We have Russia's first long wheelbase Mercedes-Benz S500L. There are cars and competitors: BMW 750Li, Audi A8L 4.2, Volkswagen Phaeton V8 Long. We found even the previous Mercedes S-Class W220 ... with a body But with our chronic, caused by a thirst for speed, tachycardia, we hardly feel the difference in five heartbeats. So the active safety of the new S-class, we do not estimate his hand on the pulse, and the most direct way - will accelerate, brake, maneuver ... I wish we were not warned that the heart rate falls at the first look at a new Mercedes. Solid car, great - but hardly beautiful. Countries look to off-road-swollen wheel arches, rustic lamps contours. A silhouette of a particularly stretched to "hip" look like the trunk lid ... Let's not point the finger at the black car. It is best to come to nemu.Nesmotrya podobrevshuyu face, "Seven» BMW still aggressive. In contrast, the new Mercedes, the car attracts the eye: it is at least glamorous, beautiful though it also will not name. Especially if there is "two hundred and twentieth» Mercedes - the most elegant car in our Audi kompanii.K minimalism we treat with sympathy, especially since no other Audi vehicles can not be confused. That's Volkswagen Phaeton seems more expressive face than a new S-Class - Strict such nasuplennyy.Tyazhelaya door silver Mercedes stopped on infinitely fixator - a hair's breadth as the "Seven» BMW. But first let's look at an old, "two hundred and twentieth» Mercedes. So tight, but to what are cozy! Smooth lines, sturdy material. Myagkovataya seats and ergonomics are not without a "flea", but do not want to quibble. In a curved front panel to read the latest wave of surf. All they arrived. Seven years, the interior has remained the standard style. Now it seems ustarevshim.Novy S-class is more spacious, even the eye - due to straightened the line and loosing the front center console. And although there are not so snug as to "two hundred and twentieth," but the rich and modern. Across the front stretches bordered by a wooden plate with chromium. Few knobs and buttons - all of this alyuminiya.Pochti at the same places. Manipulators of seats - on the door. Control unit with light - on the left. Immediately button parking brake (though a small third pedal is no more - "nozhnik" became the "handbrake", and electromechanical). Even the famous giperfunktsionalnostyu his left stalk lever has not changed. And the tools are familiar. Oh, and the scale of the speedometer - not real! This is only a picture on the large LCD displee.A selector where "automatic"? He moved to the steering column. And the ignition button is covered with a stub that starts the engine. So that the electronic key-tag could well remain in the pocket. Climate control unit was brought in as an elegant line of identical keys on the front of the tide. Here, only the most necessary: ??to adjust the temperature and intensity of air flow, enabling recirculation and heating windshield. A fine tuning of conditioning by using an aluminum controller Command - equivalent to the iDrive system BMW. Mercedesovtsy be plenty to talk about non-alternative solutions, which sooner or later every automaker, they can be convinced that the transmission selector stalk comfortable floor, and the overall controller of service functions of the individual keys more ergonomic ... But the truth is also that the priority market for Mercedes - this is America. But once in America, "Seven» BMW sold better than the previous S-Class, the new S-class should speak with the overseas buyer in the language of BMW. Speaking of language: a menu of Command Russified! And we deserve it, because in Russia, Mercedes S-Class has always sold better than "Seven» BMW! When assessing the ergonomics of Russification immediately adds a few points in the treasury of the new S-klassa.Vprochem, the system is worthy of praise Command and without adaptation. Simple and intuitive algorithm, the saturation functions, great graphics. It is seen that the final design of the system studied and taken into account mersedesovtsy competitors' mistakes. But do not guard themselves against their own. For example, the system power button is hidden from the driver's armrest, a small quick access to menu options need to do too much vnimaniya.Po quantity and ease of configuration of front seats ahead of the Mercedes. There is even an adjustable cushion stiffness and lateral angle of its installation. You can manage and diligence Vibrating built by selecting one of four modes. "Manipulator" on the doors are only responsible for the main "geometrical" configuration of seats, and the system of Command - for more accurate pnevmopodgonku profilya.Perednie seat "Seven» BMW, perhaps, inferior to the number of adjustment seats S-Class, but not the quality of planting . "Initial" profile of the BMW seat is better (in a Mercedes is always something in the shoulder presses - and the adjustment is not treated). But overall ergonomics plays BMW Mercedes. We do not like the wheel hub with