2023 BMW 7 Series vs Mercedes S-Class vs Audi S8 // Ultimate German Luxury Face-Off
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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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"I dont care about looks ." Oh good let me direct you to the 7 series
HAHAAH
Best transition ever
That was simply E-P-I-C !! great video guys!
I honestly laughed out loud.
Literally laughed out loud.
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.
damn that’s a really good one
CarMax employees: "People are flooding onto the lot to buy BMW 7-sedans. The new model must've come out yesterday."
Seriously, they peaked with the E9 series and it's been downhill ever since.
It's the opposite for acura. Once you see the new model, you never wanna go back.
@@neilgendzwill3260 @Neil Gendzwill F80 M3 ?! F30.. those are gorgeous
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.
Naw Cammisa on Hagerty is better
COMPLETELY agree
The S Class interior is absolutely gorgeous!!!❤
And then you have this austere abomination 20:52. Like comparting an old Library to a rave beach party.
The writing in this episode, even the sponsoered segment I didn't skip. INCREDIBLE WORK!! You two are the new wave man
@Catholic Firefighter old wave was TG
@Catholic Firefighter old wave was TG
+♾️
James saved this show for sure, imposing his writing on a dry flat bit of earth, know as Thomasville.
@@angeloah and I'm James!!
It's not tax evasion, it's tax avoidance 🤣
Can you explain to me ?
@@erdemonayorhan One is legal the other is not
@@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
Should’ve been a line for a Jaguar XJ review
Taxation is theft.
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.
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
The best thing about the 7 series... you don't need to look at the front of it when driving.
Watchu mean? It's the best looking car here ‼
@@Natak222 damn bud your choice is a wreck
@@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) 🤣
@@Natak222 so your choice is Definitely wreck
I do food reviews while I chief kush on my KZhead channel, how can i make my videos better? I’m always trying to improve 🙇♂️
I cannot believe the amount of chemistry between these two. GOLD!
it helps theyre FWB
@@minigiant8998 what does that mean😮
@@spoofy0760 Friends With Benefits
@@minigiant8998are u sure...?? Thomas is married, and James is also just married..
@@anthonydeas2173 marriage never stopped FWB before...
I saw that S class cruising down the highway at 70 mph I felt secure and looked so planted on the road.
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
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.
Agreed!!!!
Road trip great idea
Well said! Throttle House deserves a Netflix series
No, long range adventures that are choreographed are 💩 and always have been.
I disagree with this, every other car show that wanted to be top gear flopped. Let them continue doing what made them successful
The S-class looks so damn good
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.
The last iconic S-Class was the W140
It does but the previous gen looked more classy and beautiful
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.......
@@jtc1964x *w221
You guys do a fantastic job- laid back, humor, authentic, yet spitting out auto facts. Good job! You earned a subscriber....
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.
Perfect example of a quality integrated ad. Great writing team!
No other testing channel comes close to matching the awesome chemistry, and performance delivered by Thomas & James.
Thanks for this another amazing episode, Throttle House!
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?
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.
This is something very important to know ! Lol 😂
Still an ugly a car
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 🤣
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 👌
My favorite two people on KZhead! Great video guys!
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.
the S class has always been the benchmark for luxury cars
Always been a lot overrated
@@denalisiomontpellier4064 Clearly you've never owned an S-Class.
@@can_opener755 exactly, I own a 2019 S8 that is better than any s klasse.
@@denalisiomontpellier4064 Oh hell nah you own ANY high end-spec luxury car made within the last 5 years? Clearly you have warranty lmao
@Z 🏳️🌈⃠ it's the most comfortable, the driver car and the most solid here. That's enough to win.
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!
James “I’m incredibly uncomfortable 😂. Spare trousers 🤣
High quality content well done and thank you
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!
Anybody else notice how the passanger seat always adjusts in the corners of the s class? Thats really impressive
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…?”
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.
@@chriserz94 huh thats neat
@@chriserz94nobody asked
@@feg3akatrey144 My 2012 W221 does that too, and passengers are always confused at first as well, love it!
perfect video, thanks for this video.
Another brilliant review guys. Love the honesty and humour. Fast becoming my fav vehicle review channel.
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.
Yes! Complaining about it not opening properly is moronic...
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.
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
@@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.
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
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.
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
@@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.
@@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.
@@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.
Best intros and conclusions. 💯
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.
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!
Yeah, I just realised reading your comment that 20 mins had already passed
You guys are soo entertaining. I love your content :D thanks and please never stop
Always on point!!!
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.
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.
Hahahaha you guys are funny..nough said
@@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
@@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.
@@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
That S Class is an absolute beauty 😍
No its not Previous Gen was, this looks extremely tacky
@@rg6982 well at least to my eyes it looks beautiful, valid opinion though.
@@rg6982 good thing you can’t afford either 😂
@@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.
