Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class or BMW 5 Series?

What is the best car between the Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series E60? I want my car to be spacious, reliable and as comfortable as possible, and it has to be automatic and preferably the...

Are Nankang tyres as fitted to my Mercedes-Benz E220 equivalent to the Michelins usually fitted?

I am looking to buy an E220 Mercedes-Benz saloon and the garage has put four new tyres on. They are NANKANG ULTRA SPORT NS-11 225/55 R16 95V. The garage assure me that these tyres meet the specification...

I'd like an Audi A6 or Mercedes-Benz E-Class for commuting - would a diesel be problematic?

I intend to change my 2001 BMW 530i Touring (73,000 miles) for either an Audi A6 or Mercedes-Benz E-Class estate. I have always driven petrol-engined cars and since I don't do a lot of miles the extra...

2010 Mercedes-Benz E250 or 2010 Jaguar XF?

I have been looking at buying a 2010 ex-demonstrator Mercedes-Benz E250 CDI or a 2010 ex-demonstrator Jaguar XF 3.00 D Luxury. The latter gets a good write-up, but I fear Jaguar's residuals. The Mercedes-Benz...

Is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class prone to engine failures?

A couple of days ago I came within an inch of ordering a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E220cdi Blue Efficiency, when I read on the internet that large numbers of recent buyers of this car in UK and elsewhere had...

Should I buy a Mercedes-Benz E220 CDI Avantgarde or a BMW 520d SE Touring?

I am now retired and in the fortunate position of being able to afford one last new decent car. Our priorities are comfort and driving enjoyment. The car must be diesel (for economy) and estate with an...

Should I buy a BMW 320d or a Mercedes-Benz E220?

At the age of late 60's it's time to move out of the mould and buy something 'different' (for me). So, should it be a BMW 320d or a Mercedes-Benz E220 or what? My budget is about £20,000.

Is the BMW 5 Series 8-gear auto more fuel efficient than the Mercedes-Benz E-Class 7-speed?

I'm thinking about getting either a BMW 530d or a Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI coupe. I want an automatic, but the BMW has comes with 8-gear automatic and the Mercedes-Benz comes with a 7-gear automatic gearbox....

Would you pick the Mitsubishi Colt CZ1 or the FIAT Panda?

I have to buy a replacement car for one of my managers. She currently drives a 2006 Colt CZ1. This car will go to my daughter who will be 17 in August. I have considered the Aygo which is a very good car...

Can you recommend a solid, reliable family estate car for £10,000?

Which car would you recommend as good, solid, reliable family estate that is comfortable and will go on forever? I have in mind Audi, Mercedes-Benz and BMW. I am looking at secondhand with a maximum £10,000...