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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#BMW7Series #AudiA8 #MercedesSClass

[@TheJoeMB]

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

[@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

[@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

[@learnmore5751]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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...

[@ibrahimcherif9325]

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

[@stefanstefan2210]

Go to sleep..dreamer boy

[@prathameshmangal6766]

Always bmw

[@akmemo68]

Bmw 7 💪🏼

[@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.

[@azikazik3455]

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..!!

[@abdulahihassan1529]

BMW 7 Series is my dream sedan

[@MichelOM1995]

7 series all day

[@Divyansh_Singh]

All the time🤩🤗

[@Rolexenforcer]

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

[@ojdj13]

BMW any day all day

[@user-nl6gj8eg7x]

Same here

[@ibrahimcherif9325]

Yup bmw the best

[@azelofficiala.s.p.3329]

I love BMW M7 cause can speed 340 km/h

[@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

[@mh-ye1vw]

Bmw😍

[@sheltonmatsongoni4802]

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

[@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 !

[@sameershah584]

bmw looks the best out of all

[@rrraynoorrr]

S class just has that extra magic for me

[@shazamff4176]

BMW 7series ❤

[@GQstyless]

BMW!

[@soorma5304]

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

[@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?

[@tz666]

I like Audi A8!!

[@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

[@speccheck8593]

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

[@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

[@4cfuture92]

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

[@erdematik9742]

BMW❤️

[@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?

[@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.

[@ronboy313]

BMW nuff said!! 🤟💯

[@Vincentbodzah]

I prefer the BMW cos it has everything including 360 camera

[@karthik__dk]

no money, but watching reviews of limos

[@carlocarino1533]

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

[@oumaniac]

Measuring ride quality with different tire/wheel sizes?

[@phamvy7046]

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

[@Chrissjrdn]

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

[@GIFT19JOY23]

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

[@faridv24]

BMW ❤️❤️❤️

[@erkebulan607]

BMW the best✌

[@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

[@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

[@BMH1965]

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

[@amedmohebbi6161]

Why not test the Lexus LS????

[@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.

[@osamehammadi9167]

❤👍BMW👍❤

[@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

[@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

[@vladaskrivanek7611]

Bmw 😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@shubham-------]

bmw 😍

[@lyesmessaoudi6312]

BMW .

[@littletraveller5428]

New 7 front looks great.

[@oumaniac]

My vote is for the 7.

[@DhanukaThanooja]

BMW Definitely I like da hard look of it.

[@luvthepie]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@thantnaingtun1181]

Fair review. Pls do the LS review

[@leo91921]

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

[@balkanerror7511]

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

[@Ri-pp1bt]

Balkan Error yup

[@sejomessi10]

7series for showikg off maybe a8 is understatement

[@mrsteve7175]

No wonder the A8 has the best ride in this test. Look closely and you can see that its riding on much smaller wheels and higher profile tyres than the other two! Naughty that this wasn't pointed out

[@chonasimpson6487]

Yes i saw that i test drove both and the S class rode much smoother . I quess Audi gave them the biggest check lol.

[@eddohmen602]

The grill on the 7 is so dope

[@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.

[@manuelsilva6714]

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

[@aladin6986]

Bmw and Audi!🔥🔥

[@carlocarino1533]

Great review.

[@laglorialafenishmai]

BMW look like a king 👑 between these two in intro

[@ibrahimhafeez6589]

Definitely Audi...♥

[@Lionheart77]

🇩🇪❤

[@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

[@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..

[@carlocarino1533]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 💪

[@josepho3583]

S class

[@moskaz1]

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

[@king_m8134]

I prefer bmw 7er

[@joefattal7592]

Great review, the 7 all the way.

[@shiningstar9403]

Audi A8 😍😍😍😍😍

[@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

[@theone___]

The s class is much older than both but it is looking supreme and stands in a class of its own. When you see the Star on the hood you know it is something special and has more prestige that the others can not touch. Sorry but that is a fact

[@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...

[@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

[@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. 👍 ☺

[@VToldsMotoShow]

Gotta consider the Audi A8 being on 18" rims while others seem to have them larger so in the end this affects the comfort positively in Audi. I'd recommend at least to mention it in the video and - if possible - to compare them on same-sized rims.

[@abdykhalykelshibaev2411]

AUDI 👍

[@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

[@zitadakhiyar]

You guys should try the bmw 760li it is wonderful

[@nimish2073]

7 series 😍

[@SDav21]

It's amazing that the S Class is almost 7 years old and is still so amazing and so modern and so luxurious. How will they even replace it!? Omg.

[@thebeastandthebest488]

Hhhhhh he say 7 years non its 3 years 2017 too 2019😒😒

[@SDav21]

@@thebeastandthebest488 This generation came out in 2013! 2017 was JUST a facelift. NOT a new model. They didn't even change anything with the facelift. They didn't need to. It was so ahead of its time.

[@RonsmooveTI]

New S class is next year will be similar to next gen 2018 A8 with touchscreens

[@SDav21]

@@RonsmooveTI Mercedes will hopefully do it better then. I like their current design with a combination of touch pad, touch screen and touch steering wheel pad.