a convex, not like the equal-paddle switches, deliberate iDrive system complexity and organization of the control unit ridiculous seats. Selector "machine" is also not as comfortable as a Mercedes, why move the lever in two planes, if rather simple movements up and down? By the way, before such an arrangement gearshift seemed to us less convenient than the traditional floor selector. Now transplanted to the Audi, Volkswagen or an old Mercedes - and sharim beside the steering wheel in search of a nonexistent "poker." Accustomed to! At Audi the most dynamic interior: large, like in sports car, the central tunnel, the bright devices in deep wells. The heart comes to life. But eye-catching details - at least. All emphasized functional, one-button "oasis" - around the controller MMI, the other - it's tightly packed unit temperature control, and the rest - nut and leather desert. It seems to struggle with extra buttons in Ingolstadt have gone too far. Use the climate control, for example, is not always convenient: if you want to change the direction of air flow - press the corresponding key at first, and then twist the handle temperature control. Not satisfied with the intensity of blowing - again PUSH button and twist the handle. Even the heated seats configured in two steps. But the system MMI - a good alternative to "ah-Drive". But the new Command mersedesovsky still comfortable. Incidentally, in the middle of next year, MMI is also "speak" in Russian ... To the best of hard chairs Audi are good: a successful "innate" ability to change the profile is added to the slope of the upper back and the length of the pillow. But the steering column does not have enough range of vertical adjustment: high driver wants to raise the handlebars higher, low - lower still nizhe.V Phaeton driver medium complexion want to grow and gain weight - to match the scale of the imperial chariot kantslerovskoy. Volkswagen is wide, and his hand on the "sill" is as simple as a Mercedes, has not put. Chairs are massive, but their profile is quite good, suitable hardness, and lack of adjustments. But the control unit, as in the Audi, is located in a "blind" zone between the seat and also went to dveryu.Faetonu selector stalk "machine", but then the interior would have lost the most stylish details. But the vacant seat would be more for what some buttons - in fact on a monumental center console fit is clearly not enough. For example, control the intensity and distribution of air flow ventilation system flows are still hidden in the depths of the onboard computer. They hid a lot of interesting things: a computer Phaeton - one of the "rich" that does not prevent him to stay clear. Volkswagen on a truly national interface. Sorry, no rusifitsirovan.Pered start with a glance in the mirror. True, past the scanty exterior mirrors and a new Mercedes you can miss. Not only did they not come in size, so more and that they reflect distorted at the edges of a frantic diopters. Awkward! Well at least the rear window blocked by nothing. The Audi is even worse: the mirrors are small and the large rear window is blocked podgolovnikami.Po accelerating the dynamics of the new Mercedes and "Seven» BMW are very close. And it is - a compliment to the BMW. Besides the fact that "Seven" by almost 200 kg heavier than the Mercedes engine is not as powerful. But the five-liter engine and the duo of six "machine" plays so well, and the machine follows the gas pedal so readily, that the subjective "Seven" seem to be the most dynamic car. And the music here is especially pleasant exhaust - throbbing baritone bodrit.Start Mercedes amusing to watch from the outside. With the ESP off wheels break down into a short slip, and, caught in the cool asphalt, carried away by car angry bass of the exhaust system. And in all prosaic. Feedback on the accelerator zadempfirovany, transfer during acceleration switch tougher than "seven" - and as a result of feeling united rush teamwork engine and no. Because of this, Mercedes is unable to effectively implement a handicap in the mass and motor power. He breaks away from the "Seven" only at high speed, but it seems to have merit aerodynamics. In the city delays the electron accelerator and the brooding "machine" is already beginning to tire. Like a letter "c" in the instrument cluster does not mean «comfort», and "sleep." To wake up the Mercedes, had to translate the transmission in sport mode, or take control box itself - the good, gear selection buttons conveniently located on the back of the steering spokes. See the letter "m" (from the English manual) - means "be." The old S-class seem more alive. And do not say that "hundreds," he is gaining a full second longer new. True, there are only five gears (four-wheel drive versions for "two hundred and twentieth," the seven-speed gearbox was not intended), but the setting accelerator is more aggressive - a dynamic movement in the city brings more udovolstviya.Na Audi A8 and Phaeton are the same 335-horsepower engine, six-speed ZF