2023 BMW 7 Series vs Mercedes S-Class vs Audi S8 // Ultimate German Luxury Face-Off

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  • Опубліковано 21 лют 2023
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    The 2023 BMW 760i xDrive Sedan ($124,595 USD as spec’d, $175,785 CAD), the 2023 Mercedes-AMG S580 ($144,995 USD as spec’d, $188,775 CAD), and the Audi S8 ($138,445 USD as spec’d, $164,250 CAD) are here to answer an important question. Which of these three luxury limos insulate and destress you from your worries the most?
    Ride quality, interior comfort, and tech are of the utmost importance for this class of vehicle. Manufacturers often aim to create an effortless and opulent experience for both the passenger and driver alike - but which does it best? Thomas and James spend time with each of these lavish sedans and choose a favorite. Which do you think will provide the most luxurious experience? Watch to find out what the guys think! We hope you enjoy the episode. SUBSCRIBE!
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    Stefano, Matt and the team at Bob Smith BMW for loaning us their 7 Series. Check out their inventory here! www.bobsmithbmw.com
    Kelly and the team at Keyes European Mercedes-Benz for loaning us their S Class. Check out their inventory here! www.keyesmercedes.com/
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  • @dre5036
    @dre5036 Рік тому +6020

    "I dont care about looks ." Oh good let me direct you to the 7 series

  • @ivofixzone6410
    @ivofixzone6410 Рік тому +2189

    BMW designers have this specific "talent" once you've seen the new model you instantly whished to have the previous model. Because it makes it look better.

    • @varshg4709
      @varshg4709 Рік тому +61

      damn that’s a really good one

    • @thumperjdm
      @thumperjdm Рік тому +169

      CarMax employees: "People are flooding onto the lot to buy BMW 7-sedans. The new model must've come out yesterday."

    • @neilgendzwill3260
      @neilgendzwill3260 Рік тому +17

      Seriously, they peaked with the E9 series and it's been downhill ever since.

    • @officerahmo
      @officerahmo Рік тому +8

      It's the opposite for acura. Once you see the new model, you never wanna go back.

    • @peterpositive4565
      @peterpositive4565 Рік тому +17

      ​@@neilgendzwill3260 ​@Neil Gendzwill F80 M3 ?! F30.. those are gorgeous

  • @mannyalons8427
    @mannyalons8427 Рік тому +191

    The best modern car channel. Makes my day to see these long reviews. From the thought, the in-depth un-biased reviews to the filming and editing from the team.
    You two and your team are great.
    Much, much better in taste than the immature "competing channels".
    Thank you for your time and effort!!! Keep up the good work.

    • @The-fs5wn
      @The-fs5wn 9 місяців тому +2

      Naw Cammisa on Hagerty is better

    • @fabiangolea9930
      @fabiangolea9930 4 місяці тому +1

      COMPLETELY agree

  • @vincegray7206
    @vincegray7206 Рік тому +118

    The S Class interior is absolutely gorgeous!!!❤

    • @netweed09
      @netweed09 Місяць тому

      And then you have this austere abomination 20:52.
      Like comparting an old Library to a rave beach party.

  • @BigDonkMongo
    @BigDonkMongo Рік тому +2384

    The writing in this episode, even the sponsoered segment I didn't skip. INCREDIBLE WORK!! You two are the new wave man

    • @kenarts11
      @kenarts11 Рік тому +3

      @Catholic Firefighter old wave was TG

    • @kenarts11
      @kenarts11 Рік тому +4

      @Catholic Firefighter old wave was TG

    • @arshaaniqbal2111
      @arshaaniqbal2111 Рік тому

      +♾️

    • @angeloah
      @angeloah Рік тому +13

      James saved this show for sure, imposing his writing on a dry flat bit of earth, know as Thomasville.

    • @BigDonkMongo
      @BigDonkMongo Рік тому +5

      @@angeloah and I'm James!!

  • @dominicanoloko
    @dominicanoloko Рік тому +1161

    It's not tax evasion, it's tax avoidance 🤣

    • @erdemonayorhan
      @erdemonayorhan Рік тому +1

      Can you explain to me ?

    • @fangyideng3131
      @fangyideng3131 Рік тому +17

      @@erdemonayorhan One is legal the other is not

    • @Fastwalker27
      @Fastwalker27 Рік тому +67

      @@erdemonayorhan tax evasion is not paying your taxes , tax avoidance is structuring your business in a way that it doesn't get taxed in the first place

    • @Fc-cb3tn
      @Fc-cb3tn Рік тому +8

      Should’ve been a line for a Jaguar XJ review

    • @jimj2683
      @jimj2683 Рік тому +1

      Taxation is theft.

  • @danielallocca7770
    @danielallocca7770 Рік тому +40

    Great video - worth noting on the decibel meter… decibels are not linear, they’re logarithmic. So, a 3 dB change yields a 100% increase in sound energy and just over a 23% increase in loudness.

  • @Angelo80907
    @Angelo80907 Рік тому +19

    I saw that S class cruising down the highway at 70 mph I felt secure and looked so planted on the road.

  • @Taylor___
    @Taylor___ Рік тому +1518

    The best thing about the 7 series... you don't need to look at the front of it when driving.

