Five sedans storm into battle for the title of ACOTY’s Best Premium/Performance Sedan.
How Does ACOTY Define This Class?
Sedans in this category need to be priced mid-to-upper table in Singapore’s market, and should be from brands well known for their premium offerings. They can also be performance-oriented. Done.
Meet The Contenders
Four Germans and an Italian feature in this line-up.
The first three Germans represent Stuttgart. They are the Mercedes-Benz E 200 (left), Mercedes-AMG C 63 S (right) and Porsche Panamera.
Flying Bavaria’s flag for the Germans is the BMW 520i (left) and championing Italy is the Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce (right).
The Mercedes-Benz E 200 is the go-to status symbol for those who choose to show off their wealth. Elegant, comfortably plush, good tech-infused interior and looks that say ‘success’ without screaming it, this E 200 has solid executive vibes going for it.
If more muscle is preferred, the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S fits the bill. 671hp and 1,020Nm of torque see to that. Four doors means it’s more practical than a purpose-built sports car. The pointed star emblem means it’s wholly suitable for executives. And it goes like the clappers. Phew!
The Porsche Panamera takes the premium/performance sedan game to the next level. Boy, can it dance through corners and rocket out of them! But it can also do the daily-cruise extremely well.
Very little can upset the Panamera’s superbly-sorted air suspension. The interior is a very nice place to be, with an upmarket look and feel. What more could you ask for?
The BMW 520i is undoubtedly an excellent luxo-barge for those who are reluctant to step up to the 7’er. Ride comfort is great. The interior is huge for a 5-Series. Quality materials adorn the inside and there’s tech up the wazoo to satiate techno-geeks.
The exterior looks sharp and imposing. And it’s pretty frugal. Executives, take note.
However, if you crave daily excitement without breaking the bank, the Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce is the premium/performance sedan to own.
The way it looks turns snaps heads. It’s snug and wraps around the driver, as a good performance sedan should. It can string a set of bends together with aplomb and sing with gusto on its way out.
It’s got lots of Italian flair and charm, and is practical to boot. This sedan will reboot your soul.
Five excellent choices, but only one can win.
AutoApp Car Of The Year Best Premium Sedan
Porsche Panamera
| Vehicle | Points Tally |
| Mercedes-Benz E 200 | 333 |
| Mercedes-AMG C 63 S | 329 |
| Porsche Panamera | 346 |
| BMW 520i | 310 |
| Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce | 314 |
The winner with 346 points is the Porsche Panamera. It offers the right mix of premium look and feel, comfort, practicality and performance. And it’s always a plus to be able to say, “I drive a Porsche.”
More on the scoring categories used to derive points here.
Congratulations to the Porsche Panamera for winning the AutoApp Car of the Year 2025 Best Premium Sedan!
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