S Class

[bagehot]

I've personally driven an S Class (the S320 CDI to be precise) and I must say I wasn't impressed with it as a driver's car. Yes, it is a magnificent cruiser and the most comfortable car I've ever been in; but you just don't get much feedback from the car, it's just too "neutral" when cornering, and that in my opinion doesn't make it a very safe car to drive through a twisty road at high speeds. It does behave better in a motorway, and 180-200km/h cruising is within easy reach.

But anyway, an Audi A4 TDi is a more satisfying car to drive in my opinion. It lacks a bit on power, and the brakes are not top notch in terms of stopping ability, but it has very high cornering limits and conveys much more information than the Mercedes.

[elfangor]

I'm sure the A4 is a better "driver's car" as you would call it. But this is a pointless comparison as I can think of many cars which "convey more information" than, say, an Audi A8.

[Kossy]

While the competition delivers a better ride than the S Class, the A4 and S class arent really competitors.

[enicarie]

elfangor's right. How can you compare a S-classe with an A4. Anyway mercedes is the best.

[kinan.f]

Originally posted by Kossy
While the competition delivers a better ride than the S Class, the A4 and S class arent really competitors.
The S-class is originally made for executives,CEOs,etc but any way if you're demanding that cornering professioncy why not try the S55 from AMG as it certainly won't disappoint you.