Check out my 2013 S550 Review here: ruclips.net/video/NMEQKnN65CQ/видео.html Previous gen didn't hold up as well as this car. This W222 Chassis S class has been quite the car, one of the most stand out experiences I have had. If you have experience with this car, please leave your thoughts in the comments below. Also, please follow me on Instagram and Twitter @exhaustsports or you may become a Patreon member for updates. Thank you again for watching and stopping by. Take care
It’s a model year ‘14 S-Class or newer not a ‘13. The delay your experiencing with throttle inputs isn’t turbo lag it’s a designed feature of larger engined Mercedes. If you want all the power you have to stab the throttle to the overdrive button. Try to get your hands on a ‘12-‘16 E550. It has that same twin turbo motor but in a smaller more driver focused package, 402 hp 448 bhp. Such a sleeper!
I have a 2016 S550 and have 65,000 miles on it and have had absolutely no problems. Keep it service when recommended. I bought it brand new and ordered it directly from Germany.
Nice! Really appreciate you sharing your insight you're def right the S class Really is different from the rest of the pack feels like you're driving through butter
you probably wouldn’t believe, but the guy who told me that was actually “connected”. He used to run one of the largest privately owned mortgage lending groups in New Jersey. His vehicle lineup was ridiculous. Silver g55 amg, two toned black:Himalayan red maybach 62s, flying spur, 911 turbo, artic White s600, matching land cruisers was just what I saw...Right before the financial crisis of ‘07 happened one of his offices got raided by the feds but he was tipped off and all the computers and docs where removed from the building the night before..
Wow wth that's insane. It's as if these people don't think about the consequences like they're smart enough probably an IQ of 150 to scam their way to the top but have the brain of a gnat when it comes to the fact they will be caught. Either way pretty cool to hear thanks for sharing 😆
Exhaust Sports Auto I don’t want to give the wrong impression of the guy, he was actually a legit business man. He even poached the then Vice President of chase bank to come work as his ceo or something. At the time it was a lot like the movies & sh*t - once you reach a certain level you have to deal with specific “elements” of the underworld if you’re doing that sort of business in the tri-State (nj, ny, ct)
No not a limo but used for business, executive rental, company car and so on. Limos aren’t our everyday and it’s hard for them to do that ,I have mileage in such a short space of time.
Mercedes are reliable if properly taken care of like any car. Cars that were this highly engineered and ahead of its time will be more expensive to maintain so people must not complain. But look after it and it'll go for years. Look, 150k miles and still driving like new. And that's a testament to their build quality, solidity and engineering. My dad has a 2005 C Class with 300,000kms and it drives like new. Interior looks immaculate. Paint is still excellent. That's quality products.
Love the high mileage reviews. I have owned every s class body since the late seventies. This gen finally grew on me. Currently in love with my 07 s550 sport. Drives better than my Bentley. Gonna pull the switch on on ne soon. But I still think my 07 looks better.
My father has the S550 and is always finding himself getting unintentional speeding tickets😂 I haven’t experienced many cars as im still pretty young but Ive been lucky to spend lots of time driving the S550. Its such a phenomenal car to drive. So smooth, so luxurious, and you definitely feel like the king of the road. Another thing worth noting is that when you put the cars suspension and engine in Sport mode its a blast to drive with that 450+ HP V8 😍
I'm so sad that Mercedes is doing away with non-badge distinguishers for their models. I miss being able to tell an S class from the headlights. Was a good idea.
Yea I will admit they all are just shrunken versions of the S class lol I still enjoy the presence of this car but that's mostly because we know what it is haha
I owned 3 s550s, a 2010 back in 2013, then a 2014 back in 2016, then a 16 model, both had the amg appearance package, currently drive a 16 s550 coupe with the amg package, looks so good in the coupe, love the benz! Big body or nothing baby!
That year S class aged very well. You get one of those 550's and black it out and black Benz wheels and you are looking like a bag of money. No one would care if it's used or 150k miles. As long as it's clean and mean is all that matters.
SDav21 I agree, imo they look better with OEM lighting and wheels. Modified versions look aftermarket, which is what they are. No hate, people are different so get what you like best
I have a 2012 s550 with 59k miles. Car has been perfect for what it is. I put 20’s on it an added an electronic lowering mode. Car looks and drive beautiful
EXACTLY!!!! For the exception of the w251 R class. Those vans were made to fail. Best one i've owned was an 08 w219 cls550. W240 Maybach 57 is reliable as hell too as long as you know a good mechanic.
To give a reference, I drive this car from LA to San Diego and back in one night with distronic plus on, there’s light to moderate traffic. 4.5 hours drive with only 15mins rest. I got off the car at 11pm that night and still felt Ok. I’m the kinda person that used to rest every single hour of highway driving.
Have you had any issues since purchasing? I’m really close to pulling the trigger on a 2016 S550 4matic with 130k miles on it and am both excited & nervous about it. Any advice?
we have a 2015 S350d lang (with all options) as a taxi here in Finland currently has 250k miles and still gets around 6k miles monthly. Such an amazing car to drive but yet reliable and fuel efficient thanks to the diesel engine. Driving 10-15 hours a day this is the car i want.
I own 2006 s350 , currently 62k miles and I love this car, yeah it's kinda old but can't beat the comfort it gives you on the road, so relaxing.10-12 hrs trips you body don't feel at all. Same trips I did on Honda or Toyota you get hella tired. Love it, I know German cars and their reliability but I do all by myself.
Yea I couldn't believe it, I was going to review a 100k mile one but then this showed up just crazy. And are they really reliable? Most here in the comments don't think so haha
Exhaust Sports Auto im sorta biased as I had a 221 that I adored but the 222’s seem to be pretty good cars. The motor is nice and solid, the transmission rarely has issues, and most of the electronics and suspension systems have gotten the kinks worked out of them by now. There are significantly less horror stories on the 222 forums than the 221 forums. The 221 had a few crippling issues from the start and the 222 doesn’t have any huge ones off the top of my head.
hahaha i was thinking "hmm is that the 150k s-class for sale on Raleigh Craigslist" and low and behold it is. I saw that exact car in person last week, it's actually in very good shape.
Love the way S Class Benzes ride going down the road. Soft enough to be comfortable but firm enough so it handles well and doesn't float and wallow everywhere. Quiet too.
Yes that's another good point you brought up, it's not wallowy there is confidence here that something like the 3rd gen LS lacks and this aids in the quality feel the S class has
Exhaust Sports Auto I believe your going to keep your LC though either way if not a respect that in life u always do what makes u happy not anybody else approval to be the happiest within yourself
Exhaust Sports Auto I feel u bro and always happy your happy with your LC remember u saying how bad u wanted it bro that dream came true so hey we just have to keep on dreaming to make those dreams come true I dreamed of a Lex got one now we got to get that Benz to make our car dreams complete 😂 but hey whenever we do get that S class we will just stack up some side money for the repairs when need be when that warranty runs out lol
the s-class is one of the smoothest quietest cars arounds. but a bentley takes that to the next level. there is a very noticeable improvement in the bentleys build.
We had the privilege of "stealing" my friend's bosses 2000 S500 4matic back in the day and it was absolutely baller even back then. The size of the back seat, the quiet and cozy interior, the peasant blockers, and that smoooooth V8 were just so satisfying.
As a European I owned many different Benz models, never had any rattling problems with any of them … in Europe those cars will run 300.000 - 400.000 km any day of the week , and then some … you won’t need insurance if you maintain and take care of your Benz , and don’t abuse it … S550 will give you years of enjoyment , just take good care of it … btw I own 2015 S550 and 2013 GLK350 right now , and love them both , both fantastic cars … stay away from a dealer garage tho lol … plenty of parts on eBay or other on line places, do service at local shops like Midas, Valvoline and shops that specialize in European cars … if you go to Mercedes dealer it’ll cost you an arm and a leg
Maybe you can do a review on the 2014-2017 S550 and the potential problems that will occur and prices for repairs,also do a review on the S65 AMG,talk about POWER,it's BEASTLY,great reviewing my man.... MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS IS KING!!!!!!
