BMW 7 Series v S-Class v A8: DRAG RACE

We’ve taken three of the most luxurious limos around out of their natural habitat, and we’ve got them lining up for a drag race!

We’ve got Mat in the BMW M760e 7 Series, and he’s taken on the Audi A8 L 60TFSI and the Mercedes S-Class S580e over the quarter-mile!

So let’s see how these three luxurious limos stack up. Starting with the 7 Series, it’s packing a 3-litre straight-six turbo engine that can produce 571hp and 800Nm of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox, and it weighs in at 2,525kg. When it comes to cost, this plug-in hybrid 7 Series will set you back around £120,000.

Alongside it we have the Audi A8. It’s housing a 3-litre V6 turbo under the bonnet, and this puts down 462hp and 700Nm. Power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox, and it’s a fair bit lighter than the BMW, tipping the scales at 2,340kg. It’s also cheaper than the BMW, costing around £93,500.

Then finally we have the S-Class. Powered by a 3-litre straight-six turbo it can produce 510hp and 750Nm. It’s equipped with a 9-speed automatic gearbox, but unlike the other two, power is sent to the rear wheels only! It’s also heavier than the Audi, coming in at 2,435kg, and this edition of the S-Class costs around £108,000.

So the 7 Series has the most power, so will it be a clean sweep? There’s only one way to find out… LET’S RACE!

[carwow]

7 Series v S-Class v A8... Which gets your vote?

[ab-]

Driving any of these cars doesn't feel slow at all because the meeting only starts when you arrive.

[mtho]

Dynamic with Rory, Sam and Mat is so good. This should be the standard lineup

[DPCcars]

Honestly, the synergy between Rory, Sam, and Mat is off the charts! It's like watching a trio of car-enthusiast buddies having the time of their lives. Their camaraderie makes the races not only thrilling but also hilarious. The playful banter, especially between Mat and Sam, adds a whole new layer of entertainment. I couldn’t agree more with @mtho3509, this should definitely be the standard lineup. Oh, and can we talk about the Merc's 'special massage' seats making a cameo in the race? Classic! 🤣🏎🔥

[nitishbatra]

I love how that s class remains flat even under flat out acceleration. Pure Marvel engineering. PURE😮

[nickloong]

The chemistry with this trio is pretty good and spontaneous. You guys should do these drag races together more often!😂😂

[prxxy]

I like you guys as a trio, the most fun I've had watching these races in a while

[Coastmac]

The BMW 7 series here in Australia ranges from about $285k for the 740i, drive away, around to about $300k drive away for the 740d Xdrive which is a special order only, right up to about $360k for the i7 M70 . All these are amounts are a rough give or take figure etc Inc on road costs

[georgigrigorov]

Matt, just to let you know . Sam, Yan and you are the best, you three are making the bez drag, comedy friendly and so on videos. Keep doin in it like this.

[jake]

That Merc just looks so clean, such a timeless design.

[lachyaplin]

The electric only drag at the start was so anti dramatic and slow but somehow entertaining! Top video again!

[INFERNALCARD]

I mean shouldn’t they have chosen the Audi S8 instead of A8?

[scottmatthew]

Mat and Sams bromance is actually amazing

[RSS]

4:22 the reason there’s a soft limiter is because the engine is cold, let it warm up then it lets you rev to redline. You see it move a tiny bit up when he revs it

[Reeator]

Love the energy between these three, what a trio 😅

[chaselovesbecca]

16:35
I think that the reason the brakes are hotter from the long controlled stop (in the 1/4mi) vs the 100 mph brake test is b/c the temp of the brakes are going to be proportional to the amount of KE the brakes have to stop. KE=.5 M*V^2 so the extra velocity plays an exponential part. Pressing the brake harder will make it heat up at a faster rate but it will be for a shorter time during this time the rate of air cooling is much lower than the rate of brake heating so mostly negligible

[arandominternetperson]

Considering the Audi's much lower power output compared to the M760 It did impressively well

[shingie_x]

Having Rory on CarWow is always cool. Hope he keeps coming back .

[royceabraham]

I like the chemistry between these drivers. Its so funny 😂

[mjpkoxw]

Drag race with these cars but the most powerful versions would be lovely