gearbox and identical wheel-drive transmission with center differential Torsen. But temperament is different. Audi - «lighter." More precisely, a five-meter aluminum "zazhigalischa." And this is the easiest, just under two tons. For ease of administration crackdown on the A8 bit nedotyagivaet to BMW: the accelerator is set more softly, and control electronics, "machine" is not so perfect. But by limiting possibilities Audi - one of three liderov.Volkswagen Phaeton is full of self-esteem. He is the most difficult, it picks up speed like a locomotive engine and a heavy baritone enhances the feeling of importance protsessa.No inhibits Phaeton ignoble, hard, strong nodding, and to achieve the growth slowdown, the pedal has to put more effort than it should be. When emergency braking is reduced directional stability - have even taxi. And with 100, and 200 km / h - the largest stopping distance. "Seven" is easier Phaeton just 50 pounds, but her face down with any speed is much easier - and thus exchange rate stability is unshakable. By the way, and to "mixed doubles" (when one side of the machine slippery basalt tiles, and another - a dry rough concrete), only "seven" does not require any corrective actions while driving. By BMW brakes, only one complaint - too much sensitivity in the city. Achieve a smooth slowing down is difficult, and it'll probably notice the rear passazhiry.Tormoza Audi and Mercedes both - about the same level. And for ease of control deceleration, and efficiency. A common feature of Mercedes cars - too much pedal in emergency braking, and the new S-Class is a nasty scold body movements after a stop. Whether business Audi - suspension completely extinguishes klevki, and the car stops as vkopannyy.Audi loses smoothness of motion: machine scrupulously follows the profile of the road, and the harder it is, the stronger gets passengers. Heard way too clearly, but lacks high-speed wind. But not in our company car as simple and intuitive for the driver: driving Audi completely forget that an executive to manage a large sedan. And it is big. In the extreme corner store Stability Audi seems inexhaustible. A loss of traction Audi first goes to the demolition, and then slide all four wheels - a BMW nadezhno.Upravlyaemost more refined. For high-speed line - like on rails. Only the steering wheel shudders slightly at the bumps. If you change the course of "Seven" shows moderate sensitivity, combined with the precision and smooth response. Jet action on the wheel increases with steep turns - in the streamer steering wheel sometimes gets a little too heavy. But how cool "Seven" traces the arc of how readily it changes the trajectory and enters into the corners! Classroom handling combined with good smoothness: "Seven» BMW at the 19-inch tires (245/45 R19 front and 275/40 R19 rear) seemed to us even more comfortable on the new Mercedes buses with a 50 per cent profile! True, the results of instrumental measurements indicate the opposite. But we continue to believe that the subjective, expert evaluation is more important than objective measurement tool, especially when it comes to vibroacoustic comfort. Sometimes it is necessary to make the suspension stiffer, the car became more comfortable. More specifically, perceived as more critical of the komfortnyy.Mercedes minor irregularities, stronger reloaded from side to side on rough roads. And if the growth rate of the asphalt under the BMW seemed smoother, then Mercedes will still, to find fault, and will not hesitate to notify sedokov.Po noise level between the new S-Class and BMW parity - quiet and there and there. But we prefer the range of BMW: a beautiful (albeit a little louder) voice engine for that bus, unlike the Mercedes, work out irregularities molcha.Upravlyaemost new Mercedes - it's a little obtuse handling BMW. Mercedes does not have enough subtle touches here a little worse exchange rate stability, more banks and the lack of reactive action on the steering wheel at low angles of deflection. Lacks the intuitive relationship. However, the chassis can go very fast. Speed ??is not felt: sometimes only at the entrance to turn you realize that went through, and then the pulse does not fall, and disappear completely. But Mercedes is on the arc, hitting the limit vozmozhnostyami.No that's what is curious. Do not imitate an old BMW Mercedes S-Class seems to move in harmony. Here is the same pustovaty wheel, but it does not contradict the ideology of the chassis. At first glance, W220 even smoother: suspension microprofile loyal to the road, but, alas, more swinging. And only on hard joints and painful pits machine starts, and the image loses its integrity. Suspension of the new S-Class looks more knocked, firm, smooth energoemkoy.Volkswagen not less and more stable. He gives up only on large potholes, and other features of the coating does not notice. Even with the best "sandwiched" suspension at a speed of 250 km / h and it is precisely on the line than the new S-Class in the mode of