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Previously, German cars were associated by Russian drivers with exceptionally large sizes and high prices - indeed, premium brands dominate in this country, and they try to focus on the needs of wealthy people.

However, time dictates its own conditions, and now all German manufacturers produce cars of any class. Among them you can find prestigious sedans and crossovers, and even electric cars or hybrid vehicles. That is why our rating will consist of individual nominations in which we will choose a car worthy of the title of the best.

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Compact class

The rating included a small car that is best suited for movement in a large city with its jams and limited space for maneuvers - Mercedes A-Class. Unlike many cars of this class, it is designed using conventional design solutions - classical proportions, strict lines and a dynamic body shape with a sloping roof. That is why the car is often purchased by people who already own larger and more luxurious cars from Mercedes - it provides the convenience of movement without harming the prestige.

The best compact car from Germany has earned a place in the ranking and thanks to the use of modern technology. Thus, the lane tracking system, a navigation complex and a warning signal of approaching a vehicle traveling ahead are included in the standard equipment list. To save fuel, the buyer can order a start-stop system that automatically shuts off the engine when it is idle at a traffic light or in a traffic jam. In this case, worry about restarting the motor - the machines shut down the system if the battery charge is low or when the ambient temperature drops to a critical level.

The most popular diesel versions of a compact car in Germany are also offered in Russia - they undergo a special adaptation that allows using fuel with a high content of sulfur and other mineral components. Car buyers are offered a 1.8-liter power unit, which develops 109–136 horsepower - it allows you to keep fuel costs at 6 liters / 100 km, even with active driving in the city.

Mercedes A45 AMG

Fans of excellent dynamics are offered petrol cars with a power of 122–211 horsepower. And for the real extreme, Mercedes offers a sporty version of the A45 AMG — an all-wheel drive car with a 360 horsepower powertrain that reaches the “hundred” in 4.5 seconds.

Family cars

The rating also includes middle-class cars that are suitable for both everyday commuting and traveling together with friends or with family members. The Audi A4 model is very popular in Germany due to the combination of a fairly large size, the use of modern technology, excellent dynamic parameters and affordable prices. These cars received high marks from experts due to their safety - the results of crash tests show that in any collision within the allowed speed, the likelihood of injury to passengers is minimal.

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In addition, starting from 2015, the automatic braking system will be included in the standard equipment of the car - at a critical approach to the vehicle in front of it, it gives the driver a warning signal and independently increases the pressure in the brake line.

Like all cars of this prestigious brand, Audi A4 boasts the use of many technological innovations. The most unusual option is a virtual projection control panel to which the driver can output any information he needs - data from the navigation system, information about tracks played by the multimedia system, sensor readings and much more.

In addition, these cars are popular in Germany can be equipped with an automatic parking - this system notifies the driver about finding a place suitable for parking, after which he can only press on the gas and brake, following the prompts of the computer, while the steering wheel will turn without a person’s help. From 2015, a multimedia system with Mirror Link technology is installed on the Audi A4, which allows you to completely repeat the image on the screen of the paired smartphone.

Of the interesting options of the German car is also worth noting:

• Аудиосистему B&O с 19 динамиками, способную создавать трёхмерный звук с эффектом присутствия в концертном зале;
• Autonomous air conditioning system capable of operating independently of the engine;
• Ventilated front seats.

Interestingly, after the next generation change, these cars are no longer equipped with atmospheric aggregates. The popularity rating is headed by cars with two-liter turbo engines of 180-225 horsepower, which provide good dynamics at fuel costs in the range of 10 liters / 100 km. The most economical cars are equipped with two-liter diesel engines with a capacity of 136 horsepower, which allow you to keep fuel consumption at 5.5 liters / 100 km.

The list of modifications offered by the manufacturer includes dynamic versions with three-liter engines running on gasoline and diesel fuel - their power is 245 and 272 horsepower, respectively. The top-end sports sedans and versatile RS4 with V8 engines are considered, whose performance is enough to accelerate to “hundreds” in 4.7 seconds, and also to reach a maximum speed of 290 km / h when the electronic limiter is turned off.

Luxury and prestige

Relatively recently, the company Mercedes made a very controversial statement. According to its management, the Maybach brand has ceased to exist as a separate division, but many of its achievements will be used in improved versions of top Mercedes cars.

Mercedes-Maybach S600

The first such car was the Mercedes-Maybach S600, which differs from the basic version with an exquisite finish and the use of many original technical solutions. In addition, he inherited from the Mercedes S-Klasse an incredibly reliable and comfortable chassis, a safe body and a spacious luggage compartment that allows you to carry a huge amount of luggage on long journeys or install special equipment.

