AUDI A4

Starting price: $35,500

The Audi A4 is one of the top and most affordable German cars sold in America today. Audi strikes a balance between performance and comfort with the automobile, and is powered by a 2.0 liter turbo four cylinder engine rated at 220 horsepower. Consumers can choose between a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission for the vehicle with all-wheel drive. The A4 can go from zero to 60 MPH in 5.6 seconds, and it has a top overall speed of 128 MPH. The fuel efficiency of the auto is average with a rating of 21 MPG (city) and 29 MPG (highway).

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AUDI A5

Starting price: $40,000

The Audi A5 is one of the best German coupes sold in America. Audi delivers a large variety of options for consumers to choose from when buying the car new, and all-wheel drive is now a standard option on the A5. The car is powered by the turbocharged 2.0 liter four cylinder engine rated at 220 horsepower, and it comes with a six-speed manual transmission with an eight-speed automatic available as an option. The car’s fuel efficiency is rated at 22 MPG (city) and 32 MPG (highway), and the engine produces 258 lb-ft of torque with a top speed of 140 MPH. Similar to other models of Audi, the A5 is an extremely capable auto when it comes to handling in the weather.

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BMW 4-SERIES

Starting price: $40,300

The BMW 4-Series has quickly established itself as one of the top German cars sold in America. Similar to the larger 6-Series, BMW offers the car in four-door, coupe, and convertible options. The available engines for the car include the stock 2.0 liter turbo-four cylinder engine rated at 240 horsepower, or the 3.0 liter turbo inline-six cylinder rated at 300 horsepower. Consumers also have the choice between an eight-speed automatic or six-speed manual transmission as well as the choice between all-wheel or rear-wheel drive. The car’s fuel efficiency is rated at 21 MPG (city) and 32 MPG (highway). The 4-Series can go from zero to 60 MPH in just 4.9 seconds with a top overall speed of 155 MPH.

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AUDI A6

Starting price: $44,800

The Audi A6 is one of the best German cars sold in the United States today. Audi has put focus on making the A6 a more luxurious version of the A7 in recent years, but its performance is on par with the A7. One of the most technologically advanced cars on the market today, the A6 base engine is a 2.0 liter turbo-four cylinder rated at 252 horsepower, and it comes with front-wheel drive and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is an option to add to the A6, and there is a supercharged 3.0 liter V-6 rated at 333 horsepower, and a 3.0 liter V-6 diesel engine available for consumers to choose from when buying the car. The A6 can go from zero to 60 MPH in 5.1 seconds, and it gets respectable fuel economy at 19 MPG (city) and 28 MPG (highway) with a top overall speed of 129 MPH.

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BMW 5-SERIES

Starting price: $49,950

The BMW 5-Series is one of the top German cars of all manufacturers sold in America today. The 5-Series features extremely responsive engines, a comfortable interior, and above-average road handling capability. All of the engines BMW install on the 5-Series are turbocharged, and consumers can choose between: a diesel inline-six cylinder, four cylinder (gas), inline-six cylinder, eight cylinder engine, and a gas-electric hybrid. The six cylinder engine is rated at 302 horsepower, and it can go from zero to 60 MPH in 5.3 seconds. The top overall speed of the 5-Series is 127 MPH, and its fuel efficiency is rated at 20 MPG (city) and 29 MPG (highway).

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MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS

Starting price: $51,800

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is one of the most versatile luxury German cars sold in America today. The car is known for its style, comfort, and above-average handling on the roads in just about any type of weather. The engine choices available for consumers to choose from with the car include: a 2.1 liter turbo-diesel four cylinder engine rated at 195 horsepower, a 3.5 liter six cylinder rated at 302 horsepower, a hybrid that combines the 3.5 liter engine with an electric motor rated at 329 horsepower, and a 3.0 liter twin-turbo six cylinder. The convertible and coupe models of the car also have the twin turbo V-8 rated at 402 horsepower or the 3.5 liter V-6 available to choose from. The E-Class’s fuel economy is rated at 20 MPG (city) and 29 MPG (highway), and the car can go from zero to 60 MPH in 6.1 seconds with a top overall speed of 132 MPH.

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AUDI A7

Starting price: $65,900

The Audi A7 is one of the best German cars sold in the United States today. The A7 is a sportier version of the A6 and handles nicely in all types of weather. The standard powertrain on the car is a 3.0 liter supercharged six cylinder engine rated at 333 horsepower combined and comes with all-wheel drive with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Audi also makes a turbo-diesel 3.0 liter six cylinder engine rated at 240 horsepower for those who desire an improved fuel economy. The A7’s fuel efficiency is rated at 20 MPG (city) and 30 MPG (highway), and it can go from zero to 60 MPH in 4.7 seconds with a top overall speed of 130 MPH.

