I own 2001 S Class, 2002 Audi A8, and 5 months old 7 Series (with over 20k Km. during this time). All of the them with a very wide list of options and with long wheel base.
Today, the winter really started here, snow (I hate It!!!) and the temp.is below 0 now, so, i took the 4WD A8 Today (Well-The driver... ). Even though she is almost 3 years old, she has better traction from the 7 series.
The 7 is also a very good car, but i felt that i did a mistake when i bought her, thanks god i'm working hard so i should buy myself a new car soon...
As for S Class, she is already old and i'm waiting for the 2005-6 New Model, S always was better for the passenger then for the Driver.
Here are my choices:
Traction: A8
Design: 7
Comfort: 7 (Nasca Leather)-for Driver. S-for passenger
The only problem i have with the A8 is that the place for the leg is not designed so good, sometimes your leg is "tired" from that
Interior: 745 (I adore the I-DRIVE)
The S class first belonged to my dad, and i remember when i played with the command system for the first time, i felt happy, cause i like all this technology in the car.
My chioce: A8
Second: 7 Series (Althought i think i made a mistake when i bought it, she is a really good car)
Third: S class
I like only Germany luxury, not english and not Japanesse.
GUY