Yo bro remember me the 2006 Lexus LS430 owner that u said don’t ever get rid of and I told u I already been told myself I never will lol well your on the right channel bro this is my favorite car channel and best hands down 👊🏾✊🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Usually my suggestion is to get a warranty with cars like this so you dont have to worry about it haha. But if you're interested in this car, the forums are a phenomenal place for that sort of real world information. Thanks again for stopping by my friend
I own a 2015 S-550 AMG EDITION. Traded in a 1995 S-Class. The 2015 STILL only has under 36,000 miles. Unbelievably comfortable . Also had a 1998 SL Roadster. Great car when you're young, but the Sedan is my favorite.
Great video. Thank you. I previously had a '96 S-320 short wheel base. I love that car. Had to get rid of it after a couple years since I was in a more 'rugged' type job. Knew I wanted another S-Class one day. I just bought a Palladium Silver 2015 S-550 20" rims / sport package and premium and driver assist package. It has the Ash Exclusive leather and silver wood. 46K miles, one owner from local Benz store. Sorry for the long description, but I saw this color combination and was just blown away. It is a beautiful car and rides so incredibly smooth. I was originally looking for a LS460, but couldn't find one in good shape. Glad I didn't. The interior of the Mercedes I think is much nicer. Certainly has a lot of tech and the driver and passenger seats are better than any massage chair you can buy for your house. I'm very excited to be back in an S-Class and especially the S-550. Mercedes did a great job with this car. Sure I could have bought a new car for $40K, but I can drive this beautiful, one-owner S and turn heads for the same price... I'll do this all day long. Yes. Recommend the warranty. I would love to see you do a video on great warranties to buy for a car like this. Some warranty companies are terrible. Again, great video. Thank you.
I just bought a 2015 too with 78k miles, let me know if you have any issues. Oh and remember the wiring harness issue! Oil has been known to get in their and short out components, keep an eye on that! Replace all the coolant lines too when you got some extra cash laying around. After you do those two, change the oil every 5k miles to protect the turbos and you should be in a pretty solid vehicle.
My grandparents always had S classes, currently own a 2021 S580. All previous models have made it to 200k miles. Besides the E class, the S is the best made Mercedes
Big thumbs up to you on this fantastic review!!! Believe it are not, you answered all my question before asking. I'm a previous owner of the 2011 s550 witch I miss dearly, but now that you mention this generation ride smoother, I'm sold. Smooth, quiet, and sound system is of upmost important to me. My old 2011 s550 had amg 20" rims which give it a harder ride, this is why I'm not treating myself to a brand new one. You had mention that you hope they don't change things for the worst. Well they did. The 20" rims not good. They turned it into a limo catering for the back passenger. I don't care about all that stuff for a back passenger. This just means there are going to be more unnecessary things to break. The 2018 s550 has the baddest head lights of all! You know when it's coming. With that said, I will be hunting the country for a 2018 s550 with 18" rims in immaculate condition certified under 30,000 miles. This high mile review was great to know because that amazing car is a keeper.
Can believe that but those years looks more Japanese especially the headlights love the 2014/2015 Mercedes Benz S550 looks much better that’s the pure German styling of Mercedes Benz cars 😎
I really wasn't expecting this video but I'm not gonna complain, I love the interior I'm glad it isn't black or something you know? It was really cool seeing you so exited and enjoy the car too it's just cool to see you couldn't stop smiling. This is one of my favorite videos 😀, and it really shows how much of an unbiased and fair car reviewer you are in my opinion
Yea this is my most favorite color interior for the S class haha glad it held up and thanks again this has also been one of my most favorite driving experiences for sure. Really appreciate all your support. Stay blessed
@@MeynMotorGroup Yessir, I wonder why so many people choose black and not something a little lighter, it's always a pleasure to watch your videos, I always watch till the end bro, stay blessed
I bought my 2015 S550 in July 2014 and has 80,000 miles on it. I've replaced both batteries at about 50,000 miles. The rear brakes have screeched loudly whenever it goes in reverse since I bought the car and can be really loud in the wintertime. But the overall maintenance has been minimal so far. I've got my fingers crossed since the dealership is an hour and a half away. It is a fine riding car although a rather expensive one. Let me know if you have one and what to expect during the next 50,000 or so miles.
Switched my daily to a W222 from a 13 (facelift) LS460 shorty sport. WOW. What a difference. I loved my LS460 and previous LS430….. but there is no comparison to my S Class. Reminds me of the W140 I used to ride around in as a child decades ago! The W222 makes a 3 hour ride feel like 20 minutes. You have to experience it. I’ve owned an embarrassing number of cars- but as far as a daily goes…. This is hands down my favorite vault on wheels. Mine is RWD-AMG Sport Package (Plus 1…. The enthusiasts know) with ABC-Magic Body Control suspension. Gives my E60.5 M5 a run for its money. And the torque 😍 I’ve met one of my hero’s in the color combo I want….and I am not disappointed! I hope she proves reliable!
Have a 2014 w222 with 132k miles drives perfect just makes a weird flapping noise sometimes when going slow and not to temperature I’ve been told by my friend it’s probably my timing chain but Mercedes said if it was the timing chain it would idel roughly idk my favorite car I’ve ever owned still 🙄 I got rid of my Cadillaic to keep the Mercedes as my second car and a 2014 Mercedes I got for 20k is 1000x nicer then my gfs Kia telluride which was 60k same tech as a 2023 car so if ur looking for a car get a used 2014-2017 s class for like 25k you’ll not regret it
I love Lexus but I felt the same way driving the s550. However, I’ll stick to the LS. I know I can get 300,000 miles on it with no problem and the maintenance is cheap.
Haha yea the other cars are more than smooth enough LS is still incredible to drive no complaints and a satisfying ownership experience. In all fairness, I'm surprised how reliable the W222 is some owner bought a 2014 Brand New and put 215k miles in 6 years with no issues lol. He later sold it and bought a new S560 crazy
@@MeynMotorGroup History 1,000,000 miles. There is no Lexus out there with that accomplishment!!! nor carry the prestige!!! I love the interior door light, so unique. Lexus is not solid like a benz. Safety is way more important than saving a few pennies at the repair shop. I can go on and on.
Once it comes time for my next car the S-Class, 7-Series, and A8L will compete for my business. That I’m a current A6 owner won’t score Audi any brownie points in my decision. I will decide, very objectively, based on overall comfort, convenience (but not necessarily tech) features, space, reliability factors, and other objective factors. Most subjective factors (sans overall pleasure to drive), such as prestige, will have no bearing with my decision (after all, I’m buying for me, not for others). One of the big factors I will be considering - which one has an electronic interface that’s the least distracting. I look forward to this contest and subsequent acquisition!
The car with the best ride quality that I’ve been in, thus far, was the ‘96 Lincoln Town car ! A group of friends and I took one from DC-ATL and it was smooth af ! Right below that is the ‘05 S430, ‘06 LS430, ‘04 A8 & ‘96 Maxima oddly enough ! IDC what anyone says, Ive seen first hand that Lexus is tops when it comes to worry free motoring well into the 300k mile range. Change the fluids and drive with some sanity and your car will last a long time !...AND KEEP IT CLEAN ..and dude, you’re completely fine driving an S-Class !
From the 80's Lincoln town car as always been the smoothest car on the road. They were use a lot for cab service because you would not have to worry about spilling your coffee going over a bump.
I got this car with the unlimited mile warranty. I love it. I also have driven a rolls Royce wraith and I prefer my s class over the wraith. The wraith is just for looks. I’ll keep my s class.
@@user-qr8kr4by2y That's outstanding. What dealership? I have never heard of an unlimited mile warranty. Especially on a Benz.. Is it an in house warranty program only from that dealer? Sorry for the questions. I'm interested in buying one of these and I would like a similar warranty if possible
Whatever you guys read in the comment be careful. People make it sounds like is reliable but rarely will you see a comment that says they have over 200k miles in an s class. When something goes wrong, it’ll be super expensive to fix. If you want reliability, Lexus but if you want the best comfort and luxury that’ll cost a bit a dough, the s class
So funny, nobody in Europe is gonna think Lexus is a true alternative for a Benz. Not bashing Lexus or trying to start a debate. But you can see what marketing can do (and yes, I know, Luxury EXport US).
