Right.

M

I like my S class looking like a tank, not some pseudo sports car. And my favorite S class to this day remains the W140 for exactly that reason.

I do agree with klier that it is not aging well .....but the facelift will help.

However, I don't think it is ugly

....but I am amazed that some of the same people who think the S class is so breathtakingly gorgeous also think the Bentley Continental is hideous -- not much objectivity there -- or do we have different standards for different marques?

I suspect some of us are more willing to forgive Mercedes simply because they are Mercedes.

For me, in terms of styling, the Bentley and S class are about the same -- neither are outstanding beauties.

There is nothing to "forgive" with the S-Class. It is a dream of mine come true. It has walloped the Lexus LS in every comparo test so far, it is reliable like a Benz of years gone by, and its gorgeous. A kick-arse response from MB after the lackluster W220.

The Bentley other than its Chessie System looks, is also a fabulous car.


M

Maybe coz some cars are uglier than others and some are prettier than others too?

I thought you liked the W220

Sure, the S class has "walloped" the Lexus (and everything else .....as expected) ...but I was only remarking that it isn't especially beautiful. However, the early pics of the face lift look promising, it will improve its appearance a bit.

On the Bentley, well, it is not a car I have much personal affection for ....but I don't think it looks as hideous as you say .....but it doesn't look like a 'true' Bentley ....I think that is your point isn't it?

Right now, the S class would be my choice of large car.

Oh yes I liked the W220 as far as looks were concerned, it was gorgeous in AMG trim especially. However the build and reliability were a disgrace, especially the early years. I don't know about the rest of the world, but here in the U.S. the W220 sent a many of its owners to Lexus.

The Bentley doesn't look like a true Bentley, which would be ok if it were good looking to start with. The Jaguar XF proves that a car can be gorgeous without looking like the past models, but the Bentley is neither differently good looking or retroish good looking. Its a mess IMO. It reminds me of a giant Beetle (up front) and a railcar from the sides.

My only hope is that the replacements for the Arnage family don't go this same route, if so I'm done with lusting after Bentleys. Not that it matters to VAG.

M

The last generation S-class was ugly and boring. The new S-class looking better IMHO. Particulary a black S-class with AMG kit. Sex on wheels.

But the S8 is a different story. Best looking car in the class. Looking elegant, classy and slim.

S8 exterior/interior and the engine from S65, the perfect car?

Well that's the base S320/320 CDI but a V8/12 S with the right rims it'll look absolutely gorgeous.

The W221 will age more gracefully than the old W220 did.