The main problem of the xCar review is there is no comparison with the competitors, the whole review is how good the car is. Basically, every new car is good on its own. Other than that, review are great. Cheers!
+Holy Mayonnaise I have to admit you're right, but I come here to fall in love with the cars. A bit like with petrolicious. It's not like I would be in the market anyhow. If you want comparisons, there are other channels for you ;)
+Holy Mayonnaise Every other reviewer is comparing it. I'm sorry but I want to learn about *the car* and only the car. I already know about it's competitors. If you don't then that's your fault, do yourself a favor and watch reviews of them before this one. I'm sick of so-called "reviews" focusing most of their time on comparing. If you want to compare, bring the other damn car out and do a comparison video. I'm sick of those videos, glad there's videos like this focusing on *the car* and only the car.
+Holy Mayonnaise I don't know, I didn't click on a video called "New 7 Series vs S-Class vs A8". I clicked on a video called "BMW 7 Series: Smarter Than You & Luxury In Every Detail". It told me how the car was smarter (than me, well that's debatable haha) and how it's luxurious. I'd say I'm pretty satisfied with the result.
Excellent review. I particularly liked the definition of what a luxury car is intended for. I like how the reviewer adapts well to what each car is designed for and reviews it on that basis - on its particular merits.
+XCARFilms not exactly. I'm actually a Mercedes fan but I like German cars. my comment was for your video not about the car :) I'd like to see a video from you guys about Mercedes CLS63 AMG which I am planning to buy.
+Maurice van too much money for Track Day car...unless you want it in a private collection... CLS63 AMG and M4 GTS are completely different cars in completely different segments..and to be honest I would go with the Turbo S or GT3 ..
Buying an S-class, people will mistake it to C-class, Audi A8 again it's an Audi they all look really close to eachother. but buying this 7 series you will undoubtedly standout!! and i like the Luxury/sportiness BMW offers BUT i kinda feel S class interior a bit more superior IMO. Again great review, thank you guys!
+David MuscleGuy i'm both a merceds and bmw person, more on the BMW side. However, i disagree that the 7 series in anyway stands out to the other bmw lineups, just like the S-class, it's "not much different" other than being longer than the c-class/3-series (maybe looking more like a 5 series).
Jeffrey A yeah they're close but Mercedes c next to S class is remarkably close! many many times i've mistaken s class to a C till i realize ohh that's longer.
all the mercedes owners are angry because they dont understand the tech in this car and are scared of it. the audi owners cant even see the two because of smog.
+thoravian Fanboy alert! "Ohh let's hate on every other manufacturer because we love bmw so much, even though we don't have one, and we're just poor kids sitting on RUclips watching videos about them"
+thoravian "they dont understand the tech in this car and are scared of it." the tech is literally garbage, lmaffo! Nothing to "understand" and the fact you thing it could ever be hard to understand tells me you're a deluded fuckwit, lmaffo!!
Excellent review. Thanks for taking the time to appreciate the thoughtfulness and craftsmanship that goes into the BMW 7 series as well as all the technology instead of just superficial comparisons with no real contemplation of the design language and engineering vision of the car. I was surprised that even Matt Watson's review seemed a bit cheaply put together. You gave the car the respect that it deserves, best review so far.
+Behemothokun Who will deal with the depreciation then? When will people learn that you still have to pay for the depreciation even when you lease? It is calculated in the freakin lease contract! It's not like the dealership will lease a car for $30k over 2 years and then when the lease is over take back the car which has now lost $45k in value.... =l Leasing is more expensive than paying cash and the ONLY advantage of leasing is that you don't need to put up all the money for the car at once.
Yes, of course you can. My point is that your blanket statement is wrong. I've done the math and I have bought and leased many cars over the last 30 years. If you don't know what you're doing, you're going to get screwed no matter what. Leasing a car can be a great deal if you start from a position of knowledge and negotiate the price of the car FIRST, then negotiate how it will leave the dealer. In fact, I would never BUY a new car. I would only buy a CPO, and I would always get a loan because if you have good credit, the cost of the loan is nothing.