I’m giggling with you just watching it because I know exactly what you mean! I had 1995 Merc Benz s500 and it was like riding in a boat! I was that boy in the city 😭😭
@Roberto Vidal Garcia a c class is very simple to maintain. It is no different then any foreign or domestic car. My company has a fleet of 18 2016+ c class 4-matic with the highest mileage reaching 168,000 miles. Only thing we’ve had to do is regular maintenance, tires brakes etc. never had any problems; fantastic cars 10/10 recommend!!!
I had a 2015. Absolutely guzzles gas. Better a 500 than a 560. The new w223 is a much nicer car, but there were things I loved about the w222 that I don’t like in the w223. I miss the large horizontal display. I like the w222’s road presence more. The W222 also felt roomier for tall men.
You have answered my question ! Thanks. I have owned MB products since 1998. That SLK, kept it for 18 y and 40k miles. Never had ONE issue with that car. I have a CLS 2012 with 60k miles, again, no major issues. I bought a 2018 S450 (propulsion) in February with 30,000m. LOOVVEE the car. I’m older and now i want peace and quiet. Found it ! The answer you gave me is that the car is growing old very well (as my CLS). I looked at the new generation S (2021). I will be polite here, i don’t like the interior and i think there’s WAY TO MUCH technology for it to be a good buy for the long term. I have decided to exchange my S for the same 2020 with the least mileage possible. I will keep that one for a good 10 years.
Also Mercedes is the #1 Selling Luxury Brand in the World, 4 yrs in a Row!! (2019 Sales) Mercedes 2.34 Million, BMW 2.17m, Audi 1.85m, Jaguar / Land Rover 558,000, Lexus 298,000, Cadillac 156,000 -- Mercedes S-class has been #1 in the Large Luxury Sedan Category every single year since 1972 for 48 yrs straight in World Wide Sales!! Mercedes Amg GTR PRO lapped Nurburgring in only 7:04 if you want a Luxury Fast Toy! 😉
Matt from CarWow said it well, merc used to have a Top-down approach where the lower models got some of the design language from the S class, currently its bottom-up, with the C setting the language for the E and S and imo it sucks how they are so similar that at a glance u can hardly tell them apart. But up close the S certainly has the presence that we love in an S class.
The new body is OK but they need to bring back the fenders which in my opinion made the W221 special. The interior of the 2013 also needs to come back with all metal buttons and rectangular air vents. The little keypad for radio stations and phone calls need to return which is much easier to use while driving than the little mouse pad like feature newer ones now have; very distracting and dangerous to use while driving.
Many don't know how reliable Merc is when comparing to Toyota. I think it's wrong to compare any Mercedes to Toyota, I see it as insulting. Mercedes is a complete package car as far I'm concern. The thing about Mercedes is timely maintenance then you can run it forever.
Glad you said you need to get a warranty even with a Lexus. I got a 48 month, 48k miles bumper to bumper warranty when I bought my ES350 in April 2019. I was hesitant the day I bought it , but you just never know especially with electrical stuff. the Lexus 3.5 liter is bullet proof and even their 6 speed transmission...
Yea random actuators I'm no mechanic but yes I've heard there's like a Door lock actuator that went bad on some guys LS430 and that cost him over a G. Then the Brake Actuator on the LS 460. But 1600 is nothing glad you got that and yes that's the beauty of the warranty when you buy up front, just roll it into the payment
Exhaust Sports Auto Yeah when I had that piece of crap BMW X5 (which ironically i traded it in for my ES350) one of the door lock acuators went bad. I remember the part was covered under an extended warranty thank god so i know it was expensive.. Dude Cary imports has a 2013 GS350 with 241k miles for only $11,455. Damn if I was in the market for a car this is a steal. Edmunds is saying retail thats worth about $17k in outstanding condition.
The zero to 60 is mid 4 seconds which is pretty quick. The fit and finish is pretty good but it isnt like the w126 and 140. Most mercedes do well with high mileage. The value has jumped recently. Just a few points
Yup lol but again its all preference and looks are subjective. So many people that ruin the looks of these cars by getting a plain black interior but its the most common color I suppose peope are worries about getting it dirty but still worth getting the Cream only choice for me
@@MeynMotorGroup you look like a desi, so it's only natural you like the lighter colours, here in India at least premium cars only have lighter interiors, wether it's tan brown or biege because of airiness it brings about in the cabin. Well India is a hot country so it makes sense to not go with black which is seen as suffocating over here
Wow what a good video I’m in the market right now for a 2014-2017 s class with between 40k-60k miles on it and I’m just curious on how bad it would be on reliability
Thank you so much my friend and yes either buy Certified Pre Owned if you're looking at 40k miles and pay for an additional warranty and you will be enjoying one of the best cars on the road
Always been a Mercedes Benz fan every since a kid bro I think what first always caught me and others was the looks hands down I fell in love with Mercedes Benz looks and always thought and said their the best looking cars but after during a lot of research and from personal comments from people saying how horrible the reliability was and they were switching to Lexus I decided to own one but still have a love for Mercedes and will still get that S class for the weekends lol and keep my Lexus as a daily driver hopefully I won’t have to visit the repair shop after the warranty on the Mercedes runs out since I won’t be driving it everyday 😂🤣
Nice! Growing up I was a BMW fan boy but yea I love Mercedes design and swagger its so good. You will have one for sure my friend. And you will be daily driving one too because when the time comes, you would have made it to the point where when it breaks, you just throw it away and buy a new one 😆
Car Care Nut who runs a great auto channel specializing in Lexus and Toyota owns a 2012 SClass. He loves the car and considers a great driving experience. However, as he points out, he's a professional mechanic and can thus afford it.
Thanks for another great video Kevin, so exciting to drive the big dog, I'm sure! How much better would you say the ride is vs the LS and how does the quietness compare? I've got a '17 CPO LS w/air ride but the 19's instead of standard 18s. While it's very comfy for sure, I always wondered about how much smoother the S class would be. Would you say 10, 15% smoother?
Hey thanks again for stopping by! So this is how another subscriber described it, the biggest thing with a car like this is it manages to smoothen out all the bumps while not feeling wallowy. It feels firm and planted to ensure confidence. Now the 2013-2017 cars did eliminate the wallowy sensation the 2007-2012 cars had. You still feels certain jolts and bumps in cars like the LS or 7 series which is fine but for the first time I felt that "magic carpet" quality all these reviewers talk about. Dude I really didn't feel a thing so yea I would say 10-15% again, this level of comfort is not necessary hell a Lexus ES will do it for me as a daily driver haha. Hopefully this made sense thanks again for watching and enjoy that incredible LS
@@MeynMotorGroup Thank you Sir! I have almost 3 years left on the CPO warranty, but it's nice to have something to aspire to. But you nailed it to NEVER own one of these bad boys w/o a warranty unless you have $10k lying around and don't mind if it leaves your wallet (this is most certainly not me, lol). I think the Merc's CPO is basically 1 year added onto the factory warranty when it expires, so when the time comes, I'll be looking for about a 2 year old one which lost $40k plus value and still has about 3 years warranty...
Yea Mercedes CPO sucks whatever extended crap they sell you, would be best to negotiate prices on that if you want to keep it a bit longer. Lexus CPO is phenomenal and slightly less crap to worry about. Which is why LS will still be awesome to me especially the model year you have last of the V8. Thanks again
Paul and Rebecca K Lol me too even though I’m never parting with my 2006 LS430 she is a keeper and the S class I get will be on the weekends when I cheat on her 😂🤣
W222 S-class was the best S-class ever made, just going to say that right now. So elegant in terms of presence, perfect amounts of tech without being the most flashy, and just the overall look and experience is second to none. Even the current S-class, to me, doesn't match the elegance and amazingness that this S-class has. W222 S-class was like the pinnacle of S-class design, interior, and presence. Nothing even comes close to this one, it's perfection, and it's sad that the current one, while has a bold presence, you don't need to ask anyone which one looks better. If you want a more fun driving S-class, the S63 and S65 of this generation were perfection.
