2020 BMW 7 Series vs Audi A8 vs Mercedes S-Class review - ultimate luxury limos tested | What Car?

What makes the ultimate luxury limo? A silky smooth ride, cutting-edge tech, a cracking lineup of engines and sharp looks certainly help. But which car does it best? The facelifted BMW 7 Series is hoping to pip the Audi A8 and Mercedes S-Class to the top of the class - and we're going to find out if it can.
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[@TheJoeMB]

This new 7 series with the right colour and wheels actually looks really really nice.

[@rithviksecrets]

Doug the type of guy to... Oh wait, this is the wrong Doug.

[@AkilisMusic]

LMAO underrated comment

[@rehanb7079]

Black doug😂

[@180tobias180]

where are the quirks and features?

[@rithviksecrets]

180tobias180 thats what she said.

[@varunkamal91]

@@rehanb7079 Underrated Hangover reference. :D

[@aristocrat599]

lovers of comfort and elegance - MERCEDES lovers of speed and hard look - BMW beautiful family car lovers with technology and simple looking - AUDİ the poor have to walk like me :)

[@nature10879]

Lol hilarious

[@sejomessi10]

Audi is fresh and clean mercedes elegance bmw aggressive

[@DENIS-io6si]

Mercedes-lovers of comfort,elegance and best sound

[@abdelmoneim3796]

You just made it right !

[@wavymatt1523]

@@DENIS-io6si lol sound? Idk about that one

[@mgithaiga1]

I still can't choose between the 3, they are all beautiful.

[@nikitabudhwani311]

Mercedes is best

[@mgithaiga1]

@@nikitabudhwani311 i am more of a Mercedes person

[@salmaanahad1256]

If you can’t afford them, you don’t need to.

[@adil2174]

Salmaan Ahad you’re probably a 12 year old. Don’t just assume that he can’t afford them.

[@salmaanahad1256]

Jerry I said *’if’* he can’t afford pal.

[@videos44]

the s class will always be my favourite luxury sedan

[@learnmore5751]

7 series look hard and a luxury and power of engine 🥰💯🔥 BMW

[@vanessaoelmann4211]

Personally a big fan of the A8 but I have to say I'm impressed with all of them & proud to live in a country that manufactures such amazing vehicles

[@CarlosMartinez-pc7je]

Great cars but America & Germany just can’t touch Lexus on reliability/less maintenance/longevity/Lexus doesn’t loose as much value over time Im not sure why Germany and America decide not to make such quality cars as Japan

[@andreic7536]

does the A8 have 18" tyres (non-runflat), Mercedes 19" and BmW 20"? I don't know if that is a fair comparison regarding Ride quality, just my 2 cents.

[@agreatd]

Carwow a8 review with big wheels still said same thing

[@aymenfadhel1558]

It doesn't make that big of a difference, watching another review from another youtuber (carwow) with a bigger wheel, Audi still is the best

[@esametsala3054]

Andrei Crisan, I noticed the same 👍

[@siphotos3282]

Andrei Crisan 100 percent right

[@travelexplore9724]

Andrei! Am făcut test drive cu S class rims 20”, 2019 Si am făcut test drive cu seria 7 rims18” , 2020. I can proof 100% That seria 7 este mai confortabila decât S class , i did the test multiple time And the ride was more confortable in the BMW !

[@DalinPhan]

Which one is better? The German or the German or the German?👀

[@tweston315]

I really like the German one!😁😁😂😂😜

[@buddywoof1796]

German, too!

[@endritramabaja2014]

I want the third option German 😂

[@anara45]

Dalin Davika 🤣🤣

[@JosephKarthic]

The Aladeen..!!

[@ibrahimcherif9325]

BMW lovers where are you ... The power and comfort and hard look always BMW 😍

[@stefanstefan2210]

Go to sleep..dreamer boy

[@prathameshmangal6766]

Always bmw

[@trentchetty2348]

Have to say the BMW grille has grown on me lol

[@TheBizzle90]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@boondockbwoy14]

Lol! I'll say the same

[@tinhinnh]

its so big it has to grow somewhere

[@tweston315]

Man, I love that grill. It's makes a statement like: Yeah, I'm bad ass. Now whatchu gonna do huh? 😁

[@koosgijsman]

BMW has got the guts try new designs.. all carmakers laughed when Chris bangle was in charge and it took them 5 years to copy his designs. Same will happen with the grills, in a few years they’ll follow...