+philip s (Dishano) well for the next gen 6 series they are even considering making the 6 gran coupe version into the 8 series not fully decided yet but it just means the next 6 series will be a beautiful BEAST. there probably will be a 9 series coupe too more ultra luxury version
chbrules Maybe. I would personally tend to think that RR would simply make a cheaper model, but if BMW wants to fill the gap themselves, they absolutely can.
I find they look identical to their old lights. Now the adaptive Audi lights, also illegal in the US, those look and behave amazing. Unfortunately I see nothing impressive about this, the interior looks pretty plastic and cheap for this price range, though I like the rear seats. The gimmicky motion detection is silly as not one person on earth will think it's easier to twirl your finger in the air instead of keeping you hand on the steering wheel and pressing a button with your thumb. Its a feature no one wanted or asked for and which serves no purpose. The display looks unimpressive compared to similar cars, the outside looks like a long last gen 3 series...and 200hp on a 5000lb car is not fast, no matter how polite the reviewer is trying to be. Where is the competition to the s8, amg s class or XJR?
+Stijn Schutyser Yes, poor us :( And yet somehow anyone here can legally buy a flamethrower that basically shoots liquid napalm over 60 feet... But NOOOO, NOT LASUR LIGHTZZZZZ!!!
I'm not a Merc fan overall (except for AMG's) but I have to say that the S class since 2 gen ago it's a better car than the 7series in terms of comfort and "being special inside as a luxury sedan should be". I've been in both and I can guarantee you that the back seats of the S class Lwb are something special, nothing compares to them. Super comfy, roomy, techy, and everything is just exquisite wherever you look. The interior of the S looks enormous when sitting in the back. The 7 series (in particular the previous gen) had far less space in the back seats (I was amazed by the difference in legs space between the two Lwb models) and you feel a lot more cozy overall. So, I would invest my money in the Merc any day, not based on tastes but on real facts and the feeling you have when you are inside the car.
Can't wait to pick one of these up for £20k in ten years time, the best part about all this cool tech coming out now is that used cars shopping in the future will be a hell of a lot more fun than it is now.
Hey XCAR, awesome review of the brand new 7 series..par with the original TopGear reviews. I'm a big fan of TG and now XCAR. Excellent reviews with class leading cinematography and background scores. Small suggestion, please include more comparative reviews as well.. And what is the soundtrack used between 00:17 - 2:18..? Love it
I was out on my bike when I spotted you guys driving this around!! I live in Grasse and the road between Saint Vallier de theiy and Seranon is a favourite even in my golf Diesel. The road is used a lot by Harry Metcalfe and yep Chris Harris, there will be some events this year for the bicentennial of the road itself., The Route Napoleon. Nice car in the flesh but would rather drive the road in a little Lotus.
The best interior in the class by far! Funny how everyone thinks S class is the best in class interior, the two screen layout is horrendous, it seems like they had no time to design it properly and just stuck 2 TV Screens for the hell of it.
What a review - tremendous! Seven series is a great car. BMW really made some Nice upgrades. But for me the S-Class is the winner. For me is better looking car, with more style than BMW and have better presentation of the car than BMW.
Great review, I only just discovered XCar films and I really like what and how you are doing things. What's the title of the tune at the beginning of the film?
I think the Lexus ls460 is the world's most comfortable car to drive or to be driven in.. that air suspension is like riding on clouds. wow I'll never forget the 1st time I drove my 2003 ls wow what a feeling riding thru rough roads. you dnt feel the bumps and there's hardly any road feedback it's like flying..
Wonderful video! Makes me want to drive one in south of France as well ;) Would it be possible to know what is the calm song at 0:30? Thanks! Keep ip upu like that, really enjoy your video guys
Great preview of the new BMW 7 Series. Its such an outstanding car must have. Great work XCARFilms. The BMW can take down a merc S class but not in the performance sector.
