Compare: 2009 BMW 7-Series vs 2008 Mercedes-Benz S Class vs 2008 Audi A8


	2009 BMW 7-Series	2008 Mercedes-Benz S Class	2008 Audi A8

MSRP	$82,250	$140,350	$70,690
Invoice	$75,670	$130,526	$65,741
MPG City/Highway	14/22	11/21	16/23
Rating	9	8.8	8.4
Bottom Line	A less radical shape does wonders for the 2009 BMW 7-Series' appeal, though the dense layers of electronics require some patience and practice.	Hark! The 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is loaded with top safety and comfort-oriented technologies and is one of the best luxury sedans in the world.	Perky, nimble handling and frisky, refined performance is what separates the 2008 Audi A8 from the rest of the super-sedans.
Likes & Dislikes	Likes: Aesthetically cleaned up Startling V-8 power Surprisingly deft handling Amazing backseat room Dislikes: iDrive still not a gem, though improved Lots of electronics; like walking into Best Buy shock to the wallet	Likes: Maneuvers like a smaller car Wonderful dynamic multicontour seats Vast interior, with plenty of back-seat space Impressively hushed interior AMG models are stealth exotics Dislikes: S600 doesn’t handle as well COMAND isn’t always intuitive Pricey!	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
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