These other cars are just not as confidence inspiring as the S class at high speeds. They are not necessarily unstable, many BMWs are probably even more stable than the S class, but they are not as balanced, and so they dont inspire the same confidence. My step father used to have a mid 2000 S500 and a newer Bentley, and the S500 felt better at high speeds than the Bentley, which costs twice as much.

That being said, LS is probably the best Lexus when it comes to high speed stability, but the rest of them with the exception of the current GS are notoriously horrendous. Their chassis feel like they are twisting and letting loose when maneuvering at 80mph, and it can be downright scary. There's simply no comparison between them vs German competition.

 

i think i just heard my E55 clear it's throat

 

 

 

 

 

i've spent a decent amount of time above 100 in the LS and E55, and going straight at least i'd say the LS is almost better. very confidence inspiring including going around fast sweeping corners. although, a high speed last second lane change in the AMG really makes you realize why it's the less comfortable car the majority of the time. it does high speed driving SO well, and that steering which is heavy and lumbering around town just feels PERFECT when you're zipping around at autobahn speeds. you additionally have the option to firm up the suspension which the LS (thankfully) can't do. oh and the BRAKES just put about anything else to shame. 8 piston front calipers, by brembo!