Big Sedan BATTLE! (BMW, Bentley, Benz...etc.) - Page 3

HighestOfHigh · 03-25-2007, 09:41 PM

Interior shots:

Reminder - This thread includes all model trims of each vehicle (S-class represents S550,S600,S63 AND S65 etc.)

Choleric · 03-25-2007, 09:55 PM

Just an FYI, That is an S8 interior not a A8.

RICHBOY · 03-25-2007, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Choleric

Just an FYI, That is an S8 interior not a A8.

I prefer this pic!

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HighestOfHigh · 03-25-2007, 10:38 PM

Questions:

1. Is the Lexus Hybrid a real match for the German V12s?

2. Is the styling of the XJ more original then the Germans?

3. How do you feel about Bentley's styling direction compared with the Highend german models?

4. Which interior seems to be the most resourceful?

Merc1 · 03-26-2007, 12:40 AM

1. Only the the V12s from BMW and Audi, not Mercedes, at least when it comes to power and torque. Now whether or not the LS600hL as a whole will match the Germans remains to be seen. I don't think the S600 has a think to worry about.

2. No, but it is more in keeping with Jaguar's past, which is part of the car's sales problems, but theat is for anothe thread.

3. It looks like a giant (unattractive) VW.

4. ? What do you mean resourceful?

M

Hypersonic · 03-26-2007, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Artist

hold on..
HOH asked us wich one is the BEST sedan..
now you might prefere some other sedan..but i think most of you know that the benz is the best..

and then he asked.. tell us why your pick is better than the others..
here design doesent count imo cause its personall..
so i wonder what is there really anything that the rest can do better than the S??

probably 1 thing or nothing..hehe

So if this poll was wich is your fav sedan.. then it would be ok to vote for whatever..
but this is for the BEST sedan..
so not voting for the S would just be very very wrong.

PS
Dont mind me..vote how ever you want..haah

OK, from that point of view, you are correct Artist, the S class is probably technically the best vehicle of the group.

However, if I was to be absolutely honest, in terms of real quality, the Bentley would undoubtedly be the best car of the group (but you do pay heavily for that). The S class has a lot of great gadgets and stuff ...much of it unnecessary -- but it is a very impressive car. The BMW is a fantastic car, truly groundbreaking -- but I will wait for the next 7er -- that will be the best car without a doubt ...untill the A8 comes along.

The Artist · 03-26-2007, 07:24 AM

well thats obvious aint it rob..
when a new car comes along its the better one..and then another new one..
and the cycle goes on.. but the thing to see here is the way the 7er has failed totally at the end of its life.. being last in tests..and not appriciated..
now i remember that even at the end of the W220´s life.it was still prefered by many..
i dont think any other than MB can have this effect on this class..
this is their domain..
and both you and i know that the only edge the S has over the others..isnt the unecessary gadgets.. as its most likely better at about everything..

and the bentley i cant comment on that car..cause i hate it with a passion..thats not a bentley..

hannaz · 03-26-2007, 10:15 AM

I rank the big sedan in the following order:

1. Mercedes Benz S-class

2. BMW 7-series

3. Bentley Flying Spur

4. Audi A8

5. Lexus LS460

6. Jaguar XJ

hannaz · 03-26-2007, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HighestOfHigh

Some Magazines seem to think so - 2006 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs 2007 Mercedez-Benz S600 - Head to Head - Motor Trend

Even if you just consider v12 models. Now the Bentley Arnage is a different story.

Great article.. S-class won the real battle

Keep it up Merc

Nicholai_AMG · 03-26-2007, 10:45 AM

woow what are these rims on the S65 you posted HOH??

thanks....awsome shot

voted for the S...simply unbeatable!

but the S8 would be my second choice!

View Poll Results: Best Big Sedan.........????
Mercedes-Benz S-class	75	49.67%
BMW 7 series	29	19.21%
Audi A8	33	21.85%
Lexus LS	2	1.32%
Jaguar XJ	0	0%
Bentley Flying Spur	12	7.95%
Voters: 151. You may not vote on this poll

03-25-2007, 09:41 PM	#21 (permalink)
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HighestOfHigh Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 270 Thanks: 0 Thanked 32 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Big Sedan BATTLE! (BMW, Bentley, Benz...etc.) Questions: 1. Is the Lexus Hybrid a real match for the German V12s? 2. Is the styling of the XJ more original then the Germans? 3. How do you feel about Bentley's styling direction compared with the Highend german models? 4. Which interior seems to be the most resourceful?

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Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 4,955 Thanks: 363 Thanked 672 Times in 346 Posts	Re: Big Sedan BATTLE! (BMW, Bentley, Benz...etc.) 1. Only the the V12s from BMW and Audi, not Mercedes, at least when it comes to power and torque. Now whether or not the LS600hL as a whole will match the Germans remains to be seen. I don't think the S600 has a think to worry about. 2. No, but it is more in keeping with Jaguar's past, which is part of the car's sales problems, but theat is for anothe thread. 3. It looks like a giant (unattractive) VW. 4. ? What do you mean resourceful? M

03-26-2007, 07:24 AM	#27 (permalink)
The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 11,507 My Mood: Thanks: 127 Thanked 761 Times in 481 Posts	Re: Big Sedan BATTLE! (BMW, Bentley, Benz...etc.) well thats obvious aint it rob.. when a new car comes along its the better one..and then another new one.. and the cycle goes on.. but the thing to see here is the way the 7er has failed totally at the end of its life.. being last in tests..and not appriciated.. now i remember that even at the end of the W220´s life.it was still prefered by many.. i dont think any other than MB can have this effect on this class.. this is their domain.. and both you and i know that the only edge the S has over the others..isnt the unecessary gadgets.. as its most likely better at about everything.. and the bentley i cant comment on that car..cause i hate it with a passion..thats not a bentley..

03-26-2007, 10:15 AM	#28 (permalink)
hannaz Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Big Sedan BATTLE! (BMW, Bentley, Benz...etc.) I rank the big sedan in the following order: 1. Mercedes Benz S-class 2. BMW 7-series 3. Bentley Flying Spur 4. Audi A8 5. Lexus LS460 6. Jaguar XJ

03-26-2007, 10:45 AM	#30 (permalink)
Nicholai_AMG Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: switzerland Posts: 258 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Big Sedan BATTLE! (BMW, Bentley, Benz...etc.) woow what are these rims on the S65 you posted HOH?? thanks....awsome shot voted for the S...simply unbeatable! but the S8 would be my second choice!

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