Audi A6 vs BMW 5 Series vs Mercedes E-Class vs Lexus ES - which is best?

Here it is, the ultimate posh saloon group test! The A6, 5 Series and E-Class are established as the class leaders to beat when it comes to executive mid-size saloons. But with seemingly so little between them, which one stands out from the crowd? And should these German powerhouses be worried by the all-new Lexus ES? Stick with Mat for his latest group test, and let us know which one you’d choose in the comments below!
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[@matte8441]

A perfect car would have the technology of the Audi, the performance of the BMW, the refinement/interior of the Mercedes, and the reliability of the Lexus.

[@Flaeren]

except the interior design in the last generation mercedes is straight up nightmare.

[@theotokas5]

@Air if that was the case, the Mercedes would have one lmao

[@emarbaloush3142]

Tech from mercedes*

[@edansbarton4118]

@Longest Stride I wholeheartedly agree that is accurate

[@edansbarton4118]

@Longest Stride I test drove the new 7 series and it feels like a weird disconnected ride u don't get the same feel as an s class or an audi A8 . The s class was the one I ended up buying but it was close between the audi and the s class.

[@dominicrusho]

The clear choice is obviously the Fiat Multipla.

[@DiscoFang]

Nothing says executive success quite like it.

[@ceebangaa1369]

I mean obviously 🙄

[@oliversrensen8490]

Yeah, its so awesome. You even get a double chin as standart.

[@magma1526]

lol

[@CrossMKD]

Fiat PUNTO

[@fangyideng3131]

C for Compact, E for Executive, S for Sonderklasse

[@dragocvetko1333]

My man ❤️

[@user-yk2um3nc9o]

A and X ?

[@gustavsundberg1937]

Its not really true. The e class stands for "einspritzmotor" which is german and means injection engine. The C-class stands for Coupe/Cabriolet bodystyling S is Sonderklasse that is correct

[@miyara928]

Mozit what means Sonderklasse?

[@gustavsundberg1937]

Mra speciel class

[@qomarqomarudin7307]

Hi Mat .. I guess Merc C stands for cheap, E = expensive and S = super expensive .. You know I just make it up

[@andrewalam-nist865]

A for affordable - yh I made that up too

[@lowrider69yearsago58]

@@andrewalam-nist865 R = rubbish

[@user-yk2um3nc9o]

A and X ?

[@_uknown_]

@@user-yk2um3nc9o Xuinja

[@benyamaha4426]

@@_uknown_ хаха, хуйня))))

[@frankly5171]

Matt is the most pleasant, entertaining and informative reviewer. Just superb.

[@MegaElle69]

@@stringer-ik1pc if he was, wich i doubt, why would it matter ?

[@rdmz135]

@@stringer-ik1pc so what

[@stringer-ik1pc]

@@MegaElle69 No probs 'sweetheart' I'll delete it as it offends you. 💋

[@stringer-ik1pc]

@@rdmz135 no probs hun. I'll delete it if it offends you. Love you loads. 💋💋💋💕💕

[@JM-jk6jt]

you forgot most biased

[@TheBassBaritone]

CarWow, please give Matt a raise, this guy is the youtube face of car reviewing.

[@PlacentaBBQ]

x2

[@HabboCoolcattim]

This guy is the youtube version of what Topgear used to be!!!

[@kingbooger3032]

Doug demuro....

[@jamilrahman3216]

KingBooger he's so fucking boring

[@blackfire_x2964]

KingBooger dougs videos are so boring really, no editing, no bgm, no good camera angles,etc. there are so many things that he could improve on but he is too lazy to do so, even though he is selling worthless signed photos for 50 dollars

[@pount6654]

I've just ordered my Lexus ES, wanted something different, everyone I have spoken to says they wouldn't swap their Lexus, so I thought give it a go, can't wait to collect it now

[@TheBlooRayChannel]

How's the Lexus thus far?

[@samlee3056]

@@TheBlooRayChannel had it for 5 years, i'm hoping it breaks down soon so that i have an excuse to buy a new one.

[@TheBlooRayChannel]

@@samlee3056 bought an ES. Drove it for around 20 months. Sold it. Now bought an RX. Incredible cars.

[@Danielsevilla27]

I did a road trip in the A6, and was just an amazing ride, I’m surprised no one’s talking about the sound system, it felt like a concert on wheels, amazing car overall!

[@AndyGrouch]

Mark Levinson in Lexus is even better.

[@Danielsevilla27]

@@AndyGrouch really?? I have to try it out!

[@dinon367]

Lexus hahaha when asians try copy germans 😂😂 they don’t even have own engine 😂😂😂

[@mauripekkarinen1]

​@@dinon367 That didn't make any sense.

[@rurimoto]

@@dinon367 elaborate on the last part

[@johnmoller9222]

I will do anything for a s60 vs new 3 series vs c klass vs audi A4

[@CptPrice62]

Get on ya knees then.

