Good sedan for long trips?

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My wife and I want a sedan for long trips and for carrying around grandkids. I am thinking of a 2013 model Mercedes Benz C-Class, 250 CDI or CGI, or maybe a similar age and size Lexus. We'd aim to keep the car for a long time if possible.

A second-hand C-Class is a great choice but, if you can, stretch to the latest C200. It's a landmark car, gets The Tick from me and was an easy winner in our 2014 Car of the Year.

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