[@techhousegroover9907]

*NEW 7 series is absolutely amazing !!!!*

[@liviumeister]

When I was shopping for cars I put in a 128 Gb USB in a 7 series to listen to some MP3 files. Within few seconds it crashed the entertainment system and restarted w/o recognizing the USB drive. I thanked the sales person and I completed the test drive right there before pushing the gas. Then I went to AUDI to do a more harsher test. I put in 2 USB's (128 Gb and 64 Gb) few seconds apart. It managed to read them both in a minute or so then played many formats from each USB. That my friend is quality. I ended up with a A8L and I am not sorry about it.

[@abdulahihassan1529]

BMW 7 Series is my dream sedan

[@NeillyVille]

I'd have the 7 Series, thanks

[@boondockbwoy14]

Especially in alpina!

[@bobalto]

The best choice :)

[@technum4107]

I would only take the 7 in alpina. Otherwise I would take an s class

[@Mahalakshmi-Khan]

whats alpina?

[@ojdj13]

BMW any day all day

[@user-nl6gj8eg7x]

Same here

[@ibrahimcherif9325]

Yup bmw the best

[@akmemo68]

Bmw 7 💪🏼

[@azikazik3455]

Bmw💪

[@ronboy313]

BMW nuff said!! 🤟💯

[@EngineerZX]

please compare the lane keep assistant and the automatic cruise control, which is best and more advanced,,, as well which front chairs are more comfortable

[@MichelOM1995]

7 series all day

[@Divyansh_Singh]

All the time🤩🤗

[@Rolexenforcer]

2021 750i Msport owner here 🙋🙋 7 series is top notch!

[@josipcuric8767]

2:35 OMG THANK YOU! No other car reviewer said this. Everyone is saying how nice the interior looks while I'm looking at them with a confused look.

[@TB-pu9qm]

S is king there

[@GQstyless]

BMW!

[@swanblake]

When left out in the cold of winter, does anyone have experience with response times on the Audi climate control LCD? I'm guessing it won't work like all LCD when it's below freezing

[@phamvy7046]

I go for A8, it seem to be more sensible in every aspect

[@speccheck8593]

Excellent test, excellent quality, I can not give preference to one of the three cars. All very good :)

[@soorma5304]

the new 7 Series is just mesmerizing. so aggressive and yet so refined.

[@oumaniac]

Measuring ride quality with different tire/wheel sizes?

[@Nirmal1420]

The S class is and always will be the benchmark for luxury limo and innovation in automotive technology

[@mortensenvick5711]

maybe in 2012, when was brand new. today is no way near to audi a8 comfort and driving pleasure.

[@Nirmal1420]

@@mortensenvick5711 considering the fact the current generation was released in 2014 I would say it still is neck and neck with the new Audi A8. Of course the new 2020 generation will leave all of them behind in the dust

[@mortensenvick5711]

@@Nirmal1420 we'll see. Right now is the new audi S8 the true best.

[@rickybonds9333]

Tristano Pavon Cespedes and Nirmal Sabu Y’all weird the BMW Destroys all

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Agree, especially it's a oldest car brand in the world

[@tweston315]

The BMW is always placed smack dab in the middle of the other 2 because it's just a damn nice looking beautiful car! When I had my heart set on buying an Audi A8L, I changed my mind and decided that I wanted a Mercedes. I test drove the Mercedes and the ride was just blah! So, I walked to the BMW dealership next to the Mercedes dealership just to look around. When I test drove that BMW, I was all smiles the entire test drive!😁😁 That BMW is now in my garage and I'm still smiling!😁😁

[@Ifelovv]

Simikar story.... I got the a7 cuz it was such a unique looking car but the driving experience was completely forgettable. I drove my sisters Mercedes and was glad I didn't own one. I had an old 5 series before the audi and I missed it every time I stepped into the audi. I'm back with with bmw with the 7 series and my life is made! 🙂

[@travelexplore9724]

Because the way how BMW handles and drives is unique!

[@badgastein2]

I regret selling my 7 series.

[@rrraynoorrr]

S class just has that extra magic for me

[@janvanveelen]

Very, very subjective evaluations. I will stick with my 7 after bad experiences with 2 S classes in a row. Never had an Audi though.

[@15284750]

I'm planning to buy 730d soon. Would be very interesting to hear your opinion on the car. Do you like it, do you think it is a better choice in this class?

[@zanea6820]

Thanks to what car for making the best and most relevant review! we dont need to hear about sporty feeling or 0-60. thanks for talking about comfort and quietness which is the most important in these cars

[@Vincentbodzah]

I prefer the BMW cos it has everything including 360 camera

[@topcar10s78]

Audi any day, they have come an extremely long way to get where they are and frankly the only brand from the 3 here that produce great looking cars on a consistent basis, perfect blend of everything

[@topcar10s78]

My opinion that is

[@topcar10s78]

@Johnny Dong You're entitled to your opinion pal.

