European car brands are a whole auto world, where everyone can find a vehicle that corresponds to his or her ideas about personal transportation or a car for work. Our rating includes the best European car brands. Meet our top 10!
Top 10: the best cars from Europe
The following car brands are involved in our review:
- BMW
- Mercedes-Benz
- Audi
- Volkswagen
- Volvo
- Porsche
- Ferrari
- Lamborghini
- Jaguar
BMW
A German car company that offers luxurious and technically flawless products. It is quite difficult to single out individual merits in the products of this manufacturer. To the indisputable pluses of cars can be attributed highly efficient power plants, the presence of all-wheel drive, reliable transmission. Most of all, buyers are attracted by the unique style, quality finish of the interior, which looks expensive and gives unsurpassed comfort due to good ergonomics, noise insulation and availability of additional options.
Mercedes-Benz
Another brand hailing from Germany, with products that emphasize comfort and technology. Mercedes-Benz is not a well-promoted brand. Trust to it has been formed over the years due to systematic improvement of technologies and production process. Dynamics and performance, coordinated operation of all systems, premium comfort, quality components and materials – all this is harmoniously combined in one product.
It is possible to talk about the advantages of cars of the German brand for an infinitely long time. The disadvantages of Mercedes-Benz cars are most likely to be talked about as features of this or that model.
Audi
The first car of Auto Union, which was formed as a result of the merger of four companies, including Audi, was produced in 1910. Audi’s main competitors in the automobile market are Mercedes-Benz and BMW, the so-called “German Three”.
Audi is a globally popular German brand, whose products are designed for people who appreciate quality and impeccable appearance. The cars of this brand are considered to be among the safest and most comfortable in the world. These are presentable cars that work well on fuel of different quality. These are quite economical vehicles, which is an important aspect in modern conditions. Used cars of this brand can be bought at online auctions.
Volkswagen
The history of the automobile concern began in 1933. In the fall of that year, A. Hitler commissioned to create a reliable car for the German people. The manufacturer produces passenger cars, trucks and vans. The annual production volume exceeds 10 million cars.
Today, Volkswagen is a reliable and versatile cars from the legendary German brand, which are known and popular all over the world. They are loved for their high quality, affordable prices, economy, smooth running and comfortable interior.
Volvo
In its developments, the Swedish brand, emphasizes safety and innovative technology. The trademark was registered in 1911. Today, the company produces trucks, buses, engines and other equipment. Until 1999, the manufacturer produced only passenger cars, but then this division was sold to Ford and then to Geely.
In 2015, more than half a million Volvo cars were sold. The secret of success of Swedish cars, according to most users, is the ability to combine practicality and style with high technology. Volvo cars are economical, less polluting and equipped with a large number of unique technical solutions.
Porsche
And this German brand offers exclusive sports cars that are actively used in everyday life. The history of the brand began in 1931, and its founder was F. Porsche. At first, the company produced assemblies and units for the automotive industry. The first Porsche racing car was produced in 1948.
All cars of the brand have a unique design and well thought-out interior design. They always look stylish and emphasize the status of the owner. Under the hood there are always powerful power units (up to 700 hp), which guarantees fast and dynamic driving. At the same time, the cars are quite economical.
Ferrari
Exclusive sports cars are the result of the dream of a little boy who wanted to become a racing driver. We are talking about Enzo Ferrari. At the age of 12 he sat behind the wheel of a car for the first time and decided to become a racer, but because of the First World War his plans changed and he was forced to work in a factory. Subsequently, he did become a racing driver, and he created the Ferrari company in 1938. Its first car was released in 1946 – it was the Ferrari 125. The model corresponded to the main principles of the brand – maximum speed and comfort.
Ferrari cars have everything a real motorist dreams of. This is performance, exclusive design, reliability, speed. This is a brand of sports cars, but the manufacturers pay close attention to the comfort of the driver and passenger.
Lamborghini
Supercars of this brand are a benchmark in the world of sports cars. The company produces not only cars, but also tractors. Its owner is the German automobile concern Audi. The company was founded in 1963 by Ferruccio Lamborghini; at that time he was already the owner of a large tractor manufacturing company. The debut car Lamborghini 350 GTV would be presented in 1963, and in the spring of the next year the car was put into production.
The brand’s products are mainly Gran Turismo class cars, i.e. powerful and comfortable cars for long trips and travel. Their character is sporty and their comfort level is premium.
Jaguar
Luxury and elegance – this is how the cars of this brand can be briefly characterized. The company was established in 1922 and initially produced sidecars. Since 2008, it belongs to Indian Tata Motors. It produces sedans, crossovers, racing and sports cars.
Owners of Jaguar cars can enjoy speed, high level of safety, full control over the car. The brand’s cars are suitable for both business people and family travelers. They combine the dynamics and luxury typical of British cars.
Land Rover
British manufacturer of SUVs, which managed to combine outstanding quality, reliability and British luxury. The first car of the brand was released in 1948. Due to the shortage of steel, the main material for the manufacture of the debut car was aluminum. The car was an instant success, so by the mid-50s of the last century Land Rover brand has already become clearly associated with such concepts as reliability, durability and excellent off-road qualities. The military, agricultural workers, emergency services, etc. found the qualities they needed in the off-road vehicles of this company.