    • @Natak222
      @Natak222 Рік тому +57

      Watchu mean? It's the best looking car here ‼

    • @Lyfhaxx
      @Lyfhaxx Рік тому +185

      @@Natak222 damn bud your choice is a wreck

    • @Natak222
      @Natak222 Рік тому +45

      @@Lyfhaxx Merc looks like an E class, which ironically looks like a C class & the S8’s front is from an A4. BMW wins by default for originally (besides it’s stunning looks) 🤣

    • @thecompanioncube4211
      @thecompanioncube4211 Рік тому +73

      @@Natak222 so your choice is Definitely wreck

    • @SevenHunnid
      @SevenHunnid Рік тому +2

      I do food reviews while I chief kush on my UA-cam channel, how can i make my videos better? I’m always trying to improve 🙇‍♂️

  • @Gold63Beast
    @Gold63Beast Рік тому +623

    I cannot believe the amount of chemistry between these two. GOLD!

    • @minigiant8998
      @minigiant8998 Рік тому +1

      it helps theyre FWB

    • @spoofy0760
      @spoofy0760 Рік тому

      @@minigiant8998 what does that mean😮

    • @minigiant8998
      @minigiant8998 Рік тому

      @@spoofy0760 Friends With Benefits

    • @anthonydeas2173
      @anthonydeas2173 Рік тому

      ​@@minigiant8998are u sure...?? Thomas is married, and James is also just married..

    • @minigiant8998
      @minigiant8998 Рік тому +2

      @@anthonydeas2173 marriage never stopped FWB before...

  • @gerarduszelf954
    @gerarduszelf954 Рік тому +16

    I started looking car reviews with Doug, then came Carwow, some dutch and german reviewers, but now I like you the best..by far. Besides autotopnl due to the autobahn experience ( >300kmh) I keep coming back to you, fun and good review and good camerawork and editing..very professional. You are allowed to continue, keep up the good work guys, I like. G. from Holland

  • @574104
    @574104 Рік тому +27

    You guys did it again. Great video and Amazing transitions to and out of the sponsored segment. 😂. “I dont care about styling”. You guys are killing it

  • @omegamax1472
    @omegamax1472 Рік тому +237

    Perfect example of a quality integrated ad. Great writing team!

  • @JustMMOs
    @JustMMOs Рік тому +923

    Throttle house is more Top Gear than Top Gear itself, love everything. Wish you guys challenged yourself with some long range adventures across certain countries that challenge some type of vehicles.
    Amazing writing, directing and music choice.

    • @Dr._Rizk
      @Dr._Rizk Рік тому +7

      Agreed!!!!

    • @jamesjacobs9850
      @jamesjacobs9850 Рік тому +9

      Road trip great idea

    • @andrewvertes7467
      @andrewvertes7467 Рік тому +6

      Well said! Throttle House deserves a Netflix series

    • @metricstormtrooper
      @metricstormtrooper Рік тому +3

      No, long range adventures that are choreographed are 💩 and always have been.

    • @kenyangooner989
      @kenyangooner989 Рік тому +21

      I disagree with this, every other car show that wanted to be top gear flopped. Let them continue doing what made them successful

  • @RoniMugaki
    @RoniMugaki Рік тому +5

    You guys do a fantastic job- laid back, humor, authentic, yet spitting out auto facts. Good job! You earned a subscriber....

  • @enfentonk
    @enfentonk Рік тому +11

    Now that you guys have done the S class vs. 7 vs. S8 as well as the 3 series vs. C class vs. A5, could you do an E class vs. 5 series vs A6/7?

  • @pfeen198
    @pfeen198 Рік тому +1804

    The S-class looks so damn good

    • @Arman_Amjad
      @Arman_Amjad Рік тому +110

      I’d still say the last one had more class and better looking than this new one.
      And In the interior I don’t know infatuation of these brands with no door handles and big screen slabs and colourful lighting, they could minus all the unnecessary luxury with cheaper needed luxury.

    • @jtc1964x
      @jtc1964x Рік тому +24

      The last iconic S-Class was the W140

    • @hishooo16
      @hishooo16 Рік тому +32

      It does but the previous gen looked more classy and beautiful

    • @jackd232
      @jackd232 Рік тому +16

      Nah, the last gen is way way better, the current gen from C class to S class are all different size of A/CLA classes. They were used to be different design for each class, now MB just cheating and cheaping out of their mind make them all look identical.......

    • @ElChasco_official
      @ElChasco_official Рік тому

      @@jtc1964x *w221

  • @thumperjdm
    @thumperjdm Рік тому +187

    No other testing channel comes close to matching the awesome chemistry, and performance delivered by Thomas & James.

  • @jbs0073
    @jbs0073 Рік тому +8

    As these two guys evaluate any vehicles, the automobiles ceos sit down and make notes on a notepad about how they may enhance the features in their vehicles. There should be a TV station just for these two men. Congratulations, guys.

  • @kelechiivonye9001
    @kelechiivonye9001 Рік тому +7

    ".............is betrayed by its own face........." Haha. I fell off my bed after that. Nice video guys

  • @husamabdulkarim
    @husamabdulkarim Рік тому +122

    Purple pants James: you know I actually don't care about looks
    Thomas: oh good let me direct you to the new 7 series
    Gold 🤣

    • @kellymead1139
      @kellymead1139 Рік тому +1

      I wish someone would direct me to one of those oh and if possible pay for it for me also I would be in my element and extremely grateful 👌

  • @svgPhoenix
    @svgPhoenix Рік тому +58

    BMW tech here. The automatic doors actually work great... *_if_* you've had someone tell you that the big round thing that looks like a button is actually a radar sensor that should not be touched. You're "supposed to" press the tiny white light next to it. Brilliant design.

