by a rationally organized interior space of both the passenger compartment and the luggage compartment. And roof rails make the possibilities of transporting a large amount of goods truly limitless.
