Infamous3

1 & 2 are interchangeable imo. The GS is definitely the bigger head turner though, for sure on that one.

1. BMW 535i
2. GS 350
3. Merc-Benz E350 (2014 model)
4. Jaguar XF
5. Audi A6

SNiiP3R

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I would not particularly say that the GS is the best looking, and it's definitely not the worse looking. There are things I like about it and things I don't. I would place the F in 2 and Lux in 3.

rjm

In terms of exterior styling alone, I would rate the GS350 in 4th place behind the BMW 535i, MB E350, and the Audi A6. In terms of quality, reliability, performance, features, interior styling and comfort, I would rate the GS350 in 1st place. The GS350 could benefit from some exterior styling improvements, particularly in the profile and rear views. A bit of flair and sculpturing in the side panels would really help the appearance of this car.

yardie876

I would rate the GS 1st (f-sport anyways) but the m-sport 5 series is a close second. Add some of the side and rear flair from the IS and it's 1st by a long shot.

Joeb427

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I'd rate it 4th or maybe 5th.
5 Series #1.
The GS has a boring exterior.Bland side look,Sonata rear but oh that interior,handling and reliability.

1111GS

Don't be too harsh, Joeb. Not a big fan of exterior style either but I must admit it grew on me. I would rate: (F Sport, M Sport), (A6, Lux, 5s), E, XF.

Joeb427

iTrader: (1)

Me too a little bit but I forget to add I'm not crazy about the too big exhaust ports but I still absolutely love the car.

SW17LS

I would rate them 5, A6, GS, XF, E

The 5 to me is clearly the best looking car in the class, but they are everywhere. The A6 I like how simple and understatedly aggressive it is. The refreshed XF looks great in the front, but everywhere else is very bland. The refreshed E Class however is just hideous IMHO.

elusive

iTrader: (2)

I like the rarity of the 4GS compared to the 5. However, the 5's styling is better. The E-class is everywhere out here so it's nothing special. So I agree with your top 2, and don't care for the rest.

rogers2

On looks along the GS350 is in 4th or 5th place. No excitement.
The GS350 bring other qualities to the table.

zicogold

The BMW looks more Japanese these days. The Audi has elements that suggest it could be driven both ways - backwards and forwards. The Jag looks better after the big eye was styled out, but not sure what the venting on the side is about. I started out looking at the '13 MB, but I think the '14 is stubby. My complaint about the GS is the styling around the C pillar from certain angles looks a bit stodgy, but I am sure it was done to create space inside. Otherwise I like the GS, I really like the rear (I might be the only one though).

At the end of the day all these cars have their styling merits, for me it depends which one I see on a given day. Although the GS strikes me as having a wide stance when I see it on the road, even though they are all about the same.

damtachoa

I like 5 series better than GS350 interior and exterior, but reliability of 5 series is a big turn off and stay away.

Trek

Here is how they rank:

EXTERIOR:

1. JAG XFR (regular XF would be near the bottom)
2. GS 350 Lux/premium
3. MB E350
4. GS 350 F-Sport (sorry, but IMO the F-Sport is the ugly cousin)
5. BMW 535XI - Sport package
6. Audi A6

INTERIOR:

1. gs 350 Lux/Premium
2. BMW 535xi
3. MB E350
4. Infiniti M37x
5. Audi A6
6. GS 350 F-Sport (chrome looking racing pedals and extra chrome inside the cockpit was a huge turn-off, even though everything else is basically the same)


Infiniti M37x exterior only looks good in a wicked black, IMO. JAG interior does nothing for me.

BarrettF77

That's interesting because I feel like BMW has gotten soft on their styling and lines. Granted, the only reason I came to Lexus was the F Sport styling. Otherwise, they seem to all blend in. Honda, Nissan, Infinity, Audi, BMW, Hyundai, and Kia are just intermingling their designs. Can't tell you how many times I see a car without its badge and think its a different brand's design language.

But they have to stay fresh to keep the interest. Right now we seem to be at this odd crossroads with many brands and their car designs. The thing with the F Sport if there is no mistaking it from the crowd when it's coming at you. I'd put it at the top IMHO.

Infamous3

Say what you want call me bias but the gs exterior really grew on me. I hated it when I first got it, i thought the front was too similar to that of a camrys but now I love it every detail of the car. It could use better creases on the hood and just everywhere else around the car a bit more detail to the headlights but I like it.

the 5 series is a gorgeous car but since its popular nobody really gets that excited about it when they see it. I think thats what puts the gs in first place.