2011 Expensive Cars
1. BMW 5 Series Sedan , $64,300 The recipe remains a tailored, serene interior, coupled with a ride that is both soothing and sporty. The driver decides by choosing Normal , Sport or Sport+ driving dynamics. The 5 Series was supple and controlled on the test track, with just-right steering feel. On rough roads nothing upsets it. The eight-speed auto transmission has a youthful growl under acceleration, which helps put the 5 series on the sporty side of luxury. 2. Mercedes Benz E350 BlueTEC Sedan , $70,651 The extra money gets you a slick diesel engine and lots of technology to keep the Benz from leaving the tarmac. A ttention assist, drowsy alerts, lane departure warnings — the computer screen reads like a CNN broadcast. It’s elegant, modern and good-looking. . 3. Volvo S60, $60,004 I thought the S60 was a blast on the track, easy to pilot through tight spaces, but the Volvo didn’t have the deep luxury patina of the BMW and Benz. The seats are classic and beautiful, but the rest o...