Why The M120 Is One of The Best Mercedes Engines | V12 Legend

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  • Опубліковано 13 чер 2024
  • In this video, I discuss why the Mercedes M120 v12 engine is a favourite among enthusiasts. The M120 was featured in the R129 SL600 and the W140 S600. I start by going over some specs on the M120, then go into more detail on the M297 from AMG and the engines used by Pagani.
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  • @TheStig.
    @TheStig. 7 місяців тому +63

    Fun fact: The M120 has the least number of warranty claims of any other AMG engine. Though that could also be due to the lower production volume.

    • @bernardwarr4187
      @bernardwarr4187 7 місяців тому +2

      Do you think they had less Warranty than the E60 M119 engine?

    • @peteyv
      @peteyv 7 місяців тому +12

      Correct, but that’s why all statistics are normalized. Especially in the auto industry. You would take your total claims divide it by engines produced and multiply it by 1000. This would give you a number of claims per 1000 vehicles. This way you would be able to take build volumes out of the equation.

  • @ekhosuehiosaretin5603
    @ekhosuehiosaretin5603 7 місяців тому +11

    V12 engines are divine craft ever built 💯

  • @shamil808
    @shamil808 7 місяців тому +20

    The AMG version always felt like a cloak-and-dagger engine. I've worked in a Merc dealership and have never seen one.
    Still, the regular M120 is a beautifully smooth engine.
    Great video as always.

  • @stroock6394
    @stroock6394 7 місяців тому +5

    yes can't wait to watch this in its entirety! M120 is a complete legend, one of those overbuilt beasts (like the 2JZ) that only got phased out because of emissions

  • @bronzoso
    @bronzoso 7 місяців тому +11

    Great video. All the MB V12's sound amazing on start up.

  • @ELWIN225
    @ELWIN225 7 місяців тому +5

    All mafia guys in 90s Russia drove w140 (called Kaban which means boar) or 7-series (called Bumer). Those who has s600 were the most respected and feared mafia bosses.

  • @bernardwarr4187
    @bernardwarr4187 7 місяців тому +8

    With out doubt, one of the best engines of all time! Something I would love on an engine stand in my workshop, as I don’t have sufficient funds for a Zonda at this point

    • @bussterdouglas
      @bussterdouglas 7 місяців тому +1

      Do you mean ‘without a doubt’ ???

    • @bernardwarr4187
      @bernardwarr4187 7 місяців тому +2

      @@bussterdouglas yes, many thanks

  • @KnowPorcelain1
    @KnowPorcelain1 7 місяців тому +4

    love the start up sound of this V12 Merc, put a Sasaki-san exhaust on it, they sound like a 1990's F1 car.

  • @BmwpetroldoorshoppingcarNordsc
    @BmwpetroldoorshoppingcarNordsc 7 місяців тому +6

    On a slightly different note I’ve just don’t my supercharger oil (m113k) following your guide. Fantastic advice thank you 👌

  • @Lex24HD
    @Lex24HD 7 місяців тому +6

    You forgot an honorable mention (at least for me). The infamous Chrysler ME-412

    • @xxxxxtrxxx13
      @xxxxxtrxxx13 7 місяців тому +1

      That car was absolutely amazing

  • @commandertopgun
    @commandertopgun 2 місяці тому

    Wow I am very happy to know that the Mercedes v12 is one if the best engine in the world, always love them in the Zonda

  • @ben101990
    @ben101990 7 місяців тому

    6:25 sheesh talk about waking up the neighbors 😅 that sound though 😎😎😎

  • @nobenznofun9139
    @nobenznofun9139 7 місяців тому +1

    Cool video, cool engine

  • @bussterdouglas
    @bussterdouglas 7 місяців тому +1

    Dream engine

  • @airsoftkid1245
    @airsoftkid1245 7 місяців тому

    Awesome video bud, next season we gotta get together and go for a cruise. I could take out the old man’s gt500 or my motorbike, get all the boys together too.
    Kyle