What world do you live in.. LOL
Love the plating analogy in the conclusion. 😂
What an excellent video guys! Top of the class.
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
The S8 sounds epic
@@paultasker7788 I agree! Super nice
@@paultasker7788 love the BMW interior too.. look amazing
@@christianbryant5617 wait, when did audi have superior build quality of bmw and merc?!
@@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.
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.
S8 is definetly a drivers car
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.
That weather tech slip in was ultra smooth!!!
Such devotion, nice touch, and friendly critics, very nice, thank you.
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.
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
@@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
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!!!
The WeatherTech sponsorship part was as creative and entertaining as everything else! 👏🏻
Love the content you guys are awesome
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
What about the glare from the sun on the TV when the moonroof is open?
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😅
@@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.
@@shahirbey3065 Oh I didn't know that
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!
You make the best car content of this type on KZhead, hands down. Keep up the excellent work!
6:43 "It's just dry and sunny" yall cursed us, getting bombarded with rain right now
The "let me direct you to the new 7-series line" made me laugh out loud
You guys never miss
Damn you Throttle house I was just going to get some work done and now I m watching this .
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 ❤
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.
Hands down the most informative and entertaining car channel on the platform! Another gem!
That "And I'm James!" makes me LMAO every time 😂
Amazing videos . Best car reviews, funny and best picture.
Never change, you two. This is Perfection.
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.
The are all best specs and price.
I’ve always loved the tinted windshield on the s class.
BEST car review channel on KZhead by far!
The intro is never change at all and it still continue make it funny in the intro 😂👍
that's an impeccable sentence of the english language you've crafted there.
I come here specifically for the openings. You all are brilliant and make the world laugh. Love you both! ♥️
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.
8:26 Lol that was such a smooth transition to the 7er
Excellent production as usual..always look forward to a drop from you guys!
You guys are the best. Super funny and great reviews. Keep up the good work. And thank you
I can definitely say that you’re the best modern car channel. Every video is a masterpiece.
That weather tech plug was hilarious. I wish all ads were that entertaining
The incredible duo. Sterling work with car presentations. Well-done!
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.
A healthy discussion about world best cars, so much informative
Super fun video on cars I could care less about and a super ingenious and fun ad. Well done everyone 👏
This episode is an absolute masterpiece, including the sponsor segment. Chapeau!
"you know I don't actually care about looks. Oh good. Let me direct you to the new 7 series" 🤣🤣 You guys are brilliant 😂
Love the video!!
When are you going to review the new AMG S63 ePerformance sedan? I've been waiting for you guys to do it for the last 3 months. Keep up the EXCELLENT work, your videos provide the best combination of information and entertainment in the industry.
I love watching the videos of luxury, sport cars, super cars, and others that are completely unatonable. But in terms of usefulness and knowledge it would be great if there was a videos series that goes over cars for an average salary. Cars in the 20 to 40 thousand price range and things that you guys look for.
somehow the content keeps getting better , keep up the good work
Great job guys.
Thissssss.... Is the best episode of Throttle House to date!!
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!
The review we all have been waiting for
The opening was classic!
I love the intros in these super luxury cars. Thomas goes "You're watching Throttle House 🍸 I'm Thomas 🧐" then "AND I'M JAMES 🤠"
My favorite thing about you guys is that it's clearly not scripted at all. The whole thing is one long conversation and it makes the video flow super nice and feels natural to watch. The deliberate sub par acting for the sake of the joke is also hilarious. Please, stick to your roots on this one and keep up the good work.
It do sound like it, but I am sure they have scripted and practice it numerous time to make it sound so natural yet very well structured.
You are contradicting yourself buddy. If it's not scripted, which it obviously is, they can't do 'sub par acting'.
@@Liphzzy there’s certain and deliberate corny acting because corn and cringe is what the joke is in that particular gag. While the debating and discussing is more of a conversational flow. I totally said that weird
Yo!!! I just started this and did you guys get a new camera? This stuff looks AMAZING! Those opening mountain shots? The shots of the interiors? Jaw dropping
California sun light i would say, i agree looks amazing.
Loved every aspect of this video minus the lack of opinion on the bliss of 5 wacky cylinders. Much love
Good comparison 👍🏼
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.
How do u confuse a c class to a car that looks like a boat
@@kidodakid8861 Well the new c class do look like a little s class. And that’s the problem.
Instead they bought the one that makes a late 90s Ford Scorpio look pretty
The problem was listening to his wife
7 series is the best looking, w222 elegance is just timeless at this point
the 7 series design is growing on me for some reason… hilfe?
Great stuff as always. Consider doing the same competition, same general mix of cars, but include the Genesis G90.
I think yall could be talking about lawn mowers and Id still watch. You two, and production team, are great!!
These guys, even though they are avid BMW and Audi fans, the reviews are not Biased. They are True!. I appreciate that.