Comparison of S550 and the new 7 series, very different results from both magazines. I am not here to judge but makes for a good read.
Motor Trend
1-S class
2-A8
3-7 series (the guys were simply not happy with this car)
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...benz_s550.html
CD
1-7 series
2-S Class
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...paris on_test