D-segment

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2020 Best-Selling
BMW 3 Series 7th generation (2018–present)
Volkswagen Passat 8th generation (2015–present)
Mercedes-Benz C-Class 5th generation (2021–present)

The D-segment is the 4th category of the European segments for passenger cars, and is described as "large cars".[1][2]

It is equivalent to the Euro NCAP "large family car" size class,[3] and the present-day definition of the mid-size car and muscle car category used in North America.[4][5] Compact executive cars are part of the D-segment size category.

D-segment sales represent approx. 7% of the market in 2010s. [6] [7]

Characteristics[]

Most D-segment cars are sedans/saloons or wagons/estates but hatchbacks, and coupes have been common.

Pricing and specification of D-segment cars can vary greatly, from basic low-cost transport to more luxurious and expensive models.

Current models[]

In 2020 the fifteen highest selling D-segment cars in Europe were the BMW 3 Series, Volkswagen Passat, Tesla Model 3, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4/S4/RS4, Škoda Superb, Volvo S60/V60, Peugeot 508, Audi A5/S5/RS5, Ford Mondeo, Opel/Vauxhall Insignia, BMW 4 Series, Volkswagen Arteon, Toyota Camry and Polestar 2. [8]

100.000 – 200.000 sales (Best-Selling)

50.000 – 100.000 sales

10.000 – 50.000 sales

Less than 10.000 sales

Sales figures in Europe[]

2020
rank 		Brand Model 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 % change
(2019–2020)
1 BMW 3 Series 168,275 143,023 144,561 129,053 106,991 124,537 118,369 Decrease –5%
2 Volkswagen Passat 153,677 226,127 206,813 183,288 154,074 124,650 115,363 Decrease –7%
3 Tesla Model 3 – – – – 95,168 85,979 Decrease –10%
4 Mercedes-Benz C-Class 136,474 173,011 176,038 176,915 150,995 143,293 81,909 Decrease –43%
5 Audi A4/S4/RS4 124,170 124,466 162,655 146,006 112,484 102,994 77,515 Decrease –25%
6 Škoda Superb 46,149 50,533 85,879 81,410 74,697 67,488 59,925 Decrease –11%
7 Volvo S60/V60 54,663 54,354 53,268 45,335 46,945 65,917 58,003 Decrease –12%
8 Peugeot 508 41,797 43,301 37,104 22,842 13,378 41,329 29,011 Decrease –30%
9 Audi A5/S5/RS5 47,591 45,202 43,686 61,619 49,799 41,812 28,525 Decrease –32%
10 Ford Mondeo 45,405 79,673 70,900 56,173 49,596 39,555 21,222 Decrease –46%
11 Opel/Vauxhall Insignia 92,694 88,544 73,161 72,347 67,424 45,925 21,133 Decrease –54%
12 BMW 4 Series 53,948 72,769 67,983 64,710 52,248 35,908 18,139 Decrease –49%
13 Volkswagen Arteon – – 0 9,798 21,495 19,048 13,582 Decrease –29%
14 Toyota Camry – – – – 0 7,640 9,119 Increase +19%
15 Polestar Polestar 2 – – – – – 0 8,746 New
16 Renault Talisman – 1,824 34,344 32,163 19,784 16,405 8,025 Decrease –51%
17 Alfa Romeo Giulia – 0 10,475 24,679 17,075 10,932 7,436 Decrease –32%
18 Mazda Mazda6 31,032 30,519 29,226 23,090 23,090 22,048 6,950 Decrease –68%
19 Kia Optima 3,409 3,263 9,515 16,152 14,404 12,202 6,086 Decrease –50%
20 Subaru Legacy/Outback 6,415 10,806 8,242 7,016 7,460 7,504 3,844 Decrease –49%
21 Jaguar XE 0 16,535 24,461 18,999 10,877 7,978 3,780 Decrease –53%
22 Lexus IS 9,610 7,729 6,234 5,649 5,413 3,282 1,855 Decrease –43%
23 Kia Stinger – – 0 1,143 3,820 3,600 1,387 Decrease –61%
24 Subaru Levorg – 2,437 4,689 2,865 1,748 1,395 825 Decrease –41%
25 Lexus RC 30 526 1,815 1,390 1,334 1,082 710 Decrease –34%
26 Hyundai i40 25,016 25,045 20,253 15,251 9,144 3,445 305 Decrease –91%
27 Infiniti Q50 2,426 3,020 2,698 1,777 1,471 563 71 Decrease –87%
28 Infiniti Q60 99 507 368 83 1 Decrease –99%
29 Toyota Avensis 28,972 33,197 34,998 25,319 17,277 897 0 Decrease –100%
30 Citroën DS5 12,569 11,888 9,130 5,738 2,720 145 0 Decrease –100%
31 Citroën C5 18,064 13,480 9,464 4,939 151 4 0 Decrease –100%
Volkswagen CC 16,064 10,215 6,750 712 424 – replaced by Arteon
Honda Accord 3,499 1,918 49 16 21 – –
Mainstream 527,783 619,474 625,185 542,947 450,035 - -
Premium 613,234 662,738 709,754 694,030 584,091 - -
Segment total 1,046,829 787,815 Decrease -25%
Source [9][10] [11][12] [13][14] [15][16] [17][18] [19] [20]