The S class is and always has been the benchmark in this segment, Mercedes makes sure of that. They put everything they have it comes down to knowledge and or preference. Bmw=sport luxury Benz=luxury sport Thats the differnece! And before anyone attacks i own a Bmw&love it...Sport+ M performance its so fun.
the S-class is the benchmark. the 7 series and A8 is playing catch up but not anymore tho. S-class had the crown since its inception but industry is changing a lot. I got into a S class and a 7 series. To me S-class feels more mass produced than the 7 and sort of sloppy in general terms. The only good thing going for me was that it was THE 'S-class', the name. Thats it. Felt like older generations (55+) would like it more than young people (30-55). The newer ones are decent, pretty nice, but it cannot shake off that grandpa-ness no matter how modern it is. kinda hard to explain. 7 feels more special in its own right, kinda like the upcoming newer, younger, classier hero. S-class feels dated and 'played out' so to speak. You feel me? S-class...amazing car...but competitors caught up if not overtaken...yet.
Wow...BMW have stepped it up.... definitely better than the A8, better tech than the S-Class but the tech is not really as "luxury" focused as the S-Class. Its alot of gimmicks like "gesture control" which I agree is still in stage one and really not going to blow people away but the "self parking" and "lcd key" definitely makes it special. I think they one generation away from getting it perfect but Merc might just reset the bar to Rolls Royce level and it will be catch up all over again. Honestly though the S-Class looks the part and is more Rolls than Bentley which the 7 series is more of!
The 7er always proved to deliver the most pleasing drivin' dynamic car in the premium luxury segment... and this one is no difference... If you are seakin' a car with luxury interior yet with reasonably price-tag, get yourself a 2ed-hand RR!
XCARFilms is absolutely world class
+XCARFilms are you going to review the svautobiography by any chance? Great video keep it up
A trick : watch movies at Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching a lot of movies lately.
The main problem of the xCar review is there is no comparison with the competitors, the whole review is how good the car is. Basically, every new car is good on its own. Other than that, review are great.
Cheers!
Agree
+Holy Mayonnaise I have to admit you're right, but I come here to fall in love with the cars. A bit like with petrolicious. It's not like I would be in the market anyhow.
If you want comparisons, there are other channels for you ;)
+Holy Mayonnaise Every other reviewer is comparing it. I'm sorry but I want to learn about *the car* and only the car. I already know about it's competitors. If you don't then that's your fault, do yourself a favor and watch reviews of them before this one. I'm sick of so-called "reviews" focusing most of their time on comparing. If you want to compare, bring the other damn car out and do a comparison video. I'm sick of those videos, glad there's videos like this focusing on *the car* and only the car.
+Holy Mayonnaise I don't know, I didn't click on a video called "New 7 Series vs S-Class vs A8". I clicked on a video called "BMW 7 Series: Smarter Than You & Luxury In Every Detail". It told me how the car was smarter (than me, well that's debatable haha) and how it's luxurious. I'd say I'm pretty satisfied with the result.
Best 7 series ever!
Best review i've seen of this car so far.
+Fred Schriks best comment on this review
+Jonnybarbs best troll of best comment of best review!
+Mr.K best comment trying to explain whats going on ever
+a87g best, whats best thread ever, lets keep it going!
you smart, you loyal. We the best!
I'll take this anytime over S class
Absolutely.
+blocksterz I'd personally go with something like the S63 Coupe just cause I think it looks awesome and it's AMG.
+zaco21 no its not unfortunately
+someusername121 I would do exactly the same but we're talking about luxury sedan here
+zaco21 that's the policy of stereotype
Excellent review. I particularly liked the definition of what a luxury car is intended for. I like how the reviewer adapts well to what each car is designed for and reviews it on that basis - on its particular merits.
I feel like I just watched a Hollywood movie. Great work!
+XCARFilms not exactly. I'm actually a Mercedes fan but I like German cars. my comment was for your video not about the car :) I'd like to see a video from you guys about Mercedes CLS63 AMG which I am planning to buy.