  • @milohajek
    @milohajek Рік тому +59

    1 of my cars is a Audi A6, and even after 28 YEARS of ownership, its still very solid, well build, and you can see that Audi puts a lot of focus into build quality

    • @AI-qd4vb
      @AI-qd4vb Рік тому +5

      How? Its been 28 years... How do you know they're still doing it? Nobody from the team that built your car is probably there anymore... And what do you think is so special about a car lasting that long? Ive had fords older than me, lasting 40years+ on the road... In my experience, its quite hard to find a brand that doesnt put a lot of focus into build quality. Audi is not special in that regard. Not compared to the other germans at least.

    • @TheJamesBond
      @TheJamesBond Рік тому +4

      You’re the first person to ever associate Audi and quality. My understanding is they use a lot of plastic and they are designed in a way where intensive labor is needed to replace

    • @milohajek
      @milohajek Рік тому +11

      @@TheJamesBond I do not know where you got your understanding, that leads you to think this, but as a long time owner (26+ years with just 1 of my Audi A6, as well as several others, as well as numerous coworkers and friends that own everything from a A3, A4, A6, S6, S5, RS6, A8, A8L to one that has the R8 5.2l FSI V10 as well as one other that has a newer RS7, and they ALL love them. Are they perfect without any service issues at all ever...NO, I had a couple friends that didn't listen, kept pushing off the regular scheduled maintenance, which would have been a couple hundred dollars ($780 to $900), BUT because they pushed it off for to long, one had a timing belt issue which ended up costing them nearly $3,000, of course they went nearly 60,000 miles OVER the timing belt, water pump, tune up, etc service, so that was on them, but aside from that, pretty much all my friends have been very, very happy with their Audi's. One of my friends wives is really pissed because her husband keeps "borrowing" her A6 which I helped her pick out, because her husband doesn't like driving his new Corvette in Michigan bad weather and his excuse is that she doesn't have to leave the house, or if she does, its not far that she would have to drive, so she can take the Corvette (which only upsets her more as if she wants to go grocery shopping she has to get a baby sitter for the 3 kids so she can fir at least some amount of groceries in the limited space in the Corvette. I do not have this space issue with either my Audi A6 or even my Porsche 911 C4 (which can fit a shocking amount of groceries), and as for materials, fit and finish, quality of that finish and so on, you will be hard pressed to find better quality unless you step up to Rolls Royce, Maybach, or something of that caliber.

    • @TheJamesBond
      @TheJamesBond Рік тому +4

      @@milohajek Scotty Kilmer begs to differ. Also my 2 mechanics over the past 10 years will never recommend Audi. They recommend with significant hesitation bmw and Mercedes if I tell them I want a German car. They always recommend Lexus. German cars are not known for reliability anymore.

    • @milohajek
      @milohajek Рік тому +5

      @@TheJamesBond I don't care, only 10 years as mechanics...you could combine both and my main VW/Audi mechanic would still have more than 15 years experience on top of that number as he's been working at 4 different VW/Audi/Porsche dealerships since 1987, and Mike P. knows his stuff, add in my Porsche mechanic, Danny, who's got 28 years experience and I'm all set. These "new" bucks that have only been mechanics for less than 15-20 years are NOT yet great at either the maintenance & service & sales stuff, give them another 10-15 years and they'll change their tune. If you think your better off with a USA or UK made vehicle, I've got a Range Rover Discovery sitting in 1 of my garage bays that won't do jack squat after a Land Rover supplied ECU update, NO Start, NO Crank, No nothing, just a giant paper weight, where as my Audi A6 is going onto 250,000 miles, and my Porsche 911 C4 is creeping up to the 200,000 mile mark.
      Now with that said, my main UPS driver that has worked there since he was 19, and he's 63 now (he retires for about 5 weeks last year but got so bored, and the UPS depot he's out of couldn't find good driver, he came back), bought a new top of the line fully loaded Ford F-150 4x4 (some limited edition) for a hair over $97k, and it's left him stuck multiple times in the past 3 months with an issue with the cylinder cut off computer, instead of turning off just half of the cylinders to save fuel, it has been shutting off the entire motor, and this is a year and a half old truck, and warranty doesn't do him much good when most dealerships up here are CLOSED on the weekends and the nearest one is a good 30 mile tow or drive for him and don't even get me started on the guys Tesla Model S at work, it's going on its fifth year, he ordered it back in 2015/2016, and finally got his allocation in late 2018, and it was fine for about 8 months, then all the electronic gremlins started in on him, and as for speed, it's NO top speed demon, as even my 2000 Porsche 911 C4 can beat him on top speed, and although he can easily pull away from me doing a realistic 0-60 in around 2.4 seconds (real world, not some pampered, prepped test track) where as my trusty old 911 C4 takes around 3.9 to 4.2 seconds to hook up (keep in mind my 3.4l F-6 is NA and only has around 320-338 (on the dynamic at Ramchargers in Troy Michigan) Horsepower and his Tesla has nearly 3 times that in "Ludacris" mode, which I believe is called that due to the time it takes to engage the fast launch system, as the batteries have to either cool or warm and it does a bunch of other wizardry which usually take 8 to 12 MINUTES!!! No real Racer is going to wait around for nearly a quarter of an hour while you setup your Tesla for 1 run, but my point is that currently for a reliable vehicle, I and many others would still go with Audi or some VW group car, even a Lamborghini, like my buddies LP560/4 Gallardo (that thing is going on over a decade old) and it's still a fun machine, despite people that know poking fun at him because some parts like the air filter box have a "VW" symbol stamped in them. Modern cars are, like biden & everything the democrats touch or push legislation on, a slow, unreliable, expensive piece of $H!T, so think about that when you talk to your 2 mechanics with a combined experience that is 10+ years LESS then even mine.

