Mercedes-Benz S-Class Trumps the Competition in Latest Comparison

A typical comparison test would have pitted the Mercedes-Benz S-Class against direct rivals like the BMW 7 Series and Jaguar XJ. This Auto Express comparison is a bit different. It compares the S-Class only to one direct rival (the Audi A8) and one cross-shop rival (the Land Rover Range Rover).

The Audi A8 represents the S-Class’ competition averaged into one car; in other words, the Audi is a great cross-section of the ultra-premium luxury sedan segment. Coming into this fight as though this comparo were a WWE three-way is the Land Rover Range Rover, Auto Express’ Luxury Car of the Year, and a vehicle that people often cross-shop against the Mercedes. Land Rover also used the Mercedes-Benz S-Class as a benchmark in the Range Rover’s development.

The W222’s newness helps it in this review. Check out the video to see what else makes the new S-Class shine.

Also look out for this funny moment (pictured below) at 6:07.