2012 Audi A7 vs. 2011 Jaguar XJ vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550

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Meet the 2012 Audi A7, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550, and 2011 Jaguar XJ -- the automotive equivalent of haute couture. We take the three luxo sedans out to determine which one is the best all-around sedan.
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@TheWitchfinderGenral 7 жыл бұрын

The XJ is a whole size class up from the A7, it should be up against the A8

@MrDjamison Жыл бұрын

Exactly which would crush an XJ easily

@hexagonosaurus5848 Жыл бұрын

@@MrDjamison no 🤦🤡🤡🤡

@edwinfigueroa1743 Жыл бұрын

Nope. I had an A8L, and now I drive an XJL... the Jag is just another level of car. Everybody out there has the A8, but Jags are not that common and command more eye respect. Just my honest opinion. Its a JAAAAAAAAAGG

@hakonfinsland6866 10 ай бұрын

I had Jaguar xj 510 ps and i now have xjr 551 ps. Beautifulcars, no problems and YES, far better looking thand Audi 8 ......Greetings from Norway@@edwinfigueroa1743

@UltimateCydiaSource 13 жыл бұрын

CLS is so freaking nice and it's style is weird right now but in about 10 years it will still be modern

@NaveedBaqai1 Жыл бұрын

its still modern 😉

@mrheavyhitter4082 Жыл бұрын

You were very right about that my Friend today is Feb12 2023 and people still break they’re neck when I’m rolling down the road in my 2014 Cls550 💪🏼

@hellocar123 3 ай бұрын

yep ur right 12 years later

@TheCireMC 11 жыл бұрын

Dont get me wrong I would love to be able to own one of the 3. But man when the XJ rolls up the presence is indescribable compared to the others. What beautiful cars!

@LexusboyLS 11 жыл бұрын

The XJ is a fantastic car,more an emotional choice than a logical one,that's why I've decided to make my next car an XJL Supercharged.

@4gegtyreeyuyeddffvyt Жыл бұрын

Did you buy it ?

@abriellacosta7473 6 жыл бұрын

First of all the XJ doesn’t belong with the CLS OR THE A7 *facepalm*

@_Iamdmoney 6 жыл бұрын

Exaclty they don't wanna put that S Class or the A8 in there because then it'll be a different discussion;)

@sobiaadale2196 6 жыл бұрын

Abriell Acosta true

@MrDjamison Жыл бұрын

@@_Iamdmoney jag wouldn’t even be in the discussion 😂😂😂

@RejectedBeats 10 жыл бұрын

How anybody can compare Jaguar with anything? It is non-comparable car, and it is class for itself. There is no competition for Jaguar, because it is made with heart, passion, and care. They don't made cars to compare it with something else, they made cars just to be good for itself. It is question what do you feel when you see it, and what is feeling when you cruising around whit that sedan. If you want to race, buy Ferrari, XJ should be nice ride for easy cruising.

@RejectedBeats 10 жыл бұрын

***** You are a man who understand what is Jaguar and understands whole car industry. I agree, German cars are better cars for sure. I have little dislike for Audi, because it is just an overpriced Volkswagen under that nice body, it does not have individuality, all Audi products have similar design. Mercedes is something else, it is a great car. But Jaguar is not made to be compared or be a competition to someone else. It is just a nice car. It is made for customer and it is good as one car can be good. They don't push themselves too hard to make something impossible or more expensive. That is why I love Jaguar, and somebody else can love or hate it, Jaguar just don't care too much about it. I also can say Jaguar is well priced and it have nice designed interior that does not look so expensive. The best thing about Jaguar interior that is not looks the same in their model range.

@sobiaadale2196 6 жыл бұрын

Agree

@charles-davidberube1174 5 жыл бұрын

I would disagree. The one that gives me the fizz is the cls. I also buy a car for its technology, reliability and build quality.

@SuperDorkenstein 9 жыл бұрын

should've done XJR vs RS7 vs CLS 63 AMG. now that's something i'd wanna see

@Mannykeri 7 жыл бұрын

No, BMW M6 Gran Coupe

@letsrollout7307 7 жыл бұрын

Pat Morgan I've had the opportunity to put a tuned cls 550 up against the bmw grandcoup. There were both great cars to drive. The cls had more horse power. 578 compared to the 445 HP in the grandcoupe. Check it out. You'll enjoy it. Just click my face it will take you to the channel. Hope u like it

@carlosreyes6600 10 жыл бұрын

I love the Audi, but I just drove the CLS... Man what an engine!

@nayidcruzarce2940 10 жыл бұрын

Which one did you drive, the 550 or the 63 amg?

@mohammedayesh3927 2 жыл бұрын

@@nayidcruzarce2940 Never got a reply huh

@victoryu2012 10 жыл бұрын

using A7 3.0TDI competed with CLS550, and saying the poor A7 is undr powered, how genius...... try S7 if you dare

@quentinfreeman7516 9 жыл бұрын

It wasn't released...