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BMW 7-SERIES

Starting price: $74,000

The BMW 7-Series is one of the top German cars sold in America today. The starting price of the vehicle is just over $74,000 USD, and the company offers consumers a variety of engine choices to include an inline-six cylinder, V-8, V-12, hybrid, or even a turbo-diesel. The eight speed transmission and rear-wheel drive come as standard options on the car with all-wheel drive available to add as an option. The non-hybrid versions of the car are rated at a fuel efficiency of 23 MPG (city) and 31 MPG (highway). The 7-Series is capable of going from zero to 60 MPH in 6.2 seconds, and has a top overall speed of 130 MPH.

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BMW 6 SERIES

Starting price: $76,100

The BMW 6 Series is one of the best German cars sold in the United States today. BWM has made the 6-Series one of the most exclusive car offerings of the company, and it is available with either a 3.0 liter inline six cylinder engine rated at 315 horsepower or a 4.4 liter eight cylinder engine rated at 445 horsepower. Both engine choices come with an eight-speed automatic transmission with rear-wheel drive coming standard on the cars and all-wheel drive available to add to the car when buying it new. The car’s fuel efficiency is rated at 20 MPG (city) and 31 MPG (highway), and the V-6 is rated at 332 lb-ft of torque.

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AUDI A8

Starting price: $77,400

The Audi A8 is one of the top German cars sold in America today. The car is made out of all-aluminum, and it features some of the most cutting edge technology available in an automobile today. Audi provides several options for the powertrain for consumers to include: a 3.0 liter supercharged six cylinder engine rated at 333 horsepower, a 4.0 liter twin-turbo eight cylinder rated at 435 horsepower, a 3.0 liter six cylinder TDI, and a 6.3 liter W12 that is rated at 500 horsepower. If choosing to upgrade to the W12, the overall price of the A8 will go up significantly, but the boost in power is second-to-none on the market today. The A8’s fuel efficiency rating is 24 MPG (city) and 36 MPG (highway), and the auto can go from zero to 60 MPH in 6.4 seconds with a top overall speed of 129 MPH.

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MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS

Starting price: $94,400

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is one of the top German cars sold in America. The auto is the embodiment of what Americans think of when it comes to German engineering and luxury. The starting price for the car is not for those looking to save money; however, consumers who can afford the auto have a choice between the 4.7 liter twin-turbo eight cylinder engine rated at 449 horsepower, or the 6.0 liter twin-turbo V-12 rated at 523 horsepower. Both options come with a seven-speed automatic transmission and a choice between either all-wheel or rear-wheel drive. The car can go from zero to 60 MPH in 4.5 seconds, and it has a top overall speed of 130 MPH. The S-Class gets average-to-below-average fuel economy at 16 MPG (city) and 24 MPG (highway).

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VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

In 1979, German manufacturer Volkswagen produced another great family car: Jetta. It was made to replace the Golf sedan.  As of 2005, almost 7 million cars have been sold worldwide, over one-third of sales have been in the United States. Since the original version in 1980, the car has continued to improve with better safety features and making use of new technology. In 2011, nearly 10 million have been produced and sold all over the world. As of April 2014, over 14 million have been sold, which made this model Europe’s and Volkswagen’s top-selling model.

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BMW 3-SERIES

Successor to the BMW New Class, it has been produced in six different generations and in five different body styles. It is BMW’s best-selling model, accounting for around 30 percent of the BMW brand’s annual total sales. The BMW 3 Series has won numerous awards throughout its history: The 3 Series has been on Car and Driver magazine’s annual Ten Best list 22 times, from 1992 until 2014, making it the longest running entry in the list. In their December 2009 issue, Grassroots Motorsports magazine named the BMW 3 Series the second-most important performance car built during the previous 25 years. The E90 was named “Best New Sports Sedan” in the 2006 Canadian Car of the Year awards. Also, it was awarded the World Car of the Year at the New York Auto Show in 2006. 

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MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS

Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a German line of compact luxury cars that was introduced in 1993. Although originally sold as sedan and station wagon, the W203 series in 2000 debuted a hatchback coupe version that, when facelifted, became the Mercedes-Benz CLC-Class. The CLC-Class remained in production until 2011 when it was replaced by a new W204-based C-Class coupe for the 2012 model year. It ranks the best in its class: The 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class ranks 1 out of 14 in the upscale small cars category. This ranking is based on many reputable reviews and test drives, as well as safety data and reliability. When it comes to small luxury cars in the U.S., Mercedes-Benz C-Class is one of the most popular.

