New Top Gear vid: 2009 Benz S63 AMG vs. 2009 BMW 760LI

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11-16-09, 04:32 PM

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New Top Gear vid: 2009 Benz S63 AMG vs. 2009 BMW 760LI

Fresh off the reel.. Top Gear pits these two leer jets against one another..

Enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeZOe...embedded#at=46

11-16-09, 05:46 PM

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Nice video, but I think the more proper comparison would be between the 760Li and S600.

11-16-09, 05:54 PM

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isn't s600 also v12 twin turbo?

11-16-09, 06:24 PM

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Umm...whats with the chrome slabs on the side of the pig nose?

Also, I can't get over how ridiculously FLAT the front of this car is. WTF is wrong with BMW?

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11-16-09, 06:27 PM

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isn't s600 also v12 twin turbo?

Yes, the S600 is also a V12 TT. The S63 that they matched against the 760 is a naturally aspirated V8.

11-16-09, 06:36 PM

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None the less...BA video. Thanks for sharing. There is something strangely awesome about seeing machines like these light up the track.

11-16-09, 08:33 PM

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The S class has real presence now with the LED strips at the front. looks really good. I also dislike the chrome on the 760, but both are really nice looking cars.

I think they went with the S63 because of the price similarity with the 760. the S600 would have been way too much money.

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11-16-09, 08:56 PM

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Gotta love the Stig...

11-17-09, 06:02 AM

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It is amazing that these rear drive German limosines can lap a wet track within the same time frame as an awd Porshe 911 Turbo!

11-17-09, 07:28 AM

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Very nice find......the BMW 760Li is a beast!!!!!!

11-17-09, 09:41 AM

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Quote:

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It is amazing that these rear drive German limosines can lap a wet track within the same time frame as an awd Porshe 911 Turbo!

yeah thats pretty scary

11-17-09, 11:04 AM

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I believe the S63 is the 2010 model.

11-17-09, 11:28 AM

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The new 7-Series is the best looking car of 2009 IMO. It is sooo beautiful!

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The presenters all agreed, in the end, that either car was completely pointless. That being said, I'd probably get the S63 over the 760Li: proven motor and drivetrain, and I've always had a penchant for AMG-built cars.