Oh jeez that's crazy haha wow does your father know about me? I def dont want to make him feel uncomfortable or anything. You can email me or DM me on insta @exhaustsports if he is ok with it
As the owner of a classic S class that is 25 hrs old it's still the best or nothing, my S was the most over engineered S in it day and the first with double Pane windows
The previous gen s class you drive had the same engine and transmission and it actually had about 50 less horsepower. So while it was athletic it was not faster than the one in this video. The 4.7 v8 amd 7g tronic tranny were use from 2012 all the way to 2017. Then it was replaced by the 4.0 in the s560. And all the previous gen s classes (W221) aged beautifully if they weren’t ragged out by stupid drivers amd kids. I have a 2010 s550 that looks brand mew and everything works with no rattles or squeaks at almost 130,000 miles on it now. The S class that aged like garbage and us terrible build quality was the w220 from 2000 to 06. Such a terrible car to follow up the acclaimed and most dignified s class ever, the W140.
This S Class is one of my favourites as well. Great review. I am quite shocked to see how much different the new S Class for year 2020-21 is going to look. The exterior and interior is so disappointing. It is all becoming like tesla in terms of touch screen minimalistic look - there is nothing luxurious anymore - Mercedes have destroyed the S Class same as the way they destroyed the CLS the former two shaped models were interesting to look at and showed class and beauty - the new CLS is the ugliest car ever... This is so sad.
Hey man amazing video. I watched your Lc500 video and now this. You truly share my car passion. Im looking to get an s560 2020 certified pre owned. But the warranty here in Australia for CPO is 2 years. I do have the option to buy extended warranty. How many more years warranty should i buy as I plan to keep it long term? Thanks man
Excellent question, I was an absolute idiot and forgot to talk about the G90. The G90 is as close to this as you're going to get. It is far superior to the Lexus LS and handles a bit better and handles better than this S class but not quite as well as a 7 series or XJ which is fine. G90 is about as quiet as this S class and truly feels substantial on the road unlike the other large cars in this class that mask it size. Swear that the G90 is an incredible car. Biggest problem with the G90, it has no swagger, no prestige, you feel like a nobody unlike the other cars in this segment where you feel empowered
Had & drove lexus LS and ES, volvo, audi a8, bmw 7 etc etc ... but nothing drives like s class. I have 2013 s class, then new model 2014 ordered and waited 6 mo for delivery [put 80k miles on it] then 2016 but having vibration issue which nashville mercedes dealer - of music city - were incompetent to fix it and very rude/elusive with customer service, they actually sold the car with this issue!! However last s class 2019 bought few months ago from chicago with 4.6 km miles on clock, one owner... The 2019 is truly what I like very much! I intended and have couple test drive with 2022 but no tks, not so practical and resting the arm in the the door cavity is very uncomfortable, just not the same as in the previous models. The 2019 560 4 matic ultra equipped model is something that pleases me, plus it has 18 inch rims, which compared to 20 inch rims, the wheels are much quieter and softer giving the maximum comfort not really that sporty feeling but I really don't care and I hope that I can drive 250-300k miles without serious problems. At the moment I'm thinking of making a pair with the lexus L 600....
As it goes, there's the S-Class then everything else. That said, I believe the W222 will be the pinnacle of the S-Class line. The W223 looks soooo generic, without the presence and grandiose stance of this car. Sure, the nee one will have tech galore, but there's a certain prestige a S-Class is expected to have. Tbe new one definitely looks like a bloated C-Class. Fun fact: I heard you mention the Burmester sound syste. You would be blown away if this car had the $6400 3-D Burmester system. One of the best ever put into any car ever!
Yes I know what you're referring too, the Burmester tweeter thing that twirls out when you start up the car yea this car didn't have that haha. And yes this def looks better than the new S class
@@MeynMotorGroup From what I've seen of the MB ads and trailers here on RUclips I think the new 2021 S Class looks a LOT like a Genesis G80 - before the G80 was redesigned?
Check out my 2013 S550 Review here: ruclips.net/video/NMEQKnN65CQ/видео.html Previous gen didn't hold up as well as this car. This W222 Chassis S class has been quite the car, one of the most stand out experiences I have had. If you have experience with this car, please leave your thoughts in the comments below. Also, please follow me on Instagram and Twitter @exhaustsports or you may become a Patreon member for updates. Thank you again for watching and stopping by. Take care
Bro...u need to review the BMW f10 m5
I really want to I had an opportunity but it got sold. In 2010/2011 when that car dropped, it was my dream car briefly
It’s a model year ‘14 S-Class or newer not a ‘13. The delay your experiencing with throttle inputs isn’t turbo lag it’s a designed feature of larger engined Mercedes. If you want all the power you have to stab the throttle to the overdrive button. Try to get your hands on a ‘12-‘16 E550. It has that same twin turbo motor but in a smaller more driver focused package, 402 hp 448 bhp. Such a sleeper!
It's neither, its a '15 😆 I like how confidently you said that tho
@@MeynMotorGroup Wooooow. Just checked their website but you said it was a ‘13 in the description lol.
Getting ready to trade in a CL55 AMG for a 2016 S550 loaded with only 43300 miles on it... Im super excited!!
Nice
I have a 2014 S550 with 120k miles and it continues to run flawlessly.
I have a 2016 S550 and have 65,000 miles on it and have had absolutely no problems. Keep it service when recommended. I bought it brand new and ordered it directly from Germany.
That must have been nice to own it since new. Def the best luxury car I've driven
That's why
For how much
Mine was 124k
That's a wise choice
I work for Mercedes and I must say that the S Class is definitely the smoothest and quietest car I’ve ever driven
Nice! Really appreciate you sharing your insight you're def right the S class Really is different from the rest of the pack feels like you're driving through butter
Exhaust Sports Auto exactly!! love the buttery steering
Tesla
@@ll-kq5uz ive been in both. Tesla produces a lot of road noise. Mercedes has ALOT of sound proofing for that. It is quieter.
Do u see alot of people bring them in for service?
A wise man once told me that “money is truly not an issue when you can order a S-class directly out of Stuttgart.” Hope to do that one day.
I would love to meet this wise man, or perhaps he's a wise guy 😆 but yes that would be epic you will def order one from Stuttgart very soon my friend
Exhaust Sports Auto 😂🤣
you probably wouldn’t believe, but the guy who told me that was actually “connected”. He used to run one of the largest privately owned mortgage lending groups in New Jersey. His vehicle lineup was ridiculous. Silver g55 amg, two toned black:Himalayan red maybach 62s, flying spur, 911 turbo, artic White s600, matching land cruisers was just what I saw...Right before the financial crisis of ‘07 happened one of his offices got raided by the feds but he was tipped off and all the computers and docs where removed from the building the night before..
Wow wth that's insane. It's as if these people don't think about the consequences like they're smart enough probably an IQ of 150 to scam their way to the top but have the brain of a gnat when it comes to the fact they will be caught. Either way pretty cool to hear thanks for sharing 😆
Exhaust Sports Auto I don’t want to give the wrong impression of the guy, he was actually a legit business man. He even poached the then Vice President of chase bank to come work as his ceo or something. At the time it was a lot like the movies & sh*t - once you reach a certain level you have to deal with specific “elements” of the underworld if you’re doing that sort of business in the tri-State (nj, ny, ct)
All the S classes that used for limo service have this wheels. It is probably why has this much miles.
True that's what it reminded me of
No not a limo but used for business, executive rental, company car and so on. Limos aren’t our everyday and it’s hard for them to do that ,I have mileage in such a short space of time.
Yes
This one was a personal use car according to the vehicle history report.
Yep just bought one 2015 143k miles Same exact specs
Mercedes are reliable if properly taken care of like any car. Cars that were this highly engineered and ahead of its time will be more expensive to maintain so people must not complain. But look after it and it'll go for years. Look, 150k miles and still driving like new. And that's a testament to their build quality, solidity and engineering. My dad has a 2005 C Class with 300,000kms and it drives like new. Interior looks immaculate. Paint is still excellent. That's quality products.
Correct well put my friend
I have a 1997 s500 with a 198,000 miles EVERYTHING WORKS AND WOULD NOT MOVE TO ANOTHER S CLASS THIS IS THE GRANDDADDY OF THE S CLASS
Certainly agree with you that w140 is the last over engineered mercedes benz
True, that car is just breaking in.
Love the high mileage reviews. I have owned every s class body since the late seventies. This gen finally grew on me. Currently in love with my 07 s550 sport. Drives better than my Bentley. Gonna pull the switch on on ne soon. But I still think my 07 looks better.
I'm still in love with my 09 with 60k miles. You feel different every time you sit in an S class
You must be rich.