@buckcannon1811 3 жыл бұрын

I traded my Lexus LS 460 for the 2014 CLS 550. Better performance than my wife’s S550. Great car!

@modernbattousai 13 жыл бұрын

great review! I don't know if I'd be able to decide between the 3 myself, but at least these guys tried to narrow it down haha

@kartoffelaut0 11 жыл бұрын

The CLS is the better looking and has the best combination of comfort and sportyness, which also is the highest values of these cars segment.

@radar3699 13 жыл бұрын

the xj is just AMAZING OMG!!

@dylansandile6801 10 жыл бұрын

Xj is the one i would take home. Its unique it shouldnt be put up aginst anything. It has an X factor

@LosInkasRevelacionMusical Жыл бұрын

I love these old MotorTrend videos!!

@turboshottho 9 жыл бұрын

Wow Audi seriously improved the A7 and it's variants since this video.

@gamerN77 10 жыл бұрын

just now watched the video and wondered why there are SO many dislikes ? wtf !

@aoobbb 10 жыл бұрын

Because you can't compare a 5-Litre XJ and CLS 550 to A7, it should'v been 3-Litre XJ vs A7 vs CLS350 CDI and you would clearly see the winner. A7

@bebonote 10 жыл бұрын

Kahvisuodatinpussi i am with you , this unfair comparison

@zech007 9 жыл бұрын

Kahvisuodatinpussi Because in US we dont have diesel CLS or even a 3.0l XJ , however US recently got a 3.0 supercharged Xj in 2013, but still no diesel CLS350 CDI or Bluetec yet!

@aoobbb 9 жыл бұрын

zech007 In that case, I would call this video a bit rushed one.

@AprilVic 9 жыл бұрын

zech007 In that case, they should bring an S7 to the comparison

@CesarEstevao 12 жыл бұрын

My favorite Jaguar XJ!

@onewayofliving 12 жыл бұрын

I am glad they reviewed these 3 cars together. They all are about style and performance. I think its an interesting comparison and one that makes sense in that you can get them all for around the same price (lease rates). I wish the CLS and the A7 had seating for 5 though. Deal killer for me.

@25Celtics 13 жыл бұрын

"In dynamic mode its bouncy, which isnt good when youre driving fast." isnt that what sport mode is for? 5:06

@surfermx 10 жыл бұрын

I own a Jag My boyfriend owns a A7 : Jag shits on the A7

@supaahflyy 10 жыл бұрын

wow rich family.. haha

@aoobbb 10 жыл бұрын

Depends on the Jag, of course the 5-litre Jag shits on A7, which is 3-litre... S7 shits on the Jag and A7 shits on the 3-litre Jag.

@supaahflyy 10 жыл бұрын

Jag's really bring something different to the table, i dont know if its good different or not but classy car nonetheless

@adamsdailydriveway 8 жыл бұрын

Y so many dislikes? A lot of Benz haters I see?? Of course the Benz won, it's bad ass, reliable, twin turbo, looks the best, and over all best German engineering.

@_Iamdmoney 6 жыл бұрын

Uh...no one ever refers to Mercedes Benz as reliable. Safe yes, reliable no.

@_Iamdmoney 6 жыл бұрын

RockBassist2112 mmmmm🤨I don't know about that

@venom5809 13 жыл бұрын

Excellent review covering the real world concerns that actual buyers would have.

@arminask 13 жыл бұрын

the jag may have a sloped roof, but I think it's in a more luxurious class of cars (s-class, a8 etc), and I don't think it's fair to compare it's handling to the other two..

@VISUXLL 8 жыл бұрын

this makes me happier with my CLS :)

@marioalvidrez6258 7 жыл бұрын

VISUAL me too!!

@worlds_greatest_detective6667 6 жыл бұрын

If i had the money the A7 would be my car.

@AprilVic 9 жыл бұрын

Let's be fair, why not compare CLS550 and XJ to an S7? Your A7 is not even s-line. S7 should make more sense in terms of power and price.

@NobuDoggo 7 жыл бұрын

the mercedes cls is not even an amg...and amg interiors look insane more power etc i think its a fair fight dude 550 vs s7 if audi cant handle it then its their problem

@pincheneo 13 жыл бұрын

they all seem really nice. i wonder how much would the maintenance of each car would be. they didnt really touch on cost.

@feymiali5663 10 жыл бұрын

AUDI !!!!!

@dp33600 10 жыл бұрын

Hate it when people like this compare a saloon car with a bloody sports car. Stop reviewing all of these fantastic cars. You clearly don't know how to review them for the typical customer.

