Having driven both cars for days, and having bought the 2019 A8L, I wholeheartedly agree.

Start at 7:19

 

When they describe the new A8, it sounds like it resembles old LS models (quiet, smooth, not ostentatious) .

 

Yes. The main competitor to the 2019 Audi A8L when I purchased the car was in fact the 4LS.

 

 

The rear of the A8 reminds me of the 4LS, both very nice and understated.

 

I actually really like the gloss black panels (when clean) and I LOVE the new MMI. I hate the fingerprints though, and thus will require more TLC.

I would prefer a swivel wheel or whatever, but hey, something about not being able to have it all, sadly.

 

Thx angrypengu, I'd take your word any day over CrR.. they lost me 15 years ago.

 

I seen another comparison and the reviewer said the A8 is the new flagship king. Even better than the S-Class. So that's saying a lot.

 

 

Yup. That's the one .

 

I almost feel it's inappropriate for me to comment anymore about anything Lexus since I didn't end up buying the 5LS, but I will anyways.

To me, the 5LS was designed towards my demographic and I decided otherwise, but I'd like to just state the 5LS is geared towards what was the last Audi A8 target audience. Sporty, fun, comfortable. Sure, that isn't what I was going for so i decided against the 5LS, but I do want to state that no matter what car one chooses in this category, we are privileged to be able to afford these cars so keeping that in mind, we're all lucky.

 

I respect all opinions.

 

These are public forums, all are welcome (but frankly I'm just waiting to see pics of your A8! )

Also, I appreciate your views as a consumer in this segment and while this may be a Lexus forum, I think it's great to stay informed on what's going on with other automakers. We have a 2015 GS that will need replacing soon and while an LS feels like the next logical step, real accounts like these are very helpful, so thank you for sharing and keeping us informed.

 

 

If you are looking for the ride of the LS, and you are in the US which is a safe assumption I think, you will have to knock the A6 off of your list. Unlike here in Canada where one can fit air suspension on the A6, this is not an option in the US. You'd have to buy the A8. (I have no clue about the A7, but my concern with the A7 is the window frame less design which causes more wind noise.

If a plush ride and an astonishingly quiet interior (same level of quietness as a S class) is what you're going for, go for the A8. The engine/MHEV system and all of that are the same in the A6/A7/A8 so from a reliability standpoint, it should be alright, although obviously Lexus should still win in this department.