ihbond

https://www.motor1.com/news/512392/2...-s-class-test/

ColeBlooded

I wonder how it handles compared to the other flagships. I believe the 7 and a8 were the best handling

190Efan

The handling must be good because the S outsells both the 7 series and A8 by a considerable margin.

superangrypenguin

The Corolla must handle amazingly using the same logic!!!

Also, there has never been a moose test on the latest A8, but that's besides the point. A6/7 yes, A8, no.

hyperion667

Wouldn't it partially depend on the drivers skill level?

190Efan

Agreed.

190Efan

I think the fact that the S class has and continues to significantly outsell both the 7 series and the A8 speaks volumes.

superangrypenguin

Oh for sure. I'm always for buying a car that I see on the road 8 times a day /troll. The logic is actually quite...weird for me to comprehend to be totally honest. I buy flagship cars to have one off cars that are rare to see in public. It's one reason I chose not to buy the S. But anyway, to each their own, totally OK to disagree.

On another note, this was *hilarious* to watch. I think we can set aside our differences to laugh...

ihbond

yep..

190Efan

[QUOTE=superangrypenguin;8356361]Oh for sure. I'm always for buying a car that I see on the road 8 times a day /troll. The logic is actually quite...weird for me to comprehend to be totally honest. I buy flagship cars to have one off cars that are rare to see in public. It's one reason I chose not to buy the S. But anyway, to each their own, totally OK to disagree.

I agree it's ok to disagree but I'm just not a fan of imitations (7 series, A8).I prefer the real thing (S class). I totally agree with Gotlieb Daimler, "the best or nothing".

Germancar1

Gotta love it when slow sales are being spun as some type of exclusivity or a bonus.

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superangrypenguin

It's what makes my Ghost such a desired item. Anyway, back to Moose test discussions please!

Germancar1

A Ghost is priced to be exclusive, production is limited, none of these things apply to an A8. The A8 just doesn't sell.


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emilner

That is not a good test driver. On the last set of cones where the S plows the whole line you can clearly see he is still steering into the turn and not back onto the road.

TwinCam

I am now confident that if I see a moose on the road down here in Florida, I will be able to steer around it in style!

190Efan

Agreed. Neither the A8 or 7 series sell in the numbers that the S class sells in.

190Efan

Well said.

superangrypenguin

Aww, isn't that cute to see the usual fan boys being so proud the S sells in massive numbers! Sedans are *all* the rage these days!

190Efan

The S class sets the benchmark that the rest of the automotive world gets in line behind it. This is why the S class is such a big deal. It's the standard and everyone knows it's the standard.

Germancar1

Not me, just pointing out that the A8 doesn't. Prepping for the "sedans don't sell" excuse now?

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superangrypenguin

Not at all, + kudos to the best car in the World, the S class. No doubt I agree w/ previous gens, but if you don't see the cost cutting in the present gen S class, well, then I don't know what the point of this is.

But hey, it's an online forum. The S is the best bestie bestest car in the whole World!

Germancar1

Mercedes has been cost cutting for years, that's very clear. What I don't see is where the car is terribly or fatally compromised because of it. I'm not as cheery about the car as you try to make everyone out to be.

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superangrypenguin