Best Midsize Luxury Sedans of 2025 and 2026

The Edmunds experts test drive luxury sedan contenders on our test track and in the real world. Our ratings assess performance, comfort, technology, utility, value and more. How we rank luxury sedans
1st
Edmunds Rating
7.6/10
Luxury and comfort are the undisputed strengths of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. It has an incredibly smooth ride and a classy and well-built cabin. The E-Class is more expensive than its rivals, but it's easy to see why.
MSRP
$62,450 - $88,000
Combined MPG
23 - 28
2nd
Edmunds Rating
7.4/10
In a way, the BMW 5 Series checks the right luxury-sedan boxes. It's quiet, high-tech, quick, and it balances handling and a comfortable ride. But it lacks the engaging driving experience associated with the German brand, making it feel more like a finely crafted luxury appliance than an exciting BMW.
MSRP
$59,900 - $74,800
3rd
Edmunds Rating
7.3/10
The Lexus ES boasts sensational build quality, composed handling, and Lexus' hallmark focus on comfort and serenity. Some rival German sedans can be sportier, but the ES remains one of today's best all-around performers. If you want something to seclude you from the outside world, the ES is an easy pick.
MSRP
$42,140 - $52,430
Combined MPG
25 - 44
4th
Edmunds Rating
6.7/10
The Genesis G80 offers the same luxury and refinement as its European rivals, plus lots of features for the price. The new infotainment interface introduces usability challenges, but overall we recommend the G80 if you're looking for an alternative to the midsize sedan status quo.
MSRP
$57,100 - $77,000
Combined MPG
19 - 24
5th
Edmunds Rating
6.6/10
The urbane Volvo S90 T8 plug-in hybrid has a combined 400 horsepower and all-wheel drive to accompany its impressive list of luxuries and, of course, safety features.
MSRP
$58,300 - $71,200
Combined MPG
26 - 29
6th
Edmunds Rating
5.8/10
The Cadillac CT5 comes with a lot of features and costs less than its European competition. But it comes up short on comfort and overall refinement.
MSRP
$48,600 - $97,600
Combined MPG
15 - 26
7th
Edmunds Rating
5.7/10
The Acura TLX is a smart pick, even if it doesn't have the pulse-quickening performance of some of its competition. It trades flash for substance and flies under the radar of a lot of shoppers, but its value is appealing.
MSRP
$45,400 - $58,050
Combined MPG
21 - 25