BMW 550i vs Jaguar XF SV8 vs Lexus GS450h vs Mercedes-Benz E500 (E550)

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Tags: BMW 550i vs Jaguar XF SV8 vs Lexus GS450h vs Mercedes-Benz E500 (E550)

1st Place: Mercedes E500
The Mercedes V8 is refined, torquey and always eager to perform. At high speeds the Mercedes V8 is quieter than the screaming Lexus V6. The E-Class has outstanding comfort ratings and performs well in driving dynamics and has top ratings in having the car drive straight without the driver touching the steering wheel (like the Lexus). The seats don't offer enough side support though. The fuel consumption of 13.3 liters per 100 km is acceptable given the sporty driving style the car was exposed to. Inside the E-Class offers a lot of space for both front and rear passengers and the trunk is enormous with 540 liters of space. The trunk can be expanded by having the rear seats fold down giving the E-Class excellent markings in versatility. Overall the E500 is a very versatile car offering great performance, cabin- and luggage space, acceptable fuel economy and the best comfort in the group.

2nd Place: Jaguar XF SV8
The Jaguar performed well in this test beating out the BMW in driving dynamics. Although the test showed that the Jaguar weighs close to 2-tons, its powerful engine wasn't enough to hang with the BMW and Mercedes in acceleration. Interior space is generous and the comfort and sporting qualities are very good. Wind and engine noises are incredibly loud at 180 km/h+, especially the supercharged V8 but most customers will probably enjoy the sporty sound. The Jaguar is a very thirsty car needed on average 2 liters of gasoline extra compared to the BMW and Mercedes. This was a big blow and somewhat cost it the victory. The XF had the best braking performance of all cars here and also the best interior and together with the Lexus comes standard with many features that cost extra in the BMW and Mercedes.

3rd Place: BMW 550i
The BMW has the most responsive engine in this test. The sound is sporty and the 6-speed automatic transmission is a good companion. On the downside are poor comfort and a somewhat small cabin although the optional "comfort seats" on this 550i improve comfort somewhat. As expected, the BMW is a very good handler but the XF handles better. Like the Mercedes, the BMW V8 is a quieter performer at high speeds than the Lexus GS. Fuel economy is good for a big and powerful V8. The trunk is the biggest in the review after the Mercedes E500. The BMW is easy to drive and control and a joy in corners - but so is the Jaguar.

4th Place: Lexus GS450h
The Lexus is the most fuel efficient here - in mixed driving only. At high speeds on the Autobahn it almost matches the Jaguar for thirst. It has one of the quietest engines. It comes best-equipped with standard features such as various safety features and electronic goodies and receives high marks here. In all other criterias it disappoints. At high speeds however the V6 engine and interior noises are very loud - and don't sound sporty. Comfort is average with the suspension being neither sporty or comfortable. The Lexus has a laughable trunk space of only 280 liters thanks to the hybrid batteries. These add weight and increase the fuel consumption of an already overweight car when the electric engine is not in usage. The seats of the Lexus offer little side support and are slippery. As in previous tests, the Lexus GS also demonstrates its incredibly poor braking abilities by performing incredibly poorly in braking tests. The interior is decent but feels inferior to that of the Jaguar and Mercedes. In variability the Lexus scores a solid 0 points. The rear seats cannot be folded and this combined with the small trunk make the GS a very impractical car.

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At the end of this test the Jaguar XF finishes second place. First place goes to the Mercedes-Benz E500 which impresses in all regards. Despite its horrendous fuel economy and high costs, the Jaguar impresses with great overall comfort and superb handling. The BMW 550i is comparable to the Jaguar XF, but isn't as comfortable and is soundly beaten in driving dynamics. The Lexus GS450h offers average comfort, poor driving dynamics and a very small cabin. All the Lexus has going for it are its generally low fuel consumption and clean emissions. In all other criteria it trails its rivals. Read Article

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amazinBimmer - 4/14/2008 1:42:54 PM

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hahaha.. who was this written by a a fifth grader..

