m4xm1l10n

If you're purchasing used market here's my opinion.
I just went through this and drove an S7/S6 and lastly the S8 which i purchase on the spot lol

I found the interior of the S8 way more refine and luxurious and lets no mention the power, (Don't let the size fool you ) its way more powerful then both the S6/S7 .
Paid a little more but theres that saying as you get what you pay for.

Ngerstman

The s8 is a much more substantial ride, period, their flagship sedan, like comparing an e class Mercedes to their s class. It depends what you're looking for. The s6 will be a sportier ride, more maneuverable, more nimble handling. The s8 is in another class altogether fit and finish and quality of interior materials and build quality, world class engine in the s8 plus, 605hp, a 4600 pound car that can do 0-60 in 3.3 seconds, insane!!, interior is stunning, ultimate highway cruiser, incredibly quiet. Door slam test is night and day, s8 much more substantial vehicle. From a practical perspective, most of us don't need a car any bigger than the A6/s6, it is certainly much easier to deal with as far as turning radius and fitting into tight parking areas, the s8 is a very wide sedan. But don't delude yourself, the s6 is not close to the quality of the s8 from any perspective, build quality, engine performance, comfort and luxury. It is what it is. The s6 is very nice and practical, the s8 plus is other worldly. Regards. Ned.

Puzz1

So what did the OP end up doing here? I found this to be an interesting thread. So, yes, trying to keep it alive.

audisession

He came to a forum of A8/S8 owners asking if he should buy a S6.
Seems strange.

He had plenty of reasons to buy a S6, and said he can't justify paying the extra $$ for a S8. Seemed moot to me.

Jack88

I like that the overwhelming response was that the S8 was totally worth the difference if you could swing it, but he still leaned toward the S6. It's like his mind was made up before he asked.

Ngerstman

I can understand the potential consternation. I had been driving Mercedes e class sedans for the last 17 years and while loving many things about the s8 and not being particularly price sensitive, I knew I didn't need the additional size and appreciated the added nimbleness of an e or A6 size sedan. At the end of the day, I went "less practical" and bought the s8 plus to at least once in my life own a top of the line, large super car. It does have its downside as it is big and has its visibility issues with all the headrests and "a" pillar interfering with view. But what a gorgeous car, luxurious and rediculous performance, still thrilling to step on it and feel that big a car more like it can, the dynamic package and ceramic brakes are a joy as well. Regards. Ned.

visualguy

Yes, I have the same concerns. I'll check out the S8 Plus at a dealership to assess the comfort/quality. I don't need the extra power beyond the S6 (useless on public roads in the US), and the interior/luggage space doesn't seem to be meaningfully larger based on the specs. I am concerned that the exterior might be too large - pain to park. Also, concerned about losing handling and nimbleness. However, if I feel that the extra comfort or luxury compensates for all that, and is worth the extra $30K, I will consider it seriously.

Thanks for all the responses!

Ngerstman

Agreed. I will say that one obviously doesn't need the extra power, you don't even "need" the power of the s6, the A6 would do. Like I said it's the thrill of that kind of power in the s8 plus that's the rush, why does someone buy any super car with stupid power, because you can. All that said the s6 is the safer choice, a more generally practical size. Regards. Ned.

Twglasgow

Funny, as posted earlier the choice is between the S6 or the A8L 4.0 based on price, not S6 versus S8.

peytonel

That's what I did and haven't looked back.