[@qlus]

We have to wait to get the new A4 maybe it will take a few months

[@trigzcd9841]

S class not s klass

[@markovicstefan9354]

First wait for new C class mate than they will do review, if they do it before new C is out it will not be fair enough, also waiting to get new S class and compare it with new a8 and 7 series, so they stop compairing an S of previous gen with these new rivals.

[@kevindaniels7235]

No need to, BMW will win.

[@antw2657]

Nothing better than seeing the terms "Carwow" and "1 hour ago" on a thumbnail

[@2sweet2handle28]

So true

[@JohnMcMahon.]

When's the Vauxhall Belmont vs Ford Orion vs Rover 216 vs Peugeot 305 video coming out? I've been waiting absolutely ages.

[@wannabedal-adx458]

Matt I would have to agree with you. The Audi A6 is the best in this segment. I'm starting to like all of Audi's approaches to cars in the last 3-4 years! I will say the Infotainment and the Driver Instrument Cluster (Audi's Virtual Cockpit) is second to none!!

[@doomedflux3860]

I've wanted this to be a video for so long, thank you Carwow

[@kmuinde]

Which one would you pick

[@bimbestie7508]

5 series

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

I've wanted this to be a comment for so long, thank you Doomed Flux

[@swaagadohnn]

1st time mat didn't talk about Mercedes steering wheel being slightly offset??

[@hamzahersi6769]

I have experienced this. It is very very irritating

[@paulmcgee1867]

Unforgivable

[@petermitchell6348]

Nah, Mat's legs are slightly offset from his hips!

[@ankursharma8624]

That ES starts at a very high price in the UK. I thought the GS would be the competitor from Lexus in this segment.

[@donlaight5943]

I drive E220D at work (when we're working) superbly comfortable, classic style and quite cheap to run.

[@lucaadrian9253]

Thanks for this wonderful video ! Your review about this cars really change my point of view each brand :)

[@purre9383]

Hello, Matt! Great review! Is there any plans to do a updated review of A4 vs 3 series vs C-class? Also might want to add Volvo S60 and Jag XE aswell :)

[@crispyclean3336]

Would choose the Lexus over all of these. While all of them will start breaking down the Lexus will still go without any issue. Such great cars...

[@MomoLiveFilms]

I have the same 5 series going on 4 years 67k miles still runs brand new no issues just need proper maintenance

[@ikedakazuto5061]

@@MomoLiveFilms 4 years!? Is that supposed to be impressive? Germans break in 7 years. 10 if you are lucky while the Lexus will last 20 easily without proper maintenance. With maintenance the Lexus will literally last forever. It’s the only engine certified to be reliable enough to be put in an aircraft

[@alexandruboghean5826]

@@ikedakazuto5061 what an idiotic comment. Cars last as long as they are properly maintained. No matter the brand. But they have to be maintained by their manufacturers not by your average garage just because it's cheaper and people say that it's good enough.

[@ikedakazuto5061]

@@alexandruboghean5826 I come from experience, I had a 15 year old German that broke constantly with proper maintenance. I also have multiple Toyotas, while I do maintain the newer ones for the 20 year Old model I simply change the oil once a year and leave it to it. If something breaks I’ll fix it. Still running, you are the idiot. “Cars last as long as they are properly maintained by their manufacturers” MATE! Half of South America and Africa doesn’t have or use dealerships! I don’t see them riding horses do you? No! They drive Toyotas becuase with a simple at home oil change and the rare street side garage, they keep running.

[@rossgoodwin2700]

In recent years I've switch from an Audi fan to a bmw fan., I've driven E-class and 5 series but only an Audi A4, I absolutely love the 5 series , however! That A6 is very impressive.....🤔

[@giannisgoritsas9674]

I think it should be and a volvo s90 in this comparison video!!!

[@redmanmustdie]

China approves your decision

[@valtteri1.063]

volvo shit car

[@bankgeniusprompongsri4592]

Volvo suck ... engine is ok but worst handing

[@samuilhristov4155]

Yh, but instead of the lexus

[@l.f.a.8377]

And jaguar

[@Leo-cb2ge]

It would test the patience of a saint...on valium🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kenaerodosage4827]

🤣😂😂 I didn't hear that last part

[@zakelwe]

A saint on valium eating steak with chopsticks. The chopsticks of truth?

[@sayassana33]

@anonymous couldn't you laugh without criticising

[@itsshalevfromtaxidashcamer9390]

Nice review Matt!

[@thephao4327]

Since Matt said E stands for Elegance C must stand for Casual S for Superior A for Ay-Ok SL: Super Lax GTR: Grand Turismo Racing Yall come up with the rest; Mercedes is listening

[@anonymousm7184]

B class for bullshit

[@joshragland652]

M - Mom Mobile

[@Ssh52]

V class: virgin driver

[@gtigaming3059]

@@Ssh52 HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@yes8032]

GLE stands for Giant Large E class

[@alecmccarthy5562]

Drove the a6 around for about a week. Amazing car. Surprised you didn’t show off the 360° camera, the customizable ambient lighting, or the headlight/taillight unlock/lock lighting shows. It’s those quirks that basically sold me on it

[@snertmetrookworstrookworst7631]

This options has the E class also. And better then the A6.

