Bitauto Original In recent years, China's automobile market has undergone significant changes. In addition to new energy sources, the demand for mid-to-high-end models has also increased. The luxury brand market has ushered in a period of faster development than ever before. . The first to bear the brunt of the mid-to-high-end market is the luxury brand mid-size car market with a price of about 350,000 yuan. The competition in this market is equally fierce. There are top three BBA players with outstanding sales, as well as second-tier luxury brands such as Cadillac CT5 and Volvo S60. The Lincoln brand also brought the blockbuster product Lincoln Z this year. In the face of the trend of younger car consumers in my country, today we will bring four luxury brand mid-sized cars with a price of 350,000 yuan as a shopping guide to see if you like it. player.
Lincoln Z
Official guide price: 250,800-340,800 yuan
For the first model, we chose the Lincoln Z, which has just been launched. The price range of 250,800-340,800 yuan is the most accessible among several models today. This has also attracted the attention of many young consumers. . However, the price advantage must be combined with the strength of the product. How strong is this car?
First of all, in terms of appearance, Lincoln Z adopts the latest design style of the Lincoln family. The new family-like design features continue the luxurious tone of the Lincoln brand itself while making the overall look and feel much younger. At the same time, in order to meet the needs of different consumers, Lincoln Z has launched two different styles of appearance kits: i Cool and i Xiang. The differences between the two appearance kits are mainly concentrated in the front apron, chrome-plated parts, and wheel rim styles. The designs are not much different, but subtle changes can provide a different temperament. It can be seen from the difference in names that i Cool focuses on youth sports, with more blackened elements and sharper details, while i Xiang will be more refined and luxurious.
In the front part of the car, Lincoln Z adopts a new grille shape. The front grille is larger and the outline is more rounded. A through-type LED light strip is used in the center, which also has a dynamic welcome effect, and the LOGO can also be lit.
In terms of body size, the Lincoln Z has a body measurement of 4982/1865/1485mm and a wheelbase of 2930mm. The body size is the largest among several cars today, and the wheelbase is at an upper-middle level. In fact, several of today's models are all long-wheelbase models favored by Chinese consumers. The wheelbases all exceed 2900mm, so there is no need to worry about space.
The lines on the side of the vehicle are the highlight of the Lincoln Z. The hidden door handles make the side look simpler. The decorative parts extending from the fender to the front door panel have a special edition feel. In addition, the roof line slides down softly at the rear. Coupled with the tightened lines of the taillight group, it can bring some slippery feeling.
The 45° angle from the side to the rear should be this carFrom the best angle, the upturned duck tail, through-type taillights and through-type chrome rear surround make the rear of this car distinct, and the tail LOGO can also be lit up.
In the interior, the young people of the Z era have grown up in a digital technology atmosphere and have a high frequency of use of mobile Internet, instant messaging and digital entertainment. When extended to cars, they have a strong interest in technology configuration and human-vehicle interactive experience. Higher requirements. The interior of Lincoln Z will make people feel the technological attributes of this car more than the appearance.
The first thing to bear the brunt is the 12.3-inch + 27-inch through-type panoramic screen in the car. Compared with the triple screens of many new energy vehicles, it is a step further. It supports multi-touch and is not picky in terms of response speed.
Because this panoramic screen occupies the visual center of gravity, the design of Lincoln Z mainly uses the combination of different materials and good workmanship to show the luxury of the interior. Whether it’s the feedback from the buttons or the tactile feel of the seats, there’s nothing to fault.
In terms of space, the wheelbase of the Lincoln Z is 2930mm. Although the luxury brand B-class car market has generally lengthened the wheelbase, the wheelbase parameters of the Lincoln Z are not weaker than those of its competitors in the same level, which is reflected in the seating space. On the above, we used an experiencer with a height of 178cm to enter the car to actually experience the space inside the car. The front row can get a punch of headroom, and the rear row can get far more than two punches of legroom and a punch of headroom. The overall space The performance is excellent.
In terms of power, Lincoln Z should have obvious advantages. Unlike many rivals of the same level, Lincoln Z is equally powered in terms of power. They are all equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine matched with an 8-speed manual transmission. The maximum power of the engine reaches 181kW, the peak torque is 376N·m, and the acceleration score per 100 kilometers is 6.8 s. This kind of power level is rare in the era of stringent National VI era, especially the entry-level model also uses the same powertrain. Compared with the same level of models, it has high and low power or a 1.5T/2.0T combination. The advantage is quite big. of.
