Sedans have always been associated with a sense of luxury and class. We have seen the rise of a lot of new car segments in the form of SUVs, Crossover, performance Hatchbacks and others but through it all Sedans have maintained their status as one of the most desirable segments of all time. Whether it is compact sedans, premium sedans or the luxury sedans, the popular car segment has always been a symbol of stature, class and credibility. Some of the biggest brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi and Jaguar have been the major players in the game. Therefore we have compiled a list of top luxury sedans in the country under the range of Rs.50lacs.
1. Mercedes Benz E200
Mercedes-Benz E200 is a muscular looking sedan from the German automaker that is priced at Rs.48.5 lakhs. Spanning to a length of 4879mm, Mercedes Benz E200 comes with a 1991cc petrol engine that is mated to a 7 speed gearbox and generates 184bhp power at 5500rpm and 300Nm torque at 1200rpm. Mercedes Benz E200 comes with 8 airbags and a reliable braking system. The interior has leather upholstery with a lot of space for the passengers at the front and the back.
2. Audi A6
Another fabulous luxury sedan on the list is Audi A6 that comes around a starting price of Rs.46.65lacs and looks absolutely stunning with single frame front grille that has a three dimensional design with horizontal chrome struts. Under the hood Audi A6 does not hold back when it comes to the engine with a 1.8 litre 16V in-line petrol motor that has a displacement of 1798cc using four cylinders of four valves each. The motor carves away 187.74bhp power at 4200 to 6200rpm along with a torque of 320Nm at 1400 to 4100rpm.
3. BMW 520D Prestige Plus
Priced around Rs.48.9lacs, BMW 520D Prestige Plus is one of the better looking sedans in its class. The luxurt car is blessed with looks, engine and safety that makes it a complete package. Reaching the 100kmph from a standstill in just 7.7 seconds, BMW 520D Prestige Plus comes with a 2 litre 16V Diesel engine mated to a 8 speed automatic transmission system that has a displacement of 1995cc and uses four cylinders with four valves each. Returning a power of 190bhp at 4000rpm and 400Nm torque at 1750 to 2500rpm, BMW 520D Prestige Plus manages to give a top speed of 231kmph.
4. Volvo S80
Volvo is possibly one of the more underrated brands in the Indian market when compared to other big names like Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi. Volvo S80 is further truth to the prowess of the automaker with the luxury sedan featuring a beautiful exterior and a spacious interior that is class apart when it comes to elegance and aesthetic using leather coverings all the way. The engine is nothing short of brilliance with a 2.4 litre 20V In-Line Twin Turbo diesel engine that has a displacement of 2400cc carving away 215bhp power and 440Nm torque.
There are big brands like Jaguar as well that also provide some outstanding sedans under a similar price range but are expensive when it comes to higher variants. However customers can opt for used Jaguar cars that offer a great value for money without burning a hole in your pocket.