  • @purwantiallan5089
    @purwantiallan5089 Рік тому

    Thanks for this another amazing episode, Throttle House!

  • @Sam-xn2ie
    @Sam-xn2ie Рік тому +66

    Barely 5 minute in to the vieo and I'm very amazed by the cinematic intro alongside Adrian Berenguer music. This is really a beautiful work. Please never stop making these gems.

    • @jubayerwasidraiyan5874
      @jubayerwasidraiyan5874 Рік тому +2

      how'd you know that guy's name? I've been shazam'ing a shitton of the tracks in their vids with no results sadly

    • @Sam-xn2ie
      @Sam-xn2ie Місяць тому

      ​@@jubayerwasidraiyan5874 I have been listening to ANBR since a long time. I forgot this song's specific name.
      Sorry for that long reply after 1 year, I don't have notification and rarely come back to a video I've already seen.

  • @ahsandurrani1863
    @ahsandurrani1863 Рік тому +46

    James is 100% right about the Audi’s door cards, my brother has an S4 and one of my favorite things abt it was the door design and how the light is integrated into it, especially in the rear seats!

  • @joaquinmendoza8561
    @joaquinmendoza8561 11 місяців тому +1

    James “I’m incredibly uncomfortable 😂. Spare trousers 🤣

  • @espressoman83
    @espressoman83 Рік тому

    My favorite two people on UA-cam!
    Great video guys!

  • @toobad2917
    @toobad2917 Рік тому +135

    Anybody else notice how the passanger seat always adjusts in the corners of the s class? Thats really impressive

    • @feg3akatrey144
      @feg3akatrey144 Рік тому +14

      Good eye! I first experienced the automatic seat bolsters in my 2017 W222 S, and while they might seem like a gimmick, they work well to hold you in place. If you go through a sweeper, they inflate/adjust slowly, but crank the wheel hard and they tighten-up fast. It’s surprised a few unsuspecting passengers, which I have found amusing, as they start to say, “what the f…?”

    • @chriserz94
      @chriserz94 Рік тому +17

      BMW did it first with the E60/E61, they had air bladders in the side bolsters of the front seats that inflated and deflated going around bends.

    • @toobad2917
      @toobad2917 Рік тому

      @@chriserz94 huh thats neat

    • @Youcallthesebagels_
      @Youcallthesebagels_ Рік тому +6

      @@chriserz94nobody asked

    • @christianhristov6231
      @christianhristov6231 Рік тому +4

      @@feg3akatrey144 My 2012 W221 does that too, and passengers are always confused at first as well, love it!

  • @TheWombatCredenza
    @TheWombatCredenza Рік тому +89

    Scrolls and knobs, frank and beans, it’s all fun and games but you know the amount of work the TH team put in to these videos to make them appear so funny and entertaining is amazing. Much appreciated! As always TH rules!

  • @8180lebois
    @8180lebois Рік тому

    What an excellent video guys! Top of the class.

  • @matthewwaterson3102
    @matthewwaterson3102 Рік тому +3

    Parents got themselves an s580e last year. Can absolutely agree with everything they said about it here, though there is one issue, the cooled seats on max fan speed is incredibly loud.

  • @rollsroyce1ful
    @rollsroyce1ful Рік тому +433

    the S class has always been the benchmark for luxury cars

    • @denalisiomontpellier4064
      @denalisiomontpellier4064 Рік тому +30

      Always been a lot overrated

    • @can_opener755
      @can_opener755 Рік тому +62

      @@denalisiomontpellier4064 Clearly you've never owned an S-Class.

    • @denalisiomontpellier4064
      @denalisiomontpellier4064 Рік тому +13

      @@can_opener755 exactly, I own a 2019 S8 that is better than any s klasse.

    • @can_opener755
      @can_opener755 Рік тому +28

      @@denalisiomontpellier4064 Oh hell nah you own ANY high end-spec luxury car made within the last 5 years? Clearly you have warranty lmao

    • @denalisiomontpellier4064
      @denalisiomontpellier4064 Рік тому +7

      @Z 🏳️‍🌈⃠ it's the most comfortable, the driver car and the most solid here. That's enough to win.

  • @jadenbertoni8014
    @jadenbertoni8014 Рік тому +82

    I have to agree with James, a buddy of mine just got a 2015 A8 and the door cards are the first thing that I noticed and are designed impeccably.

