I am saving up for my first and maybe only luxury purchase in a couple of years. Confused between E220D, GLC300D, and 520D

Autocar India

•13m

Your shortlist today will almost certainly look different in a few years. By then, the current GLC 300d may well be gone, with an electrified or full‑EV GLC taking its place, so banking on that exact diesel variant being available is risky. BMW’s new‑gen 5 Series for India is now only offered as the long‑wheelbase 530Li petrol, so if you specifically want a diesel 520d, there isn’t one

That’s why the Mercedes‑Benz E 220d remains your best bet for your first and maybe only luxury purchase. The long‑wheelbase E‑Class continues to be the benchmark luxury sedan, with lounge‑like rear space, a calm, almost cocooning ride and outstanding long‑distance ease.

You do give up SUV‑style ground clearance and 4Matic traction, but the E-Class’s clearance is actually quite usable by Indian luxury‑sedan standards, and the way it rides and flows at a cruise is more relaxing than a taller SUV anyway.

Also in 2027 or early 2028, a facelift of the E-class is expected, and hence, it would be the right time to buy one, and hopefully, you would have saved up enough by then.

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Pick the Hyundai Creta S(O) CVT. It falls within your Rs 15-18 lakh budget and has a smoother powertrain and a more premium, refined cabin than the Honda Elevate.The Creta's 115hp, 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine is more refined than the Elevate's, and its CVT auto gearbox is more seamless, so it feels easier and more relaxing to drive in the city. The Creta also offers a comfortable ride quality, which helps on the highway. Plus, the S (O) variant is equipped with all necessary comfort, convenience and safety features. You'll also be backed by Hyundai's aftersales network, which is more widespread than Honda's in our country.The one thing you give up is the outright boot volume. The Creta offers around 433 litres, while the Elevate is roughly 458 litres, and the Elevate also has a higher 220mm ground clearance.

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Hi Autocar, I am planning to buy a 7-seater for my family with a budget of around ₹30 lakh. My usage is about 2,500km per month. I am deciding between the XUV 7XO and the XEV 9S. Please suggest. Thank you.

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