[@peterambrose2148]

@@snertmetrookworstrookworst7631 the e does not have 3d view, no sequential lights (just normal lock and unlock lights without any pattern other than the blue tint), ambient lighting is not any different

[@snertmetrookworstrookworst7631]

@@peterambrose2148 you are clueless. The E does have sequential light, LED +. The new E has over 50 coulours Ambient light for the full interior. Can even seperate the front from the back and mixed coulours of different every 5/6 seconds. Also the E has 3 different digital cockpits. You have absolutely no clue what you talk about. I own an e350 2019 myself. What you drive in your dreams when you watch KZbin? An Opel? A Volkswagen? OR some piece of American junk. Talk a.walk dude..you are clueless

[@Dabigmothertrucker]

snert met rookworst rookworst and I drive a A6 2019 n the es is garbage

[@DuecyHD]

snert met rookworst rookworst no it doesn’t I’ve been in a top spec E class and I own a Audi A6 2020

[@br_i4360]

"It would test the patience of a saint...on valium". I always love the commentary haha!

[@bimbestie7508]

Hey matt please can you do a x5 group test Nice video by the way

[@kapilchaudhary4617]

I think this is most interesting and entertaining car comparison that I've ever seen.☺👍

[@john2357]

I'm actually a Mercedes guy, but the A6 just seems so much better than its rivals. Both interior and exterior look way more expensive imo

[@KrC-Rx7]

John 23 too bad it’s only ‘looks’.. and it runs a tdi or tfsi sadly.

[@jwj500]

@@KrC-Rx7 The A6 has won this competition between these cars numerous times. Performance, quality and dependability. I own 2. One with 217,000 miles and they are great. The second A6 is a TDI with 87K which I love the 3.0

[@user-jf8gd3lv7q]

It's just your own personal taste. The three Germans are all on quite the same level, and therefore you can't say that one of them is "so much better than its rivals". Such an opinion is subjective and one-dimensional, because every car has its own strengths and downsides too. And then the Lexus..., well..., I would say it's a completely different thing. The Asians are still copying certain things, like they did in the past, but in general a Lexus is not on the same level as the Germans are. And it's "stupid face" is quite idiotic too, because it's too much going on there with this fugly grill... It almost looks like a caricature or a cartoon car.

[@KrC-Rx7]

John vag is notorious for bad engine quality, tfsi being probably the worst of all time with their oil consumption resulting in early rebuilds, the tdi dieselgate to keep up with other carbrands and older model tdis used as black cloud factories. I’m not a fan of mercedes or bmw in particular, but vag just is the most ‘bleh’ of them all to me. Just by observing the ‘carscene’ neutrally. Every brands has it’s flaws for sure.

[@john2357]

@@user-jf8gd3lv7q I totally agree with you, and I know that neither of the three Germans is any better than the others objectively, but simply based on looks, I just find the exterior design and cabin much more exclusive looking than the 5 series and E-class. If I wasn't a car enthusiast I would have guessed the A6 is by far the most expensive of the three

[@Amit_l92]

Tough choice but I would also go for the Audi A6. It looks the business in S-line/black edition spec and that interior is beautiful 👌

[@gyula6516]

Yess!!

[@HaultRxst]

Audi a6 = Audi A. shit

[@Reddit_shorts_525]

Yea black exterior package is a must

[@scm3294]

As true as all that is, I just can't with the hesitant transmissions Audi has been making theses days.

[@nappy5853]

Is the a6 fwd

[@stewartstarling2309]

Mat, is gorgeous and witty, and all-around superb! ❤️

[@aqibhuss2624]

Very helpfull as I was looking to buy an eclass & I checked if it had folding seats luckily it did😁 even the dealer didn't know it was optional.lol

[@Jaymac720]

Folding seats are an option on the merc. They’d charge you extra for tires to come on the wheels or for the air conditioning to blow cold air if they could

[@utsavchitroda9861]

Waited for this comparison since a long Mat I know you a Audi fan so am I 🙌🏻 thanks for the upload

[@deltaruin5941]

He drives some but he also makes some real comparison. It's obviously that the Audi win.

[@bogdanelable]

I was BMW and Audi fan since childhood , but i chose my first car as an e39 2.5 tdi (2003), it was a monster ,afer 2 years changed with e60 30D so awesome car , in 2010 got F10 and made me realise bmw series 5 has stop evolving since 2007. Now i got an A6 2015 and i would never change it over a Bmw ..