Model recommendation: Lincoln Z iCool/iXiang Premium Edition
Reason for recommendation: Although the two premium editions are 30,000 yuan more expensive than the exclusive edition, the 30,000 yuan price difference allows for many daily practical configurations. For example, the premium edition adds a 360° panoramic imaging system. Full-speed adaptive cruise has also been changed from optional to standard, providing more comprehensive assistance when traveling.
In terms of improving the class of the vehicle, the Zunya Edition is also equipped with larger wheels, leather seats, an openable panoramic sunroof and Revel brand audio. Considering the richness of configuration and cost-effectiveness, The Zunya version is the most recommended version.
Long wheelbase Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Official guide price: 325,200-370,400 yuan
The second car we chose is the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. As a regular option for mid-size cars of luxury brands, in my actual experience, the product strength of this car is not strong, but with the brand and higher terminal discounts With blessing, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class has achieved good results on the sales side.
In terms of appearance, the Mercedes-Benz C also has two sets of front face designs, one for the large sports version and one for the standard model. Friends who pay attention to the Mercedes-Benz C-Class can easily find that the aura of the standard model is similar to that of the Mercedes-Benz S The models are indeed very similar, but from a terminal point of view, the sports version is still more popular.
In the past, our impression of Mercedes-Benz models was often that of people wearing suits and leather shoes, but the new C-Class is indeed more likely to attract young people. In the front part of the car, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class uses an inverted trapezoidal air intake grille with 240 star emblems embellished inside. The official calls it the "Night Galaxy" style air intake grille design. The geometric multi-beam LED headlight module has 84 independent light sources. The shape of the light group is sharper, and the overall appearance will be more avant-garde and sportier than the old model.
The proportions on the side also highlight the elegance. In terms of body size, all domestic Mercedes-Benz C-Class series are currently long-wheelbase models, with body dimensions of 4882/1820/1461mm and wheelbase parameters of 2954mm. In terms of design, the longer wheelbase and rearward cockpit make the front of the car appear more slender. In addition, the actual model uses a lot of chrome decoration, but if it is the Haoye version, the chrome parts will be replaced by blackened decorative parts to meet the aesthetic needs of different consumers.
The wheel style is designed for the domestic market. In addition to the conventional multi-spoke aluminum alloy wheels, there are also gun gray/high-gloss black five-spoke wheels. The overall style will be much younger than the previous model.
At the rear of the vehicle, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class uses a sharper triangular LED taillight set. The overall rear structure is also relatively complex. The rear surround of the vehicle has a sporty feel. The air ducts are designed on both sides and look more refined with chrome decoration. . However, the actual exhaust pipe is under the rear surround, with a single outlet on one side.
The interior of this generation of Mercedes-Benz C-Class has attracted the most attention from consumers, and it is also the core selling point for many consumers to buy this car. From a design point of view, the interior of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is exactly the same as the current Mercedes-Benz S-Class, except for some detailed changes due to the different width of the car. The steering wheel style is the latest design of the Mercedes-Benz family, and the multi-function buttons use electrostatic capacitive touch sensing. In addition, the air-conditioning outlets inspired by jet engines and the colorful ambient lights scattered throughout the car are the latest additions to the interior of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The highlight of the decoration is that overall the interior atmosphere is full, but I think there is still room for improvement in the overall workmanship.
Mercedes-Benz C-ClassThe interior adopts a floating island design. In the domestic market, it comes standard with a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel and a waterfall-style 11.9-inch large central control screen. In terms of car and machine systems, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class uses the second-generation MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system. The interface design is still consistent with Mercedes-Benz's style. The dark background color and excellent dynamic effects are full of technology.
In terms of space, the wheelbase of the long-wheelbase Mercedes-Benz C-Class has reached 2954mm. Experiencers with a height of 175cm can get two punches of headroom in the front row, two punches of headroom in the back row, and more than two punches of headroom in the back row. Leg room around the fist. We can see that the advantage of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is headroom. Although the wheelbase will be longer than that of the Lincoln Z, the legroom is slightly inferior.