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Heyhuub - 4/14/2008 1:54:47 PM

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Much like your own writing, right?

JRobUSC - 4/14/2008 1:58:31 PM

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No, genius, it was written in German in a German magazine and you're reading the English translation. Translation quirks aside, next time they might want to tick the "sport package" option box for the 550i. If you're doing a performance test comparing driving dynamics, that would have made a big difference.

EnnNorak - 4/14/2008 2:57:48 PM

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For me it's a no-brainer -- I'd rather spend my money on the S550 which was not part of the test.

JRobUSC - 4/14/2008 3:45:40 PM

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and isn't a competitor to any of these cars. Hence the inclusion of the E500.

S4cabriofoxone - 4/14/2008 7:37:12 PMView My AgentSpace

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The S550 is $30K more than any of these cars.

S4cabriofoxone - 4/14/2008 11:47:51 PMView My AgentSpace

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Why was I de-boosted? LOL.

tattedtwice - 4/15/2008 4:41:54 AM

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"The 5-Series has already been slapped around by the M45, so it is no surprise that it lost once again."

We should all overlook this clear hyperbole, but in case you're ignorant enough to believe that nonsense, let's break it down;
the 5 series is faster, brakes better, handles better, corners harder, gets better gas mileage, and is more refined. So, do tell, how does it get 'smacked around'? Oh, let me guess, because the m won a few comparisons thanks to being cheaper, even though the 5'er hands it its (bloated and ugly) @ss?

ubercool - 4/15/2008 9:35:38 AM

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If the test was in a neutral country, the result would look more like this,

1st Jaguar XF

2nd BMW 550i

3rd Lexus GS

4th Mercedes

Kraut_god - 4/14/2008 1:50:50 PM

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jl114 - 4/14/2008 3:43:24 PM

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I agree, but the Lexus has terrible driving dynamnics. The interior space is also a complete joke, a g35 sedan has comparable space. As enticing as it looks, I'll wait to see how much they improve it next gen.

stash84 - 4/15/2008 10:07:39 AM

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i agree..but give me the 550i..better yet, the m5

BMW4me4ever - 4/14/2008 1:51:13 PMView My AgentSpace

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Why isnt the 550i with the Sports Package? 90% of the 550's sold in the US is with the Sports Package on them.

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JRobUSC - 4/14/2008 2:01:04 PM

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I noticed that too. Aside from a major appearance ugrade, the 20" wheels and M Sport suspension with active roll stabilization would have made a pretty big difference in the "driving dynamics".

Audiphile - 4/14/2008 11:32:42 PM

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This is a just a guess on my part. I have been told that all of the European manufactuers put tauter suspensions on their cars sold in Europe than they do on cars bound for the U.S. Perhaps that is why the Euro-spec BMW was not equipped with the Sport Package.

If you have a better theory, let us know.

EL44 - 4/14/2008 1:51:58 PMView My AgentSpace

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raciste raciste raciste

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TurboSpyder - 4/14/2008 3:12:46 PMView My AgentSpace

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Who are the racists? Japan allows few foreigners in and gives citizenship to even fewer.

w209w114 - 4/14/2008 10:22:07 PMView My AgentSpace

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Fact: Japan is one of the most homogenous societies on earth.

BMW4me4ever - 4/14/2008 1:52:45 PMView My AgentSpace

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also, how does the BMW 550 get more points than the Jaguar but end up behind it in the standings? whatever ...

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BMW4me4ever - 4/14/2008 1:55:50 PMView My AgentSpace

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my bad ... didnt read the whole article ...

cdoke - 4/14/2008 1:55:11 PMView My AgentSpace

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Interesting. So, I guess all this praise for the XF isn't hollow then- good to hear.

Although, I do notice that the Jaguar is significantly more expensive than the other vehicles- 15,000 euros more expensive than the next most costly in fact. Although the Jaguar does come with a lot of standard equipment.

