BMW 8-Series vs Mercedes S-Class vs Lexus LC: Who Gets Your $100K?

BMW has finally revealed the new 8-Series, with the company calling it “an unrivaled combination of inspiring sportiness and contemporary luxury”. It’s been a really long time since BMW has challenged Mercedes in the upper premium segments with a two-door model but here we are and, what do you know, there’s a Lexus here too.

Now, before some of you start arguing that the Lexus LC isn’t exactly a direct rival to the 8-Series and the S-Class Coupe, real customers looking to spend $100k are more than likely to cross-shop between these models, regardless of what you think.

Car4life1 - 6/21/2018 5:56:33 PM

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S Class all day, the other 2 will be dated in 3 yrs....there’s something classic and timeless about the S Coupe, not to mention its based on the best car in the world, win win

malba2367 - 6/21/2018 10:39:55 AM

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None... a coupe that handles like a sedan with 2 less doors just does not appeal to me. If I was going to buy a coupe it would be a 911 or the upcoming mid engine corvette. If I had to chose one of these I would probably go with the BMW 8 series.

MDarringer - 6/21/2018 11:11:39 AM

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Lexus LC. It's by far the freshest looking and by far the most captivating.

atc98092 - 6/21/2018 11:19:15 AM

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Neither, because I can't justify spending that much money on a car. Yes, I make enough to afford it. Just won't pay that kind of money.

carsnyc - 6/21/2018 11:39:34 AM

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LC
S
8

cidflekken - 6/21/2018 11:43:37 AM

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S-Class. The Lexus looks good in pictures, but is not as dynamic in person, to me. The BMW, in pictures, just doesn't do much for me. Seeing the S-Class in the real, it just has a presence. Aggressive and elegant at the same time, and truly looks like its price suggests, and more. That being said, I'd take any Aston over these, design-wise (and a bit more money of course).

countguy - 6/21/2018 12:13:26 PM

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S, then the 8, then the LC.

Truthy - 6/21/2018 12:41:35 PM

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The Lexus by a large margin. It is interesting from every angle and fresh. Pictures do not show the complex surfacing. The MB front half looks like every other MB. The BMW looks like a busier Mustang design study. I prefer the Mustang.

MDarringer - 6/21/2018 1:41:37 PM

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I agree. In person the LC is sublime perfection. It's Lexus' "E-Type" moment.

TheSteve - 6/21/2018 1:30:18 PM

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D) None of the above.

TomM - 6/21/2018 5:49:00 PM

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Jonesh -Nonsense - I too agree with TheSteve

In this case though - we are talking about Large two door "coupe" cars - something that does not sell well. IF I want a performance car - that is what I would buy - not a 2 door Luxoboat. ANd If I am buying a car use to carry passengers - I still prefer a four door. THe fact is - this particular type of vehicle offers me nothing I want - and I simply would not choose any of them. This is not a political question either.

PUGPROUD - 6/21/2018 3:20:40 PM

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Different strokes for different folks...

For luxurious presence and driving the wife....S Class
For pure driving pleasure and backroad jaunts..8 series
For 21st century looks, reliability and price..Lexus LC

MDarringer - 6/21/2018 4:22:57 PM

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My wife loves her RCF but is fiending (sic) for an LC. I fully expect to come home one day and see a new one parked in the carport.

GermanNut - 6/21/2018 8:46:15 PM

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Except people who want pure driving pleasure usually don't purchase nearly- 5,000 pound luxury barges.

MDarringer - 6/21/2018 10:45:44 PM

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Not true. In its day the Jensen Interceptor was a pleasurable cruiser and not exactly a feather weight. The Mercedes SLs have always been porky. All of these cars are cruisers not bruisers.

MDarringer - 6/22/2018 3:58:03 PM

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It depends on what your definition of pleasure is.

Is it clipping apexes and drifting through corners?

Is it a long cruise of a trip ensconced in comfort?

This trio will be excellent for the latter.

If you want the former, get a Shelby Mustang GT350.

rlbdcky - 6/22/2018 9:17:55 PM

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I think the BMW is the best looking of the group and probably is the sportiest. The Mercedes coupe looks like a sucked caramel, maybe a suppository. It's just a formless excreted lump. It does have a nice interior though. Until Lexus drops the Starship Trooper insectoid looking designs, I will never consider one, although this is one their better looking cars.

MDarringer - 6/22/2018 11:20:18 PM

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Please see an optometrist ASAP.

2ndbimmer - 6/23/2018 2:21:07 PM

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Agreed. The Lexus is just lost in its own world and the S class will almost drive sporty, but leave you wanting more.

mini22 - 6/25/2018 10:15:30 AM

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Actually the Lexus LC 500 has done pretty well on track comparisons. True it is not a track car but it does not embarrass itself either. The Merc looks a bit boring. I've seen the LC500 up close and it looks stunning. From the photos the Beemer looks good but I wonder if its going to look to elongated in the flesh for its height. The Lexus is the smallest car here but its proportions are right.