comfort. Weightless steering wheel just a little unsteadily in his hands. Volkswagen also rotates with lazy, strongly heels, sometimes annoying diagonal buildup. Cake is very easy even in the limiting mode - fortunately, not at the expense of information content. Over the edge - no alternative demolition, which dampens system ESP.Do emergence of a new S-class Phaeton was one of the quietest cars. Now it seems that the wind in the cabin is too loud (he begins to solo already 150 km / h), and the suspension is noisy on uneven, and the sand on the wheel arches knocks. It is not surprising: the Mercedes-then the bottom is completely covered with fuzzy "sound insulator," and at Volkswagen - metal. Instead, crawl through the snowdrifts in the winter, Phaeton noisier not counted stanet.My expert estimates - and smiled. With the exception of wedge in the third line, "two hundred and twentieth," Mercedes, all the major players fit on the podium. Outsiders do not. And this is logical: too much competition, too high class. If you rely on the amount of peer review, it won "Seven» BMW. And our attentive readers of this can cause confusion - because in previous tests Autoreview, albeit by a whisker, the leaders went out Mercedes S-Class ... But, first, only now we managed to bring in one test, "long" version of the BMW and Mercedes eight-cylinder engines with. And secondly, the updated "Seven" was better, a little more comfortable, a little more comfortable, a little nicer. Coupled with the best dynamics of these "little" and was enough to win over BMW Mercedes - in a sense, a victory over his own tenyu.Komu interested can look at price tags. BMW 750Li - $ 127 630 (Є104900), Mercedes S500L - $ 133 840 (Є110000), Audi A8L 4.2 quattro - $ 129 433. That is "Seven» BMW in fixed (and by no means poor) trim availability of a new S-Class. Even today, more expensive Audi BMW! Here, of course, have their own "but". P.S.
We have Russia's first long wheelbase Mercedes-Benz S500L. There are cars and competitors: BMW 750Li, Audi A8L 4.2, Volkswagen Phaeton V8 Long. We found even the previous Mercedes S-Class W220 ... with a body But with our chronic, caused by a thirst for speed, tachycardia, we hardly feel the difference in five heartbeats. So the active safety of the new S-class, we do not estimate his hand on the pulse, and the most direct way - will accelerate, brake, maneuver ... I wish we were not warned that the heart rate falls at the first look at a new Mercedes. Solid car, great - but hardly beautiful. Countries look to off-road-swollen wheel arches, rustic lamps contours. A silhouette of a particularly stretched to "hip" look like the trunk lid ... Let's not point the finger at the black car. It is best to come to nemu.Nesmotrya podobrevshuyu face, "Seven» BMW still aggressive. In contrast, the new Mercedes, the car attracts the eye: it is at least glamorous, beautiful though it also will not name. Especially if there is "two hundred and twentieth» Mercedes - the most elegant car in our Audi kompanii.K minimalism we treat with sympathy, especially since no other Audi vehicles can not be confused. That's Volkswagen Phaeton seems more expressive face than a new S-Class - Strict such nasuplennyy.Tyazhelaya door silver Mercedes stopped on infinitely fixator - a hair's breadth as the "Seven» BMW. But first let's look at an old, "two hundred and twentieth» Mercedes. So tight, but to what are cozy! Smooth lines, sturdy material. Myagkovataya seats and ergonomics are not without a "flea", but do not want to quibble. In a curved front panel to read the latest wave of surf. All they arrived. Seven years, the interior has remained the standard style. Now it seems ustarevshim.Novy S-class is more spacious, even the eye - due to straightened the line and loosing the front center console. And although there are not so snug as to "two hundred and twentieth," but the rich and modern. Across the front stretches bordered by a wooden plate with chromium. Few knobs and buttons - all of this alyuminiya.Pochti at the same places. Manipulators of seats - on the door. Control unit with light - on the left. Immediately button parking brake (though a small third pedal is no more - "nozhnik" became the "handbrake", and electromechanical). Even the famous giperfunktsionalnostyu his left stalk lever has not changed. And the tools are familiar. Oh, and the scale of the speedometer - not real! This is only a picture on the large LCD displee.A selector where "automatic"? He moved to the steering column. And the ignition button is covered with a stub that starts the engine. So that the electronic key-tag could well remain in the pocket. Climate control unit was brought in as an elegant line of identical keys on the front of the tide. Here, only the most necessary: ??to adjust the temperature and intensity of air flow, enabling recirculation and heating windshield. A fine tuning of conditioning by using an aluminum controller Command - equivalent to the iDrive system BMW. Mercedesovtsy be plenty to talk