The most prestigious car got into the rating for a reason - in order to understand this, you should look at its salon, trimmed with the most luxurious leather and wood grades, and also decorated with embossing depicting the emblem of the Maybach brand. The Executive seats are installed in the rear of the cabin, which allow passengers to extend the footrest, tilt the backrest for a reclining position, and also use the built-in vibratory massage. The central armrest of the car contains several spacious boxes, one of which is a fridge for a bottle of champagne, and the other - holders for wine glasses and a variety of accessories to make the rest more comfortable.

But the car was included in the rating not only at the expense of luxury, but also thanks to the use of the latest technologies in the field of safety - so, when a threat of an accident is detected, air enters special sections located inside the seats and the seat belt, which minimizes the likelihood of injury to passengers. The list of equipment of this prestigious car from Germany can be continued almost endlessly, however, it should be especially highlighted in it:

• Ambient interior lighting in combination with air fragrances;
• Adaptive cruise control with automatic braking;
• Heated all surfaces with which a person can come into contact - right up to the door handles;
• Large multimedia monitors on the backside of the front seats.

The car is equipped with a twelve-cylinder engine with a volume of 6 liters and a capacity of 530 horsepower, familiar from other models of the brand. If desired, buyers can also order more economical V8 engines, but most of the cars of this prestigious brand from Germany are sold with powerful powertrains. If we consider the purchase of the S-Klasse in a cheaper version, created without the participation of Maybach specialists, then the popularity rating will be headed by a reliable and economical S350, which is often acquired by large enterprises for corporate fleets.

Mercedes-Maybach S350

A luxurious sports coupe was created on the basis of a prestigious car - you can buy it in the S65 version. Its engine with a power of 630 horsepower is enough to accelerate to "hundreds" in 4 seconds.

Best crossover

The BMW X5 crossover was also included in the rating, although 10–15 years ago this class of vehicles was rare for the German automotive industry. In Europe, the car is sold exclusively in the five-seater version, although a seven-seater version with small “luggage seats” is also offered for the US market - they are intended for children and teenagers. In addition, you can pay attention to the "four-wheel-drive coupe" BMW X6, as they call this car company representatives from Germany.

BMW X5

However, this car was not included in the ranking of the best because of the reduced space in the backseat and in the luggage compartment. It is also worth noting that the Bavarian car received very high marks in safety tests - both due to good crash test results and due to the presence of modern electronics that help prevent accidents.

The car's interior is decorated in a classic style - the trim includes metal parts, wooden inserts on the front panel and door cards, as well as natural leather upholstery. Interestingly, the buyer can order different design options - using lacquered wood, carbon fiber or polished aluminum, as well as different colors of interior trim.

The list of car equipment is quite wide, but especially in it it should be noted:

• Brand satellite anti-theft system;
• Ventilated seats;
• Multimedia system with navigation, 16 speakers and a large touch screen in the middle of the front panel;
• A small refrigerator in the glove box, connected to the air conditioner;
• Run Flat puncture resistant tires.

It is interesting that, if necessary, the car can be ordered with rear wheel drive - these versions are very popular with Americans for their low cost and economy in operation. But the manual transmission is not available in any version of the car - the gearbox can only be represented by an eight-speed "automatic", developed in collaboration with well-known company ZF.

BMW X6

The popularity rating in the world is headed by a basic version of a car with a two-liter diesel engine having a power of 218 horsepower - this car consumes only 6–8 liters of fuel per 100 km, despite the large mass and good dynamic parameters. Also, buyers are offered other modifications, for example, more powerful cars with diesel engines at 313 horsepower.

In Russia, gasoline cars are the most demanded, whose power can be 306–450 hp. The top of the model range is one of the fastest crossovers in the world - X5M, which can accelerate to 290 km / h thanks to an engine capacity of 555 horsepower. Those who do not want to set records at the cost of huge fuel costs should buy a car equipped with a three-turbine diesel engine - with a power of 381 horsepower it reaches “hundreds” in 5.3 seconds and consumes no more than 10 liters / 100 km .

Worthy representatives

The list above includes only cars belonging to the currently most popular classes. However, the legendary Mercedes G could well become its participant - this car is the best German SUV, as evidenced by its immense popularity throughout the world, despite the age of the model. It is also possible to note the innovative electric car BMW i3, which became the first German-made serial vehicle that is not equipped with an internal combustion engine.

We should not forget about the Porsche sports cars - special versions of the GT3 and GT2 are offered for lovers of track driving, but Cayman, Panamera and 911 Carrera are much better suited for everyday driving. In addition, a large car Audi Q7, which seats seven adults, is an excellent option for lovers of family trips over long distances.