Business class sedan with driver in Dubai

What a business sedan is for

A business sedan is the mid-size executive car in the range. It carries 3 passengers on the rear bench and 2 large suitcases in the boot. It covers the journeys most visitors book: an airport pickup, a day of meetings or a run between emirates, when the rear passenger does not need a flagship’s legroom.

From Dubai International to Downtown Dubai is about 18 km, around 27 minutes without traffic by OpenStreetMap routing. Downtown to Dubai Marina is another 21 km, about 20 minutes on the same routing.

The six business sedans compared

Model	Supplied by	Boot (maker’s figure)	What stands out
Lexus ES 300h	Assure fleet	454 L	2.5 L petrol-electric hybrid, rear window sunshade, 10 airbags
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	Partner network	540 L, or 370 L as a plug-in hybrid	Mild-hybrid E 200; AIRMATIC air suspension and Burmester sound as options
BMW 5 Series	Partner network	520 L, or 490 L as the electric i5	Panoramic glass sunroof, Harman Kardon 12-speaker audio
Audi A6	Partner network	Up to 492 L	Optional four-zone climate control and adaptive air suspension
Genesis G80	Partner network	424 L	Separate rear climate control, power rear window sunshade
Tesla Model S	Partner network	799 L, front and rear combined	Fully electric, 9.4-inch rear touchscreen, all-glass roof

All six take 3 passengers and 2 large suitcases. The Lexus ES 300h and Genesis G80 take 1 cabin bag on top; the others take 2. Equipment marked as an option differs from car to car, so ask if one matters to you.

Boot space is where the six differ

Across the petrol and hybrid cars, boots run from 424 L in the Genesis G80 to 540 L in the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The plug-in hybrid E-Class boot is 170 L smaller, at 370 L. If you land with 2 large cases and extra cabin bags, ask for the E 200 or a BMW 5 Series. For a third large case, move to an SUV or a van. The capacity chart for every chauffeur car shows where each class tops out.

The Lexus ES 300h, Assure’s own car in this class

The ES 300h is the one business sedan Assure runs itself, so booking it does not wait on a partner’s diary. Its 454 L boot takes 2 large suitcases and 1 cabin bag with 3 passengers aboard. The hybrid drivetrain pairs a 2.5 L petrol engine with an electric motor, and the rear window has a sunshade for the afternoon sun on Sheikh Zayed Road.

Electric and hybrid choices

• Lexus ES 300h: petrol-electric hybrid, Assure fleet.
• Tesla Model S: fully electric, through a partner when one is free.
• BMW 5 Series: built as petrol, plug-in hybrid and the electric i5. Ask which version the partner car is.
• Mercedes-Benz E-Class: the E 200 is a mild hybrid; the plug-in hybrid has the smaller boot.

What business sedans are booked for

Trip	Why this class fits	Book it as
Landing at Dubai International	3 passengers, 2 large cases, meet and greet in the arrivals hall	A DXB airport pickup
A day of meetings in DIFC or Business Bay	The car and chauffeur wait between stops	A car with driver by the hour
Downtown Dubai to central Abu Dhabi	About 139 km, roughly 1 hour 30 minutes without traffic	The Dubai to Abu Dhabi transfer
Regular visitor and staff trips	One monthly account for the company	A corporate account

When to move up a class

Step up to a first class sedan when the rear passenger needs more legroom or a reclining seat. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class there is the long-wheelbase body, and the BMW 7 Series offers an Executive Lounge rear seat as an option. For 4 or more passengers, or more than 2 large cases, the SUVs and vans on the full fleet page take over.

Every car here comes with a chauffeur, booked for a single transfer or by the hour as part of Assure’s chauffeur service. Assure holds an RTA licence and has 10+ years in business in Dubai.