[@mortensenvick5711]

also the new S8 get the active body controll, exclusive in this class. The only other cars to get it are the new mercedes GLE and GLS

[@adampap5822]

With the new beamer instrument cluster I found myself looking at that more than the actual HUD. There is something really mesmerizing about it. I really think its a really interesting design.

[@azelofficiala.s.p.3329]

I love BMW M7 cause can speed 340 km/h

[@sheltonmatsongoni4802]

S class is so elegant and amazing , wont trade it for nothing

[@aklforge]

A8 has the best ride quality pha!! camera shakes don't lie.

[@eliteiel9747]

Ye cuz bmw has 20 inch s class 19 and audi 18 :P

[@yousefal-assaf2985]

@@eliteiel9747 Samller tires means less bouncy ride...

[@questionyourself718]

audi doesnt use run flat tires and has 18 inches. actually audi has the worst ride of the 3 when tested under same conditions.

[@questionyourself718]

RossBorisenko not in this test. did you watch the video before commenting?

[@Calebmepapi]

Yoko Ritona I tested a7 vs cls, and the Audi was pretty bad in comparison

[@carlocarino1533]

I want to know, from amonst the three, which is more spacious in the rear legroom?

[@shazamff4176]

BMW 7series ❤

[@Hercegovac.1]

To me BMW is the Best, I also like Lexus LS 500.

[@TCBumby]

European 1 Some people actually hate its front end. But I agree with you: I’m a huge S Class fan for a long time and has it on my wishlist - but this 7 really starting to look kick ass! Has more of a Bad boy characteristics now, which is interesting.

[@mh-ye1vw]

Bmw😍

[@sameershah584]

bmw looks the best out of all

[@EasyFingerboarder]

I think your valuation of the ride quality was affected by the rim size- to me it seems the rim sizes are A8 < S < 7, which correlates with your judgement.

[@amedmohebbi6161]

Why not test the Lexus LS????

[@paprikahd6225]

german engineering is the best of the world.

[@jdfd4906]

Don Boss Japanese more simplistic german more revolutionary.

[@mgithaiga1]

true

[@anonymousdistrict1029]

@Don Boss Japanse is nowhere best in engineering, their cars are reliable that's it, safety is shit, they crumble like paper and luxury is zero compared to German vehicles.

[@roksanatarannum1513]

@Don Boss In our country Japanese cars cost from 10000 usd to 70000 usd, 80000 max and a German Car in our Country has a base price of 150000 usd. Huh

[@roksanatarannum1513]

@Don Boss Don't think so, no one thinks so

[@4cfuture92]

The presence of s class is just something else.......and that purple hue on its windscreen, beautiful

[@carlocarino1533]

Which is more spacious in the rear seats amongst the three?

[@TCBumby]

Totally get why bmw wanted to make the grille so big. It kind of makes S class’s front end look less impressive, less important, less grand. I think that’s what the effect they were trying to go for, and succeeded.

[@questionyourself718]

Albert Einstein that and because their chinese customers wanted it that way

[@lyesmessaoudi6312]

BMW .

[@thantnaingtun1181]

Fair review. Pls do the LS review

[@BMH1965]

Nice to see that you're supporting The UK car industry!

[@tz666]

I like Audi A8!!

[@triviality5897]

Mercedes s class:- A car for a business man. Audi a8:- A family car Bmw 7 series:- A car that looks like it’s driven by dons and gangstas

[@ASD-jb6bh]

I have the s class

[@bongiseninxumalo3875]

nah

[@joefattal7592]

Great review, the 7 all the way.

[@erdematik9742]

BMW❤️

[@FabianoBirchal]

Well, in fact I really liked the new 7 Series grill, instead of the old one. It gave BMW's car a more imponent look, which is important for this class of luxury limo. It is important to highlight, however, that the current generation of the S-Class was launched in 2013! Ok, it has gained a facelift and some improvements a few years ago, but it is still a 2013 car/project, different from its rivals.

[@Str8representing]

Despite that they are still of the same generation

[@littletraveller5428]

New 7 front looks great.