  • @BuiltToRace_com
    @BuiltToRace_com 7 місяців тому +1

    Masterpiece

  • @vladimirpapian6458
    @vladimirpapian6458 3 місяці тому

    Bro your amazing with your informative videos thanks you thank you 🙏🏻 but one small correction if I may the biodegradable wires were done away with starting from 1995 not 1996 so it only effects the 94 and below model year car just to clarify

  • @chaitanyaupadhyay5688
    @chaitanyaupadhyay5688 5 місяців тому +1

    Hi bro please make a video on buying guide for Mercedes Benz w140

  • @DanielBenzs65AMG
    @DanielBenzs65AMG 15 днів тому

    I’ll stick with my m275, wish i had the m279 though, amg of course not the regular versions

  • @andrewhagans7526
    @andrewhagans7526 6 місяців тому

    I have a Mercedes Benz 1997 S600 COUPE and i love it very much and its very reliable i also have two 1993 600SEC but i need the wire harness for one wound anyone know where to get that from.

  • @expofcam
    @expofcam 6 місяців тому

    What year is the black s600 shown throughout the video?

  • @mrbenz2392
    @mrbenz2392 7 місяців тому +5

    Mercedes Benz is the best!

    • @goofyspottzzz
      @goofyspottzzz 7 місяців тому +1

      Not anymore

    • @stroock6394
      @stroock6394 7 місяців тому +3

      yep... came here to say _was_ the best

    • @DT-7727
      @DT-7727 15 днів тому

      Was till 2015

  • @Rajonas007
    @Rajonas007 7 місяців тому +1

    These V12 cars are already in the 20k-100k price range... In 10 years they will start at 100k

  • @stm4930
    @stm4930 7 місяців тому +1

    That small oil leak is 6k to fix

  • @flypawels
    @flypawels 7 місяців тому +1

    👍

  • @skillandluck
    @skillandluck 7 місяців тому +1

    Pagani Huayra R has engine which based on M120 engine block 👆

    • @lucaswelby546
      @lucaswelby546 3 місяці тому +1

      Also the Zonda!

    • @skillandluck
      @skillandluck 3 місяці тому

      @@lucaswelby546 Zonda has M120 engine, but Huayra’s engine based on it

  • @Atreid3s
    @Atreid3s 7 місяців тому

    Didn't Benz produce many V12 aircraft engines in the 20s, 30s and 40s?

    • @DT-7727
      @DT-7727 15 днів тому

      Yes, for Messerschmitt and BMW made radial engines for FW

  • @BlagoP
    @BlagoP 3 місяці тому

    The M137 was less powerful but it was much lighter, making the V12 S class faster and more economical overall (which is what matters in the real world). Also, other than the badly designed coil packs which failed quickly (theres a fix for these now), the engine is more reliable than the M120. It doesn't leak oil as much, it doesn't have failing wiring harnesses and throttle actuators, and it is much easier to work on.

  • @petertsickritzis9208
    @petertsickritzis9208 7 місяців тому +3

    I would do... I would do literally anything for one of these engines. I would compromise any ethic of my character for one of these.

    • @naptownjayd190
      @naptownjayd190 7 місяців тому +2

      😂😂 someone rich in the comments might just take you up on that

    • @lilairstrike535
      @lilairstrike535 7 місяців тому

      🤣🤣🤣 i feel you man

  • @manosparavida3551
    @manosparavida3551 7 місяців тому

    Almost the pinnacle of automotive engineering. Barring the Porsche 911 turbo S. Can you guess what they have in common? Easy; German engineering at its finest.

    • @rcdrum29
      @rcdrum29 5 місяців тому

      And Mercedes w124 500E 😃

  • @famirin
    @famirin 7 місяців тому

    One of the best FOR WHAT?))

    • @bernardwarr4187
      @bernardwarr4187 7 місяців тому +5

      Reliability, smoothness and performance?

  • @siegfriedbarfuss9379
    @siegfriedbarfuss9379 7 місяців тому

    Mercedes built v12 engines way before the M120! So careful with your unresearched statements.

    • @AMGmeister
      @AMGmeister  7 місяців тому +4

      Which car was that in? I’m not counting aircraft engines.