about non-alternative solutions, which sooner or later every automaker, they can be convinced that the transmission selector stalk comfortable floor, and the overall controller of service functions of the individual keys more ergonomic ... But the truth is also that the priority market for Mercedes - this is America. But once in America, "Seven» BMW sold better than the previous S-Class, the new S-class should speak with the overseas buyer in the language of BMW. Speaking of language: a menu of Command Russified! And we deserve it, because in Russia, Mercedes S-Class has always sold better than "Seven» BMW! When assessing the ergonomics of Russification immediately adds a few points in the treasury of the new S-klassa.Vprochem, the system is worthy of praise Command and without adaptation. Simple and intuitive algorithm, the saturation functions, great graphics. It is seen that the final design of the system studied and taken into account mersedesovtsy competitors' mistakes. But do not guard themselves against their own. For example, the system power button is hidden from the driver's armrest, a small quick access to menu options need to do too much vnimaniya.Po quantity and ease of configuration of front seats ahead of the Mercedes. There is even an adjustable cushion stiffness and lateral angle of its installation. You can manage and diligence Vibrating built by selecting one of four modes. "Manipulator" on the doors are only responsible for the main "geometrical" configuration of seats, and the system of Command - for more accurate pnevmopodgonku profilya.Perednie seat "Seven» BMW, perhaps, inferior to the number of adjustment seats S-Class, but not the quality of planting . "Initial" profile of the BMW seat is better (in a Mercedes is always something in the shoulder presses - and the adjustment is not treated). But overall ergonomics plays BMW Mercedes. We do not like the wheel hub with a convex, not like the equal-paddle switches, deliberate iDrive system complexity and organization of the control unit ridiculous seats. Selector "machine" is also not as comfortable as a Mercedes, why move the lever in two planes, if rather simple movements up and down? By the way, before such an arrangement gearshift seemed to us less convenient than the traditional floor selector. Now transplanted to the Audi, Volkswagen or an old Mercedes - and sharim beside the steering wheel in search of a nonexistent "poker." Accustomed to! At Audi the most dynamic interior: large, like in sports car, the central tunnel, the bright devices in deep wells. The heart comes to life. But eye-catching details - at least. All emphasized functional, one-button "oasis" - around the controller MMI, the other - it's tightly packed unit temperature control, and the rest - nut and leather desert. It seems to struggle with extra buttons in Ingolstadt have gone too far. Use the climate control, for example, is not always convenient: if you want to change the direction of air flow - press the corresponding key at first, and then twist the handle temperature control. Not satisfied with the intensity of blowing - again PUSH button and twist the handle. Even the heated seats configured in two steps. But the system MMI - a good alternative to "ah-Drive". But the new Command mersedesovsky still comfortable. Incidentally, in the middle of next year, MMI is also "speak" in Russian ... To the best of hard chairs Audi are good: a successful "innate" ability to change the profile is added to the slope of the upper back and the length of the pillow. But the steering column does not have enough range of vertical adjustment: high driver wants to raise the handlebars higher, low - lower still nizhe.V Phaeton driver medium complexion want to grow and gain weight - to match the scale of the imperial chariot kantslerovskoy. Volkswagen is wide, and his hand on the "sill" is as simple as a Mercedes, has not put. Chairs are massive, but their profile is quite good, suitable hardness, and lack of adjustments. But the control unit, as in the Audi, is located in a "blind" zone between the seat and also went to dveryu.Faetonu selector stalk "machine", but then the interior would have lost the most stylish details. But the vacant seat would be more for what some buttons - in fact on a monumental center console fit is clearly not enough. For example, control the intensity and distribution of air flow ventilation system flows are still hidden in the depths of the onboard computer. They hid a lot of interesting things: a computer Phaeton - one of the "rich" that does not prevent him to stay clear. Volkswagen on a truly national interface. Sorry, no rusifitsirovan.Pered start with a glance in the mirror. True, past the scanty exterior mirrors and a new Mercedes you can miss. Not only did they not come in size, so more and that they reflect distorted at the edges of a frantic diopters. Awkward! Well at least the rear window blocked by nothing. The Audi is even worse: the mirrors are small and the large rear window is