+Zandli what about this one: www.topgear.com/car-news/tokyo-motor-show/video-bmw-m4-gts-has-493bhp-does-proper-sideways
+Maurice van too much money for Track Day car...unless you want it in a private collection...
CLS63 AMG and M4 GTS are completely different cars in completely different segments..and to be honest I would go with the Turbo S or GT3 ..
+Zandli Of course he's the singer from Linkin Park dude
awsome car .... awsome video, the soundtrack is just amazing !!! ... you sir just have a new subscriber ;)
Buying an S-class, people will mistake it to C-class, Audi A8 again it's an Audi they all look really close to eachother. but buying this 7 series you will undoubtedly standout!! and i like the Luxury/sportiness BMW offers BUT i kinda feel S class interior a bit more superior IMO.
Again great review, thank you guys!
I agree but who buys a luxury car to stand out? It's all about the comfort.
+David MuscleGuy i'm both a merceds and bmw person, more on the BMW side. However, i disagree that the 7 series in anyway stands out to the other bmw lineups, just like the S-class, it's "not much different" other than being longer than the c-class/3-series (maybe looking more like a 5 series).
Jeffrey A yeah they're close but Mercedes c next to S class is remarkably close! many many times i've mistaken s class to a C till i realize ohh that's longer.
+RisingTsarr Prods True, if I were rich I wouldn't want to stand out. I think I'd even buy a Phaeton.
+David MuscleGuy One wise comments :)
all the mercedes owners are angry because they dont understand the tech in this car and are scared of it. the audi owners cant even see the two because of smog.
+thoravian LMFAO, that's a good one, so f'n true!
+thoravian Fanboy alert!
"Ohh let's hate on every other manufacturer because we love bmw so much, even though we don't have one, and we're just poor kids sitting on RUclips watching videos about them"
Tidgy ^^^ angry vw/audi owner spotted ahahahahaha
thoravian I wouldn't own an audi either, they're unreliable also, and ugly.
+thoravian
"they dont understand the tech in this car and are scared of it."
the tech is literally garbage, lmaffo! Nothing to "understand" and the fact you thing it could ever be hard to understand tells me you're a deluded fuckwit, lmaffo!!
Excellent review. Thanks for taking the time to appreciate the thoughtfulness and craftsmanship that goes into the BMW 7 series as well as all the technology instead of just superficial comparisons with no real contemplation of the design language and engineering vision of the car.
I was surprised that even Matt Watson's review seemed a bit cheaply put together. You gave the car the respect that it deserves, best review so far.
Can't wait until this car depreciates like mad
+Luis Mendez I don't think that matters to the owners though. Most customers will just lease it probably.
+Behemothokun Who will deal with the depreciation then?
When will people learn that you still have to pay for the depreciation even when you lease? It is calculated in the freakin lease contract! It's not like the dealership will lease a car for $30k over 2 years and then when the lease is over take back the car which has now lost $45k in value.... =l
Leasing is more expensive than paying cash and the ONLY advantage of leasing is that you don't need to put up all the money for the car at once.
+Speednote10 Leasing is only more expensive than paying cash for a new car if you don't know how to properly negotiate at the dealer.
Mike V.
So you can't negotiate when paying cash?
Yes, of course you can. My point is that your blanket statement is wrong. I've done the math and I have bought and leased many cars over the last 30 years. If you don't know what you're doing, you're going to get screwed no matter what. Leasing a car can be a great deal if you start from a position of knowledge and negotiate the price of the car FIRST, then negotiate how it will leave the dealer.
In fact, I would never BUY a new car. I would only buy a CPO, and I would always get a loan because if you have good credit, the cost of the loan is nothing.
0:57 Luxury depending on your needs!!!Perfect...Driving luxury!!!Congratulations to the BMW
amazing video really loved it, just subscribed!
But BMW owns Rolls Royce so how can they say the 7 series is better than there own Luxury car RR?