My father has the S550 and is always finding himself getting unintentional speeding tickets😂 I haven’t experienced many cars as im still pretty young but Ive been lucky to spend lots of time driving the S550. Its such a phenomenal car to drive. So smooth, so luxurious, and you definitely feel like the king of the road. Another thing worth noting is that when you put the cars suspension and engine in Sport mode its a blast to drive with that 450+ HP V8 😍
I'm so sad that Mercedes is doing away with non-badge distinguishers for their models. I miss being able to tell an S class from the headlights. Was a good idea.
Yea I will admit they all are just shrunken versions of the S class lol I still enjoy the presence of this car but that's mostly because we know what it is haha
@@MeynMotorGroup right. Now people are fkn around thinking the C class is an S
Yup lol that's me gets me every time 🤣
Exhaust Sports Auto 😂 so true
Still can nothing like a s class
I owned 3 s550s, a 2010 back in 2013, then a 2014 back in 2016, then a 16 model, both had the amg appearance package, currently drive a 16 s550 coupe with the amg package, looks so good in the coupe, love the benz! Big body or nothing baby!
That year S class aged very well. You get one of those 550's and black it out and black Benz wheels and you are looking like a bag of money. No one would care if it's used or 150k miles. As long as it's clean and mean is all that matters.
Hey thanks again my friend for stopping by great to see you. I absolutely agree all people see is the exterior and this has swag for days
Why black it out? That makes it look cheap. Plus black wheels look like spare wheels.
That's subjective besides the "murdered out" look is very popular commonly done to baller executive luxury cars
@@MeynMotorGroup exactly its a simple way to make a non current car look special.
SDav21 I agree, imo they look better with OEM lighting and wheels. Modified versions look aftermarket, which is what they are. No hate, people are different so get what you like best
I have a 2012 s550 with 59k miles. Car has been perfect for what it is. I put 20’s on it an added an electronic lowering mode. Car looks and drive beautiful
U switch the air ride with lowering mode?
Mercedes can be very reliable if you don’t delay service and don’t go cheap on maintenance.
Yea I suppose that's true this is the second time I've been blown away, Range Rovers have been aging really well too thanks again for stopping by
Thats with any car
Kyle try that with Chrysler bud,
EXACTLY!!!! For the exception of the w251 R class. Those vans were made to fail. Best one i've owned was an 08 w219 cls550. W240 Maybach 57 is reliable as hell too as long as you know a good mechanic.
I own this car and enjoy driving it everyday ,I have a 4 matic and I have never gotten stuck in the snow here in nyc
To give a reference, I drive this car from LA to San Diego and back in one night with distronic plus on, there’s light to moderate traffic. 4.5 hours drive with only 15mins rest. I got off the car at 11pm that night and still felt Ok. I’m the kinda person that used to rest every single hour of highway driving.
I love the S Class. Definitely a top tier dream car
Yea I agree one heck of a car for sure thanks for stopping by
I have a 2016 S550 99k miles rides like a beast
I got a 2017 s560 140k miles and I agree that it’s a great riding care….no issues
How is the transmission and engine problems? Any advice? Thanks
Have you had any issues since purchasing? I’m really close to pulling the trigger on a 2016 S550 4matic with 130k miles on it and am both excited & nervous about it. Any advice?
@ryanmurphy1985 did you get it ??. I'm getting a 2014 with 130k miles. Just saying F it
we have a 2015 S350d lang (with all options) as a taxi here in Finland currently has 250k miles and still gets around 6k miles monthly. Such an amazing car to drive but yet reliable and fuel efficient thanks to the diesel engine. Driving 10-15 hours a day this is the car i want.
@@skybiz4520 what?
I own 2006 s350 , currently 62k miles and I love this car, yeah it's kinda old but can't beat the comfort it gives you on the road, so relaxing.10-12 hrs trips you body don't feel at all. Same trips I did on Honda or Toyota you get hella tired. Love it, I know German cars and their reliability but I do all by myself.
S classes of all generations are amazing for sure
IMO I like the w221 than w222, with its bulging fenders it looks special. Nowadays all Merc looks the same.
This is probably the highest mileage W222 I’ve seen reviewed. Looks in great condition too. The 222’s are generally great cars reliability wise.
Yea I couldn't believe it, I was going to review a 100k mile one but then this showed up just crazy. And are they really reliable? Most here in the comments don't think so haha
Exhaust Sports Auto im sorta biased as I had a 221 that I adored but the 222’s seem to be pretty good cars. The motor is nice and solid, the transmission rarely has issues, and most of the electronics and suspension systems have gotten the kinks worked out of them by now. There are significantly less horror stories on the 222 forums than the 221 forums. The 221 had a few crippling issues from the start and the 222 doesn’t have any huge ones off the top of my head.
I seen a 2015 S class for sale with 240k miles in a mint condition.
@@dimab8753 wtf 😂😂😂
Mines has 170k miles
hahaha i was thinking "hmm is that the 150k s-class for sale on Raleigh Craigslist" and low and behold it is. I saw that exact car in person last week, it's actually in very good shape.
It actually sold lol. Hopefully that buyer paid 4k for the warranty lol
Love the way S Class Benzes ride going down the road. Soft enough to be comfortable but firm enough so it handles well and doesn't float and wallow everywhere. Quiet too.
Yes that's another good point you brought up, it's not wallowy there is confidence here that something like the 3rd gen LS lacks and this aids in the quality feel the S class has
Exhaust Sports Auto Uh oh bro do I see u in a S class in the near future lol
Exhaust Sports Auto I believe your going to keep your LC though either way if not a respect that in life u always do what makes u happy not anybody else approval to be the happiest within yourself
Nah I'm too poor for an S class haha LC is a masterpiece on the street has more grunt and sounds
Exhaust Sports Auto I feel u bro and always happy your happy with your LC remember u saying how bad u wanted it bro that dream came true so hey we just have to keep on dreaming to make those dreams come true I dreamed of a Lex got one now we got to get that Benz to make our car dreams complete 😂 but hey whenever we do get that S class we will just stack up some side money for the repairs when need be when that warranty runs out lol
the s-class is one of the smoothest quietest cars arounds. but a bentley takes that to the next level. there is a very noticeable improvement in the bentleys build.
I love the Sopranos references. Please never stop with those 😂
Glad you appreciated that 😆
We had the privilege of "stealing" my friend's bosses 2000 S500 4matic back in the day and it was absolutely baller even back then. The size of the back seat, the quiet and cozy interior, the peasant blockers, and that smoooooth V8 were just so satisfying.
Truly the best car in the world.
The W222 will age well judging from the leaked pictures of the upcoming W223 S-Class.
Yea I saw some gross pics get leaked but I think a new E class got announced that didn't look as bad
As a European I owned many different Benz models, never had any rattling problems with any of them … in Europe those cars will run 300.000 - 400.000 km any day of the week , and then some … you won’t need insurance if you maintain and take care of your Benz , and don’t abuse it … S550 will give you years of enjoyment , just take good care of it … btw I own 2015 S550 and 2013 GLK350 right now , and love them both , both fantastic cars … stay away from a dealer garage tho lol … plenty of parts on eBay or other on line places, do service at local shops like Midas, Valvoline and shops that specialize in European cars … if you go to Mercedes dealer it’ll cost you an arm and a leg
When future and drake did the song digital dash, this the car they were rapping about haha
Oh I bet rappers love these lol
Maybe you can do a review on the 2014-2017 S550 and the potential problems that will occur and prices for repairs,also do a review on the S65 AMG,talk about POWER,it's BEASTLY,great reviewing my man.... MERCEDES BENZ S CLASS IS KING!!!!!!
Yo bro remember me the 2006 Lexus LS430 owner that u said don’t ever get rid of and I told u I already been told myself I never will lol well your on the right channel bro this is my favorite car channel and best hands down 👊🏾✊🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Usually my suggestion is to get a warranty with cars like this so you dont have to worry about it haha. But if you're interested in this car, the forums are a phenomenal place for that sort of real world information. Thanks again for stopping by my friend
@@MeynMotorGroup what kind of warranty. Would Mercedes still cover it?
I own a 2015 S-550 AMG EDITION. Traded in a 1995 S-Class. The 2015 STILL only has under 36,000 miles. Unbelievably comfortable . Also had a 1998 SL Roadster. Great car when you're young, but the Sedan is my favorite.