@kennyshane84 13 жыл бұрын

@legr8est1234 I thought it was interesting that you mentioned that Audi has visible and touchable plastic... then what should it be replaced with?

@crazyawesome68 11 жыл бұрын

im sorry, but i absolutely LOVE the mercedes cls's looks. If it was jaguar xj interior in merc exterior looks, oh damn

@harethalomari6333 10 жыл бұрын

The jag compare with a s class and a8 not with a7 and cls jaguar made a car from a most high quality materials not like others also good price

@MrWaex 8 жыл бұрын

For me .....just the BENZ :-)))))

@1kilohawk 12 жыл бұрын

Ahem! you have just compared 2 omelettes to a quiche!

@Mr365097 7 жыл бұрын

Heart says Jaguar XJ...... Head says Honda Accord

@TheTiminator97 10 жыл бұрын

Mercedes Benz is the Best, it's good old german work

@nicholasjianu1273 8 жыл бұрын

CLS 550 destroys the competition

@Infrared73 13 жыл бұрын

This is the first time I've looked at a current Mercedes and thought wow, I wouldn't mind having that.

@gyro231995 13 жыл бұрын

@Amidat MT and Automobile both, in the magazine review, called it a 4 door coupe for lack of a better term. Yes, they can be called hatchbacks, but if two magazine of the came company (Source Interlink) both call it a 4 door coupe then it is a 4 door coupe to them.

@i7rs 12 жыл бұрын

JAAAAAAGGGGG!!!!

@jamietaylor6263 10 жыл бұрын

Audi A7!

@camaro5946 7 жыл бұрын

jamie taylor 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤❤❤👍🏻

@mistamontiel 13 жыл бұрын

motortrend !! What's the song at 0:07 ? I beg of you. Perfect chill upbeat to haul to.

@ELISainta Жыл бұрын

love my 2014 cls550, could use a chip as the engine was actually detuned by Mercedes because it competed to close to the 63s and could give much more power then what Mercedes set it to, with a good tune and a modded exhaust the 550 could blow the 63 out of the water easily

@MultiWikey 10 жыл бұрын

Merc # 1

@surfermx 10 жыл бұрын

Jag shits on the A7 and CLS

@aoobbb 10 жыл бұрын

But your Honda Civic shits on NOTHING

@spartandy 13 жыл бұрын

price????

@Engel888 12 жыл бұрын

Good review

@Bwause83 9 жыл бұрын

1. jaguar 2. mercedes 3. cancer 4. audi A7

@camaro5946 7 жыл бұрын

Bwause83 jaguar it's more awesome a7? Ahahahahaha

@alfisti93 7 жыл бұрын

Being shot in the foot twice is more enjoyable than owning any of those crappy volkswagen/audi turds.

@_Iamdmoney 6 жыл бұрын

you've owned an Audi?

@twentyfivenhot 7 жыл бұрын

Xj is a lot better then the S class. they should have given it the full beam. Also XJ is a lot more fun to drive.

@shadyforever2687 5 жыл бұрын

U're mad

@cnip288 13 жыл бұрын

the fact that it squeaks and rattles makes it British.... that is the charm.

@DavidBoy333 12 жыл бұрын

why so many hate this video. i mean we have to at least show some respect that these guys spent time on planning a review with such facinating and astounding cars!!

@mahirsheikh3820 10 жыл бұрын

CLS

@maxsayenko355 7 жыл бұрын

I would take the A7 any day of the week

@droppinsumfudge 13 жыл бұрын

@MrLiveLaughLove97 strange how even though the jaguar competes in price range and size with higher end cars like the bmw 7 series, mercedes s class, and audi a8, it still comes in last in this comparison. just shows how advanced german cars are...

@xsnownedx 10 жыл бұрын

So where does the BMW 6 series gran coupe fit into this comparison?

@_Iamdmoney 6 жыл бұрын

It doesn't BMW cars are ugly asf. Mostly performance for speed

@aram442 9 жыл бұрын

1K dislikes BMW lovers

@elfedowen6452 6 жыл бұрын

Let face it! if you've made it in this world everyone buys, or anyone with taste and class goes for european cars....

@usernameseventeen1 13 жыл бұрын

Does the xj come in purple??

@AvengedKaushik 12 жыл бұрын

Not being rude dude....but would you mind explaining why it is incomparable? Would like to know if the Audi is better or the Merc or the Jag?

@wailou13014 10 жыл бұрын

Audiii

@camaro5946 7 жыл бұрын

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@wailou13014 7 жыл бұрын

Paolo Giammarini Audiiiii

@takarlor12 6 жыл бұрын

Audi looks the best.

@ethownzbh 13 жыл бұрын

did they have to make it look just like the xf?

@highflyer4 13 жыл бұрын

@Theexiler1 your cavalier doesnt it come with like 40 hp?