***** but the 9 series will just be like an s class coupe as far as I know
+philip s (Dishano) well for the next gen 6 series they are even considering making the 6 gran coupe version into the 8 series not fully decided yet but it just means the next 6 series will be a beautiful BEAST. there probably will be a 9 series coupe too more ultra luxury version
+Yung Dro Another 8 Series? :D
A 9 Series? Yea, BMW sure doesn't care about RR... Let's see.
chbrules Maybe. I would personally tend to think that RR would simply make a cheaper model, but if BMW wants to fill the gap themselves, they absolutely can.
***** How much does it cost?
beautiful beast, but I think the reviewer has forgot BMW owns Rolls Royce.. same group parts tech etc..The upcoming 760li will use the wraiths V12
Haha poor Americans, those laser lights look dope :)
+Stijn Schutyser I bet they are allowed lasers on their guns tho ! Safety first...
How much are the futuristic laser lights to repair or replace when damaged?
I find they look identical to their old lights. Now the adaptive Audi lights, also illegal in the US, those look and behave amazing. Unfortunately I see nothing impressive about this, the interior looks pretty plastic and cheap for this price range, though I like the rear seats. The gimmicky motion detection is silly as not one person on earth will think it's easier to twirl your finger in the air instead of keeping you hand on the steering wheel and pressing a button with your thumb. Its a feature no one wanted or asked for and which serves no purpose. The display looks unimpressive compared to similar cars, the outside looks like a long last gen 3 series...and 200hp on a 5000lb car is not fast, no matter how polite the reviewer is trying to be. Where is the competition to the s8, amg s class or XJR?
+Stijn Schutyser Yes, poor us :( And yet somehow anyone here can legally buy a flamethrower that basically shoots liquid napalm over 60 feet... But NOOOO, NOT LASUR LIGHTZZZZZ!!!
+Stijn Schutyser Where r they gonna drive this car anyway? Low quality roads, low speed limits.
I'm not a Merc fan overall (except for AMG's) but I have to say that the S class since 2 gen ago it's a better car than the 7series in terms of comfort and "being special inside as a luxury sedan should be". I've been in both and I can guarantee you that the back seats of the S class Lwb are something special, nothing compares to them. Super comfy, roomy, techy, and everything is just exquisite wherever you look. The interior of the S looks enormous when sitting in the back. The 7 series (in particular the previous gen) had far less space in the back seats (I was amazed by the difference in legs space between the two Lwb models) and you feel a lot more cozy overall. So, I would invest my money in the Merc any day, not based on tastes but on real facts and the feeling you have when you are inside the car.
Can't wait to pick one of these up for £20k in ten years time, the best part about all this cool tech coming out now is that used cars shopping in the future will be a hell of a lot more fun than it is now.
well now is the time my guy :D
whats the point of gestures when there is a volume button on steering wheel
This car is stunning, and this presenter is top notch, great reviews great presentation. Watching you is an absolute joy. Keep it up!
I'll take this over an s class now anyday....s class is beautiful but this is catching n in terms of gadgets, it's way ahead
You presented it so well. Quite intrigued.
These guys KNOW how to do a video. 👌
Presentation done right!
That 7 series though 😍
I love the merc w222 especially when it starts production but that 7 series is completely awesome it's the best in all
You guys are my current replacement for Top Gear, and when the new show comes out, I'll still watch you. Great Work
Superb video, very well done. I am glad I came across it! Do keep up the excellent work
Best audio from mic on youtube... your engineer is a genuis.
Subscribed. Don't know how I've never seen your reviews. Great work mate! 🙌
Hey XCAR, awesome review of the brand new 7 series..par with the original TopGear reviews. I'm a big fan of TG and now XCAR. Excellent reviews with class leading cinematography and background scores.
Small suggestion, please include more comparative reviews as well..
And what is the soundtrack used between 00:17 - 2:18..? Love it
XCAR has impeccable production quality
The absolute best road tests on RUclips (equal with Chris Harris) and better than anything on television.