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BMW4me4ever - 4/14/2008 1:57:50 PMView My AgentSpace

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The Jaguar is the only car with the Sport Package on it. Why doesnt the BMW nor the Mercedes have the Sport & AMG packages? Wouldnt that make for a more fair comparison in regards to performance. BMW Sport Package gets an enhanced performance auto transmission. A little one sided in regards to the test

cdoke - 4/14/2008 2:40:55 PMView My AgentSpace

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The SV8 is not a sport package...it is a completely different version of the car. Yes, it does come with bigger wheels and superchargers attached to the engine, but it isn't an "option".

I would imagine that they they basically selected the stardard midrange models- without performance upgrades. Granted, they did drone on for a bit about options prices on the Lexus in particular. Why in specific they did that, you would have to ask them. Which for the (future) 3 model line-up of the XF is the SV8. For the BMW it is a bit more difficult as there are 4 models.

Jaguar does not have a sports package as an option. The XF SV8 is the mid-range of the model- as is the 550i. In terms of the specific choices you would have to ask them.

S4cabriofoxone - 4/14/2008 7:38:40 PMView My AgentSpace

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cdoke, I think you know that in the US at least, the XF SV8 is actually a better value proposition than all of the competition. It maxes out at under $65K.

cdoke - 4/14/2008 7:54:33 PMView My AgentSpace

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I do, which is why I was shocked to see the Auto Zeitung prices.

bmwdrvr - 4/14/2008 5:27:55 PM

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for the record the XF isnt intended to be a car like the CLS.....its not a 4 door coupe its a conventional sedan

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S4cabriofoxone - 4/14/2008 7:40:04 PMView My AgentSpace

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The XF is actually larger than the 5 Series, E-Class and GS.

Not to mention, Jaguar's reliability is consistently within the top ten in the industry these days. Read up; don't just say how it was in the 1980s.

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EL44 - 4/14/2008 2:02:11 PMView My AgentSpace

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Deutches gegen LEXUS! What else. Go and comeback with more credible german Zeitung. If u are german, you know as good as me that never this magazine gives credits to jap cars.

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Heyhuub - 4/14/2008 2:08:45 PM

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Then why does it give credit to british cars?

TopGear - 4/14/2008 2:15:08 PM

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Who wants to pay $50-60k for a car from Indian company with Ford Engine? Not me.
Lexus knows how to build a car, but their idea on 450h totally fails. What they were thinking? Adding hybrid for more horse power without much of fuel benefit and worse cargo space to heavy GS. They just didn't get why premium consumers buy hybrid cars.
Just wait for the next generation Benz E-class.

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urbansouljah - 4/14/2008 6:43:16 PM

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The AJ-V8 is not a Ford engine. It was designed entirely by Jaguar and launched in the XK8 in 1996. It is built on a separate Jaguar engine line at Ford's Bridgend engine plant in the UK.

montyz81 - 4/14/2008 2:24:20 PM

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Where is the M35/45 in this list?

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Agent63 - 4/15/2008 3:27:28 AMView My AgentSpace

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I like the Infiniti M series of cars but I don't think it's on the list because of it's sales. The M35/45 compares well with it's Japanese counterpart and that is the Lexus GS. Maybe even the RL.

I like all of the cars that was tested.. BMW 550i with sport package looks good IMO. The E-Class although it requires a re-design still maintains it's traditional MB class and prestigious looks, the XF is new, and a savior of Jaguar, looks good and priced very well, the GS i've always loved even the previous generation. It's a win win situation. All respectable cars to own. Personal preference really.

sholemon - 4/14/2008 2:37:24 PMView My AgentSpace

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BMW didnt win one! Im proud of you Autospies for posting an article that doesnt shamelessly plug bmw.

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enthusiastx11 - 4/15/2008 10:45:39 AM

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whatever version of the GS you talk about it's still the same dismal driving dynamics, shitty brakes, and cramped cabin.

lexus says the GS450h is the ultimate in power and performance, so it should measure up in this competition. but, it can't play with the big boys. that's why most buyers are 60 year old suburban women.

bulldogz - 4/14/2008 3:02:05 PM

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let's count how many times BMW4me4ever whines about the BMW not having the Sport Package. (sigh)

Dude, it can't win every competition, and when it does I'm pretty sure BMW doesn't send you a fruit basket.