[@andylacza5434]

Mat, I would like to see more diesel drag races. Better yet all over KZbin there is almost none on on the MB E350 Bluetec. I have one it’s ammmaaazziiinnggg! Love, love and really love my E350 blutec! It’s fun to look forward to get in your car every day. On my last trip on I75 with all the casualness I loved to run a Bentley and some wannabes down. It’s a bullet. Execration from 80 to 140 is just as much fun than zero to 80. Gentle giant. Ended with fuel efficiency 35 miles/gallon.

[@shadowchrome_]

I personally think the E class and 5 series are on the same level, its just down to personal preference. The Lexus on the other hand looks the best out of the group in my opinion

[@LigmaAlex]

The grill looks like someone pinched it together and the interior looks nice in a 2005 Toyota.

[@dilon7537]

@@LigmaAlex Except lexus all German cars like garage and they like to go every month 😀😀😀😀

[@fatchick5461]

@@LigmaAlex german cars are very unreliable compared to my lexus i had a merc and i had to visit the dealer so much it got very annoying until i got my lexus i feel releived and the interior is more comfy then the merc

[@natureexplorer2.024]

Exactly

[@dylanstory5713]

"It would test the patience of a saint on valium" 😂😂😂

[@tkmj8841]

My mind : lexus My heart : bmw My bocket : a cycle .

[@kadenw968]

Bocket?

[@anishverma8762]

@@kadenw968 pocket 😂😂

[@shrivenkatesh9898]

Your English : trash 🗑️

[@kadenw968]

@@shrivenkatesh9898 lol ikr

[@navedhussain5771]

Really, Audi has taken the competition to a different level ❤️🔥

[@Tkenny35]

ive always thought Audis had the worst exteriors. Reminds me of like a toyota corolla but their interiors always blow everyone out the water. Like a literal spaceship. It reminds me of something in the future or something iron man drives.

[@griffinwhite1032]

@@Tkenny35 i think you meant to say that a toyota corolla looks like and audi lol. Not an audi looks like a corolla.

[@Tkenny35]

Griffin White nah I meant to say an Audi’s exterior looks like a corolla as in Audi doesn’t look good. If I said a corolla looks like an Audi then I’m complimenting Audi but I’m not

[@maxmorris4562]

BMW has the best interior here. Audi is boring Mercedes build quality is no good.

[@abelaxxx8790]

Max Morris couldn’t be more wrong my guy

[@bimbestie7508]

BMW 5 series fully speced out is my dream car

[@Arman-nl6mg]

has to be a 540i for the best experience, obviously.

[@Ginx-pe4si]

Why dream of the 5 series when they make the 7?

[@bimbestie7508]

I would choose the 5 series over the 7 series because I don't want a car that's too big and I want the sportiest drive possible plus the new 5 series is already so much like the 7 series there's hardly any difference

[@bimbestie7508]

It's gonna get the full digital display and a better interior with the 2020 face-lift

[@YegoYTP]

@@Ginx-pe4si the front

[@billusanda7370]

I watch this channel only for the Fake Exhaust Branch Test.

[@ArtBorow]

Carwow stick of truth

[@tacocado89]

The Indian Tea Guy it’s not just a branch stick, it’s the Carwow Stick of Truth!

[@MathsYknow]

What are some of the cars which fail this test?

[@ArtBorow]

@@MathsYknow New Civic

[@l.k.1698]

@@MathsYknow An extreme example is the Audi S6 Diesel. But also Mercedes uses fake exhaust tips up to the 450 cars.

[@lash9400]

Audi simplifies the HVAC in the TT and complicates them in the A6 and up with touchscreens.

[@yushengchang5712]

it would be nice to know how far back the front passenger seat is always being pushed back when Mat is testing rear seat leg room space...

[@alwaysiyi272]

I guess Lexus appeals to me the most, i dont know but I love the Spindle Grille so much. It looks good on most of their cars although not all.

[@805NAVE]

I love the ES, but yea on some of the models like the RX and maybe the GX it looks not the best.

[@BROOKLYNUNBIAS]

Bro u can’t listen to German dudes giving Lexus reviews they bias as fuck! This dude said the ES Lexus had the worst room 🤣🤣🤣🤣I have a 2022 ES, I’m 6’2 and fits comfortable as hell my girl 5’9 even we passengers we me comfortable in my shit! Ain’t no no no no way u can fit a 6’2 and 5’9 with passengers comfortable in ANYYYYYYYY OF these German cars! No fucking way, Had a Audi and that 5 series! They both small as fuck inside! Once I saw that I already knew this dude was full of shit and bias as hell, Lexus by farrrrrr has the most room out of these 4 cars smh

[@k0tzetoo]

It will be interesting to make a comparison video with these exact four vehicles in about 10, 20 or even 30 years time just to see what mechanical condition they're in or which one has even survived the test of time

[@carspot9778]

the mercedes will go out first at 50k miles with 20 sensors needing replacement, then the bmw at 80k miles with an engine coolant or oil failure, then the audi at 120k miles with transmission failure, then three more generations are born and the lexus is still passed on to your greatgrandchildren

[@JavierCR25]

You know which one will be the only one running strong, and it’s Japanese.