Notes:

Jump in segment total sales after 2019. year is because premium cars are included.

From 2014-2018 premium cars are not included in total segment sales.

Premium brands and models are marked italic.

Electric cars are included in D-segment from 2019. year.

Market share in Europe[]

2019 - After years of decline, the midsized car segment is actually up 1% in 2019 to 1.05 million sales, maintaining a 6.7% share of the overall car market. However, if it wasn’t for the thunderous arrival of the Tesla Model 3, the class would be down another 8% again this year. [21]

2020 - The midsized car segment is down 25% in 2020 to just under 790,000 sales, as its share of the European car market drops to 6.6%, slightly down from 6.7% last year. And luxury brands have now officially taken over control of this class, improving their share to 62.3% from 60.5% last year and claiming four of the top-5 positions. The top-3 players all gain share, outperforming not only the class but also the overall market. [22]

Historic models[]

Main pages: Category:Euro NCAP large family cars and Category:Mid-size cars

Note: this list includes cars from these decades which carried a different nameplate or numeric designation to the modern day equivalent, and in some cases there is no modern day direct equivalent

1960s[]

1970s[]

1980s[]

1990s[]

2000s[]

2010s[]

2020s[]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Regulation (EEC) No 4064/89 - Merger Procedure" (PDF). www.europa.eu. exact market definition was left open .. boundaries between segments are blurred by factors other than the size or length of cars
  2. ^ "Impact on the Competitiveness of the European Automotive Industry of Potential FTA with India and ASEAN" (PDF). www.europa.eu. p. 8. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 April 2013.
  3. ^ "Latest Safety Ratings". www.euroncap.com. Retrieved 8 January 2019.
  4. ^ "2019 Nissan Altima Proves Midsize Sedans Aren't Dead Yet". www.wardsauto.com. 8 October 2018. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
  5. ^ "America's D-Segment Flab". www.thetruthaboutcars.com. 9 October 2008. Retrieved 26 January 2019.
  6. ^ "European sales 2019 Midsized cars". www.carsalesbase.com. March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  7. ^ "European sales 2020 Midsized cars". www.carsalesbase.com. March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  8. ^ "European sales 2020 Midsized cars". www.carsalesbase.com. March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  9. ^ "European sales 2014 Midsize segment". www.carsalesbase.com. March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  10. ^ "European sales 2014 Premium Midsize segment". www.carsalesbase.com. March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  11. ^ "European sales 2015 Midsize segment". www.carsalesbase.com. March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  12. ^ "European sales 2015 Premium Midsize segment". www.carsalesbase.com. March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  13. ^ "European sales 2016 Midsized car segment". www.carsalesbase.com. March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  14. ^ "European sales 2016 Premium Midsize segment". www.carsalesbase.com. March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  15. ^ "European sales 2017 Midsized car segment". www.carsalesbase.com. March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  16. ^ "European sales 2017 Premium Midsize segment". www.carsalesbase.com. March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  17. ^ "European sales 2018 Midsized car segment". www.carsalesbase.com. March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  18. ^ "European sales 2018 Premium Midsize segment". www.carsalesbase.com. March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  19. ^ "European sales 2019 Midsized cars". www.carsalesbase.com. March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  20. ^ "European sales 2020 Midsized cars". www.carsalesbase.com. March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  21. ^ "European sales 2019 Midsized cars". www.carsalesbase.com. March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  22. ^ "European sales 2020 Midsized cars". www.carsalesbase.com. March 2021. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
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