Good to see they held up nicely after 150k!
Yea it really did. Thanks again for watching my friend
Great video. Thank you. I previously had a '96 S-320 short wheel base. I love that car. Had to get rid of it after a couple years since I was in a more 'rugged' type job. Knew I wanted another S-Class one day. I just bought a Palladium Silver 2015 S-550 20" rims / sport package and premium and driver assist package. It has the Ash Exclusive leather and silver wood. 46K miles, one owner from local Benz store. Sorry for the long description, but I saw this color combination and was just blown away. It is a beautiful car and rides so incredibly smooth. I was originally looking for a LS460, but couldn't find one in good shape. Glad I didn't. The interior of the Mercedes I think is much nicer. Certainly has a lot of tech and the driver and passenger seats are better than any massage chair you can buy for your house. I'm very excited to be back in an S-Class and especially the S-550. Mercedes did a great job with this car. Sure I could have bought a new car for $40K, but I can drive this beautiful, one-owner S and turn heads for the same price... I'll do this all day long. Yes. Recommend the warranty. I would love to see you do a video on great warranties to buy for a car like this. Some warranty companies are terrible. Again, great video. Thank you.
I just bought a 2015 too with 78k miles, let me know if you have any issues. Oh and remember the wiring harness issue! Oil has been known to get in their and short out components, keep an eye on that! Replace all the coolant lines too when you got some extra cash laying around. After you do those two, change the oil every 5k miles to protect the turbos and you should be in a pretty solid vehicle.
My grandparents always had S classes, currently own a 2021 S580. All previous models have made it to 200k miles. Besides the E class, the S is the best made Mercedes
When you drive this car you feel like a trespassing peasant standing on a royal carpet.
That's exactly how I felt 😆
2014 s550 163k miles its been decently reliable just needed a new water pump and some small thing here and there
Big thumbs up to you on this fantastic review!!! Believe it are not, you answered all my question before asking. I'm a previous owner of the 2011 s550 witch I miss dearly, but now that you mention this generation ride smoother, I'm sold. Smooth, quiet, and sound system is of upmost important to me. My old 2011 s550 had amg 20" rims which give it a harder ride, this is why I'm not treating myself to a brand new one. You had mention that you hope they don't change things for the worst. Well they did. The 20" rims not good. They turned it into a limo catering for the back passenger. I don't care about all that stuff for a back passenger. This just means there are going to be more unnecessary things to break. The 2018 s550 has the baddest head lights of all! You know when it's coming. With that said, I will be hunting the country for a 2018 s550 with 18" rims in immaculate condition certified under 30,000 miles. This high mile review was great to know because that amazing car is a keeper.
Can believe that but those years looks more Japanese especially the headlights love the 2014/2015 Mercedes Benz S550 looks much better that’s the pure German styling of Mercedes Benz cars 😎
I really wasn't expecting this video but I'm not gonna complain, I love the interior I'm glad it isn't black or something you know? It was really cool seeing you so exited and enjoy the car too it's just cool to see you couldn't stop smiling. This is one of my favorite videos 😀, and it really shows how much of an unbiased and fair car reviewer you are in my opinion
Yea this is my most favorite color interior for the S class haha glad it held up and thanks again this has also been one of my most favorite driving experiences for sure. Really appreciate all your support. Stay blessed
@@MeynMotorGroup Yessir, I wonder why so many people choose black and not something a little lighter, it's always a pleasure to watch your videos, I always watch till the end bro, stay blessed
@@megatronusorionpax4900 appreciate that thanks again!
I bought my 2015 S550 in July 2014 and has 80,000 miles on it. I've replaced both batteries at about 50,000 miles. The rear brakes have screeched loudly whenever it goes in reverse since I bought the car and can be really loud in the wintertime.
But the overall maintenance has been minimal so far. I've got my fingers crossed since the dealership is an hour and a half away. It is a fine riding car although a rather expensive one.
Let me know if you have one and what to expect during the next 50,000 or so miles.
Hi, how have the past 9 months treated you with the car?
hows car been bro?
Switched my daily to a W222 from a 13 (facelift) LS460 shorty sport.
WOW. What a difference. I loved my LS460 and previous LS430….. but there is no comparison to my S Class. Reminds me of the W140 I used to ride around in as a child decades ago! The W222 makes a 3 hour ride feel like 20 minutes. You have to experience it.
I’ve owned an embarrassing number of cars- but as far as a daily goes…. This is hands down my favorite vault on wheels.
Mine is RWD-AMG Sport Package (Plus 1…. The enthusiasts know) with ABC-Magic Body Control suspension. Gives my E60.5 M5 a run for its money. And the torque 😍
I’ve met one of my hero’s in the color combo I want….and I am not disappointed! I hope she proves reliable!
Have a 2014 w222 with 132k miles drives perfect just makes a weird flapping noise sometimes when going slow and not to temperature I’ve been told by my friend it’s probably my timing chain but Mercedes said if it was the timing chain it would idel roughly idk my favorite car I’ve ever owned still 🙄 I got rid of my Cadillaic to keep the Mercedes as my second car and a 2014 Mercedes I got for 20k is 1000x nicer then my gfs Kia telluride which was 60k same tech as a 2023 car so if ur looking for a car get a used 2014-2017 s class for like 25k you’ll not regret it
I bought a 2015 S550 new. Love it and still driving it. Silver with white int. not a mark on it. 82100 miles
W221 exterior with w222 interior 👌 😍 the perfect mercedes!!
I love Lexus but I felt the same way driving the s550. However, I’ll stick to the LS. I know I can get 300,000 miles on it with no problem and the maintenance is cheap.
Haha yea the other cars are more than smooth enough LS is still incredible to drive no complaints and a satisfying ownership experience. In all fairness, I'm surprised how reliable the W222 is some owner bought a 2014 Brand New and put 215k miles in 6 years with no issues lol. He later sold it and bought a new S560 crazy
@@MeynMotorGroup History 1,000,000 miles. There is no Lexus out there with that accomplishment!!! nor carry the prestige!!! I love the interior door light, so unique. Lexus is not solid like a benz. Safety is way more important than saving a few pennies at the repair shop. I can go on and on.
Once it comes time for my next car the S-Class, 7-Series, and A8L will compete for my business. That I’m a current A6 owner won’t score Audi any brownie points in my decision. I will decide, very objectively, based on overall comfort, convenience (but not necessarily tech) features, space, reliability factors, and other objective factors. Most subjective factors (sans overall pleasure to drive), such as prestige, will have no bearing with my decision (after all, I’m buying for me, not for others). One of the big factors I will be considering - which one has an electronic interface that’s the least distracting. I look forward to this contest and subsequent acquisition!
Good for you I wish more people would look at cars the way you do
Exhaust Sports Auto thanks a lot man!
2016 Audi A8L….. amazing. Bulletproof 3.0 and solid as a rock.
@@tombiondi9969 I’ve got a ‘16 A6. It’s been a great car thus far.
The car with the best ride quality that I’ve been in, thus far, was the ‘96 Lincoln Town car ! A group of friends and I took one from DC-ATL and it was smooth af ! Right below that is the ‘05 S430, ‘06 LS430, ‘04 A8 & ‘96 Maxima oddly enough !
IDC what anyone says, Ive seen first hand that Lexus is tops when it comes to worry free motoring well into the 300k mile range. Change the fluids and drive with some sanity and your car will last a long time !...AND KEEP IT CLEAN
..and dude, you’re completely fine driving an S-Class !
From the 80's Lincoln town car as always been the smoothest car on the road. They were use a lot for cab service because you would not have to worry about spilling your coffee going over a bump.
My parents have this car. It's such a comfortable car. I had a LS4660 Audi A8L and the S class' ride feels more luxurious .
It's amazing for sure my most favorite luxury car
......Alright.
I got this car with the unlimited mile warranty. I love it. I also have driven a rolls Royce wraith and I prefer my s class over the wraith. The wraith is just for looks. I’ll keep my s class.
I’d also suggest buying the wheel and tire warranty on this car to.
Smart very smart that's how it's done and that's how you buy euro cars
Did you get the unlimited mile warranty from a Mercedes dealership or elsewhere?