[@AI-qd4vb]

@@JavierCR25 No you dont. Nothing hints at these Toyota hybrids lasting as long as the old NA cars. Theres hundreds of thousands of prius in awfull conditions nowadays. And theres no current Lexus with the potential to be as reliable as an early 00' Prius.

[@bayern1806]

​@@JavierCR25You are wrong, there are no old Japanese cars on the road, and there is a reason for it... 😂

[@sanj231]

This guy is the best presenter 🙌🏻

[@Real_JMIH]

The Lexus would test the patience of a saint😂😂

[@78rv16]

Yes! I missed this comparison series a lot, thank you for bringing it back! I'd love to see more if that's alright. :)

[@carwow]

We'll see what we can do 😉

[@souvikmondal3591]

I think this is the first time i see a audi winning the carwow test!! .. glad to see them step up their game 😀

[@animerocks2468]

Absolutely love how the ES looks inside and out.

[@Richard-tu6qc]

Outside mabye but inside looks the worst

[@rmhang7215]

@@Richard-tu6qc i think es has the most beautiful interior over the other 3.

[@Richard-tu6qc]

RM Hang that’s just not the case at all.

[@comments7335]

@@rmhang7215 i agree. It oozes executive vibes while others looks like a toy. 5 series is not that bad either.

[@insayn7995]

gad abdat the tech is outdated in the es

[@S1Ghost]

There needs to be a numerical scoring for each category interior, exterior, comfort, driving, etc

[@26Vincent26]

Greeting from the Netherlands! Nice comparison again!

[@tommimerilainen4753]

what are you? Like 190?

[@rohanchauhan8693]

Your car videos are the best on the ENTIRE WEB! Can you do a 4 seater convertible comparison video? Maybe BMW 4 series, Audi A5 Cabriolet and Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet? Cheers Mat

[@SWENWAR]

I've never expected I would say that, but that was peak design for all of them IMO.

[@socialjourney6688]

Hahaha first car review i had so much fun watching

[@patoyamato]

Interested in seeing the test when the new E-Class is out

[@Sh4dows2]

Nice review, however one thing that was left out was the price after options. This could mean that a similarly specced ES could be around 20k cheaper than the Germans, because it comes as standard with loads of equipment, unlike its rivals.

[@snail977]

True. But the problem with the ES is that it's just not as sophisticated as the German cars in this test. With its transverse-engine, front-wheel drive configuration, and CVT transmission, it's basically a Toyota Camry with manually-stitched interiors and larger cup holders. Toyota's bet is that not all drivers would be bothered by this...

[@jevgeniardassov]

It not might be, it will be. And it will last for years...

[@Thankz4sharing]

@@snail977 You are correct, and the features you point out explain why the ES is so much cheaper. Maintenance costs are even more dramatically less for the ES than the Germans. Any of the more expensive cars is more entertaining on an empty mountain roads, but the Lexus is fine for everyday driving on crowded streets.

[@lpaulauskas1990]

That is not true - I have compared the specs and Merc is better value for money. Compare ES Takumi with E300 AMG line (petrol) with comfort pack and Merc works out over £1400 cheaper + have more (not less) equipment and better at that e.g. panoramic roof vs. standard sunroof, air suspension vs. adaptive... it is faster etc etc. And just to clarify - I am biased towards Lexus, I drive Lexus myself... however facts are facts. The days when the Lexus "standard equipment" blew even £10k more expensive MB or BMW are long gone. I was kind of surprised with my comparison, but Merc had most equipment for the money, then BMW, then Lexus and Audi works out most expensive if you want to make the all like for like. Other massive issue for Lexus (for me) is lack of choice - single engine, single drivetrain and option list although comparatively quite long is really short compared to freedom of configuration you have on German cars.

[@lpaulauskas1990]

@@jevgeniardassov That is irrelevant, 95% of these cars are leased or bought on some sort of finance deal - how they fair after 3 years and 60k miles is irrelevant for new car owners. It only becomes relevant on used car market, but this is not what this review about, this is about how these are here and now, new for their RRP.

[@WilfredZweverink]

I've driven the Audi, the steering is about as numb as it gets, and driving dynamics are not great, but if you don't mind that and just need to cruise comfy p, it is a very nice car for long distance motorway stuff. It's a big lump in town.

[@SamuelMuyaWachira]

One good thing though about the Lexus is that it does 45Mpg on petrol. A lot of people are trying to avoid diesel these days :)

[@Tijn-sx3ep]

3:11 you got me there 😂👌🏻

[@henrypark4356]

Finally I’ve been waiting for this video for SO LONG

[@terryallen5328]

Great review as always but I’ve always been an Audi fan.

