The S-Class has been the benchmark luxury sedan for decades, but its competition is broader than ever.
The Audi A8 and BMW 7-Series have steadily caught up over the years, offering impressive luxury, performance, and tech in distinct styles from the Benz.
The lavish Maybach model competes with the “entry-level” Bentley Flying Spur and Rolls-Royce Ghost, but both British barges have the edge in panache.
Lexus’s LS is an impressive and more affordable alternative, with unique styling and an impressive interior.
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The 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is the benchmark for large luxury sedans. |
The 2020 Audi A8 is a futuristic flagship that raises the bar with its high-tech features. |
The 2020 BMW 7-Series has a much bigger grille, but behind it is a posh, powerful, thirsty luxury sedan that’s loaded with tech. |
The 2020 Lexus LS is a throwback cruiser with edgy, space-age looks, though the hybrid version is unbeatable as a road-tripper. | ||
| MSRP From | |||||
| $94,250 | $85,200 | $86,450 | $75,450 | $214,600 | $311,900 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 13 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy | 13 MPG City / 29 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 20 MPG Hwy | 12 MPG City / 18 MPG Hwy |
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| Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Twin Turbo Gas/Electric V-8 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-6 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-6 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded W-12 | Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-12 |
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| Large Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Large Cars | Large Cars | Mid-Size Cars | Large Cars |
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| S 450 Sedan | 4.0 TFSI | 740i Sedan | LS 500 RWD | W12 Sedan | Sedan |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sedan | quattro Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class vs. 2020 Audi A8 | 2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class vs. 2020 BMW 7-Series | 2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class vs. 2020 Lexus LS | 2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class vs. 2020 Bentley Flying Spur | 2020 Mercedes-Benz S Class vs. 2020 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
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