Best Sedans - $150k-$250k (Best Value)

[HighestOfHigh]

Which sedan between $150k - $250k do you consider to be the best value?

Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG



Bentley Flying Spur



Please explained why you picked the car of your choice and what makes it a better value then the other two.

 

[Merc1]

I don't know about which is the best "value", but I know which one I'd want, the S65 AMG. Not much of a contest here.

Value? I could see some saying that the Rolls would be the best value because you can get it for not much more than a "mere" Mercedes or even Bentley. So the Rolls would be my second choice.

Last and certainly least would be the Flying Brick, a car simply too ugly up front and form the side for me to ever want.


M

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Lol...We the Bentley isn't a beauty queen, but it's still not a bad buy. The interior is close to flawless and the performance is incredible (especially for the Speed version).

I have to study the Rolls-Royce Ghost overall package before I vote...Of course I am leaning towards the might S65 AMG as well.

 

[Giannis]

I vote for the most exclusivity for that price range. So the obvious is RR.

 

[Shining Star]

S65 for me.

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Autozeitung tests the top end super luxury sedans - Bentley Flying Spur Speed and the Mercedes S65 AMG

Technical Data

.....................Bentley....... / ....... Mercedes
Power.............610 bhp..................612 bhp
0-100km/hr......4.8........................4.6
Top Speed ......322 km/hr...............250 km/hr limited
Price...............203.812 €...............217.115 €

Amazingly, both got the exact same total score - 3039 points

Key points :
* Mercedes a bit more spacious
* Mercedes a bit more comfortable and better ergonomics
* Bentley won the engine and transmission category
* Bentley with better driving dynamics
* Mercedes slightly better regarding environment and costs

- http://www.germancarforum.com/inter...ey-flying-spur-speed-vs-mercedes-s65-amg.html

Looks like the two really come close to each other.

 

[NarutoRamen]

S65 Without a doubt. The Flying Spur is just not my taste, while the Rolls isn't that special to me.

 

[braaf]

Rolls just pipped for me with S65 close second. Not a fan of the huge VW.

 

[adeel2010]

This ultra luxury car segment is not about the performance IMO. It's about exclusivity. The RR dominates there.

 

[TMCCL65]

I think the Bentley has three distinct advantages:
- the Bentley name
- AWD
- Better interior

The S65 has the following advantages:
- massive torque
- sportier/more aggressive exterior styling
- lighter weight (300lbs)

The Bentley Flying Spur Speed is about the same price as the S65. The S65 actually becomes cheaper when you start optioning out the Bentley. I am addicted to torque....and I love the S65's styling. So for me... even if the Bentley was considerably cheaper...it wouldn't sway me. I say S65!

Tom

 

[NarutoRamen]

This ultra luxury car segment is not about the performance IMO. It's about exclusivity. The RR dominates there.

S65 is pretty damn exclusive...

 

[Deleted member 25]

The bentley is an absolut piece of **** design wise while the Merc badge isn't really up to comparaison with the others, so the RR seems o be a natural choice here.

 

[klier]

RR in a heartbeat. S65 second, Flying Spur distant third.

The Ghost is so much more exclusive than either two others. The S65 is a pimped S you see every day, and the Bentley screams VAG. Not to mention the Ghost is almost as fast as the S65, but that's only extra

You did use some beautiful shos HoH. I like how you do justice to every car with your pics always!

 

[LaArtist]

S65..
The others are ugly

 

[Sayyaaf]

If I am gonna pay that kind of money, its gotta outshine the others by miles. And Here I choose the RR for the status, value for the money and presence. S65 would be a better car but sorry, not worth that kind of money sharing the body with sub-70K with different engine: Not distictive enough for that kind of money. The Bentley is second and last, the S Class.

IMO here, its not only about design, its more about "Here I come".

 

[klier]

S65..
The others are ugly

You say that because the Ghost is attacking your favorite cars in a big way

It's going to be neck to neck with Ghost vs S65, as it should be. The Bentley has zero votes so far, which is good.

 

[LaArtist]

^No
I actually think its ugly..lol

Its a dwarfed Phantom.. No imagination..

I expect you to vote for the S aswell..given your a bmw fan..and its the most sporty by a aeronautical mile ..
The others arent even supposed to see the tarmac of a track EVER..
And least of all the RR..

But then again BMW own RR..so i guess thats your motivation
Reason Enough I guess--

 

[GBOY]

If i get to keep my S550, I'll pick the Ghost but if I HAVE to only get 1, it's gotta be the S65

 

[Sayyaaf]

OK Klier now I voted and maintained equilprium

 

[HighestOfHigh]

Wow...the S65 AMG and RR Ghost are dead even.

Somebody out there has to have some love for the Bentley!

You did use some beautiful shos HoH. I like how you do justice to every car with your pics always!

Yep...wanted to make sure all had an even shot. Honestly, they all look great IMO.