I was out on my bike when I spotted you guys driving this around!! I live in Grasse and the road between Saint Vallier de theiy and Seranon is a favourite even in my golf Diesel. The road is used a lot by Harry Metcalfe and yep Chris Harris, there will be some events this year for the bicentennial of the road itself., The Route Napoleon. Nice car in the flesh but would rather drive the road in a little Lotus.
Your reviews remind me of top gear, when they actually got serious over a car they genuinely liked. You just got a new subscriber!.
Wow great review, really high quality. The angles, the orator, the 7 series are so good :D
The best review of 7 series . i love this channel . this person gives the right review , opinion from a user point of view . keep it up Xcar .
like always.... #XCARFILM rocks....!!!!
What's the music in the beginning? Great video as always. I just wait for XCAR videos to appear!
The reviewer is just brilliant, great job XCARFilms.
What a presentation, what a music. Thank you...
Another awesome video! When will you guys do the new Jaguar XF though?
Hi, what's up? Glad to see it clam grin
The interior of it at night is soooo nice!!
The best interior in the class by far! Funny how everyone thinks S class is the best in class interior, the two screen layout is horrendous, it seems like they had no time to design it properly and just stuck 2 TV Screens for the hell of it.
Shoutout to Gareth and Matt for filming and editing ,)
Hats off to a beautifully narrated and put together video. Does justice to this superlative automobile
Still want one.
very nice review and presentation and what a car
another amazing review, can't expect more than this!!!!
Way to go xcar you guys are on fire amazing 100% quality each time everytime keep up the phenomenal work all they guys at xcar👍
Best review I've seen on this car, good work!
I hope that when I can afford a BMW like this, we are still allowed to drive the car ourselves..
loved the soundtrack!! Amazing review as EVER!
"Right now, my left buttock is taking a bit of a pounding" - priceless.
What a review - tremendous! Seven series is a great car. BMW really made some Nice upgrades. But for me the S-Class is the winner. For me is better looking car, with more style than BMW and have better presentation of the car than BMW.
Nothing drives quite like a 7.. Can't wait to see the 640i sport
definitely going to suggest my dad to buy one :D
Great review, I only just discovered XCar films and I really like what and how you are doing things.
What's the title of the tune at the beginning of the film?
Can you also review the 750/760IL please ????? ,
+colintraveller
Bmw still doesn't offer the V12 760 version for the g11/g12 , but they will probably in 2016.
+XCARFilms This or the S-class?
+bingoberra18 s class ftw
Great review as always. Cheers!!
Absolutely love your reviews! Truly stands out
I think the Lexus ls460 is the world's most comfortable car to drive or to be driven in.. that air suspension is like riding on clouds. wow I'll never forget the 1st time I drove my 2003 ls wow what a feeling riding thru rough roads. you dnt feel the bumps and there's hardly any road feedback it's like flying..
ok so you're like at least 15 years behind but that's ok
Wonderful review. I can't wait for the laser headlights to make it to the USA.
The new jaguar xj has that same adaptive cruise mode, it's incredible i have to say.
Great car!
This is a huge step up from the old 7 Series, well done.
beautiful car, just amazing!
Thank you Xcar for this video !
Nice review. ;) Love the cinematography and soundtrack. :)
GREAT CAR & GREAT REVIEW!
After owning a 730li and s350 i would definately buy 7 series again coz bmw is jst better built
After owning a 735li and s350 , i miss my 7 series. Definitely my next choice.
Wonderful video! Makes me want to drive one in south of France as well ;)
Would it be possible to know what is the calm song at 0:30? Thanks!
Keep ip upu like that, really enjoy your video guys
Great preview of the new BMW 7 Series. Its such an outstanding car must have. Great work XCARFilms. The BMW can take down a merc S class but not in the performance sector.
Well done. Nice review XCar team. That 7 series was freakishly quiet inside.
Nice. Now I am going to wait for the comparison with the S-Class. :)
What a seriously nice car and a great review!