blocked podgolovnikami.Po accelerating the dynamics of the new Mercedes and "Seven» BMW are very close. And it is - a compliment to the BMW. Besides the fact that "Seven" by almost 200 kg heavier than the Mercedes engine is not as powerful. But the five-liter engine and the duo of six "machine" plays so well, and the machine follows the gas pedal so readily, that the subjective "Seven" seem to be the most dynamic car. And the music here is especially pleasant exhaust - throbbing baritone bodrit.Start Mercedes amusing to watch from the outside. With the ESP off wheels break down into a short slip, and, caught in the cool asphalt, carried away by car angry bass of the exhaust system. And in all prosaic. Feedback on the accelerator zadempfirovany, transfer during acceleration switch tougher than "seven" - and as a result of feeling united rush teamwork engine and no. Because of this, Mercedes is unable to effectively implement a handicap in the mass and motor power. He breaks away from the "Seven" only at high speed, but it seems to have merit aerodynamics. In the city delays the electron accelerator and the brooding "machine" is already beginning to tire. Like a letter "c" in the instrument cluster does not mean «comfort», and "sleep." To wake up the Mercedes, had to translate the transmission in sport mode, or take control box itself - the good, gear selection buttons conveniently located on the back of the steering spokes. See the letter "m" (from the English manual) - means "be." The old S-class seem more alive. And do not say that "hundreds," he is gaining a full second longer new. True, there are only five gears (four-wheel drive versions for "two hundred and twentieth," the seven-speed gearbox was not intended), but the setting accelerator is more aggressive - a dynamic movement in the city brings more udovolstviya.Na Audi A8 and Phaeton are the same 335-horsepower engine, six-speed ZF gearbox and identical wheel-drive transmission with center differential Torsen. But temperament is different. Audi - «lighter." More precisely, a five-meter aluminum "zazhigalischa." And this is the easiest, just under two tons. For ease of administration crackdown on the A8 bit nedotyagivaet to BMW: the accelerator is set more softly, and control electronics, "machine" is not so perfect. But by limiting possibilities Audi - one of three liderov.Volkswagen Phaeton is full of self-esteem. He is the most difficult, it picks up speed like a locomotive engine and a heavy baritone enhances the feeling of importance protsessa.No inhibits Phaeton ignoble, hard, strong nodding, and to achieve the growth slowdown, the pedal has to put more effort than it should be. When emergency braking is reduced directional stability - have even taxi. And with 100, and 200 km / h - the largest stopping distance. "Seven" is easier Phaeton just 50 pounds, but her face down with any speed is much easier - and thus exchange rate stability is unshakable. By the way, and to "mixed doubles" (when one side of the machine slippery basalt tiles, and another - a dry rough concrete), only "seven" does not require any corrective actions while driving. By BMW brakes, only one complaint - too much sensitivity in the city. Achieve a smooth slowing down is difficult, and it'll probably notice the rear passazhiry.Tormoza Audi and Mercedes both - about the same level. And for ease of control deceleration, and efficiency. A common feature of Mercedes cars - too much pedal in emergency braking, and the new S-Class is a nasty scold body movements after a stop. Whether business Audi - suspension completely extinguishes klevki, and the car stops as vkopannyy.Audi loses smoothness of motion: machine scrupulously follows the profile of the road, and the harder it is, the stronger gets passengers. Heard way too clearly, but lacks high-speed wind. But not in our company car as simple and intuitive for the driver: driving Audi completely forget that an executive to manage a large sedan. And it is big. In the extreme corner store Stability Audi seems inexhaustible. A loss of traction Audi first goes to the demolition, and then slide all four wheels - a BMW nadezhno.Upravlyaemost more refined. For high-speed line - like on rails. Only the steering wheel shudders slightly at the bumps. If you change the course of "Seven" shows moderate sensitivity, combined with the precision and smooth response. Jet action on the wheel increases with steep turns - in the streamer steering wheel sometimes gets a little too heavy. But how cool "Seven" traces the arc of how readily it changes the trajectory and enters into the corners! Classroom handling combined with good smoothness: "Seven» BMW at the 19-inch tires (245/45 R19 front and 275/40 R19 rear) seemed to us even more comfortable on the new Mercedes buses with a 50 per cent profile! True, the results of instrumental measurements indicate the opposite. But we continue to believe that the subjective, expert evaluation is more important than objective measurement tool, especially