Which car? The car choosing tool by Parkers

The benchmark for the premium executive class – monster M5 imperious

Parkers rating: 4.8 out of 5 4.8

New price: £37,555 - £96,840

PROS

• Great to drive
• Strong engines
• Exceptional comfort
• Packed with technology
• M5 is best in its class

CONS

• Drive varies according to spec
• E-Class has a bigger boot
• Only two trim levels
• Occasionally jerky gearchanges
• M5 very expensive to finance

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Brilliant, tech-laden luxury car

Parkers rating: 4.8 out of 5 4.8

New price: £71,040 - £104,945

PROS

• Audi A8 is lighter and more efficient
• Mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid drivetrains
• Autonomous driving technology
  
• Super clean interior design

CONS

• Not as roomy as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class
• Smaller boot than the S-Class and 7 Series
• Not a particularly showy exterior
• S8 has less power than previous S8 Plus

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Supercar performance yet so simple to drive

Parkers rating: 4.8 out of 5 4.8

New price: £112,925 - £152,630

PROS

• Involving handling and ferocious pace
• Yet still easy to use as a daily driver
• Goosebump-inducing noise
• Well-built, if plain, interior

CONS

• Many rivals look more dramatic
• Passenger-side of dash is dull
• Very little space for luggage

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Stylish, comfortable, practical; a great – if pricey – premium hatchback

Parkers rating: 4.8 out of 5 4.8

New price: £34,725 - £86,445

PROS

• Sleek styling inside and out
• Comfortable, high quality interior
• Practical boot and large hatchback
• Super-slick S Tronic automatics
• Strong petrol and diesel motors

CONS

• £3,000 more than similar A4
• Only a four-seater realistically
• Standard kit a little lacking
• S5 a little disappointing

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Our 2019 Car of the Year and still the best hot hatch on sale

Parkers rating: 4.8 out of 5 4.8

New price: £21,380 - £26,430

PROS

• Fabulous steering and dynamics
• Rorty performance, great soundtrack
• More power than similarly priced rivals
• Still as usable as a regular Fiesta

CONS

• Firm ride quality
• Performance Pack is an optional extra
• Lacks deep-seated interior quality
• That’s about it…

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Porsche’s raised the bar again with its iconic sports car

Parkers rating: 4.8 out of 5 4.8

New price: £83,173 - £93,490

PROS

• Appetite-whetting performance
• Sublime, adjustable handling
• Simple, modern interior
• Technology complements the experience

CONS

• No manual transmission (for now)
• Limited initial range of choices
• Vast and expensive array of options
• Does it look too similar to its predecessor?

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Still the best luxury saloon available

Parkers rating: 4.8 out of 5 4.8

New price: £75,535 - £181,680

PROS

• Indulgent levels of luxury
• Crammed with technology
• Diesels’ real-world efficiency
• Crushing performance of AMGs

CONS

• Petrols won't be cheap to run
• Options are very expensive
• Lacks rivals’ exclusivity
• Ubiquity might count against it 

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The most powerful series production Ferrari has ever built

Parkers rating: 4.8 out of 5 4.8

New price: £261,533 - £261,533

PROS

• Thrilling performance
• Electric handling
• If you can, you should

CONS

• Hugely expensive
• Will be too fast for some

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Incredibly affordable small SUV offers style and substance

Parkers rating: 4.7 out of 5 4.7

New price: £10,855 - £19,015

PROS

• Fantastic value – both cash and monthly finance
• Practical, nicely designed interior
• Pleasant to drive with slick gearbox
• Well-equipped for the price

CONS

• More road noise than pricier rivals
• Ride could be more settled
• Rear seats don’t fold flat
• Diesel models comparatively pricey

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