@@jaysmilez3118 I got it from the dealership
@@user-qr8kr4by2y That's outstanding. What dealership? I have never heard of an unlimited mile warranty. Especially on a Benz.. Is it an in house warranty program only from that dealer? Sorry for the questions. I'm interested in buying one of these and I would like a similar warranty if possible
Whatever you guys read in the comment be careful. People make it sounds like is reliable but rarely will you see a comment that says they have over 200k miles in an s class. When something goes wrong, it’ll be super expensive to fix. If you want reliability, Lexus but if you want the best comfort and luxury that’ll cost a bit a dough, the s class
So funny, nobody in Europe is gonna think Lexus is a true alternative for a Benz. Not bashing Lexus or trying to start a debate. But you can see what marketing can do (and yes, I know, Luxury EXport US).
dont forget about the e class w212 does more than the job and comes close to the s class especially if you get the luxury pckg with the big grill
I’m giggling with you just watching it because I know exactly what you mean! I had 1995 Merc Benz s500 and it was like riding in a boat! I was that boy in the city 😭😭
In terms of reliability, maintenance and not being a money pit, would you recommend a 2014 and up s550(w222) or 2014 and up c class (w205)?
C class will always be cheaper. It is their entry level model so that can’t afford to have major things go wrong. But, both are amazing cars
@Roberto Vidal Garcia a c class is very simple to maintain. It is no different then any foreign or domestic car. My company has a fleet of 18 2016+ c class 4-matic with the highest mileage reaching 168,000 miles. Only thing we’ve had to do is regular maintenance, tires brakes etc. never had any problems; fantastic cars 10/10 recommend!!!
I had a 2015. Absolutely guzzles gas. Better a 500 than a 560.
The new w223 is a much nicer car, but there were things I loved about the w222 that I don’t like in the w223.
I miss the large horizontal display.
I like the w222’s road presence more.
The W222 also felt roomier for tall men.
You have answered my question ! Thanks. I have owned MB products since 1998. That SLK, kept it for 18 y and 40k miles. Never had ONE issue with that car. I have a CLS 2012 with 60k miles, again, no major issues. I bought a 2018 S450 (propulsion) in February with 30,000m. LOOVVEE the car. I’m older and now i want peace and quiet. Found it ! The answer you gave me is that the car is growing old very well (as my CLS). I looked at the new generation S (2021). I will be polite here, i don’t like the interior and i think there’s WAY TO MUCH technology for it to be a good buy for the long term. I have decided to exchange my S for the same 2020 with the least mileage possible. I will keep that one for a good 10 years.
Also Mercedes is the #1 Selling Luxury Brand in the World, 4 yrs in a Row!! (2019 Sales) Mercedes 2.34 Million, BMW 2.17m,
Audi 1.85m, Jaguar / Land Rover 558,000,
Lexus 298,000, Cadillac 156,000
-- Mercedes S-class has been #1 in the Large Luxury Sedan Category every single year since 1972 for 48 yrs straight in World Wide Sales!!
Mercedes Amg GTR PRO lapped Nurburgring in only 7:04 if you want a Luxury Fast Toy! 😉
Benz has great swagger
Matt from CarWow said it well, merc used to have a Top-down approach where the lower models got some of the design language from the S class, currently its bottom-up, with the C setting the language for the E and S and imo it sucks how they are so similar that at a glance u can hardly tell them apart. But up close the S certainly has the presence that we love in an S class.
You can hardly tell the C and the S apart?
The s came out in 2014 and the C 2015. Do some research before you comment
@@jasonkranczoch4776 well as I wrote, Matt Watson said it. Lucky we have people like you to set the story straight around here!!
The new body is OK but they need to bring back the fenders which in my opinion made the W221 special. The interior of the 2013 also needs to come back with all metal buttons and rectangular air vents. The little keypad for radio stations and phone calls need to return which is much easier to use while driving than the little mouse pad like feature newer ones now have; very distracting and dangerous to use while driving.
yea it's all subjective
Yeah the bulging fenders make it the w221 generation so much special & I think w221 feels more mercedes then the newer version
Mercedes-Benz S-class the pinnacle of Automobile ...
The best S-Class since the w140 chassis.
I agree
Yes it is! I really love my w140 even though I like the swb more than the lwb version😁
Many don't know how reliable Merc is when comparing to Toyota. I think it's wrong to compare any Mercedes to Toyota, I see it as insulting. Mercedes is a complete package car as far I'm concern. The thing about Mercedes is timely maintenance then you can run it forever.
Glad you said you need to get a warranty even with a Lexus. I got a 48 month, 48k miles bumper to bumper warranty when I bought my ES350 in April 2019. I was hesitant the day I bought it , but you just never know especially with electrical stuff. the Lexus 3.5 liter is bullet proof and even their 6 speed transmission...
So happy to hear that yea its the electronics and actuators that can get you. Random actuators going bad can run you 2-5k when you least expect it
Exhaust Sports Auto Actuator for where ? Door locks ? FYI. My warranty cost about $1,600 and it was lumped into my car loan so it wasnt a big hit
Yea random actuators I'm no mechanic but yes I've heard there's like a Door lock actuator that went bad on some guys LS430 and that cost him over a G. Then the Brake Actuator on the LS 460.
But 1600 is nothing glad you got that and yes that's the beauty of the warranty when you buy up front, just roll it into the payment
Exhaust Sports Auto Yeah when I had that piece of crap BMW X5 (which ironically i traded it in for my ES350) one of the door lock acuators went bad. I remember the part was covered under an extended warranty thank god so i know it was expensive.. Dude Cary imports has a 2013 GS350 with 241k miles for only $11,455. Damn if I was in the market for a car this is a steal. Edmunds is saying retail thats worth about $17k in outstanding condition.
Yea I reviewed that GS haha got like 70k views was crazy
The zero to 60 is mid 4 seconds which is pretty quick. The fit and finish is pretty good but it isnt like the w126 and 140. Most mercedes do well with high mileage. The value has jumped recently. Just a few points
Picking up a 2015 S65 tomorrow. Im stoked. Car only has 45,000 miles.
I own this car....and I absolutely LOVE it!!
how many miles you got so far ?
@@skionen1781 just over 100 thousand. I only drive it on the weekends. Or when I want to feel like a BOSS!!! LOL
I can’t believe someone drove 150k miles with that interior color 🥴
Its the best interior color
@@MeynMotorGroup exactly. Cream interior on the S class is the best option you can go with
Yup lol but again its all preference and looks are subjective. So many people that ruin the looks of these cars by getting a plain black interior but its the most common color I suppose peope are worries about getting it dirty but still worth getting the Cream only choice for me
@@MeynMotorGroup you look like a desi, so it's only natural you like the lighter colours, here in India at least premium cars only have lighter interiors, wether it's tan brown or biege because of airiness it brings about in the cabin. Well India is a hot country so it makes sense to not go with black which is seen as suffocating over here
Exhaust Sports Auto idk, im looking into buying a 2016 S550, and i will not buy a creme interior lol, all preference tho
Drove used 15’ 60k Drives NEW . Takes off !! Handles well
Wow what a good video I’m in the market right now for a 2014-2017 s class with between 40k-60k miles on it and I’m just curious on how bad it would be on reliability
Thank you so much my friend and yes either buy Certified Pre Owned if you're looking at 40k miles and pay for an additional warranty and you will be enjoying one of the best cars on the road
Always been a Mercedes Benz fan every since a kid bro I think what first always caught me and others was the looks hands down I fell in love with Mercedes Benz looks and always thought and said their the best looking cars but after during a lot of research and from personal comments from people saying how horrible the reliability was and they were switching to Lexus I decided to own one but still have a love for Mercedes and will still get that S class for the weekends lol and keep my Lexus as a daily driver hopefully I won’t have to visit the repair shop after the warranty on the Mercedes runs out since I won’t be driving it everyday 😂🤣
Nice! Growing up I was a BMW fan boy but yea I love Mercedes design and swagger its so good. You will have one for sure my friend. And you will be daily driving one too because when the time comes, you would have made it to the point where when it breaks, you just throw it away and buy a new one 😆
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mine, 2015, was trashed from the potholes in NYC after one year, most Mercedes have trouble with the front end, alignment issues, brakes etc
I can see that
I have a 2012 and it still drives amazing!!!