  • @a.q.chinh.truyen
    @a.q.chinh.truyen Рік тому

    perfect video, thanks for this video.

  • @HackebeilHarry1
    @HackebeilHarry1 Рік тому +1

    You guys are soo entertaining. I love your content :D thanks and please never stop

  • @khazarouf
    @khazarouf Рік тому +199

    Its always a joy to watch these comparison videos of throttle house. So extensively detailed yet so enjoyable. You don't get bored at all even if it's almost 30 minutes long!

    • @User-mw7qs
      @User-mw7qs 8 місяців тому

      Yeah, I just realised reading your comment that 20 mins had already passed

  • @atyourbest2130
    @atyourbest2130 Рік тому +12

    That "And I'm James!" makes me LMAO every time 😂

  • @seyedsheytoon7477
    @seyedsheytoon7477 8 місяців тому

    High quality content well done and thank you

  • @ozzy5480
    @ozzy5480 Рік тому +1

    6:43 "It's just dry and sunny" yall cursed us, getting bombarded with rain right now

  • @jacktaylor9947
    @jacktaylor9947 Рік тому +27

    the reason the 7 series doors only go a little bit when you try to auto open them from the outside is due to where you are standing when you press the button. the car tell the door is gonna hit something so it stops itself. try stepping off to the side and hitting it and it will work.

  • @christianbryant5617
    @christianbryant5617 Рік тому +201

    I’m just in love with The Audi.. It would be my pick out of the three due to it’s understated elegance and superior build quality. Although the S-class is kinda exciting some of the features just seem a bit tacky, but it’s growing on me. I miss the old 7-Series

    • @paultasker7788
      @paultasker7788 Рік тому +26

      The S8 sounds epic

    • @christianbryant5617
      @christianbryant5617 Рік тому +6

      @@paultasker7788 I agree! Super nice

    • @christianbryant5617
      @christianbryant5617 Рік тому +8

      @@paultasker7788 love the BMW interior too.. look amazing

    • @minigiant8998
      @minigiant8998 Рік тому +5

      @@christianbryant5617 wait, when did audi have superior build quality of bmw and merc?!

    • @christianbryant5617
      @christianbryant5617 Рік тому +24

      @@minigiant8998 oh man that’s always been a thing.. not since the beginning but that’s Audi’s strong point. It’s debatable between BMW tho, because you won’t get into a BMW that’s poor quality. So I’d say BMW and Audi are around the same. The only reason Audi would succeed better is there use of materials. Audi often uses better materials and every single car comes with real leather as apposed to BMW, but still they’re head on with each other. Mercedes is known to be very creaky and despite the great leather and nice features a lot of their interior parts are cheaply made.

  • @pdiaz42
    @pdiaz42 Рік тому

    Amazing videos . Best car reviews, funny and best picture.

  • @WCGOLD27NZ
    @WCGOLD27NZ 3 місяці тому

    Another brilliant review guys. Love the honesty and humour. Fast becoming my fav vehicle review channel.

  • @sameermohideen4913
    @sameermohideen4913 Рік тому +371

    I know the Audi's never really manage to capture the same sense of occasion as the Merc or BMW but their interiors are just very familiar and usable. It feels very reserved and functional.

    • @laiks5485
      @laiks5485 Рік тому +51

      This goes for all levels basically, people talking about the "big three" German brands are giving Audi too much credit. Audi basically makes perfect upgraded Volkswagens. Great cars, but still always just that little bit below BMW, which itself is just that little bit below Mercedes.

    • @user-ub3jy7li8y
      @user-ub3jy7li8y Рік тому +3

      Hahahaha you guys are funny..nough said

    • @chilltime2281
      @chilltime2281 Рік тому +72

      @@laiks5485 i don’t know what you people are talking about i have all 3 brands in the Familly and Audi is by far better car and comfort of Audi is so much better than Bmw and from Mercedes

    • @laiks5485
      @laiks5485 Рік тому +18

      @@chilltime2281 Obviously taste differs, but the general consensus is that Mercedes is the peak car. Maybe you don't like the excess focus on comfort and want a more dynamic experience? Then get an BMW. Audi is the only one of the three having the engine placed in front of the front-axle, having fwd etc. Naturally giving it less ability to compete.

    • @chilltime2281
      @chilltime2281 Рік тому +35

      @@laiks5485 having all 3 cars with Four wheel drive Audi is with Quattro number 1. i just don’t understand why people talk Audi is under Bmw and Mercedes i have all 3 of them for now 2 years and Audi is better by far from those 2 even when it’s older version then another 2

  • @thedownwardmachine
    @thedownwardmachine Рік тому +20

    I always wonder who the S8 is really for. A giant performance sedan that you drive yourself? I’m thinking it’s a heist car. Like you’ve got big dudes wearing body armor with carbines and giant duffels of money in the backseat, and you need that handling and power to evade the cops. Which explains why it was in both Ronin and The Transporter.

    • @gullible119
      @gullible119 Рік тому +5

      S8 is definetly a drivers car

    • @ikarugaxx3749
      @ikarugaxx3749 Рік тому +3

      It is for that peculiar guy who wants a sort-of-limo car of that size, while enjoying some sportiness and, well, un-limousine-ness.
      If I had to pick one of the three cars in the video, I'd pick the S8.

