What Car? Best Buys - Luxury cars

Here's our pick of the best models on sale in every class, but you can find our full overview of new and used luxury cars by clicking here.

1. Mercedes-Benz S320 CDI
Price £55,022Target Price £52,448
Refined, spacious, clever, quick, nimble, stylish, substantial… need we go on?
What Car? Full Verdict

2. Jaguar XJ TDVI Executive Price £45,542Target Price £40,259 Old-school looks; high tech. Great to drive, terrific value and lovely to be in. What Car? Full Verdict

3. Rolls-Royce Phantom Price £265,500 Target Price £265,500 You'll either love the looks or hate 'em, but they'll sure get you noticed. What Car? Full Verdict

The alternative view
Maserati Quattroporte
Price £77,110Target Price £77,110
Plays the sports saloon or the swish limousine equally well.
What Car? Full Verdict

The green option
Lexus LS 600h
Price £81,400Target Price £75,962
Another petrol-electric Lexus that's reasonably clean, quick and luxurious.
What Car? Full Verdict

What Car? Group Test March '06
Audi A8 BMW 7 Series Jaguar XJ Mercdes S-Class
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