With the same budget of 350,000, these three luxury car models are brand new and see if they are not at a disadvantage.

There are many things you can do with tens of thousands of yuan now, such as buying an entry-level luxury car. There were many luxury models launched last year, some of which are very good-looking, some of which are sporty, and some of which are more suitable for home use. The following models are suitable for buyers in this price range.

The Mercedes-Benz GLB has attracted a lot of attention before it was launched. As the only 7-seater model among luxury compact SUVs, everyone will find it very fresh. What's more, the GLB also adopts a square shape, so many people call it Little G.

As for the 7-seater model that everyone is concerned about, the minimum price is 326,800. But judging from the actual effect, it really cannot make passengers sit comfortably. I think everyone understands that after all, the length of this car is only about 4.6 meters. No matter how fast the manufacturer maneuvers, it cannot break through the physical limits, so the third row can only be used for emergency purposes.

Another confusing point is that the entire series only has one 1.3T engine, with a maximum output of 163 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque. A car costing more than 300,000 yuan only uses a 1.3T engine, which is indeed a bit shabby. However, the officially announced acceleration time from 0 to 100 mph is still 9.4 seconds.

In fact, it is already a big trend for luxury cars to be equipped with small-displacement engines. I am afraid that in the future, we will even be able to buy 1.2T engines at this level. Take a look at the BMW 3 Series in the same price range. Although it is equipped with a 2.0T engine, the maximum horsepower of the 320 model is only 156 horses. It is only a joke.

Matched with the 1.3T engine is a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The high-power version will be launched first, and the low-power version is also expected to be launched within the year. By then, the price of the GLB should be within 300,000 yuan, forming a strong competition with the BMW X1. If you are a buyer with little power demand, you might as well wait a little longer.

Yes, what I want to talk about now is the 3 Series. Although the new 3 Series has been on the market for several months, the low-power and high-power versions have still not been launched. This time, we took advantage of the Guangzhou Auto Show to make up for it. The launch of low-power models has further lowered the entry barrier for the 3 Series. But for this threshold, I have lost some soul.

Although the 3 Series has become more comfortable now, its sportiness is still outstanding in its class. However, the 320's 2.0T engine can only output so much power, not even as good as some 2.0L engines. Drinking No. 95 oil, but the output is such a performance, it is still difficult to say that I am satisfied.

The power of the high-power version is very interesting, with a maximum output of 258 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque. The official acceleration time from 0 to 100km/h is only 5.9 seconds. It is reported that the 330i model also has anti-roll bars on the chassis to improve handling. Therefore, 320 is not worth buying. At least you have to buy 325. If you have money, you must buy 330.

Since we are talking about the 3 Series, let’s mention its competitor, the Cadillac CT5. The launch of the CT5 is to succeed the ATS-L and continue to compete with the 3 Series. Yes, in terms of brand recognition, Cadillac is indeed inferior to the 3 Series. But looking at the configuration list, you can see that Cadillac is indeed more sincere than BMW.

Like the 3 Series, the CT5 is also equipped with a 2.0T engine as standard for the entire series. But the difference is that the CT5's engine has only one adjustment, with a maximum output of 241 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque. This kind of power output is higher than that of the 325 and slightly lower than the 330. The official acceleration time from 0 to 100 seconds is only 7.3 seconds. In terms of gearbox, CT5 uses a 10AT gearbox.

Although it is also a sports car, the CT5 is longer than the 3 Series, a full 4924mm. Although the car is over 4.9 meters long, the legroom in the second row is not very good, it can only be said to be quite satisfactory.

The appearance of the CT5 is still quite sharp. The vertical daytime running lights are quite recognizable. The shield-shaped front grille and shield-shaped logo complement each other. The interior design is mainly simple, conveying an atmospheric style, and the 10-inch large central control screen is quite eye-catching.

Written at the end

There are so many models with tens of thousands of dollars to choose from now. The emergence of GLB may set off competition in the luxury entry-level 7-seat SUV market, and the 320 and 330 The emergence of ATS-L has also enhanced the competitiveness of the 3 Series, and the CT5 will take over the ATS-L and continue to challenge the 3 Series.

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.