ultra sedans

[the Teuton]

The name of the game:  pick a sedan that is over $200k fully optioned.  What floats your boat?  Also, short wheelbase models only, please.

[TBR]

Arnage, though in reality I would just get a XJ Super V8 because there is nothing any of these cars do better (except maybe have a little bit more rear seat leg room) yet they are uglier, drive worse, and are more than twice as expensive.

[the Teuton]

Ostentation is the point.  I voted Bentley Arnage, too.

[CJ]

I voted for the Benz.  It's closest to what I really want...a Phaeton V10 TDI.

[ro51092]

I voted for the Benz.  It's closest to what I really want...a Phaeton V10 TDI.

Trep Jr.!!!

[CJ]

I'm offended.

[Raza]

S65 is probably the best driver here, but I went Arnage. 

[Onslaught]

Not one of them do anything for me.

[565]

S65,  the others just seem too outlandish and flashy to be luxurious anymore.  Driving something like a Phantom would cause me to be more stressed out than the Merc.

[Danish]

It depends... am I being driven or am I driving?

[SVT_Power]

Either of the Mercs, depending on whether I'm being driven or driving.

[Panama_Chopster]

Being specific, a Mulliner Bentley Arnage T

http://www.bentleymotors.com/Corporate/display.aspx?websiteid=2&langid=2&infid=55

[heelntoe]

Also, short wheelbase models only, please.

well, the S-class is only available in LWB in the US, but compared to the others, it might be the same size.
i voted for the s class of these, but, like tim, i'd take a daimler v8.

[heelntoe]

oh wait, there's a something else option!!!
i voted that.

[nickdrinkwater]

Maybach or Phantom.  Tricky decision.

[ifcar]

Though I like the Maybach most, I figure a mega-lux sedan is owned to show off more than for its qualities, which makes the "look-at-me" Phantom my pick.

[Submariner]

This is the hardest poll yet for me.

On one hand, I love the looks, dynamics, and relative low key nature of the S-65.  It handles like a much smaller car.

On another hand, The Maybach 57 is by far the most luxurious car I have ever driven in.

And on yet another hand, Im a sucker for the Arnage T.

[JYODER240]

I would never buy any of them but out of these I guess i'll take the Arnage.

The Flying Spur looks really bad compared to the rest of these IMO.

[SVT_Power]

This is the hardest poll yet for me.

On one hand, I love the looks, dynamics, and relative low key nature of the S-65.  It handles like a much smaller car.

On another hand, The Maybach 57 is by far the most luxurious car I have ever driven in.

And on yet another hand, Im a sucker for the Arnage T.

You drove a 57? 

[the Teuton]

well, the S-class is only available in LWB in the US, but compared to the others, it might be the same size.
i voted for the s class of these, but, like tim, i'd take a daimler v8.

SWB is a relative term here.  I say it because a Maybach 62 is more than twice the price of the Continental FS.  I wanted to keep sizes and prices relatively similar.

[heelntoe]

i figured as much. how big is the LWB s-class compared to the 57?

[the Teuton]

Exterior    S-Class    57
Length    205 in.    225.3 in.
Width    73.7 in.    78 in.
Height    58 in.    61.5 in.
Weight    5035 lbs.    6033 lbs.
Wheel Base    124.6 in.    133.5 in.
Ground Clearance    Being Researched    6.3 in.
Interior    S-Class    57
Front Headroom    37.8 in.    38.1 in.
Rear Headroom    38.5 in.    39.5 in.
Front Shoulder Room    59.1 in.    62.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room    58.7 in.    61.5 in.
Front Leg Room    41.9 in.    41.3 in.
Rear Leg Room    42.3 in.    40.3 in.
Maximum Luggage Capacity    16.3 cu.ft.    14.9 cu.ft

[heelntoe]

so the s class has more rear leg room than the 57. wow.

[the Teuton]

so the s class has more rear leg room than the 57. wow.

Remember, the Maybach is based on not the last gen S Class, but the one before that one (1989-1998?).  The structure of the last one wasn't heavy duty enough to deal with the weight of the Maybach, so they went with an older platform.

[MexicoCityM3]

Voted something else: Alpina B7.

[heelntoe]

yeah. it's based on the W140 i think. people buy these mostly for the name anyway, and the customization options.

[Submariner]

so the s class has more rear leg room than the 57. wow.

The Entire cabin is far more spacious, though, regardless of dimensions. 

Besides, the real leg room winner is the 62.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I'll take the Benz, if I have to.

[Submariner]

yeah. it's based on the W140 i think. people buy these mostly for the name anyway, and the customization options.

It's a reworked W-140. 

[TheIntrepid]

Trep Jr.!!!

If I were to have one of these cars, it wouldn't be a diesel. Actually I don't like diesels much.

Phantom FTW; it just has so much presence.