Its amazing. I would love to have it, girls would be nuts when they would see me in it. But its sure definitely not better than the S-Class!
awesome review
The S-Class interior feels more special tho
yea but the S-class interior is more inviting and warm, and sometimes that alone will make it sell.
+boy638 I love the Sclass's interior, they are simple and elegant and dont scream tech and complexity atall
i rode in both too, S-class feels more plush, but like u said, is subjective
+Turbo Snail you mean mercedes engineering is superior
The interior in the S class looks and feel so cheap, the interior in the 7 is pretty ugly but at least it doesn't look and feel cheap
Did u said Audi i8 and i3? @ 1:10?
Beautiful videos.
The S class is and always has been the benchmark in this segment, Mercedes makes sure of that. They put everything they have it comes down to knowledge and or preference.
Bmw=sport luxury
Benz=luxury sport
Thats the differnece!
And before anyone attacks i own a Bmw&love it...Sport+ M performance its so fun.
Surely the adaptive control is the same as the RR Ghosts system that reads the road ahead?
hey~ awesome review. However I can't seem to find review for the s-class, maybe can consider to make one? cheers
0:23 Cyprus signs car
0:27 Αnd the steering whell right drive the cars in Cyprus and England
Whell wrong drive*
3:06 Μπορεις να οδηγησεις και χωρις να χρησιμοποιησεις το τιμονι παραμονο με κινησεις...Απιστευτο!!!
I love how the German manufacturers give the test drivers the highest trim car. Shows their confidence!
Hello, It´s very good review :) Can you send me your opinion, what car is better ? BMW 760 (new one with 6.6 l engine), MB S63 AMG ? Thank you
What camera you shoot while you driving?
Let's say that Mercs and BMW have a different perspective to luxury car. If you wanna drive your car yourself, this is right answer for you.
Love this review
btw What was that lovely shade you mentioned. That color looks stunning
The 7-series has always been the best driving car in this class. Now it's also the best luxury car in this class. Well done BMW.
the S-class is the benchmark. the 7 series and A8 is playing catch up but not anymore tho. S-class had the crown since its inception but industry is changing a lot. I got into a S class and a 7 series. To me S-class feels more mass produced than the 7 and sort of sloppy in general terms. The only good thing going for me was that it was THE 'S-class', the name. Thats it. Felt like older generations (55+) would like it more than young people (30-55). The newer ones are decent, pretty nice, but it cannot shake off that grandpa-ness no matter how modern it is. kinda hard to explain. 7 feels more special in its own right, kinda like the upcoming newer, younger, classier hero. S-class feels dated and 'played out' so to speak. You feel me? S-class...amazing car...but competitors caught up if not overtaken...yet.
this has and always will be in the shadow the S Class
+Joe Pinder just like the c class will be in the shadow of the 3 series. meaning.
s class >>>> 7 series! always!
3 series >>>> c class! always!
+1990Thunderbolt Agreed, never change at all.
Its a brilliant car but the S class is a bit ahead in terms of luxury imo.
Excellent review, but u forgot to mention how it slaps the Arse-Class
Very nice review, very good car
This guy should be a new host for either Top Gear or Grand Tour
Wow...BMW have stepped it up.... definitely better than the A8, better tech than the S-Class but the tech is not really as "luxury" focused as the S-Class. Its alot of gimmicks like "gesture control" which I agree is still in stage one and really not going to blow people away but the "self parking" and "lcd key" definitely makes it special. I think they one generation away from getting it perfect but Merc might just reset the bar to Rolls Royce level and it will be catch up all over again. Honestly though the S-Class looks the part and is more Rolls than Bentley which the 7 series is more of!
The 7er always proved to deliver the most pleasing drivin' dynamic car in the premium luxury segment... and this one is no difference... If you are seakin' a car with luxury interior yet with reasonably price-tag, get yourself a 2ed-hand RR!
Have you guys done a video on the S-Class?
0:37 any guesses what alex is thinking right there?