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Best Sedan Cars in India

A sedan gives you a proper boot, a smooth ride and a grown up, comfortable feel that a hatchback or SUV cannot always match. There are about 22 on sale in India, from affordable compact sedans like the Maruti Dzire and Tata Aeris to midsize favourites like the Honda City, and all the way up to luxury flagships from Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

Every price on this page is ex-showroom, so add road tax, insurance and registration for your on-road cost. Sedans come in petrol, CNG, diesel, hybrid and electric forms depending on the model. The full list is sorted brand by brand below, cheapest first.

Best sedan
Honda City
The midsize benchmark
Best value
Maruti Suzuki Dzire
India's best selling sedan
Best luxury
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Understated prestige
Best electric
BYD Seal
Sleek electric sedan

Mercedes-Benz Sedans

Mercedes-Benz offers the widest range of luxury sedans here, from the stylish CLA and the popular C-Class to the executive E-Class and the flagship S-Class, plus the fully electric EQS. These are the benchmark cars for comfort, technology and prestige in India.

BMW Sedans

BMW is the sporty choice among luxury sedans. The 2 Series Gran Coupe is the affordable way in, the acclaimed 3 Series is a driver's favourite, the 5 Series adds executive space, and the flagship 7 Series is the last word in comfort. All are built to be enjoyed from the front seat.

Tata Sedans

Tata's sedans focus on value and safety. The Aeris and Tigor are affordable compact sedans with petrol and CNG options and strong crash protection, while the Tigor EV is one of the cheapest electric sedans you can buy in India today.

Red Tata Aeris compact sedan

Compact Sedan

Tata Aeris

5.0 · 1 review

₹5.29 Lakh to ₹9.74 Lakh ex-showroom

On-road in Bangalore from ₹6.34 Lakh

PetrolCNGManual & automatic
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Honda Sedans

Honda is the sedan specialist. The compact Amaze is a refined and dependable choice, and the City is the benchmark midsize sedan in India, loved for its comfort, its strong resale value and its smooth petrol and hybrid options.

Honda City in white, seen from the front

Midsize Sedan

Honda City

₹11.99 Lakh to ₹21.35 Lakh ex-showroom

On-road in Bangalore from ₹14.84 Lakh

PetrolHybridManual & automatic
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Hyundai Sedans

Hyundai brings a feature rich pair. The compact Aura is a practical, well equipped small sedan, while the sharp Verna is one of the best midsize sedans on sale, with a strong turbo petrol engine and a plush, tech filled cabin.

Skoda Sedans

Skoda offers European build quality in two sedans. The Slavia is a roomy, well made midsize sedan with a large boot, while the Octavia RS is a fast, sporty sedan for enthusiasts who want real performance with everyday practicality.

Maruti Suzuki Sedans

Maruti's Dzire is India's best selling sedan, a compact three box car known for its low price, excellent mileage and easy ownership. It offers petrol and CNG options along with a smooth AMT automatic for city driving.

Volkswagen Sedans

Volkswagen's Virtus is a grown up midsize sedan with a solid German build, a punchy turbo petrol engine and a planted, confident feel on the highway. The sporty GT trim adds extra performance for keen drivers.

BYD Sedans

BYD's Seal is a sleek, quick electric sedan with a long range, rapid charging and a premium, technology rich cabin. It is a striking alternative to petrol luxury sedans for buyers ready to switch to electric.

Toyota Sedans

Toyota's Camry is a serene petrol hybrid luxury sedan, known for its quiet comfort, its excellent mileage and its rock solid reliability. It is the sensible, understated choice in the premium sedan space.

Which sedan should you buy?

Match the sedan to your budget. Under ten lakh, the Maruti Dzire, Hyundai Aura, Honda Amaze and Tata Aeris are efficient compact sedans. Between ten and twenty lakh, the Honda City, Hyundai Verna, Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus are the midsize favourites. Above forty lakh you reach genuine luxury with BMW and Mercedes-Benz, while the Tata Tigor EV and BYD Seal cover the electric buyer.

Sedan or SUV: which should you choose?

A sedan sits lower, so it usually rides better, handles more sharply and returns better mileage than a similar SUV, and its closed boot is safer for luggage. An SUV gives you a higher seat, a commanding view and more cabin space. If you value comfort, refinement and a premium feel over ground clearance, a sedan is often the better car.

Best Sedan Cars: common questions

Which is the most popular sedan in India?

The Honda City is the most loved midsize sedan, prized for its comfort and resale value, while the Maruti Dzire is the best selling sedan overall thanks to its low price and mileage. The Hyundai Verna is another strong favourite in the midsize class.

Do people still buy sedans in India?

Yes, though SUVs now outsell them. Buyers still choose sedans for their smooth ride, quiet cabin, big boot and premium, grown up feel. Compact sedans like the Dzire remain hugely popular with families and cab operators, and luxury sedans stay the status symbol of choice.

Which is the best compact sedan under 10 lakh?

The Maruti Dzire leads for mileage and resale, the Honda Amaze feels the most refined, and the Hyundai Aura is generous with features. The Tata Aeris and Tigor add strong safety and a CNG option. All are efficient, easy to own three box cars ideal for families.

Which is the best luxury sedan in India?

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class and S-Class set the standard for rear seat comfort and prestige, while the BMW 3 Series and 5 Series are the choice for drivers who love handling. For an electric luxury sedan, the Mercedes EQS and BYD Seal stand out.

Which sedan is best for rear seat comfort?

If you are often driven rather than driving, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series offer limousine like space, and the flagship S-Class and 7 Series more still. Among mainstream cars, the Honda City and Toyota Camry hybrid give the most relaxing back seat for the money.

Also consider

Cars under ₹15 LakhMidsize sedans and SUVsHatchbacksSmaller and easier to parkLuxury cars under ₹50 LakhPremium and near luxuryHybrid carsGreat mileage, no charging