  • @mikemoxley9477
    @mikemoxley9477 2 місяці тому

    SUPER CONTENT… Thank you guys for a fun comparison. Oh… Live my Weather-tech mats and cup holder.
    I was lucky and was working in Chicago area and was able to visit their factory retail store.

  • @MrNoVimBr
    @MrNoVimBr Рік тому

    Always on point!!!

  • @jacobrev6567
    @jacobrev6567 Рік тому +33

    The intro is never change at all and it still continue make it funny in the intro 😂👍

    • @SteveEricJordan
      @SteveEricJordan Рік тому +6

      that's an impeccable sentence of the english language you've crafted there.

  • @plonk7
    @plonk7 Рік тому +22

    I owned a 1998 D2 S8 way back when and I really appreciated its Q car looks. No one really knew what it was. I don't want to be noticed. I just want to cover miles rapidly and in comfort. It did that brilliantly well. So I'd still take an S8 today, if I were ever going to buy an ICE car again.

    • @denalisiomontpellier4064
      @denalisiomontpellier4064 Рік тому +2

      The only thing annoying me it's that in north America is only long wheelbase; in Europe they sell in as shortwheelbase and that looks better to me

    • @AI-qd4vb
      @AI-qd4vb Рік тому

      @@denalisiomontpellier4064 who cares about looks with these cars... Especially the audi, which looks like a bloated streched out A4. The large wheelbase is more suited for the US anyways. Space is not a problem there. Why would you want it smaller? Its not exactly a sporty drive so youre not gaining any dynamics points with the shorter version

  • @impacto87
    @impacto87 Рік тому

    Love the video!!

  • @FergusFromwalking
    @FergusFromwalking Рік тому

    Such devotion, nice touch, and friendly critics, very nice, thank you.

  • @venc01
    @venc01 Рік тому +11

    Damn you Throttle house I was just going to get some work done and now I m watching this .

  • @alpineucf
    @alpineucf Рік тому +40

    sitting in the back of the 7 series i can say that its one of the most comfortable luxury cars. the moon roof to the massage seats the the ambient lighting everything about this car is a vibe

    • @officerahmo
      @officerahmo Рік тому +1

      What about the glare from the sun on the TV when the moonroof is open?

    • @Fc-cb3tn
      @Fc-cb3tn Рік тому +12

      I will say the interior is the best of all 3 (more useful than the S class and more of an occasion than the other 2), however I cannot on good conscience sit at the back of it knowing the horror I’m subjecting to everyone else on the road😅

    • @shahirbey3065
      @shahirbey3065 Рік тому +4

      @@officerahmo The sun visors and moonroof close when the TV is used. Therefore there is no glare from the sun when using the tv. However, there is much glare on the Mercedes and Audi infotainment screens.

    • @officerahmo
      @officerahmo Рік тому

      @@shahirbey3065 Oh I didn't know that

    • @peterfokinpan8063
      @peterfokinpan8063 Рік тому

      I havent driven the s8 but i agree so far. The screen, especially for the i7, makes it such a nice car to live with. It just makes charging times disapear completely!

  • @S_igorem
    @S_igorem Рік тому +3

    S-Class is the number 1 luxury

  • @chrisweaver818
    @chrisweaver818 Рік тому

    Love the content you guys are awesome

  • @CHALKSA
    @CHALKSA Рік тому +192

    That S Class is an absolute beauty 😍

    • @rg6982
      @rg6982 Рік тому +27

      No its not
      Previous Gen was, this looks extremely tacky

    • @CHALKSA
      @CHALKSA Рік тому +37

      @@rg6982 well at least to my eyes it looks beautiful, valid opinion though.

    • @phillipberk5767
      @phillipberk5767 Рік тому +15

      @@rg6982 good thing you can’t afford either 😂

    • @CaseyCollier
      @CaseyCollier Рік тому +12

      @@rg6982
      I agree, but out of the three in this video, it certainly looks the best. It's kind of a sad reality, but this is the world we live in.

    • @officerahmo
      @officerahmo Рік тому

      What world do you live in.. LOL

  • @brandonchism6960
    @brandonchism6960 Рік тому +61

    The level or writing, planning, and charismatic execution on these is second to none. Thank you to your entire team for all the work you’ve put into these vids!!!

  • @ariffinrazack7748
    @ariffinrazack7748 Рік тому

    Never change, you two. This is Perfection.

  • @mobinakhtar
    @mobinakhtar Рік тому +14

    The coolest feature of the new (2021+) S-Class in my opinion is the multicolor - full-screen heads-up display which the test car here did not have. I know several friends who upgraded their rides for that feature alone. I cringe when I see one without the HUD at a dealer's lot. I think you guys should at least talk about it :).

  • @Primate2010
    @Primate2010 Рік тому +13

    You make the best car content of this type on UA-cam, hands down. Keep up the excellent work!

  • @stevengutierrez8994
    @stevengutierrez8994 Рік тому +13

    Love the content!
    The only thing that bugged me was having the S8 as the clearly better drivers car..it’s an S8 not an A8.
    That’s like comparing a C300, 320i, and an S3. It’s a sporty vehicle by design unlike the other luxury first competitors.

    • @Enko063
      @Enko063 Рік тому +2

      The are all best specs and price.

