Until now the majestic S-Class had been the ruler in this segment for various reasons - comfort, space, luxury, quality and the Tri-Star marque. It is like a royal cruise that ferries the owner around town with panache and wrapped in luxury. But as the sun sets for this model and until the rise of the next, the Mercedes for now have to give way to newer technology and fresher styling. Nevertheless, if you belong to the old school of thought, then this is an obvious choice.
The BMW is like a warhorse - it's fast, brawny and very powerful, making it the fastest car in this shoot-out to reach the 100 km/h mark. The build quality, road grip and performance are second to none; just that the design of the interior and exterior is not as appealing. It has the characteristic heavy steering and firm ride quality ideal for the outgoing types and might not be suitable for the sensitive kinds.
The A8 has four years' advantage over the S500 and even the latest 7 Series is a couple of years older; giving the Audi an upper hand. It offers the best of both worlds and is a royal cruise and a warhorse. It also has the most appealing design and is the only car equipped with quattro. It has enough puff to tailgate the BMW and has the lightest yet sharp steering which is better than the Mercedes. Despite being the largest in dimension, the A8 feels like a regular sedan while driving and offers the best combination of comfort and driving pleasure. So, if you enjoy driving and have a budget of Rs 1 crore for a luxury sedan, then buy the A8.
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