[@tengilaurel3777]

I like the "classic" conservative look of the germans, i really can't decide which one is better.

[@dreamchaser1757]

The plasticy sounds from the merc made me wanna cry

[@philipjfry4759]

@VinAr Run he didn't really review the interior properly the bez has the best interior out of all those cars.

[@JustinLHopkins]

@VinAr Run He says that about a lot of cars not just the Mercedes. Also, the Mercedes relies too much on lighting and technology which will date it a lot faster.

[@michaelchenal5288]

maybe the whole leather option w'd be better. it's always a matter of €

[@jonathanw7459]

I would easily get the Audi. German built, new technology, high-quality interior, perfect driving, and loads of space.

[@alexdupre109]

How about a drag and or track race with APR tuned S4 vs RS4 and equivalents!

[@mauriciolacruz]

Which batween the Audi A6 40 TDI and the BMW 520d is better soundproofed? And which one gives a greater sense of solidity (when closing the doors, etc)?

[@tariq_0218]

Damn imagine those rumours of Top Gear trying to recruit Mat Watson are actually true!!!

[@carwow]

We've got no idea what you're talking about... 😨😨😨😨😨😨

[@gyula6516]

@@carwow matt: I wish I was Dutch. Me: I am Dutch😇 But Matt being tall isnt really usefull except for testing rear seats XD

[@MrBreakingBud]

No thanks.

[@muazqamar]

I hope he doesn't go. He's so good at Carwow. Does his own thing, I love the format of his videos, and he doesn't really have to try and be funny. I mean he's naturally entertaining but I feel like a big show look Top Gear would require for him to be a certain way and that won't be fun. I don't think he should go there. Just my opinion

[@wusaf250]

@@carwow maybe he hasn't told you guys yet lol just joking

[@EzwoodbyRMM]

Really an hard job trying to find problems in such lovely and well built cars. Continue with the wonderfull reviews. Congrats.

[@RivalBro]

I would go for the BMW for the idrive. Audi seems cumbersome with the HVAC controls but front seat isofix is also a very good feature to have. Can't make up my mind. Will just buy an old E60 M5 to giggle like a maniac.

[@user-zu5gg5kv1m]

I'm a toyota fan and still push the like button because you re objective. Well done.

[@zikietseka2353]

can we just take a moment to appreciate Mat Watson for being absolutely the best car reviewer out there. I tried watching other car review channels and they suck compared to Carwow

[@Auditography]

Missed you at the new S6 and S7 TDI launch a few days ago, Matt. What do you think about the optional diesels in the Audi S models?

[@PlazmaBooy]

It's not really an option is it? Isn't the diesel strictly for the European market, and gas for the US market?

[@cosmingosav]

Gasoline > Diesel. Especially on sport models.

[@PlazmaBooy]

@@cosmingosav Exactly! I love diesels, and have one myself, but for the performance versions (which I would consider the S, not only the RS) a gas is the only logical answer.

[@cosmingosav]

@@PlazmaBooy Honestly if i were on a VAG high council, after all the dieselgate scandal I would eliminate all diesels and start developing some strong reliable drive trains like the toyota group does.

[@roli22039]

@@cosmingosav Hahaahaha. So Audi wouldn't even have a 200hp model?

[@johnjerrehian4642]

I've had a few BMW 5 series and now have two Audi A6's. Even though I enjoyed my BMW's I really like the A6

[@Asoka-great]

I would have gone either way, but decided on A6, still love the car after 5 years..

[@johnjerrehian4642]

@@Asoka-great My 05 A6 with the 3.2 has 221,500 miles on it and runs strong. I have a 14 TDI and love the diesel...

[@amersiraz7455]

John Jerrehian why do u have same car twice?

[@johnjerrehian4642]

@@amersiraz7455 My wife drives the 05 A6, (now with 231,000 miles) and I purchased a 2014 TDI for me.

[@KL-fl4th]

I think both BMW and Audi are comfortable and fun to drive

[@cychee8779]

Mercedes = Luxury, back seat space, brand BMW = Handling, 50:50 balance, torque Audi = AWD, performance, balancing Lexus = Reliable, NVH, comfortable, fuel save Volvo = Safety

[@quarantinejet2312]

Mercedes is the 3rd worst for back seats. Audi and BMW did a better job. BMW = Sportiness, comfort, 50/50 weight, technology. Mercedes = Flashy boi, nice looks. Audi = Mix of everything except reliability. Lexus = Not so good but amazing reliability

[@matrix128500]

Ashraf Raja Audi is currently ahead of both Mercedes and BMW in the reliability tables.

[@quarantinejet2312]

@@matrix128500 Ahead of Mercedes? You sure?

[@xyzaal]

@@quarantinejet2312 joke !

[@quarantinejet2312]

@@xyzaal Hm?