  • @Scorpio1075
    @Scorpio1075 Рік тому +1

    The WeatherTech sponsorship part was as creative and entertaining as everything else! 👏🏻

  • @devrimhusrevoglu4356
    @devrimhusrevoglu4356 Рік тому

    Great job guys.

  • @Knvb-
    @Knvb- Рік тому +11

    Hands down the most informative and entertaining car channel on the platform! Another gem!

  • @lukholosityebi4181
    @lukholosityebi4181 Рік тому +23

    "you know I don't actually care about looks. Oh good. Let me direct you to the new 7 series" 🤣🤣
    You guys are brilliant 😂

  • @davidguliver8929
    @davidguliver8929 Рік тому

    Good comparison 👍🏼

  • @Gez492
    @Gez492 Рік тому +36

    As always, great video guys. I think given the Audi isn't the limo version of an A8 and it is a generation or more older than both the competition, that it competes with the out and out wafters even in S8 guise, says so much for its engineering. The new A8 is going to be based on the Grand Sphere design language and will therefore be more modern in its look than either of the other two and most importantly will never be as pig ugly as that 7 series.

  • @ensorgumbs
    @ensorgumbs Рік тому +3

    Excellent production as usual..always look forward to a drop from you guys!

  • @user-et2ix4lr7o
    @user-et2ix4lr7o 10 місяців тому +6

    I like the 7 series appearance. It is trending to the more substantial presence of a Bentley or Rolls. I don’t think it’s ugly at all. I am driving a 2023 s580 now, and it is a very luxurious vehicle. But, there are frequent electronic ghosts and glitches. I’ve never driven the new 7, but I do own a 2022 BMW X7 M50i, and I like it more than the S580. I bet I would prefer the 7 over the S class. Need to try the S8. I’m a fan of Audi S cars and I love the performance bias.

    • @sickstreaming
      @sickstreaming 8 місяців тому +1

      You need to trade it in for the new 760. At the very least, go test drive one. You don’t have to buy it. But you gotta drive it. I just traded in my 2018 s450 for the new 740i. Only criticism is the refusal to equip the 740 with AWD, which is unfortunately reserved for the 760. (Makes zero f*ckin sense, and, in my opinion, is the single biggest deterrent.

  • @thegourmetgolfer5544
    @thegourmetgolfer5544 Місяць тому

    That weather tech plug was hilarious. I wish all ads were that entertaining

  • @mehdihashemi2562
    @mehdihashemi2562 Рік тому +6

    You guys are the best. Super funny and great reviews. Keep up the good work. And thank you

  • @BlargMyShnoople
    @BlargMyShnoople Рік тому +29

    You guys never miss

  • @michaelmarcus509
    @michaelmarcus509 Рік тому

    Super fun video on cars I could care less about and a super ingenious and fun ad. Well done everyone 👏

  • @pizzafuer2
    @pizzafuer2 Рік тому +1

    Never seen a „James“ before on the right backseat of a merc s-class 😂

  • @Mzwandile_Makhowane
    @Mzwandile_Makhowane Рік тому +22

    The incredible duo. Sterling work with car presentations. Well-done!

  • @BrianRoediger
    @BrianRoediger Рік тому +3

    I come here specifically for the openings. You all are brilliant and make the world laugh.
    Love you both! ♥️

  • @MsStephers
    @MsStephers Рік тому

    Love the plating analogy in the conclusion. 😂

  • @iamditzy
    @iamditzy 5 місяців тому

    I love the intros in these super luxury cars. Thomas goes "You're watching Throttle House 🍸 I'm Thomas 🧐" then "AND I'M JAMES 🤠"

  • @danielsmith6918
    @danielsmith6918 Рік тому +6

    I'd love to see you guys review the Lincoln continental, ideally the coach addition with the 3.0TT. Be interesting to compare american luxury with these german limos!

  • @AbdulAhad-oq6lz
    @AbdulAhad-oq6lz Рік тому +36

    somehow the content keeps getting better , keep up the good work

  • @VietGuy03
    @VietGuy03 Рік тому

    Best intros and conclusions. 💯

  • @dennisalexanderreilly8624
    @dennisalexanderreilly8624 Рік тому

    Another gem, brilliant comparo chock full of the duo's bon mots, humor and slapstick. It's my go to escape from all the stupefyingly dull content in all the other channels.

  • @kellygugerty123
    @kellygugerty123 Рік тому +39

    To my new pal James and the @throttlehouse team, we’ve been so excited to see this video! You guys did an amazing job! The S-Class is the number 1 luxury vehicle hands down, in my opinion Lol. 😆
    Anyway Come visit us @keyesmercedes anytime! Let’s do the Gwagon 4x4 next 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @ertugrulbae46
      @ertugrulbae46 Рік тому +4

      ^If you ignore Bentley and Rolls Royce

    • @littleredcurious5044
      @littleredcurious5044 Рік тому

      @@ertugrulbae46 or no 😕

    • @ToanTran-kc7yk
      @ToanTran-kc7yk 10 місяців тому

      @@ertugrulbae46those cars may sit on super luxury level. They are double in price

  • @MarkHaKa1
    @MarkHaKa1 Рік тому +16

    the Throttle House guys, Thomas and James, have taken it up a notch. Well written, executed and funny, this episode makes you want to watch more ... nice, self-effacing promo.

