The Bavarian Motor Works is tuned to its market. There you are, boulevarding along in your Bimmer, its top down, sun­shine on your shoulders, listening to something suitably refined on the BMW ...
Our first well-built German car on the list is the facelifted W204 generation (2008-2015) 2012 Mercedes C350 sedan.
Yes, the fuel economy is horrendous. Yes, it's not the easiest thing to park. But this is one of those cases where the conscious, logical brain is kept at bay.