[@mcmac9565]

the new gargantuan grill justifies the 7's size n status n it looks the part next to the s class n a8..i just wish it had a revised interior to match the updated exterior..n thank you for the details about the running costs of each cars..im surprised to hear that the bmw costs the lowest hehe

[@GIFT19JOY23]

No doubt and No options Directly I go for Benz S class. Its Royalty

[@josepho3583]

S class

[@fbhacent]

S class or 7 series for me. A8 is decent but not a fan of the touchscreens. Driven the new a6 and those screens are really annoying and distracting

[@duwung6121]

@Necro W1zard dislike , there are some version of the A8 have behind i know that cause i have one

[@faridv24]

BMW ❤️❤️❤️

[@sriramsrinivasan8617]

Why so biased to Audi?. BMW comes top on tech and features, best air suspension, low maintenance cost, robust and good built quality, has a hybrid and still falls to the bottom. Why? For the big grills?... Thats ridiculous, grills are a bit big I agree, but they're ok on total. They add a bold stance to the car. By the way, I choose the 7 and the S to be the best

[@vladaskrivanek7611]

Bmw 😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@erkebulan607]

BMW the best✌

[@moskaz1]

bmw or merc, will i think i take both, thanks !

[@balkanerror7511]

I'm choosing the S class. EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.

[@Ri-pp1bt]

Balkan Error yup

[@sejomessi10]

7series for showikg off maybe a8 is understatement

[@oumaniac]

My vote is for the 7.

[@jaffarbaqi]

It's the high profile tyres that make the A8 ride smoothly in town, and it's the high profile tyres that made the 7 series lose to it. Come on.

[@ghdmrn]

Not only the ride quality, also affect the cabin noise.

[@gembalaartoni]

@@ghdmrn I've heard people complaining on squeaking noises inside the new A8

[@carlocarino1533]

Great review.

[@abzinho10karim25]

I realised on humps the sclass is the most comfortable... audi seemed slightly stiffer... bmw I'm yet to drive/be driven in... the audi seems more comfortable on low speeds due to wider tyres my opinion..

[@YananoBere]

"Get the base trim?" "Value for money?" 😂... Nah fam. Not in this price bracket. If you want to save money get a kia K 900 instead.

[@xnezmo4777]

Bmw

[@seekerbahama]

AMEN

[@soyousaidyouwanttoblankher1534]

Good luck keeping ur girl when ur neighbor has an S class...

[@born_supreme]

@@soyousaidyouwanttoblankher1534, females care less about cars than they do homes. If your neighbor has an S Class, you're more than likely doing as well, or better than him, if he's your neighbor.

[@soyousaidyouwanttoblankher1534]

@@born_supreme then u dont really understand women...they have no clue what they want half of the time..so if u think pleasing her with one thing will keep her from wanting something else, then ur sadly wrong...

[@intellectual1193]

Interior of S class and exterior of Alpina b7 would be amazing. I'd get that

[@DexxonGamer77]

Well you do realize the 7 series has more tech and better interior quality!

[@intellectual1193]

The quality I would say is similar. The S class looks a bit better. From a BMW fan

[@boondockbwoy14]

@@intellectual1193 BMW uses less plastics, and its interior build is better put together, less rattles etc..

[@hendradi3031]

@@intellectual1193 Big no, merc interior is feel cheap, many hard plastic inside. 3 reviewers say that, Motortrend, Carwow now this.

[@luvthepie]

On my 2nd generation of the 7-series / after seeing THIS, onto my 3rd - - HANDS DOWN, THE ULTIMATE DRIVING MACHINE!

[@martinmarinov505]

7-series for me, old school hooligan.

[@maureencora1]

I Like the 7 Too. Are Hooligans Good Guys or Bad Guys?

[@martinmarinov505]

I mean the car is hooligan cuz it looks like a bad bad car on the road, the driver could be anyone :D

[@osamehammadi9167]

❤👍BMW👍❤

[@shubham-------]

bmw 😍

[@royraven8623]

How does the Kia K900 compare to these three at a substantial savings?

[@waverunner7063]

LS500 is also more value oriented while still offering comparable prestige.

[@AdiiS]

It's really subjective when it comes to choosing a car out of these three, but the objective fact is that all 3 cars are outstanding in nearly every single segment. Well done.

[@king_m8134]

I prefer bmw 7er

[@Amar-pu3ph]

I feel pity for all BMW/Audi/Mercedes fanboys just arguing which one is the best while in reality most of them can't even afford a Hyundai Accent😂😂

[@nazim9705]

Amardeep s pradeep 😂 😂

[@williamhoskins7818]

So right! ! . I guess it's okay to dream at any age . But for the money ? Awful boring,

[@Wowplajer]

Amardeep s pradeep please don't project your insecurities on other people...your inability to make more than 100k/year doesn't mean others can't do it with ease but hey as long as it makes you feel better about your hyundai accent....

[@Amar-pu3ph]

@@Wowplajer read carefully bro I said "most of them" and not "ALL"

[@lungambongela286]

Lol same here, I don't afford either but I like s class the most and I hope I will have it one day...but now I own Fortuner and Renault Kwid which are way cheaper than the 3.