when it comes to vibroacoustic comfort. Sometimes it is necessary to make the suspension stiffer, the car became more comfortable. More specifically, perceived as more critical of the komfortnyy.Mercedes minor irregularities, stronger reloaded from side to side on rough roads. And if the growth rate of the asphalt under the BMW seemed smoother, then Mercedes will still, to find fault, and will not hesitate to notify sedokov.Po noise level between the new S-Class and BMW parity - quiet and there and there. But we prefer the range of BMW: a beautiful (albeit a little louder) voice engine for that bus, unlike the Mercedes, work out irregularities molcha.Upravlyaemost new Mercedes - it's a little obtuse handling BMW. Mercedes does not have enough subtle touches here a little worse exchange rate stability, more banks and the lack of reactive action on the steering wheel at low angles of deflection. Lacks the intuitive relationship. However, the chassis can go very fast. Speed ??is not felt: sometimes only at the entrance to turn you realize that went through, and then the pulse does not fall, and disappear completely. But Mercedes is on the arc, hitting the limit vozmozhnostyami.No that's what is curious. Do not imitate an old BMW Mercedes S-Class seems to move in harmony. Here is the same pustovaty wheel, but it does not contradict the ideology of the chassis. At first glance, W220 even smoother: suspension microprofile loyal to the road, but, alas, more swinging. And only on hard joints and painful pits machine starts, and the image loses its integrity. Suspension of the new S-Class looks more knocked, firm, smooth energoemkoy.Volkswagen not less and more stable. He gives up only on large potholes, and other features of the coating does not notice. Even with the best "sandwiched" suspension at a speed of 250 km / h and it is precisely on the line than the new S-Class in the mode of comfort. Weightless steering wheel just a little unsteadily in his hands. Volkswagen also rotates with lazy, strongly heels, sometimes annoying diagonal buildup. Cake is very easy even in the limiting mode - fortunately, not at the expense of information content. Over the edge - no alternative demolition, which dampens system ESP.Do emergence of a new S-class Phaeton was one of the quietest cars. Now it seems that the wind in the cabin is too loud (he begins to solo already 150 km / h), and the suspension is noisy on uneven, and the sand on the wheel arches knocks. It is not surprising: the Mercedes-then the bottom is completely covered with fuzzy "sound insulator," and at Volkswagen - metal. Instead, crawl through the snowdrifts in the winter, Phaeton noisier not counted stanet.My expert estimates - and smiled. With the exception of wedge in the third line, "two hundred and twentieth," Mercedes, all the major players fit on the podium. Outsiders do not. And this is logical: too much competition, too high class. If you rely on the amount of peer review, it won "Seven» BMW. And our attentive readers of this can cause confusion - because in previous tests Autoreview, albeit by a whisker, the leaders went out Mercedes S-Class ... But, first, only now we managed to bring in one test, "long" version of the BMW and Mercedes eight-cylinder engines with. And secondly, the updated "Seven" was better, a little more comfortable, a little more comfortable, a little nicer. Coupled with the best dynamics of these "little" and was enough to win over BMW Mercedes - in a sense, a victory over his own tenyu.Komu interested can look at price tags. BMW 750Li - $ 127 630 (Є104900), Mercedes S500L - $ 133 840 (Є110000), Audi A8L 4.2 quattro - $ 129 433. That is "Seven» BMW in fixed (and by no means poor) trim availability of a new S-Class. Even today, more expensive Audi BMW! Here, of course, have their own "but". For example, the long wheelbase Mercedes S500L is "to standard" is equipped with rear seats with electrically, and the Audi in the list of standard equipment is a four-zone climate control. On the BMW 750Li, oddly enough, none of that. For the package of additional equipment needed to pay 16 800 euros ($ 20,200). Fitting of Audi or Mercedes on the same list would cost dorozhe.V "basic" four-seater Phaeton for $ 103 796 has almost everything. And even with all conceivable options, Volkswagen will be cheaper than the "seven" in the standard equipment. The difference can be ordered, for example, self-trim on the program Volkswagen Individual.Kstati-year old "two hundred and twentieth» Mercedes with manufacturer's warranty may be another profitable acquisition. Especially if the Russian dealers still will be "official» second-hand from Europe ... Earlier recommend buying a particular car can be a representative on the calendar. Like, if most of the time you spend behind the wheel - buy Audi or BMW. If you find yourself behind the wheel from time to time - buy a Mercedes. If you never get behind the wheel, then - Volkswagen. The new S-class is complicated: it has become universal. And now