Comparing this car to the ls400 🤝🏽
Car Care Nut who runs a great auto channel specializing in Lexus and Toyota owns a 2012 SClass. He loves the car and considers a great driving experience. However, as he points out, he's a professional mechanic and can thus afford it.
started watching you guys with the tsx video and then you got the stinger. Great to see you've grown so much
Hey honored to have you back here on the channel my friend thanks again for all your support throughout the years!
Thanks for another great video Kevin, so exciting to drive the big dog, I'm sure! How much better would you say the ride is vs the LS and how does the quietness compare? I've got a '17 CPO LS w/air ride but the 19's instead of standard 18s. While it's very comfy for sure, I always wondered about how much smoother the S class would be. Would you say 10, 15% smoother?
Hey thanks again for stopping by! So this is how another subscriber described it, the biggest thing with a car like this is it manages to smoothen out all the bumps while not feeling wallowy. It feels firm and planted to ensure confidence.
Now the 2013-2017 cars did eliminate the wallowy sensation the 2007-2012 cars had. You still feels certain jolts and bumps in cars like the LS or 7 series which is fine but for the first time I felt that "magic carpet" quality all these reviewers talk about. Dude I really didn't feel a thing so yea I would say 10-15% again, this level of comfort is not necessary hell a Lexus ES will do it for me as a daily driver haha. Hopefully this made sense thanks again for watching and enjoy that incredible LS
@@MeynMotorGroup Thank you Sir! I have almost 3 years left on the CPO warranty, but it's nice to have something to aspire to. But you nailed it to NEVER own one of these bad boys w/o a warranty unless you have $10k lying around and don't mind if it leaves your wallet (this is most certainly not me, lol). I think the Merc's CPO is basically 1 year added onto the factory warranty when it expires, so when the time comes, I'll be looking for about a 2 year old one which lost $40k plus value and still has about 3 years warranty...
Yea Mercedes CPO sucks whatever extended crap they sell you, would be best to negotiate prices on that if you want to keep it a bit longer. Lexus CPO is phenomenal and slightly less crap to worry about. Which is why LS will still be awesome to me especially the model year you have last of the V8. Thanks again
Paul and Rebecca K Lol me too even though I’m never parting with my 2006 LS430 she is a keeper and the S class I get will be on the weekends when I cheat on her 😂🤣
it's a beautiful car , but when i seen it in person, it looks smaller than the generation before
It is but the interior is dope
W222 S-class was the best S-class ever made, just going to say that right now. So elegant in terms of presence, perfect amounts of tech without being the most flashy, and just the overall look and experience is second to none. Even the current S-class, to me, doesn't match the elegance and amazingness that this S-class has. W222 S-class was like the pinnacle of S-class design, interior, and presence. Nothing even comes close to this one, it's perfection, and it's sad that the current one, while has a bold presence, you don't need to ask anyone which one looks better. If you want a more fun driving S-class, the S63 and S65 of this generation were perfection.
I live in Cary and my dad just got a Rolls Royce Ghost, would be cool if you wanted to review it once we get it registered.
Oh jeez that's crazy haha wow does your father know about me? I def dont want to make him feel uncomfortable or anything. You can email me or DM me on insta @exhaustsports if he is ok with it
As the owner of a classic S class that is 25 hrs old it's still the best or nothing, my S was the most over engineered S in it day and the first with double Pane windows
S classes are awesome no matter what the year for sure
W140!👍
The previous gen s class you drive had the same engine and transmission and it actually had about 50 less horsepower. So while it was athletic it was not faster than the one in this video. The 4.7 v8 amd 7g tronic tranny were use from 2012 all the way to 2017. Then it was replaced by the 4.0 in the s560. And all the previous gen s classes (W221) aged beautifully if they weren’t ragged out by stupid drivers amd kids. I have a 2010 s550 that looks brand mew and everything works with no rattles or squeaks at almost 130,000 miles on it now. The S class that aged like garbage and us terrible build quality was the w220 from 2000 to 06. Such a terrible car to follow up the acclaimed and most dignified s class ever, the W140.
I'm looking at a 2014 S400 with almost 280,000 kilometers, and I got a great deal. What do you think-should I buy it?
Been waiting on your thoughts on this car for a long time lol
Haha I'm honored my friend
Exhaust Sports Auto Never a problem bro
My s 550 made 20k before it started having major issues. I finally ridded myself of the worthless albatross and bought a reliable car.
This S Class is one of my favourites as well. Great review. I am quite shocked to see how much different the new S Class for year 2020-21 is going to look. The exterior and interior is so disappointing. It is all becoming like tesla in terms of touch screen minimalistic look - there is nothing luxurious anymore - Mercedes have destroyed the S Class same as the way they destroyed the CLS the former two shaped models were interesting to look at and showed class and beauty - the new CLS is the ugliest car ever... This is so sad.
I agree they are beginning to loose their way and I HATE the touch screen trend. Even this is too much but ok I guess. Thanks agajn
@@MeynMotorGroup i agree Kevin, it is sad
Go drive one with only 40k miles now. If love one with 150k I can only imagine what you would think of mine
Hey man amazing video. I watched your Lc500 video and now this. You truly share my car passion. Im looking to get an s560 2020 certified pre owned. But the warranty here in Australia for CPO is 2 years. I do have the option to buy extended warranty. How many more years warranty should i buy as I plan to keep it long term? Thanks man
An S-Class is an S-Class. The benchmark any time, any day!
Anyone else watching this video in 2022 with utter disappointment since the s class is no more, its all A class now with size variation
If you love this body style then you you would love the 2006 toyota crown majesta. They look exact
Nice video and great example of the full size luxury sedan standard. How does it compare to the G90 Ultimate?
Excellent question, I was an absolute idiot and forgot to talk about the G90. The G90 is as close to this as you're going to get. It is far superior to the Lexus LS and handles a bit better and handles better than this S class but not quite as well as a 7 series or XJ which is fine.
G90 is about as quiet as this S class and truly feels substantial on the road unlike the other large cars in this class that mask it size. Swear that the G90 is an incredible car.
Biggest problem with the G90, it has no swagger, no prestige, you feel like a nobody unlike the other cars in this segment where you feel empowered
Had & drove lexus LS and ES, volvo, audi a8, bmw 7 etc etc ... but nothing drives like s class. I have 2013 s class, then new model 2014 ordered and waited 6 mo for delivery [put 80k miles on it] then 2016 but having vibration issue which nashville mercedes dealer - of music city - were incompetent to fix it and very rude/elusive with customer service, they actually sold the car with this issue!! However last s class 2019 bought few months ago from chicago with 4.6 km miles on clock, one owner... The 2019 is truly what I like very much! I intended and have couple test drive with 2022 but no tks, not so practical and resting the arm in the the door cavity is very uncomfortable, just not the same as in the previous models. The 2019 560 4 matic ultra equipped model is something that pleases me, plus it has 18 inch rims, which compared to 20 inch rims, the wheels are much quieter and softer giving the maximum comfort not really that sporty feeling but I really don't care and I hope that I can drive 250-300k miles without serious problems. At the moment I'm thinking of making a pair with the lexus L 600....
Clearly an example that has been taken care of. Would love to know how much money has been spent on repairs in this cars lifetime though..?
I think this was a limo lol
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Makes sense...Probably was cleaned and dealership maintained its whole life. It shows
Your description is how I feel about my car. You struggle to explain this car and I get it. In some ways you can't articulate it.
As it goes, there's the S-Class then everything else. That said, I believe the W222 will be the pinnacle of the S-Class line. The W223 looks soooo generic, without the presence and grandiose stance of this car. Sure, the nee one will have tech galore, but there's a certain prestige a S-Class is expected to have. Tbe new one definitely looks like a bloated C-Class.
Fun fact: I heard you mention the Burmester sound syste. You would be blown away if this car had the $6400 3-D Burmester system. One of the best ever put into any car ever!
Yes I know what you're referring too, the Burmester tweeter thing that twirls out when you start up the car yea this car didn't have that haha. And yes this def looks better than the new S class
@@MeynMotorGroup From what I've seen of the MB ads and trailers here on RUclips I think the new 2021 S Class looks a LOT like a Genesis G80 - before the G80 was redesigned?
My '16 is on the way from CA. I'm very excited
I drive E class
And loved it in dubai
Probably will update to S class soon
I think I’m going to get me a 15 or 16 the price dropped significantly