Vs Autobild: 2010 BMW 750i vs Audi A8 4.2 Quattro vs Mercedes S500 vs Lexus LS460

[Zafiro]

If the Pre facelift S-Class lost by only one point to the new 7 Series, that means the Facelift S-Class will destroy the competion once again. Just like the facelift W220.

So when the facelift for 7-series comes it will again beat the facelifted S-class by one point

 

[Merc1]

By that time there will be a new S-Class which will trump any facelited 7 or A8.

M

 

[Zafiro]

By that time there will be a new S-Class which will trump any facelited 7 or A8.

M

...and the saga continues....for the next coming 30 years or so.

 

[fortuner]

Well if money wasnt a object the s would win and i dont think in this leage a few thousand rands ,pounds or dollars make a difference.
Also to me the s class is the most elegant and classy looking off them both interior and exterior i beleive that the new 7 is a great car and a great improvement but i think even without the face lift the s is still the car in this category is elegant .classy and the most comfatable and i think the safest car in the class on my own experience the s class is just flawless a great car and in my view the king off the luxury segment .but the 7er is very close for the audi and lexus i think they way behind

 

[klier]

Bimmer looks like Shrek...LOL, that's a nice one!

 

[EnI]

Bimmer looks like Shrek...LOL, that's a nice one!

OK, if 7er is Shrek ... then S-class is ... Prince Charming.

 

[Tarek]

IMO the A8 doesn't look dated,it still manages to look timeless and elegant next to others,definitely one of my fav Audis ever

 

[Zafiro]

Audi S8 looks fantastic but the normal A8 dont look as good as the S8. Normal just look to plain for me.

 

[BVC500]

If you really look closely, the Lexus interior is rather cheap compared to the 7, S, and A8. Small details, like the way the interior door panels attach to the doors is crappy, and while the design is okay at best, the buttons look like they came from a SONY alarm clock.

 

[cawimmer430]

In the pics, the S-Class looks completly bland and boring. Poor rims and colour. That car needs always the AMG pack.

I disagree. The AMG package makes the S-Class look sporty and elegant, but that's it. The regular W221 looks very classy but conservative - which is something your typical S-Class buyer wants. Remember, these cars aren't sold to 20 year old driving enthusiasts with other priorities. And those S-Class drivers that want something sporty can always go for an AMG or order the AMG styling etc.

Looks classy and elegant to me.

 

[cawimmer430]

If you really look closely, the Lexus interior is rather cheap compared to the 7, S, and A8. Small details, like the way the interior door panels attach to the doors is crappy, and while the design is okay at best, the buttons look like they came from a SONY alarm clock.

Exactly.

It's the attention to detail which ruins the LS interior - and the confusing ergonomics (too many buttons and according to many reviews these buttons are also illogically placed).

From the distance, the LS interior looks good. Zoom in a little closer and that's where it looses points, because the attention to detail is just poor. Certain design elements like the door handles and padding and overall design look like they were taken out of a high-level Corolla or at least an Avalon.

For comparison purposes:

Mercedes S-Class



Lexus LS


A big difference in appearance and details in favor of the S-Class in my non-biased opinion. The Audi A8 and new 7er also make great impressions in this department. Thus the LS tends to stand out in a negative way.

 

[Tarek]

Wow,the LS interior looks soooo cheap next to S's

 

[ree]

Wow,the LS interior looks soooo cheap next to S's

Yep, also compared to 7-series and A8:






and even the Jaguar XJ interior looks more exclusive and elegant in the rear…

 

[Tarek]

Nicely put ree

IMO the S has the best door design of them all,love those door mounted metal position switches

 

[Tumbo]

IMO the A8 doesn't look dated,it still manages to look timeless and elegant next to others,definitely one of my fav Audis ever

Mine too... Just watched Transporter 3, and even though the movie sucked, I went out from the movies with a big smile on my face, after the car scenes

 

[cawimmer430]

On ClubLexus (I read those forums from time to time) I saw one member start a thread about how "He has never seen anyone construct such expensive-looking and high-quality interiors like Lexus". Everyone then chipped in and began blabbing on about how Lexus interiors just "destroy the competition".

I wanted to sign up there and ruin the party but I figured I would get spanked considering so many folks there are just so Lexus biased.

At least here on GCF when we criticize something we try to back it up with facts and opinions and maybe pictures while trying to make a compelling case or point.

 

[Tarek]

^Chris...we are just too damn good...

 

[cawimmer430]

^Chris...we are just too damn good...

I know.

 

[bmer]

^chris...we are just too damn good...:d

i know.

-Narcissist Alert-

 

[Centurion]

The Lexus navigation system can only be accessed when the car is at a full stop. Apparently this was done as a "safety feature and because of American consumer demand"

Well that's just plain stupid and having lived in California I can't understand how the American people could be demanding such reduced functionality. In California the distances you drive tend to be long and if you're on the high way it's a nightmare to stop over somewhere without wasting 5-10 minutes in the process.

The vast majority of time you use the navigation system will be when you're in the car and when you're the car it's most likely in motion. I can come up with countless of scenarios where this "feature" would be a disaster. Like when you're driving and the passenger is on the phone finding out the area code for an address you'll be heading towards. What about when the fuel tank is getting empty and you want to find a point of interest such as a gas station? Will you have to waste fuel by finding a place to pull over only to find out later by the GPS that you just passed the spot while looking for a place to pull over?



In general I'm not super negative to the LS as I've had quite a good experience. The only reason I can see anyone buying it over the Germans, is for the rear seat hospitality which is close to the same level as a Maybach.