Mercedes-Benz E-Class – Best New Luxury Car Under $75,000: Spacious, comfortable, stylish, and with a Bluetec diesel version that’s a hoot to drive, there was little debate about our pick or Best New Luxury Car under $75,000. Besides that turbocharged diesel offering up to 37 mpg on the highway, the E-Class boasts engines pushing 268 to 507 horsepower, optional all-wheel drive, a standard accident preparation system, and all the luxury one expects from the granddaddy of automotive luxury.

Finalists:
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Lexus LS 460