the advice to go to the doctor - even measure the pulse and cardiogram will ... P.S. Thank Yacht Club - a restaurant Shore House, «Crocus City" for its help in organizing shooting. Tel. (095) 727-2678. What price? Buy Audi A8, you can choose the standard or long wheelbase version, one of six engines, two variants of the transmission and any additional equipment from the bulk of the list. Prices start at $ 88,007 for front-drive sedan with a three-liter engine (218 hp, distributed injection) and the variator. In the basic configuration - dual-zone climate control, six airbags and stability with the function of recognition of emergency (analog mersedesovskoy system Pre-safe). Extended version with four-zone climate system, heated rear seats and rear curtain with electric for $ 3240 more expensive. A relatively recent version of the Audi A8 engine 3.2 FSI (260 hp, direct injection) costs $ 91,706, and the Audi A8 3.2 FSI is available with all-wheel drive six-speed transmission and a "gun" (from $ 96 161). More powerful versions - all-wheel drive only. Curiously, the Audi A8 3.7 quattro (V8, 280 hp, up from $ 99 685) and the A8 3.0 TDI diesel with "six" power of 232 hp (From $ 96 525) are available only in the short version. Long wheelbase sedan can be with the eight-engine 4.2 (335 hp, up from $ 129 433), or twelve-Audi A8 6.0 Long for $ 170,090. BMW 7-series are available in fixed options. The list of modifications opens the BMW 730i (258 hp) at 75,900 euros ($ 90,800). There are light sensors and rain, bi-xenon headlights, air conditioning and cruise control, and the trunk lid is equipped with electric drive. Sedan BMW 740i (306 hp) four-liter engine with new offers for 84 900 euros ($ 101,560), and the BMW 750i (367 hp) with comfortable front seats, door closers and TV - for 97 900 euros ($ 117,100). The most powerful six-liter "Seven» BMW 760i cost the buyers in the 133,900 euros ($ 160,170). Longer versions are equipped with heated rear seats and a shutter with electric drive, 7,000-euro ($ 8470) is more expensive. For all models offered a well-designed package of additional equipment (usually a heated steering wheel, comfortable rear seats and rear air conditioning), the price of which varies from 5200 to 12 700 euros ($ 6220-15200), depending on modifikatsii.Mercedes S-class with factory W220 index out of production, but the Russian dealers still have long-base-wheel-drive sedans S500L 4Matic (306 hp) in the "farewell" specification Exclusive AMG - just such a car was involved in the test. Outside the sports car is different aerodynamic body kit and 18-inch wheels. Inside - a special finish leather and wood grades and a solid set of equipment. Here and multicontour front seats with memory, and the system of contactless access Keyless-Go, and four-zone climate control, and multimediasistema Command APS with two monitors ... In all - 113 000 euros ($ 135,170). The new Mercedes S-Class (W221) while only offered with rear-wheel drive and two petrol engines - V6 3.5 (272 hp) and V8 5.5 (388 hp). Equipment - at least not worse than the competition: from brake to prevent rolling off function, pressure in the tires, electromechanical parking brake, trunk lid with electric door locks continuously variable ... The standard Mercedes-Benz S350 costs from 82,000 euros ($ 98,100). Extended version of the hatch, electric shutter and rear seats for 7,000 euros ($ 8470) is more expensive. Prices for the new "five hundredth» Mercedes start at 105,000 euros ($ 125,600) and long wheelbase S500L modification is at least 110 000 euros ($ 131,580). The list of optional equipment is a lot of interesting things, including a unique night vision system (plus 2515 euros, or $ 3,000) and rear-view camera for Є1250 ($ 1,500). In the first quarter of 2006 lineup will add a diesel version with an engine V6 3.2 CDI (235 hp .) and the flagship Mercedes S600 V12 biturbomotorom with upgraded capacity of 517 l.s.Volkswagen Phaeton - the most affordable executive class sedan. And even the "basic" version of the engine V6 3.2 (231 hp) - all-wheel drive. The list of standard equipment is impressive: the adjustable air suspension, four-zone climate control, heated front and rear seats, rain sensor and cruise control ... And is it cheaper to enjoy a business-class sedan - $ 76,194. More comfortable four-seater version is more expensive - $ 91 810. A solid price difference includes not only numerous electric, massage and ventilation of all seats, and side curtain airbags for rear passengers and inflatable "curtains." Prices for modifications to the engine V8 4.2 (335 hp) start at $ 86 596. Eight-machine can not only quadruple, but the long wheelbase - in any combination. The range of starting prices - from $ 92,439 to $ 103796.Dve top models - five-liter turbodiesel with V10 (313 hp) gasoline engine and W12 (420 hp) - cost between $ 98,666 and $ 124,188 sootvetstvenno.Garantii for all machines - two years with no mileage limitation.
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