Doppelganger Posted April 17, 2001 Report Share Posted April 17, 2001 I've decided to do the ultimate performance-luxury car comparison. The first in the comparison is the new (engined) Audi A8L W12. With the new W12 engine that produces over 400hp, the car goes from standstill to 60mp/h in 5.8 seconds and hits it's maximum governed top speed in 38 seconds. Not bad for a car which you can comfortably cruise across Europe in. More information can be found at http://www.vwvortex.com/news/index_w12a8.html :cool: Next we have the Bentley Arnage Red Label. It's 6.75-litre V8 produces over 400hp and 600lb-ft of torque with predictably spectacular performance. A classic British (well partially German) luxury barge that gets nervous glances from sports car owners. Find out more at http://www.bentleymotors.co.uk/bentley/cur...ent_arnage.html And finally we have the Mercedes-Benz S55 which has all the luxury normally associated with an S-Class yet performance which rivals the E55 (Not entirely but 0-60mp/h in 6 seconds flat ain't to shabby). Some more info at http://www.mercedes-benz.com/e/cars/s-class/s55amg.htm I myself would pick the Audi. It may be old in design but the W12 engine is a must and turns the car into quite an autobahn cruiser. But pick which one of these fast yet luxurious trio you would drive given the choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_ding Posted April 17, 2001 Report Share Posted April 17, 2001 I'd want the Bentley. Out of the three it's probably the worst car technologically and in design. It doesn't offer the advancements of the Audi, nor the performance of the Benz, but I just like it because I find it the most unique and beautiful. It does not cut down anywhere. Instead of cheap wood print, you have a true piece of thick solid wood for the dash. It screams luxury and old-world beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreyS Posted April 17, 2001 Report Share Posted April 17, 2001 Chevy Malibu! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi Posted April 17, 2001 Report Share Posted April 17, 2001 I'd take the Bently, cash her up and then buy the S55 with cash left over.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan_Michael Posted April 17, 2001 Report Share Posted April 17, 2001 Bentley, it beats both cars hands down and does it in almost every aspect...luxury, speed, overall performance. The other two are great, but when it comes to this class Bentley is king. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusGT1 Posted April 18, 2001 Report Share Posted April 18, 2001 Originally posted by Dylan_Michael Bentley, it beats both cars hands down and does it in almost every aspect...luxury, speed, overall performance. The other two are great, but when it comes to this class Bentley is king. Believe me, the S55 will run circles around the Bentley. I agree that the Bentley has class the german cars will never match, but in the handling and speed department the Bentley clearly does not beat its competition hands down, no way that's going to happen.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan_Michael Posted April 18, 2001 Report Share Posted April 18, 2001 What is the S55's 0-60? Can it beat 5.9secs? And it does not run circles around it either...the Bentley is very underrated in handling as well...you need to drive one, I did at a dealership in New York. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan_Michael Posted April 18, 2001 Report Share Posted April 18, 2001 http://www.mercedesbenz.com/e/cars/s-class...s/lines_amg.htm 0-60 in 6s for S55 AMG http://www.bentleymotors.com/bentley/curre...ent_arnage.html 0-60 in 5.9s for Red Label Boy those circles are extremely small..if I didn't have a crappy eye I'd say they weren't even there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3man Posted April 18, 2001 Report Share Posted April 18, 2001 AUDI! that car rules. I need to see a test on that thing, i'm sure it hauls as s. The bentley has power, but it's a tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doppelganger Posted April 18, 2001 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2001 Well M3Man the Audi beats the Merc and Bentley It goes 0-60mp/h in 5.8 seconds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan_Michael Posted April 18, 2001 Report Share Posted April 18, 2001 LOL...I think we need a recount of the time:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusGT1 Posted April 19, 2001 Report Share Posted April 19, 2001 Originally posted by Dylan_Michael Bentley, it beats both cars hands down and does it in almost every aspect. You came with this statement, I refuse to believe it. I didn't say the S55 was faster, I say it outhandles the Bentley by a large margin. No fucking way the Bentley beats the Benz..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_ding Posted April 19, 2001 Report Share Posted April 19, 2001 I agree. The Bentley has the best interior appointments, but in terms of handling, I doubt that it could touch the other two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan_Michael Posted April 19, 2001 Report Share Posted April 19, 2001 You siad "run circles" meaning speed. Well, from the Queste review its a great handler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbosupra1 Posted April 19, 2001 Report Share Posted April 19, 2001 the blingin bentley arnage has it here...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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