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BMW4me4ever - 4/14/2008 3:32:38 PMView My AgentSpace

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Vendetta ... sigh! you figured me out. You are good. I want to be just like you. I just asked a simple question. I have been working with BMW for 13 years. I have owned 6 of them.

I think the Jaguar is a nice car. Saw one up close today for the first time. I hate it for all competitors when they do comparisons like this. Get like packages & regardless of a few thousand & compare. The Jaguar has 20" wheels. One of the points they made in the article is that the Jaguar out handled the BMW & therefore was awarded extra points. Put the 550 sport package with the 19" wheels vs the Jaguar and the story ends up different. It is not just BMW. Car amagazines do it to Lexus, Audi, Infiniti, Mercedes & Jaguar.

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S4cabriofoxone - 4/15/2008 5:29:17 PMView My AgentSpace

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"exactly..if lexus wanted to make a great handling car to rice around the track, they wouldnt use electric steering and luxury tuned suspension."

LEXUS SAYS it's a PERFORMANCE luxury sedan, not me! If they're serious about making a sports sedan, they need to do better next time! The GS is NOT marketed as a pure luxury sedan!

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TurboSpyder - 4/14/2008 3:18:57 PMView My AgentSpace

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Car and Driver calls the GS450h's driving dynamics "dismal".

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abcd - 4/14/2008 4:55:24 PM

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yes TurboSpyder dynamics is dismal , but this is strange to judge car only in dynamics . today every car must be dynamic with is absurdity . lexus gs is different than germans : quieter , more comfortable , not dynamic . there are lots of people that aren`t buying executive sedan to driving fast on winding roads .
wooow .. i haven`t known that lexus gs has so extremly low emission-according to theirs datas:(order:bmw,jaguar,lexus,mercedes):
Kohlenmonoxid CO 0,271 g/km 0,475 g/km 0,100 g/km 0,376 g/km
Kohlenwasserstoff HC 0,067 g/km 0,041 g/km 0,010 g/km 0,042 g/km
Stickoxid NOX 0,022 g/km 0,037 g/km 0,000 g/km 0,031 g/km

abcd - 4/14/2008 5:01:45 PM

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and bmw isn`t longer benchmark in dynamics - look at last page of TEST ALS PDF-DOWNLOAD . now benchmark is jaguar xf .

S4cabriofoxone - 4/14/2008 7:42:54 PMView My AgentSpace

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"lexus gs is different than germans : quieter , more comfortable , not dynamic ."

Except, the GS is marketed as Lexus's PERFORMANCE luxury sedan. It says so on their own site. You kind of need impressive handling to cater to performance buyers.

Also, "quietness" and "comfort" are moot points in this class. Each car available is quiet and comfortable to some degree--some even moreso than the Lexus.

stash84 - 4/15/2008 10:18:50 AM

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exactly..if lexus wanted to make a great handling car to rice around the track, they wouldnt use electric steering and luxury tuned suspension.

when magazines give their "opinion" about lexus' handling and compare it to the others..its ridiculous.
their opinion means nothing to me. everyone has one.

ITS A DIFFERENT TYPE OF CAR !!!!!

dont "enthusiasts" know this ???

its like if i tell you that my cbr1000 will smoke your m3 or your r8..it will..but.....

ITS BUILT FOR THAT

gooch - 4/14/2008 3:58:34 PM

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The Jag is "bloated?" I thought it was just heavy.

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stash84 - 4/15/2008 10:20:22 AM

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sport package???

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w209w114 - 4/14/2008 3:27:19 PMView My AgentSpace

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This E-Class is on its way out and its still the benchmark. I'm eager to see what the new E-Class has in store for us and the competition.

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tattedtwice - 4/15/2008 5:00:04 AM

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Benchmark? For no one other than a certain korean economy car company that clearly adores it enough to copy it. Other than that, this thing isn't on anyone's radar since it does NOTHING well and only sells on its family name.

amazinBimmer - 4/14/2008 4:18:28 PM

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e class being the benchmark?? its the 5er, son.

