D-segment

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 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 usage.

In Europe, they are mainly offered with sedan version, for which the size is approximately between 4,700 mm (185 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.

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 II	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

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