  • @coolpandas8375
    @coolpandas8375 5 місяців тому

    You guys are doing a great job: technical information, comedy, knowledgeable and most especially your approach to producing content is unique and entertaining. Just discovered your channel yesterday and have been binge-watching your videos since then. I love your creativity and personalities ❤

  • @aaronwalcott513
    @aaronwalcott513 Рік тому

    Thissssss.... Is the best episode of Throttle House to date!!

  • @matemarijan3795
    @matemarijan3795 Рік тому +11

    What the hell happened to BMW design ??

    • @vuklozo
      @vuklozo Рік тому

      Domagoj Dugec happened...

    • @jeffthornock8671
      @jeffthornock8671 Рік тому +1

      They improved it to make it look modern, edgy and aggresive and so it doesn’t look like every other BMW made in the last 30 years… unlike the MB and Audi that look like stretched versions of the rest of their line up.

    • @hassanger8128
      @hassanger8128 Рік тому +1

      15 years later, everyone will call this 7 series ahead of its time.

    • @mouadbabaahmed
      @mouadbabaahmed Рік тому

      They gave the design project to an edgy 16 yo

  • @misforyoutube8452
    @misforyoutube8452 Рік тому +17

    This episode is an absolute masterpiece, including the sponsor segment. Chapeau!

  • @jessejimenez9915
    @jessejimenez9915 Рік тому

    Thanks Weathertech.

  • @iangoiz9044
    @iangoiz9044 Рік тому

    I can definitely say that you’re the best modern car channel. Every video is a masterpiece.

  • @VitoDesantis
    @VitoDesantis Рік тому +17

    Had a customer buy the 760 over the s class because his wife confused the c class for the new s and for that reason he could not buy it...... I wish I had those kind of problems in my life.

    • @kidodakid8861
      @kidodakid8861 Рік тому +2

      How do u confuse a c class to a car that looks like a boat

    • @_carfreak_2812
      @_carfreak_2812 Рік тому +6

      @@kidodakid8861 Well the new c class do look like a little s class. And that’s the problem.

    • @paultasker7788
      @paultasker7788 Рік тому +1

      Instead they bought the one that makes a late 90s Ford Scorpio look pretty

    • @princejv26
      @princejv26 Рік тому +3

      The problem was listening to his wife

    • @seansiew5629
      @seansiew5629 Рік тому

      7 series is the best looking, w222 elegance is just timeless at this point

  • @aaronabrams1935
    @aaronabrams1935 Рік тому +32

    Honestly, for me, being around Audi, my whole life, I’ve always been more pulled toward that car. Specifically working for Audi and driving Audis ever since I was younger you just can’t beat Quattro and a lot of the components that Audi uses. The S class and the seven series are nice but I would still take the Audi overall, especially with some of the special features that the S8 has .
    But regardless these guys are incredible!

    • @officerahmo
      @officerahmo Рік тому +9

      Finally found a man of style. Hats off brother.
      I've been the opposite. I've been around beemers and mercs my entire life and it never clicked. I've been in an Audi only once, and I knew it was the one for me.

    • @aaronabrams1935
      @aaronabrams1935 Рік тому +4

      @@officerahmo honestly, that is incredible to hear. I appreciate the comment. I just try to be true to a company that I really am passionate about. I have a tuned S6 and let me tell you it is not only fast but the amount of safety and freedom that car has when you go around a corner and just off the line is impeccable.

    • @officerahmo
      @officerahmo Рік тому +4

      @@aaronabrams1935I was surprised I was this comfortable with Audi provided hat I never really got the know it. Something just clicked with me that I want to be driving Audi forever. I'm dreaming for a B9 S5. In my opinion the best car out there.

    • @aaronabrams1935
      @aaronabrams1935 Рік тому +3

      @@officerahmo that’s a very solid car I had a b8.5 S4 and loved it till someone hit me . looking to maybe go for an RS7 or SQ8 in a year or so and keep the S6. Honestly you can’t explain Quattro or Audis drive for success unless you drive it for yourself and see the difference.

    • @officerahmo
      @officerahmo Рік тому +3

      @@aaronabrams1935 yep. Definitely. Also the RS7 and SQ8 are some sick choices too. And definitely keep that S6.

  • @JGARY92
    @JGARY92 Рік тому +1

    😂😂😂😂 this guys got me at the start 😂😂😂😂

  • @luvadougla
    @luvadougla Рік тому

    That weather tech slip in was ultra smooth!!!

  • @Simeon718
    @Simeon718 Рік тому +14

    Personally I really like the 7 series exterior and interior. Now if they could trickle that crystal gem dash into the x5 or 5 series.

  • @cosmasmukono1417
    @cosmasmukono1417 Рік тому +3

    The review we all have been waiting for

  • @KasumovMedia
    @KasumovMedia 7 годин тому

    The 7 series would look SO badass without the tiny slim top headlights. If you imagine it without the slim eyebrows, thise bottom headlights look like the legendary 8 series.

  • @TheDharmendra1985
    @TheDharmendra1985 Рік тому

    A healthy discussion about world best cars, so much informative

  • @thisfeatureisstupidxo
    @thisfeatureisstupidxo Рік тому +17

    i don’t mind the 7 in certain colours . but that S class . my goodness