[@LegatoStudios]

I bought a 2013 Audi A6 and I absolutely love it. Great deal and car!

[@LegatoStudios]

@@Medere76 about 3 weeks ago. 1 week before I left the original comment.

[@ITIdude1]

Did it give you any problems untill now

[@huweiheiwu5701]

I read A6 has high oil consumption, have you notice that? What is your experience about maintenance(price)?

[@tomo0086]

LegatoStudios I own an Audi A3 e-tron. Nicest all rounder I’ve ever owned.

[@nino_kO1]

@@huweiheiwu5701 no thats pure bullshit

[@Mathri94]

You should do a comparison between the smaller Audi, Bmw and Mercedes SUVs

[@unknown4630]

It might be a problem because mercedes makes the worst small SUVs beetween those 3 manufacturers. The same prob is with caravans as bmw and mercedes' caravans are nothing compared to audi's

[@djoetma]

No, they should ignore all of these smaller SUVs, especially those of the premium brands.

[@David-xz8xc]

Has anyone switched from an e-class to the Skoda Superb or vice versa? And what are the pros and cons for each car? And yes, I know that the comparison is weird, but im considering one of them, because of the surprising quality of the Skoda Superb.

[@ItachiUchiha-re6fx]

7:15 uhmmm Dutch ? It says Montenegro :/ and east Herzegowina ...

[@roggyo]

Svaka čast! Mamicu mu lažovsku! He’s a liar and biased! And in every single video in last ten years when he compared Audi, Mercedes and BMW in any class, for him Audi is always a winner! And yes he’s a liar when he was speaking about the height and said average Dutch is 1.85 m, on his screen is written ppl from Montenegro and Hercegovina (South East Slavs). I couldn’t believe that he’s talking about Dutch, because I’m a Serbian and as majority of ppl from Serbia, Montenegro, Hercegovina, Croatia, Dalmatia etc, when we go to Netherland, Germany or ANY OTHER Western European country they are not tall at all, but opposite! Yet when we go to France, Italy or Spain they are literally dwarfs comparing to us!

[@aran5647]

He's not lying. He just made a mistake by searching up the tallest people in the world on average, instead of THE COUNTRY with on average the tallest people in the world. As a matter of fact, the average height for Dutch people is indeed the tallest in the world out of all the other COUNTRIES. You can search this up on Google btw, the average height is 184.0cm in the Netherlands, which is actually taller than people that live in Serbia, Montenego, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia, , but the tallest people in the world indeed live in the DINARIC ALPS (with being 185.6cm on average), but since that's just a region in Herzegovina and Montenegro and not a country, the title of the country with the tallest people in the world goes to the Netherlands, and since Matt was talking about countries and not regions, he's speaking the truth.

[@dragos-lucian]

I'm planning on upgrading my 2009 E Classe soon and this one (the Merc') is so friggin good looking.

[@kraenk12]

Better wait for the facelift later this year.

[@pol.86]

Sad that there probably won't be a new GS to fight the midsized european sedans.. I like the ES but still rip gs..

[@freshklinki93]

Yeah, I feel like the GS used to be an amazing competitor, but the Germans are just better than the new ES. According to recent rumors, the GS will come back as a four door coupé.

[@pol.86]

@@freshklinki93 ah like the a7 and panamera.. i hope its true

[@pb7870]

With a new infotainment system, diesel options and folding rear seats and it would sell better

[@freshklinki93]

@@pb7870 agreed. And estates are extremely popular in Europe. But I will never happen, Lexus already said that they're not interested in making diesel engines and estates

[@swanblake]

Lexus realky is proving to be uncompetitve on all fronts of the lucury car game. Volvo has passed them buy and now Genesis as well. Maybe they will hve BMW build there cars since they clearly cant be bothered to care

[@rajyalakshmiravella425]

Please do a drag race for these cars

[@GN-kw1tp]

Please a review for The New Mazda 3

[@verklagttv8347]

I would pick the Audi. It looks so beautiful!! Props to BMW And Mercedes Benz for making awesome cars too!

[@nappy5853]

What is the a6's drivetrain

[@verklagttv8347]

@@nappy5853 quattro (awd)

[@latinace1981]

Yea too bad their money pits

[@verklagttv8347]

@@latinace1981 the old luxury cars are money pits lol

[@kevindaniels7235]

@Unintended Consequences Yes we all want a car that we dont trust.

[@maxe.7482]

BMW is the only car with real exhausts 🤣🤣

[@antonioakiki3716]

Mercedes with petrol engines have ”real-ish”. The diesels only habe the ridicolous plastic

[@sleivable]

Not true all the way, I have the E400 and it also has real exhaust compared to E220

[@maxe.7482]

sleivable i meant the cars in the video. I think its very sobering, when you want to buy a such an expensive sedan, and the exhausts are fake ...

[@eventusvantos2770]

Who cares? You wouldn't be able to tell unless you literally stuck your hand there which one does. Even rr has "fake" exhausts.

