D-segment

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BMW 3 Series in 2013 became the best seller in Europe, shifting the segment versus a luxury scale
VW Passat has been for longtime the leader of European market

D-segment (or large cars) is defined by European Commission[1] as the fourth segment in European market car classification. It approximately corresponds to Mid-size car and Entry-level luxury car segment in North America, or Large family car or Compact executive car in British English acceptation.

In Europe, they are mainly offered with sedan version, for which the size is approximately between 4,800 mm (189 in) and 5,000 mm (197 in).

European Market

D-segment in Europe, as well as C-segment, is relatively shifting to a more luxury scale. BMW 3 series is currently in 2013 the model with most sales, overtaking the best seller since longtime VW Passat. Ranking #3 and #4, two other luxury modes the Audi A4 and the Mercedes C Class.[2]

In the segment is generally recognized also the Audi A5, a model with significant sales which is the coupe version of the Audi A4 and sold also in a convertible option.

Generalists are currently behind (Opel Insignia leading after the Passat). Segment has also space for a couple of convertibles such as Lancia Flavia and Opel Cascada.

Model 9 month sales 2013
BMW 3 Series 154.985
VW Passat 117.333
Audi A4 99.255
Mercedes C Class 91.824
Opel/Vauxhall Insignia 53.341
Peugeot 508 44.858
Audi A5 40.577
Ford Mondeo 37.795
Volvo S60/V60 36.254
Skoda Superb 31.628
Others 173.409
The new Mazda6

Others models in the segment includes:

Fiat Group General Motors Honda Group Hyundai-Kia Group Mazda Group PSA Group
Lancia Flavia Opel/Vauxhall Cascada Honda Accord Hyundai i40 Mazda6 Citroen C5
Alfa Romeo 159 Chevrolet Malibu Kia Optima Citroen DS5
Renault-Nissan Group Saab Subaru Group Suzuki Toyota Group VW Group
Renault Laguna Saab 9-3 Subaru Legacy/Outback Suzuki Kizashi Toyota Avensis Seat Exeo
Renault Fluence Toyota Camry
Infiniti QX50/EX Lexus IS

See also

References

  1. ↑ "REGULATION (EEC) No 4064/89 - MERGER PROCEDURE". Office for Official Publications of the European Communities L-2985 Luxembourg. 
  2. ↑ "Europe 9 months 2013: Discover the Top 344 best-selling models!". Best Selling Cars. 

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