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VOLVO S80

In 1998, Volvo came out with the S80 model, designed as a more professional-looking and sleeker, gas-saving vehicle that didn’t compromise on safety and reliablity. It soon became as popular as the Volvos that preceded it. Many people, from CEOs to homemakers, claim it’s the best car they have ever had. So what does S80 offer? First, new levels of protection: IntelliSafe is standard and features many new systems. For one, it helps notify the driver of a cyclist approaching the vehicle and even a car that suddenly stops in front of it. It even helps park the car in a tight space and keeps it in lanes while driving. Americans love Volvos and have always appreciated it as a very safe vehicle.

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MINI COOPER

Mini Cooper is a decent looking car, fun to drive. Now it offers a four-door model with a larger back seat and more cargo space. Mini Cooper’s turbocharged four-cylinder engine in the S model delivers energetic acceleration, but even standard turbocharged three-cylinder engine turned out to be good enough. The base Mini Cooper Hardtop gets up to an EPA-estimated gas mileage of 29/40 mpg city/highway, which is really good for the class. Critics in the U.S. are happy with Mini Cooper’s responsive handling, sharp steering and strong brakes.

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AUDI A4

The Audi A4 is a line of compact executive cars produced since late 1994 by the German car manufacturer Audi, part of the Volkswagen Group. The Audi A4 is a small sedan known to many people in the U.S. as a car that is sporty, stylish, and reliable. It has a plush interior, offers the latest connectivity and safety technologies, and has well-tuned steering. Audi recently made the A4 available with the latest version of its MMI infotainment interface and Audi Connect, which makes the car a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot and also includes access to Google Maps  with panoramic views and high-resolution 3D satellite. This car is a top choice for U.S. people who like the combination of luxury and sportiness.

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BMW 5-SERIES

The BMW 5-Series is an executive/mid-size luxury car manufactured by German automaker BMW since 1972. The car, now in its sixth generation, is sold in sedan and touring body styles. It is BMW’s second best-selling model after the 3-Series and in 2010 it produced about 50 percent of the BMW’s profits. In January of 2008, the 5 millionth 5-Series was manufactured. The E39 5-Series was on Car and Driver magazine’s annual Ten Best list for six years straight, from its introduction in 1997 until 2002. It was also Motor Trend’s Import Car of the Year for 1997 and What Car? Executive Car of the Year-1997 through 2002. The BMW’s Active Seat technology was recognized as one of the best inventions by Popular Science magazine. Consumer Reports found the E39 5-series their best car tested in 2001–2002. The JB car pages have rated it 4 1/2 stars and awarded the BMW 5-Series a ‘best-in-class’. The BMW 5-series is one of the top choices around the world and the United States.

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

The original Golf Mk1 was a front-wheel drive, front-engined replacement for the air-cooled, rear-engined, rear-wheel drive Volkswagen Beetle. The Golf is Volkswagen’s best-selling model and the world’s second best-selling model, with more than 29 million built by 2012. Most Golfs came out in the 3-door hatchback style. The Golf has won many awards throughout its history, one of whihc was the World Car of the Year in 2009 (with the Mk6) and in 2013 (with the Mk7). 

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VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT CC

VW Passat CC is a four-door sedan-fastback version of the Volkswagen Passat. It was revealed at Detroit’s North American International Auto Show January 2008. The North American market has the 2.0T I4 and 3.6 L VR6 engine as options. When it was introduced in 2008, Volkswagen expected to sell 300,000 cars over a period of seven years. The results have shown that 60 percent of the sales came from the U.S. market alone.

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VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

Although they stopped making the original Beetle  in 2003, Volkswagen came out with a new version in 1998. Although production ceased in 2011, we included it in the list since many people still drive it is still popular. The New Beetle has many design similarities with the original VW Beetle: large round tail lights, sloping headlamps, separate wings, and a high rounded roofline. How was it different and better than the original? Unlike the original Beetle, the New Beetle has its engine in the front with luggage storage in the back. Many special editions have been released, such as the Malibu Barbie New Beetle, that have been a huge hit in the U.S. United States models include: The Turbo S model had a 1.8 L turbo with 180 hp, sport suspension, six-speed manual transmission, aluminum interior trim, and bigger wheels and tires. All 1.8L Turbo and Turbo S inline-four models were equipped with a retractable rear spoiler which was not available on the 1.9 L TDI inline-4, 2.0 L inline-four and 2.5 L inline-five models. For the 2006 model, the exterior was slightly redesigned with more angular bumpers and wheel wells, and these models were fitted with the 2.5 L 5-cylinder engine with 150 hp.

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