A compact executive car, also known as a compact luxury car, is a premium car larger than a premium compact and smaller than an executive car. Compact executive car is a UK term and a part of the D-segment in the European car classification.
2020 Audi A4
2019 BMW 3 Series
2016 Cadillac ATS
1973 Triumph Dolomite Sprint
Executive car is a British term for a large car which is equivalent to the European E-segment and American full-size classifications. Executive cars are larger than compact executive cars, and smaller than luxury saloons / full-size luxury sedans.
2021 BMW 5 Series
1977 Rover 3500
1974 Citroën DS 20
Peugeot 607 (1999–2010)