5 most modern sedans in the world in 2017

Mercedes E-Class, Tesla Model S, BMW 5-Series are three of the five most modern 2017 sedans in the world.

SUVs are becoming the hottest segment in the auto industry, but the market still favors compact, luxury sedans. Here are five sedans equipped with the most modern technology in 2017.

1. Mercedes E-Class Sedan

Starting at $52,150 (in the US), the 2017 Mercedes E-Class Sedan is one of the best choices in the high-tech car group. The standard version uses a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder engine, producing 241 horsepower, accelerating from 0-60 mph in 6.2 seconds, combined with a 9-speed automatic transmission.

The new E-Class comes with a function called Drive Pilot, which allows the car to drive autonomously at speeds of up to 210 km/h. The car can also steer itself at speeds of around 130 km/h, even when the lane markings are blurred, thanks to a feature called Steering Pilot.

Mercedes E-Class is equipped with many smart features.

Similar to Tesla’s Summon feature, owners can use a smartphone app to park or remove the car. The car is equipped with a radar system that constantly monitors blind spots. Warning signals will appear in the rearview mirror if an obstacle appears in the car’s blind spot.

The E-Class has 64 interior lighting color options, suitable for the environment and mood of the owner. The front console comes with a wireless charging dock. The entertainment touchscreen is 12.3 inches wide, and features can be controlled by voice.

2. Tesla Model S 2017

It would be remiss not to include the Tesla Model S in this list. This is a smart electric car that can drive itself completely thanks to the newly upgraded Autopilot feature.

Tesla says the hardware also allows the car to drive itself without driver intervention, but that will have to wait for regulations to allow it. The Model S can detect parallel parking spaces and park itself using Autopilot.

Tesla Model S can drive itself but wait for the law to allow it.

Autopilot can adjust to different speeds and traffic conditions, changing lanes without the driver touching the steering wheel. The car can also merge into freeway lanes or leave the road easily. Dozens of sensors and cameras around the car help it “observe” and calculate everything, even detecting before an accident happens.

When fully autonomous mode is activated, the car can move in urban and rural areas, even in places without lane markings and traffic signals.

Similar to the previous generation, the Model S comes with a large 17-inch touchscreen that functions as a navigation, entertainment, phone integration, and climate control center. You can also open the windows and sunroof with just a light touch on the LCD screen.

The Model S P100D is equipped with Ludicrous function, can run 506 km per charge. The car can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 2.4 seconds, starting price from 68,000 USD.

3. Lincoln MKZ 2017

If you have a limited budget but want a modern car, you can look to the 2017 Lincoln MKZ. It is equipped with semi-autonomous features. The 2.0-liter engine provides 245 horsepower and the 3.0-liter turbo version increases the power to 350 horsepower. The starting price is only $35,000.

The Lincoln MKZ is cheap but modern.

The Lincoln MKZ comes with adaptive cruise control, which allows the car to stop and go automatically at traffic lights. The Pre-Collision System helps avoid front-end accidents. Ultrasonic sensors are used to assist with parallel parking.

Lincoln also focused a lot of attention on the MKZ's audio system. The car is equipped with a standard 14-speaker system and 20 speakers on the premium version.

4. BMW 5-Series 2017

The 2017 BMW 5-Series starts at $51,200. Two versions are offered: the 530i, which makes 248 horsepower, and the 540i, which makes 335 horsepower. The 530i has a top speed of 210 km/h and can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 6 seconds.

The BMW 5-Series is packed with high-tech features. It comes with a speed control system that operates between 30 and 210 km/h. The Active Lane Keeping Assist system ensures the car does not lose control while driving.

The BMW 5-Series has lane departure warning.

The BMW 5-Series also comes with a 10.25-inch touchscreen, integrated with voice and hand gesture control.

The car also has a heads-up display that provides basic information on the windshield such as speed and warnings of potential hazards. The smart key has a touchscreen, which is used for remote parking.

5. Audi A4 2017

The 2017 Audi A4 comes with adaptive cruise control, which allows the driver to relax while the car is running, in stop-and-go situations, at speeds up to 65 km/h. The car starts at $34,900, with 252 horsepower.

Audi A4 is equipped with a large screen system inside.

Inside, the A4 gets a 12.3-inch display, called the Virtual Cockpit, which completely replaces the mechanical instrument cluster.

The driver can choose to view trip information or switch to the entertainment system. In addition, a separate 8.3-inch infotainment screen on the dashboard makes the trip more enjoyable. The A4 is also equipped with a self-driving assistance system.

According to Zing