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2008 Audi A8

2009 Mercedes-Benz S Class

  2008 Audi A8 2009 Mercedes Benz S Class 5.5L V8 RWD
MSRP
$70,690
$89,350
Invoice $65,741 $83,096
MPG
City/Highway
16/23 11/22
Rating 8.4 8.8
Bottomline Perky, nimble handling and frisky, refined performance is what separates the 2008 Audi A8 from the rest of the super-sedans. The 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is one of the best vehicles in the world—but you’ll pay for it.
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Dislikes

Likes:

  • Surprisingly nimble on tight country roads
  • Standard all-wheel-drive traction
  • One of the quietest interiors of any vehicle
  • Dreamy front seats—firm, supportive, and comfy
  • Vast back-seat space in extended-length L models

Dislikes:

  • Design now quite dated
  • Fuel economy is very low with W12 engine

Likes:

  • Impressively hushed interior
  • Abundant backseat space
  • Maneuvers like a smaller car
  • High-speed road-holding
  • Dynamic multicontour seats are a road-tripper’s dream
  • AMG models are stealth exotics

Dislikes:

  • COMAND interface is still balky
  • Heavier S600 doesn’t handle as well
  • Prohibitive price
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