@buckcannon7515 5 жыл бұрын

CLS IS SUPERIOR TO BOTH OF THE OTHER VEHICLES!

@somthingjonas 13 жыл бұрын

You never showed the interior of the cls...while you went over the interiors of the others

@grasshapa007 13 жыл бұрын

love the storm trooper looking tail lights of the audi A7.

@T966ER 13 жыл бұрын

I saw the video title and I already knew what the comments would be about.

@conquerorofbabylon 11 жыл бұрын

How do you match up the XJ with a hatchback? Then you matched it without the 510 hp Supersport to a twin turbo. Not fair.

@PedroPistons 12 жыл бұрын

What do you mean when you say the XJ isn't "sporty" ?

@TamilTrapstar 13 жыл бұрын

wheres the 5 series ?

@s.flanders 13 жыл бұрын

@Amidat The Audi A7's base price is about $10k under the base price of the other two. The Audi A8's is about $10k over. While the XJ is purely a luxury car, the other two (A7 and CLS) are supposed to be four-door coupes. Which is why the A7 is a better choice for comparison than the A8. Since they are direct competitors, I'd say it's fair to compare their interiors, while noting that the Audi starts at a lower price than the Merc. Also, to what would you compare the A7?

@NasnasFilms 13 жыл бұрын

Bearded with glasses is the best presenter so far i think. He is the only one how can criticise the cars and not always sey it to polight. I like him!

@conquerorofbabylon 11 жыл бұрын

You didn't use the 510 hp model in the Supersport XJ.

@H29Amanda 12 жыл бұрын

Was this video filmed in Utah?

@MaybeProllyIdk 12 жыл бұрын

I'm going to have to agree with you, as i drive a CLS, i do understand the power it has but, it is just ridiculous to compare a 3.0L V6 with alot less HP and Torque to the MB or the Jag, these guys are worse then the NFL's replacement refs.

@Forgoten214 13 жыл бұрын

Will there be a S7? I like the CLS550 the best especially in terms of looks.

@TheMiszerak 11 жыл бұрын

this is the classic guy that's never gonna get impressed by anything, all he's able to see are negatives

@navra1234 11 жыл бұрын

300 horsepowers feels like you are on a airplane

@SaMaster18 12 жыл бұрын

Love the CLS! But all are great in this comparison.

@CarToneHK 13 жыл бұрын

XJ against A7 and CLS? what's wrong with Motor Trend?

@sharpshoot360 11 жыл бұрын

Wat song was that at the beginnings

@nyjatt911 11 жыл бұрын

...and what will the RS7 be compared to? Aventador? Veyron?

@gauthamgooner 12 жыл бұрын

You can compare the other two with the XF-R. That may have made more sense. And the a& has gorgeous interiors. The best of the 3 here.

@gyro231995 13 жыл бұрын

@Amidat I couldn't agree more, except this is a Motor Trend video review, so we go by Motor Trend's classifications for their review.

@WSOJ3 13 жыл бұрын

hope the Bimmers also make into this segment with their 6 serie 4 doors

@valytyno 12 жыл бұрын

@JohnRhysMusician Well...no! it lacks a rear center console, like the CLS has and you can actually fit a person in the middle of the backseat.

@niradg 13 жыл бұрын

isn't there a pretty large price difference between the A7 and the CLS?

@iApocalyptic 13 жыл бұрын

Thats an epic looking high scool.

@DarkmanXXL 12 жыл бұрын

Why is the XJ in this comparison? Isn't it supposed to be a S Class/A8/7 Series competitor?

@lamdo23tech 13 жыл бұрын

No 5 series gt?

@superbumfinkel 13 жыл бұрын

you've got to read the actual magazine article to get all the details. Thats the whole point.

@Human123229750 10 жыл бұрын

@ Rethgore But you cant get a CLS 350 in the States.

@TopTenSam 11 жыл бұрын

Yea, i thought about the BMW 6 Coupe, But it wasn't released at the time of this video.

@adamsdailydriveway 7 жыл бұрын

Isn't the xf supposed to be in his segment not the xj, the xj is with the s550, 750, Audi A8!!! Wthhh

@loudblazer 13 жыл бұрын

Just compare the CLS and A7, hopefully you can test the CLS63 amg vs a S7 with a v10 :)

@BrockLeyland 12 жыл бұрын

motor trend knows cars like a farmer knows surgery.

@i7rs 12 жыл бұрын

Man, I like your review. Normally in Motor Trend reviews tend to get too technical, you high-light the essence in real life.

@markchen5710 9 жыл бұрын

Why no 650i grand coupe

@CyberdyneProductions 8 жыл бұрын

+Mark Chen Because this came out in 2011 and the first 650i Gran Coupe came out in 2013.

@KPKonliner 11 жыл бұрын

He said "We've been thrilled by any of these cars"