In terms of power parameters, the new C-class long-axis version of the C 200 L model has a maximum power of 125kW and a peak torque of 250N·m. The ISG motor can output 15kW and 200N·m, and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometers in 9 seconds; the C 260 L model , the maximum power is 150kW, the peak torque is 300N·m, the ISG motor can output 15kW and 200N·m, and the acceleration from 100 kilometers to 100 kilometers is 7.7 seconds. Matched with the engine is a 9-speed automatic transmission developed by Mercedes-Benz. The chassis suspension uses optimized front double wishbone front independent suspension and multi-link rear independent suspension.
The power part should be one of the shortcomings of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class. All series are equipped with 1.5T turbocharged engines. Whether it is C200L or C260L, the engine power is not high. Although the acceleration seems not bad with the support of the ISG motor, in actual experience it is still not as good as many models of the same level equipped with 2.0T engines. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class will indeed be quieter when starting due to the assistance of the ISG motor, but the intervention of the engine is indeed more obvious. In addition, according to the data of our Bitauto actual test list, the combination of Mercedes-Benz's 1.5T+ISG motor is not as expected. It is fuel-efficient, so overall, the powertrain of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class performs quite well in the same class.
Recommended model: Mercedes-Benz C260L Haoye Sports Edition (367,400 yuan)
Reason for recommendation: In addition to the more complete configuration of the Haoye sports version, the Haoye appearance package is also more sporty, making it more suitable for today's young consumers to buy.
Volvo S60
Official guide price: 295,900-384,900 yuan
The Volvo S60 has recently undergone an annual facelift. The new model has mainly been fine-tuned for configuration. Let’s take a look at the performance of this car.
In terms of appearance, the Volvo S60 still maintains a relatively simple Nordic design style, and the vehicle's shape will be less decorative. In the past, the Volvo S60 tended to be more stable and family-friendly, but this generation of S60 is more angular, with a frontIt is also lower and wider. Volvo's current positioning of the S60 will be more youthful and sporty, including a dual front face design, black rearview mirror shells, etc. in appearance.
The body size of the Volvo S60 is 4778/1852/1437mm, and the wheelbase is 2872mm. In terms of body size, Volvo is not an extended model, so neither the wheelbase parameters nor the body length actually account for a few of today's cars. Advantages. Although the wheelbase reaches 2872mm, due to design, safety or other trade-offs, the Volvo S60's passenger space is not highly utilized for the wheelbase. This is indeed a disadvantage for the previous two players with wheelbases exceeding 2900mm. point.
The side shape of the Volvo S60 is also relatively simple. Although it adopts a transverse front-wheel drive layout, the front of the car is still slender, leaving more room for safety redundancy. There are also luxury and sports versions to choose from. The wheel sizes range from 17 to 18 inches, and the visual effect is slightly inferior to the 19-inch wheels of the Lincoln Z.
The Volvo S60 has a more obvious sense of hierarchy. The taillight group uses a square C-shaped shape, and the lower surround also uses a statistically common chrome surround. Generally speaking, Volvo S60 maintains the original Nordic flavor, and its styling is also moving closer to a young and sporty style.
The interior also retains this style. The vertical central control screen + tilted central console are the main layout. The 7-color ambient lights can create a certain atmosphere, which is slightly inferior to the previous two. . However, the advantage is that this set of interior materials can still reflect a sense of refinement. Soft materials also cover most of the interior area. You can choose black, dark gray or brown colors to continue the colder visual style.
The display effect of the S60's car system is fine. It is built based on the native Android system and the logic is relatively clear. The 9-inch size is not large and may not provide a good visual enjoyment, but the Volvo's auditory Baohua Wei Jian has an excellent reputation.
In terms of space, Volvo S60 has a wheelbase disadvantage. When a 175cm tall person adjusts the front row to a suitable driving posture, the headroom in the front row is one punch, the headroom in the rear row is one punch, and the leg room is one punch. With one punch and four fingers in space, the performance is at a relatively conventional level.