[@allan.n.7227]

@@eventusvantos2770 OH yes.. it is easy to tell .. and it screams out cheap/fake.. imo

[@ZinqFr]

Have rode an Audi A6 and have a Mercedes E Class both are monsters but i'd say e class takes the cake for me

[@94Di]

How about a video with 2021, 2L petrol versions of Lexus Es vs Volvo S90 vs Mercedes-Benz E Class vs Bmw 5 Series vs Audi A6 vs Jaguar Xf?

[@nowrasbaya4332]

I think the Lexus shouldn’t have been in this comparison. If anything he should have got the GS & not the ES. The ES is basically on a Toyota Camry chassis. Not that it matters to me because I love my 540I M sport!

[@user-op7vy5ny4r]

@Austen Hernandez Avalon and ES Chassis is the extended version of Camry's TNGA K platform

[@audreyzondo9070]

There aren't anymore GSs

[@nowrasbaya4332]

Omega Samson!! Lexus GS is still being offered in North America & many other parts of the world. Not sure about UK.

[@duncanidaho7494]

Nowras Baya lol . I love my Porsche Panamera. It wipes the floor with all these 3.

[@nowrasbaya4332]

Duncan Idaho Panamera another level, nice car lol I like the Benz GT sedan! I think what my point was is that the ES isn’t even in this class category. The GS is but looks like they don’t have the GS in the UK?

[@paskovborce8254]

Missing Volvo S90 in this comparison

[@snertmetrookworstrookworst7631]

Buhahhahahahah. Sure the S90 haha. Wtf dude. The S90 is SO FAR behind the Germans. The S90 is no match for the Mercedes-Benz, Audi and BMW. No match.

[@faruktta3151]

@@snertmetrookworstrookworst7631 excuse me?

[@kieronmacdonald4867]

snert met rookworst rookworst someone’s a sheep who knows nothing about cars ohhhh Mercedes just paying for the brand

[@paulozhan]

@@kieronmacdonald4867 benz? i think that's more the case with BMW

[@peterambrose2148]

@@snertmetrookworstrookworst7631 clearly we have a badge snob here

[@connorvasey3555]

I have 2 questions for you matt. 1) was the bmw a xdrive msport 2) what a6 sedan configuration was it been subscribe for about 1y and a half i think to carwow

[@benoitheylens4802]

I chose Skoda Superb L&K over an A6, so why not compare it, too ? It's a nobrainer for most of us (but the recent dieselgate produced some hicups in motors' catalog for the VAG group, with a not-so-great 1.5 evo TSI).

[@IamCooper-rk5bn]

If you want a combination of luxury and reliability, Lexus hands down.

[@animenon5247]

True, the Germans can never find a balance when it comes to luxury and reliability

[@eunicesaed6482]

@@animenon5247 bmw cars are as reliable as any japanese car if you do proper maintenance. Edit: guys chill down, when you are paying 40000 pounds on a car, you surely don't care about reliability, just chill guys. chill japanese cars fan boys.

[@animenon5247]

@@eunicesaed6482 surely you don't believe that

[@grahamsteel9505]

@@eunicesaed6482 Ha Ha Ha . Bullshit.

[@grahamsteel9505]

@@eunicesaed6482 Because they are all broken down. Waste of time recalling them. You can't be serious? Look at the stats... FFS.

[@dimitristheodosis9526]

I strongly believe that the colour choices on the Bmw underestimate it's look.

[@siphotos3282]

It's Jimmy it’s the beat car here

[@ajf5745]

@@siphotos3282 not in reliability

[@CoolizBrown]

AJ F no businessman gives a fuck they have the money to fix it and they probably rent a car when it’s in the garage there fine

[@dimitristheodosis9526]

@@siphotos3282 it came second if you saw the whole video ,dear!

[@bimbestie7508]

4 the bmw I would go with blue outside (m sport) and light seats

[@abedalqaderhalaweh7185]

Executive car and three persons are setting in the back or deal with screen?

[@pt192]

Can we get an updated comparison for the 2024’s when they come out? Please and thank you!

[@edmundbenz]

You will be be overblown by the smoothness and quietness of the Lexus. It's truly an executive car. Plus it's more durable and reliable than these sugarcoated counterparts.

[@minjaijung]

I had a C6 A6 and trust me, 3-Series for D-Segment, A6 for E-Segment and S-Class for F-Segment

[@DavidGarcia29497]

I have a W211 E Class and actually I think the new E Class is not as good as the A6... maybe the restyling will change my mind up ;)

[@ricasiogaming7873]

Yes I am watching a review of cars I could never dream of my broke ass having.

[@BusterHWJones]

Aim for it. Don't waver from your goal, and you will have it.

[@jorjahpeach1711]

Lolololololol

[@raulurrajr.7403]

I like Silver for E Class! But my favorite is the Audi 6 !