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Differences between subcompact, compact, midsize and large luxury cars

Large, Midsize, Compact and Subcompact Sized Cars Explained 

Shopping for a used luxury car that will meet your needs for technology, comfort, safety, style, and size can be a difficult and time-consuming task, even for the savvy and knowledgeable shopper. The key to getting behind the wheel of the right luxury car is to know what you are looking for it to offer and what you need. One of the most important things to know is what size vehicle you want to drive. With so many sizes of luxury cars to choose from, including subcompact, compact, midsize, and large sedans, it can be hard to find the vehicle that fits your specific driving needs. Auto of Dallas makes shopping for a used luxury car in Texas easy by offering you the information required to make a smart buying decision. The following information will help you learn more about the differences between subcompact, compact, midsize and large luxury cars, so you can figure out which one is right for you.

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How to Tell if a Luxury Car is a Subcompact, Compact, Midsize or Large Sedan? 

The first thing you should know about the differences between subcompact, compact, midsize and large luxury cars is that each one is a different size. Subcompact models are vehicles that offer a small interior and incredible performance and increased fuel efficiency. The compact segment is a larger vehicle with four doors and offers a little more passenger and cargo space then the subcompact segment. Vehicles in the compact segment include cars like the BMW 3 Series, BMW 4 Series Coupe, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe, Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe, Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe, and Lexus IS.

Luxury cars in the midsize segment are even larger than the compact and include vehicles like the four-door Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan, Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan, Mercedes-Benz CLA, and Lexus ES Sedan. If you want to drive a four-door luxury sedan that gives you the most interior passenger space, the large sedan is the right choice for you. With choices like the Lexus GS, Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan, and BMW 7 Series. When choosing any of these luxury cars, you’ll be surrounded by high-end comfort and innovative technology. 

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