Mirror, Mirror On The Wall, Who Has The Plushest Ride Of All?

When it comes to finding a comfortable ride, it appears you get what you pay for.

In a recent test conducted by Consumer Reports, the organization subjected an assortment of different models to a 30 mile (48.2 km) loop which included a variety of roads in poor condition. The reviewers traveled at a predetermined speed and rated the models on how well they handled the road imperfections.

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zlives - 7/27/2018 5:13:22 PM

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surprised to not see lexus in there....

garysandiego - 7/27/2018 5:43:03 PM

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Honestly, does anyone trust Consumer Reports when they start issuing reports on subjective experiences? Really?

PUGPROUD - 7/27/2018 8:38:46 PM

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Just don't buy the S class with 20" wheels which destroys the ride, a mistake I made. Also got five cut tires here in northeast during my 39 month lease. Never again!

TomM - 7/27/2018 8:39:00 PM

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Although the Maybach may beat the last generation Rolls Phantom - handily beats any Bentley Mulsanne - it does not beat the Newest Rolls Phantom. For me - The Maybach is a better handler than the Phantom - but for complete PLUSHNESS - THe Phantom is just a tad - but still better. For double the price of the Maybach - you do get the Ultimate Luxury Car.

As far as Consumer Reports - the article noted that they tested over POOR roadways - should have included a good one as a base - but the article did not mention HOW MANY different reviewers performed the test - or give Their particulars - so the article is and testing is flawed by that.

MDarringer - 7/27/2018 10:33:05 PM

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Find a fully loaded Continental for $70K ish and offer $55K because you'll get it and enjoy a delightfully old-school American luxury sedan without any of the slop. The Continental was very hastily done, but I enjoyed the full-tilt one I had.

TomM - 7/28/2018 3:24:11 PM

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You would expect this kind of review from a FORD salesman who actually had one for a while - but while the Lincoln has a good ride on reasonable roads - it still does not handle POOR road conditions well enough to approach the top cars here. I have to also admit that the Cadillac CT6 does not either.

MDarringer - 7/28/2018 4:06:54 PM

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When TomM resorts to ad hominem attacks, I win because he has nothing to oppose what I say other than to be pissy old drama queen.

#EasilyTriggered
#Unhinged
#Irrelevant
#ByeFelica

NewQ - 7/27/2018 10:51:58 PM

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Not surprising. Having driven or ridden in most of these, I would say it's fairly accurate.

It is surprising the Lexus wasn't on here (maybe they couldn't get one?), and of course the Audi was hampered by a last-gen model.

Nothing compares to the Phantom though, that's untouchable at the top of this category right now.

The S and 7 are very close, to the point where large wheels and sport tires on the S, and smaller wheels and comfort tires on the 7 would probably flip the rating. But all else being equal, the S has to take it.

I would trust Consumer Reports, insofar as I would trust any subjective ranking of this type. As long as you understand it's based on feel, and somewhat on opinion, I see nothing wrong with it. Consumer Reports is less likely to be influenced by advertising dollars, and considers more real-world practical aspects as a whole.

runninglogan1 - 7/28/2018 1:44:10 AM

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The new A8 rides better than any of these.

TomM - 7/28/2018 3:21:44 PM

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Nonsense - for Plushness - the A8 does not approach the S class or Bentley or Phantom.

mre30 - 7/28/2018 4:36:37 PM

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The new A8 will likely have a much more plush ride than the prior one.

Now that Audi's are complete platform-mates of Bentley's (Q7=Bentayga and A8=new Continental and soon to be Flying Spur) - why buy the Bentley? Just buy the Audi and get a better warranty and almost the same experience.