In terms of power parameters, all Volvo S60 series are equipped with 2.0T four-cylinder engines, but they have three different output adjustments: 120/145/184kW, and torques from low to high are 265/300/350N·m, respectively. All have joined the 48V light hybrid system. Except for the 8-speed automatic transmission matched with the 2.0T high-power model, the other models are equipped with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Recommended model: 2023 S60 B4 Zhiyuan Luxury Edition/Sports Edition
Most consumers of the S60 mainly choose the 2.0T mid-power model, which is a balanced choice in terms of price, power, and configuration. As a sub-top model, there is nothing missing in terms of configuration except the Baohua Weijian audio system. , and is equipped with a fully integrated Volvo City Safety. If you pay special attention to safety, then this car will be more suitable.
Audi A4L
Official guide price: 321,800-396,800 yuan
The cumulative sales of Audi A4L in the first half of this year were 69,118 units, a year-on-year decrease of 13%, which was basically equivalent to the 12.39% decline of the overall auto market in the first half of the year. However, the reason for the decline in sales of this generation of Audi A4L is that the product has reached the middle and late stages of its life cycle, and its product strength will be slightly weaker. It can only rely on larger terminal discounts to maintain sales.
In terms of appearance, after the mid-term facelift, the Audi A4L introduced some exclusive design elements from the Audi RS series, and it actually looks much sportier in appearance. For example, the blackened hexagonal honeycomb air intake grille, fang-shaped front surround, and red sports calipers can effectively enhance the sense of sportiness.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the Audi A4L are 4858/1847/1411mm respectively, and the wheelbase reaches 2908mm. It is neither the longest nor the shortest among the four cars today, but the body height data is eye-catching. The low vehicle height makes the vehicle look sporty and low-lying, but it may have an impact on the headroom in the vehicle. The relatively low front end and large-size wheels give it a sporty look. The Audi A4L is equipped with 19-inch wheels, and the 35-inch aspect ratio tires have a strong visual impact, but we will also consider the impact of such thin tires on comfort.
There is not much freshness at the rear. The shape of the light group is similar to that of its big brother A6L. The through-type chrome strip, small rear wing, and dual-exhaust exhaust on both sides are still Audi-like. The shape of the rear of the Audi A4L is still relatively square. Generally speaking, the Audi A4L has also adopted similar changes in shape as the previous three cars: youthful and sporty, but more radical.
The interior is a little dull overall. After all, this interior has been used since the 2017 model. Only the screen size and materials have changed. Overall, it is still a stable type. Audi A4L uses a 10.1-inch floating screen, and the through-type air-conditioning outlets now look a bit old-fashioned. The combination of knobs and buttons below is excellent in practicality, but the overall sense of luxury and technology in the interior is not as good as it is now. The new generation of players.
Fortunately, the materials used in the interior are quite generous. The real model chose carbon fiber trim + suede + imitation leather, which creates a sporty feel and the support of the seats is also relatively good.
In terms of space, we used an experiencer with a height of 167cm to enter the car for actual experience. The headroom of the front row of the Audi A4L is about one punch, the headroom of the rear row is one punch, and the legroom is far more than two punches. Performance is comparable to the Lincoln Z. However, the person who experienced it is not tall, and the head space for one punch is not sufficient.
In the power part, the 2022 Audi A4L continues to be equipped with high and low power versions of the 2.0TFSI engine. The low power version has a maximum power of 140kW and a peak torque of 320N·m; the high power version has a maximum power of 185kW and a peak torque of 370N·m. m, but unfortunately only the top model is equipped with the high-power version, the same as the Volvo S60. The transmission part is matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox, and the top and sub-top models are also equipped with a quattro four-wheel drive system.
Recommended model: 40TFSI quattro RS kit burning speed version (366,800 yuan)
Reason for recommendation: With the addition of the RS package and the support of the quattri system, part of the essence of Audi is reflected in this version. Currently, the Audi A4L terminal discount is relatively high, so high-end models can be considered.
Full text summary: The four luxury brand mid-size cars recommended today are all cars with relatively good sales and attention at present. In this level, the attention of the four cars is not low. Of course, these four cars also have their own understanding of the word luxury. If we talk about cost-effectiveness, then obviously the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4L are not that down-to-earth in terms of price. But among the Volvo S60 and Lincoln Z, I think the latter is more comprehensive and has fewer shortcomings - at least in terms of materials. In terms of technology, technology, etc., Lincoln Z will be more popular among young people.