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Htay7500 - 4/14/2008 4:32:43 PM

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I'd opt for the diesel E.

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TauronB2G - 4/14/2008 4:41:39 PM

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Being a Mercedes owner I am glad the E550 won. If I needed a sedan its the car that I would have bought. The 550 looks really good with the sport package but otherwise I am not a fan of the styling. Drives great though. I like the look of the XF but I don't like the perforated metal pieces across the dash. Otherwise a great car. I haven't had the chance to drive it yet. The Lexus is a decent car, good looking and all but the braking performance kinda worries me. I would have liked to have them test the LS 460 though.
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cdoke - 4/14/2008 4:50:26 PMView My AgentSpace

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"I like the look of the XF but I don't like the perforated metal pieces across the dash"

The aluminum on the dash is not perforated- it is stamped with a texture- there are no holes in it.

TauronB2G - 4/14/2008 6:21:20 PM

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Okay well I don't like the perforations in the aluminum on the dash. Feel better now?
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cdoke - 4/14/2008 7:33:50 PMView My AgentSpace

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For the second time- they are not perforations. Look the damn word up- there are no holes in the aluminium, which means it isn't perforated. It is stamped with a texture. Unless, of course, you are talking about the perforations behind which the speakers are housed.

S4cabriofoxone - 4/14/2008 7:45:32 PMView My AgentSpace

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I was thinking the same thing... not perforated.

I take it you haven't sat in one, Tauron, because the aluminum is very stylish and it's all real, which is admirable.

LexSucks - 4/14/2008 6:02:15 PM

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Lexus loses again. Will Lexus ever win a Comparison test in our lifetime?

I guess that's what happens when you put a car with crappy driving dynamics up against cars that can handle.

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Willis - 4/14/2008 6:13:34 PM

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The Lexus GS450h is a car that sells on hype: the hype of being "green". When you buy a GS450h you get a heavier GS with virtually no trunk and typical no-cabin-space GS qualities. If I were to choose, I would rather have the V6 Lexus GS. It's no poseur car like the GS450h.

speedmaster - 4/14/2008 6:41:59 PMView My AgentSpace

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What no one has pointed out is ......
This is a GERMAN MAGAZINE praising a British car.
This is a first. I am surprised at the result.

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bmwfan1513 - 4/14/2008 6:44:54 PM

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The 550i is obviously the better car.

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S4cabriofoxone - 4/14/2008 7:46:23 PMView My AgentSpace

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Hm.

Now where does it say that?

M53R - 4/15/2008 6:40:54 AMView My AgentSpace

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On the brochure of the 5 series with sports package. :)

Yonder7 - 4/14/2008 7:19:52 PM

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If could be more interesting compare with sport package in th BMW and the MB, but even in that case the MB have an advantage due power and torque. But it was a fair compare excluding the Jaguar which was loaded with SP.

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tattedtwice - 4/15/2008 5:01:55 AM

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Advantage on paper only. Note it's no faster, despite its big swollen domestic-sized V8.

ravErdaveE92 - 4/14/2008 7:22:18 PM

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wow, i guess i should test drive an XF SV8 then, handles better than the 550i? sounds impressive

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enthusiastx11 - 4/14/2008 7:39:52 PM

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really impressed by how well the new jag did against some formidable competitors. nice job!

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xj13 - 4/15/2008 7:14:55 AM

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Like the story goes=
" The Lexus GS450h offers average comfort, poor driving dynamics and a very small cabin" lol

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stash84 - 4/15/2008 10:23:01 AM

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obviously, either this mag was paid to let the jag win or they purposely chose a basic bmw to compare it to an already more expensive jag..

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enthusiastx11 - 4/15/2008 10:49:48 AM

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kraut:

you should talk to lexus and tell them to stop touting the GS450h as a "performance" sedan. they should listen to you and just market it for what it is...mediocre ride, dismal handling, cramped interior, too much cabin noise...but lots of electronic gizmos to distract you from all that.

