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cawimmer430 · 12-20-2007, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Merc1

Even the previous S-Class took it on the chin repeatedly with the Lexus LS430.

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Who's only real advantage in a test comparison was a cheaper price, better equipped and a more refined engine (I considered the interior to be overrated).

Merc1 · 12-20-2007, 04:41 AM

Well you know all is forgive by me with Car and Driver. They've put the new S-Class ahead of any and everything it has faced in their comparos....lol.

Imagine my shock when the LS460L took last place in their last comparo!!!

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bmwrules · 12-20-2007, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Merc1

They aren't as much pro BMW or Infiniti as they are pro-sport or just a simple case of having their favorites in certain classes. MB and BMW lose more often than not when the 3-Series and S-Class aren't involved. Even the previous S-Class took it on the chin repeatedly with the Lexus LS430.

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I agree that Car and Driver is a pro-sport magazine. The name of the magazine should give that away. But Car and Driver is definitely not biased towards BMW since the 3 series is the only car in BMW's current lineup to have won a car comparison test. Car and Driver did love the previous generation 5 and 7 but the don't like the current generations. When they did their first review of the E65 7 they hated it.

Edit to add that Car and Driver was originally named Sports Car Illustrated, another hint to the pro-sport roots.

Merc1 · 12-20-2007, 10:02 PM

Yep that what I was saying there. The 5-Series really took a dive with them with the current generation.

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