[@leo91921]

I will pick up the 7 series in any day...

[@DhanukaThanooja]

BMW Definitely I like da hard look of it.

[@isaacadams3777]

He is so bias towards the s class he gave it a whole historical introduction and bashed the 7 series

[@TheBsheep]

It's the best...that's why.

[@naeemimrit5460]

The S is a Legend and still is

[@sejomessi10]

A8 is understatement luxury 7series is wannabee luxury but its like a big sporty sedan

[@glennhoddle10]

*BMW designers : " How big should the grille be? "* *BMW management : "YES"*

[@thatmatty231guy]

Hahah xD

[@vahidbkrsk]

Bmw

[@edwardvalivonis23]

Doug: where I should to roast my sausages? BMW: on my grill

[@ness.89]

Say what you say even with this size it still looks good amd makes the car even more aggressive and masculine 💪

[@Saeed89]

All of these 3 brands and their respective model design teams have got my respect from the depth if heart. It is very difficult to choose one from these three as all of them are loaded with tons of advanced technological features and safety equipment along with comfort, utility, luxury, & most of all performance so in the end I would say only in my opinion that if given a choice I shall choose Audi A8L (not to disrespect or diss the other two cars on anyway, just the expression of opinion) because of watching a detailed documentary about A8L's design to completion, I have to say the A8L has really really impressed me and my comments are beyond encouraging & Spectacular effort from the design chief and all of his/her teams in each and every aspect. Thumbs up and Respect to Audi, Mercedes-Benz, & BMW. 👍 ☺

[@ibrahimhafeez6589]

Definitely Audi...♥

[@Lionheart77]

🇩🇪❤

[@lechatnoir7001]

Please explain why the built quality of the S Class looks less expensive as you’re saying at 3:42 I don’t understand where....?

[@blackcashew3278]

The plastic feels cheap

[@tibchy144]

@@blackcashew3278 nothing feels cheap in mercedes interior, in the few places where hard plastic is used it's for the purpose of durability

[@blackcashew3278]

@@tibchy144 yeah of course...

[@sebastianjakobsen881]

It looks cheap

[@EE-hk8iu]

@@tibchy144 plastic isnt durable .

[@datm340i6]

100,000+ flagship saloons and you still have to add about 40k in options to get the best of best. That’s crazy

[@jdfd4906]

DramaTv 101 well to separate the average from the expensive. And to customise to one’s preference.

[@eddohmen602]

The grill on the 7 is so dope

[@karthik__dk]

no money, but watching reviews of limos

[@christianwilfredo5694]

I love the 7 Series, but I would get the 760Li and Max out the options cause you shouldn't be saving money on these types of cars right? But if I'm a billionaire I would get all three

[@videowsatcher]

wrong billionare would go cullinan, phantom and chiron

[@christianwilfredo5694]

@@videowsatcher and those too

[@pocketmoneyrecords]

If I'd be a billionaire, I would still lease only one of these cars under one of my companies' name.

[@mortensenvick5711]

why don't buying a ferrari gtc4 lusso, an audi S8 and a range rover svr instead?

[@Chrissjrdn]

Beamer fan boys are the most loyal you can find ✨✨🙌🏽

[@manuelsilva6714]

BMW 7 ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆7STAR MERCEDES-BENZ S Top... AUDI 8 Top... LISBON PORTUGAL

[@justsomegamer2285]

i like them all, they are very beautifull all of them...but only thing i dont like is that lcd monitor in BMW on cockpit...idk, it is looking funny in that kind luxury car...they could do that better...anyway, great video.

[@bw6596]

Doesn’t the A8 as optioned have the smallest wheels and highest sidewall tires in this test? Wouldn’t this skew the comfort in it’s favor?

[@chonasimpson6487]

Of course it would and it did.

[@DanLMH]

A8 for me; waft wagon, best interior, quietest. Just needs some better engines to compete with the choice from the other two manufacturers - a nice PHEV with 50 miles of real world range would be great.

[@BarryAllen-pd1jv]

All these are in development

[@questionyourself718]

Dan they dont have the best interiour thats highly subjective. factual bmw has best quality and infotainment. mercedes most people say looks the best. the audi has nothing going for it in the interiour.

[@Jerms995]

The way I test the boot space. I see how many people (4) fit in the boot if we all fit it’s big enough. I do this every motershow and people that don’t know we do this every year think where absolutely insane but last year a group of teens walked by and one of em said look (4 giants in a boot) yep that really happened

[@neilw8221]

Touch screen will always be challenging to aim and press while moving. For a car from the top of line from the company, it better stands out! A8 will be very hard to tell apart from a A4.