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enthusiastx11 - 4/17/2008 3:51:51 PM

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really kraut? according to lexus.com, the GS450h is all about "extraordinary performance." lol

http://www.lexus.com/models/GSh/

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Designer1 - 4/14/2008 10:57:22 PM

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This is yet another example of a stupid comparison. Why compare a hybrid against V8's and complain about trunk spaces and engine noise? Why not compare against the GS460? or maybe they knew it will kick everyone's ass out?

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S4cabriofoxone - 4/14/2008 11:50:01 PMView My AgentSpace

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Is that a joke?

The GS460 would have the least power of the lot. On top of that it would have worse gas mileage than the hybrid version. If anything that would give Lexus an even bigger disadvantage.

xj13 - 4/15/2008 7:17:45 AM

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what a sick joke...............

Willis - 4/15/2008 7:33:34 AM

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The BMW 550i and MB E500 do 0-62 mph in 5.3 seconds according to this article. Look like the GS460 would get its behind smacked, eh?

S4cabriofoxone - 4/15/2008 5:30:31 PMView My AgentSpace

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The E550 (E500) has even recored a 4.9 sec 0-60mph time. That's quicker than an E55 AMG from two generations ago.

xj13 - 4/15/2008 1:44:29 AM

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Go Jag, You smashed lex.....sorry that's no effort since they compete with Hyundai.

Benz No 1, gotta love that E Class and it's at the end of its model cycle, cant wait for the new shape, better hurry or else Lex won’t know what the next generation GS will look like?

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farabira1 - 4/15/2008 2:06:25 AM

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I am a bit surprised to say the least. The article cites that the XF handles better than the 5 series and has an over all better driving dynamics than the 550i. That is a tremendous achievement from Jaguar. To beat the top of the range 5 series(excluding M5) is a huge achievement. No more Jaguar buyers have to be disappointed with their car when they feel like giving the car some thrust and bending through some snaking roads. Jaguar cars always were more stylish and beautiful to look at than any of the German competition, and now it even outperforms the Germans in the things that they used to do best: driving dynamics and handling.

In my opinion Jaguar XF will do better than any other car in the segment, because:

1)Styling is controversial(this generates more talks and discussions among observers, and thus the car gets more widespread circulation) but scathingly modern(make no mistake about it, the design may not be the most favored, but this is a car that can stand in front of any Gucci or Prada showroom and still look at home)

2) As has been cited by journalists who have tested the XF time and again, all agreed, the interior is the best bit of the car, and seriously nothing out there in the german competition can match the uber sleek and fashion savvy interior of the XF.

3)Finally, the XF already has the sleekness and modern identity to become a fashion statement, and on top of that when you have such a car that can also topple probably the best handling sedan of our generation the 550i and can give the driver the rush of blood and fanatical adrenalin through trundling fast paced snaking roads, you are left with a hearty satisfaction.

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Mercedes - 4/15/2008 2:27:11 AM

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Once again a Lexus takes in on the chin. Sorry as car if there ever was one.

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xj13 - 4/15/2008 3:20:06 AM

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Kraut loser3

Jag will send lex into bankrupcy because no one will buy a lex when JAG hit's town baby.

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tattedtwice - 4/15/2008 4:56:50 AM

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This comparison is to be taken as entertainment, since it makes me laugh.
-The trashing of the lexus cracks me up; is there a more pointless vehicle on the road, besides its big brother the ls600?
-Picking a non-sport 550 wearing 17" tires makes no sense; of course its not going to handle as well as a car riding on 20's.
-Supercharged and more powerful (on paper) but cant keep up with the two germans, on top of being thirstier. Too funny.
-The e500, the 2nd most mediocre, plain, boring car in the class (inside and out), that handles and brakes no better than a plain family sedan, and is no faster than the less powerful BMW, (despite using an overratioed tranny), comes in first place? Hilarious. I guess german mags fall victim to bias too.

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