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By: abdul basit

abdul basit — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:04:27 +0000

cool car audi

By: Wes

Wes — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:21:13 +0000

yep, that says much about the A8 since the body has been out since 2004. they really did a good job on building the current A8. So I wouldnt knock that car unless you have been driving one for a while, you will be surprised.

By: Wes

Wes — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 16:18:41 +0000

I own a 2005 Audi A8, that car can compete with a 7 a far a performance, I have driven 2002 to 2007 7s and I just feel really disconnected with the car, it dosent invole you in the performance. i am very proud of VW/Audi in stepping up to the plate with these other overrated vehicles.

By: Doug

Doug — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 04:40:45 +0000

“for a tank”? removing that qualification, how does it actually compare against the the non-tank A8L? Or do you mean that the tank-like quality is a feeling of security and stability?

By: Doug

Doug — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 04:33:29 +0000

Wait… what’s this? I’ve been hoping for more pro-conversation features.

By: wagarden

wagarden — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 23:00:23 +0000

I have owned a 1984 BMW 318i, an 89 BMW 325i Convertible, a 96 BMW 740iL, a 2000 BMW 740iL Sport, an 89 Mercedes Benz 300SEL and a 2002 Audi A8L. In my humble opinion, the 89 Mercedes Benz is a very solid built car. Better than any of the BMW’s and it rivals the 2002 Audi A8L.
The Audi is the better handling and cornering car overall with its full time all wheel drive and lighter weight aluminum frame. However, if you want a car that rides great and holds its own in handling for a tank, then nothing compares to the big beefy Mercedes.

By: Lance

Lance — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:30:28 +0000

I have driven the 7 and A8 and S, but not owned any of them. The difference is that you will not see VW parts and Logos in a Lambo, Porsche or Bugatti. It is different for a VW, take the engine cover off and feast your eyes on those engine parts with VW logos. Yes, Audi has come a long way in bringing their costs down by putting in low costs items. So you can help them make some nice profit by them selling you a sub premium product. I’d stick to originl, pedigree and premium products, thank you. P.S. The A8 interior is so boring and dated that it does not match that of the new 7. So enjoy the A8, which has come a long way in its production cycle, a product from the past.

By: Jay Sloan

Jay Sloan — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:14:36 +0000

in response to Lance… I guess you cant compare Bugatti or Lambo’s or Porche either because VW owns all of them. You’ve probably never owned the 7 series and felt the problems with that stupid I drive system or the speakers failing, or the cooling system failing, or the excessive wiring problems.. and dont get me started on Mercedes Benz. I had the CL 500 flagship Mercedes and it was in the shop more than it was on the road. Time to face reality, Audi has come a long way and is now every bit as nice as the BMW’s or Benz and in my opinion, better. Coming from a connoisseur

By: jay sloan

jay sloan — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 23:08:26 +0000

OK people, get over it. I have owned the 7 series bmw, the 6 series bmw and the 500 Benz. My 2008 audi a8l sport is the nicest by far. You must drive one to understand my sentiments. The new 7 series bmw is the ugliest car I’ve ever seen. The front is horrid and the back is stolen from the LS 460 lexus. The new 550 benz looks like a E class coming towards you. They need to redesign the Benz to set the 550 appart from the rest of the smaller models. Go drive an Audi. You’ll love the 4 wheel drive feel and will be glad you have it in the winter, especially if you live up north.

By: Lance

Lance — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:29:04 +0000

Cannot compare the 7 to the A8L becasue they are not in teh same class. The A8L is sub-premium whereas BMW’s 7 is at the top of the premium segment. How can you compare a VW to a BMW or Merc???

By: Martin

Martin — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:46:32 +0000

I think I have an unbias opinion about this. I’ve owned BMW 745LI and two Lexus LS400 as well. In the past when I bought cars, I’ve checked out the Benz extensively and I’ve chose the BMW over the Benz because I thought the blend of performance and luxury of the BMW was far superior than the Benz.

However, I’ve checked out the Audi A8L and by far the Audi has stepped up their game. In fact, I just checked out the BMWs website and tried to use their “compare vehicle” option under the BMW 750 LI Sedan. 1st of all, they would not allow you to compare apples to apples. The 750Li Sedan is not comparable to the A8. It’s comparable to the A8L but they will not allow you to choose that vehicle. HMMM – why not.

When you look at a lot of the standard features on an A8L, those same options are an upgrade on a 750LI Sedan and not standard.

So you pay extra.

So now when you compare performance, luxury and cost, the A8L is a superior vehicle to the 750LI Sedan.

End of story.

By: Babken

Babken — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:07:27 +0000

My friends,
Don’t believe what those pathetic reviewers say. BMW always offers the optimum point between the luxury and performance, something neither dirty mercedes nor any manufacturer else can do. BMW rules the world. And if you look at the performance numbers it becomes clear that BMW smashes both the mercedes and audi aside. So what else can you wish?

By: kcsnayud

kcsnayud — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:23:21 +0000

lol.

but really, they have to tell the truth or else on one will watch the website and they get no money. but why the heck they hate the 7 so much… its a great car

however the new xj’s interior and exterior is better looking than the 7′s. maybe it will be the top of its class this time?

By: john hendrixson

john hendrixson — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:54:19 +0000

BMW rules , that Audi is way ugly , the interioir is not as nice a cheaper Audi’ like A5, A4 and A6

MT probably posted those results to create some controvessy (sp) , we all know bimmer rules , hell they the highest selling luxury car maker right now so u know people are choosing their cars over the other two. I must say that Audi A4 looks better than 3 series , A5 too.

By: Arthur

Arthur — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:20:28 +0000

I always feel like Motor Trend has the poorest reputation in their journalism amongst the car mags. I never really trust their judgement. Look at some of the cars they’ve chosen as car of the year…Toyota Camry? Honda Civic? 97 Malibu? Uh, OK.

By: Tebogo Radikoro

Tebogo Radikoro — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:58:07 +0000

I am bored by the comparison,its being time cars copiying bmw and its never put to the public
1.Gear drive by wire was copied by benz audi vw lexus and others
2.Benz escaped to AMG finishing what about the true benz brand stand(poor)
3.audi daytime running ligths are not important because emergency cars,police,fire cars are the one that should use lights during the day not just cars ,whats the purpose
4.On the design side Chris Bangler is not a true designer say good for cars like bmw,ever since his arrival bmw has been critisesed in every respect where i new it was good and i do not know if people are aware of this gentlemen
,i have been a bmw fan since 1991 and have never seen an audi,benz or any othe car beating bmw guys say something

By: Kodey

Kodey — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:58:20 +0000

This is total BS. My friends dad got a new 7 and its friggin amazing the new sport and ultra sport is unrivaled no doubt. I hate MT they are crappy and very unorganized at what they do. As said above me i will stick to Car and Drive and also NY Times. I really love the new interior of the 7, very luxurious and yet still the feeling of sporty. The I-Drive is much easier to use. They have hated that since 2002. If they would sit down for 5 minutes and try and use it they will find it to be very simple. But W,e its MT and we all know that the 7 beats the Audi no doubt in every comparison its not even worth using the gas for the comparison. But i do think it should be the battle of the Benz and the BMW. O well 7er wins in the mind of us BMW fans who know the Real meaning of what BMW stands for.

By: Horatiu B.

Horatiu B. — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:18:47 +0000

Alex, it’s our duty to report all of them, regardless if they are positive or negative. We never said we agree with them, far from it..