i have driven BMW 750, bentley , jaguar , and the 2003 and 2009 merc s classes none of them can really come close to the older s class mercedes of 91-98. excellent qulaity and reliability wish they can make cars like this again!
GhettoMist Yes but lately they sure have gained the "over engineering" back. With the new design and quality philosophy. Dieter Zetsche has been part in making that happen!
This car went into production 20 years ago today on August 6, 1991 as a 1992 model along with other with 1992 SL-Class, E-Class(new 400E & 500E), and 190E. It went on sale in September/October 1991. Pre-production models went into development in January 1991(used at Geneva), after pilot test models started in June 1990 and ended with the 1/91 PP model. This episode looks like it's from the summer, so probably an August 1991 model.
I love how there's no noise what so ever inside while Jeremy speaks, no noise at all, and then the newer review of the W220 you can hear tire noise....
If you want a good W140, you’d be better off going for 1995 or later. They don’t make the V8s but somehow, they still have NEW V12s. They’re quite costly, $57,000! For an engine.
i disagree respectfully, this body style looks better than the new models, if i had the cash i would keep this body style and get the upgrades for the inside;)
Clarkson + Great old Mercedes + great music = Best top gear ever
I am ten years later
His voice didn't change
And great hair😁
My parents still have this car and it is still good even to today's newer cars. This was ahead of it's time
Still have it?
@@cano.8027
I still have a MB w140 S320 Se 1991
and maan ITS STILL AMAZING
@@cano.8027 I still have 2 W140
S600 & S320
I have owned my 97 S600 black on black and grey Napa leather for close to 10 years. Reliable, fast, agile, big, classy, stunning.
One of the best cars ever made ..just got 1999 s320 :)
Sham it's not an S500. I will get one this year!!!
Do you still have it?
MGTOCRETES yes :)
@@TheAly78 still driving ,no problems?
Aly Kamil I remember you small world lol, you sold that beautiful s600, I even saw the video the kid posted of it, so you still have the s320.
Im 18 years old and this is my dream car
Same dream!
I hope for 2026 to have it!
Did you buy it ?
@@andrej8566
Unfortunately not yet cuz of family financial issues but i swore that I'll buy it and 1st place to know is here , put the update here
That's so amazing I have two of them I have a 97 s420 and a 99 s320 and I hope to get a fully loaded 99 or 98 s600
I promise you you'll get it
@@andrej8566
Unfortunately not yet im 21
It was the best S-class then, and now!
I have it too, I love it.
Forever W140!
Im watching this in my daily driven 95 W140 from Washington DC. Nothing comes close to there magnificent beasts.
i have driven BMW 750, bentley , jaguar , and the 2003 and 2009 merc s classes
none of them can really come close to the older s class mercedes of 91-98. excellent qulaity and reliability
wish they can make cars like this again!
The XJ Jags are heavenly to drive though
After this Car Mercedes merged with Chrysler and quality and reliability went down the poo shoot!
GhettoMist Yes but lately they sure have gained the "over engineering" back. With the new design and quality philosophy. Dieter Zetsche has been part in making that happen!
W140 IS DAUGHTER OF W100.. and mother of W240 !!!! w220 v12 merit just appellation of 580..(doughter of 560 sel w126) ..
Ok i hear scotty kilmer here where r u😁😁
That's stupidly uninformed and not true.
My w221 v12 is not reliable.
I have a '93 400SEL... costly to maintain/service, but these are tanks! I love it.
I'd imagine they're a wee bit more costly than keeping a Camry on the road, but I know which I'd rather have.
@@juankenon 400 /500 is a V8 il europa easy and relatively cheap... 600 is realy expensive to maintain
I owned a 600SEL , The V12 is a monster , the ride is absolutely great .I really miss it
13 yrs later the w223 again became the leader of its class
I did as well. To this day, the best car I've ever driven or even sat in for that matter.
30 yrs ago.....amazing.
If you find one well mainained that should not be a problem.
W140 is one of the best mercedes ever made.
Still today is better than much new cars
This car went into production 20 years ago today on August 6, 1991 as a 1992 model along with other with 1992 SL-Class, E-Class(new 400E & 500E), and 190E. It went on sale in September/October 1991. Pre-production models went into development in January 1991(used at Geneva), after pilot test models started in June 1990 and ended with the 1/91 PP model. This episode looks like it's from the summer, so probably an August 1991 model.
I've had a w123 and a w124. I'd love to have a w140 next
Don't forget the w126
W140 is better than them both put together .
I love the s class , I used to own a w221 2007 s550 untill last year .the w140 might by my favourite Mercedes sedan of all time .
I love how there's no noise what so ever inside while Jeremy speaks, no noise at all, and then the newer review of the W220 you can hear tire noise....
if i had one wish... i would wish this car to be much more valuable... because its one of the best sedans in the world. and it needs more respect
Y'know if they raised they would be expensive
mannnn i still love this car so much!! best Merc sedan out there!
the older S class is better than the new, body wise, imagine if you can get this body style with all the features of the 2010 .
Awesome afro on jeremy
If you want a good W140, you’d be better off going for 1995 or later. They don’t make the V8s but somehow, they still have NEW V12s. They’re quite costly, $57,000! For an engine.
"ARGHHHH! IT'S SIDESHOW BOB!!!"
Best Mercedes ever made!
Gotta love the GTI commercial parody lol
@macgyvere : Chris Isaac : Wicked Game.
This tune is also the main theme of the Lynch David's film "Sailor & Lula" made in 1990.
this car was technological marvel at that time. I like double windows I must say. design is however not so good if you look at it now.
Design is the best!
@@ocsi-V8 I am still here. ;)
on the hunt for a 600 couple! got a m119 95 s500 and a 98 SL
I have the little brother, W202. Same designer, nearly same face. But rusty as hell. Next car will be the W140!
Love this video.. wanted to subscribe only to find out that I was already subscribed 😅😅😅😅
Легенда W 140 ❤
0:02 i forgotten his name..Chef what??
They just don’t make cars with this level of wow factor anymore
look at that hair!! and the clothes!!
awesome!
And then Audi wants to compete with Benz hahahaha. It is not only today what makes you a car brand, it is your history.
Dennis needs to get his shit together
I can't belive Jermey clarkston looked like that, hes so old now.
Now all this is on a Jaguar S-Type !!!
Except for those thingys that come up when you reverse
Legendary class!
i disagree respectfully, this body style looks better than the new models, if i had the cash i would keep this body style and get the upgrades for the inside;)
"Grand Prix cars of a few years ago?" What F1 cars from the 70's????
He used to look like Sideshow Bob from the Simpsons lol
Je t'aime
Je t'aime W140 600
Oh oui je t'aime
Gościu się nic nie zmienił
who came here after watching the grand tour's promo video?
I have a C-Class (W202) but I would LOVE to get a W140. But I'm afraid most of the electronic gadgets will be broken after about 13 years of driving.
The Best Of Merc!
Where was it filmed? Which country?
Can you tell me the name of the background music for one minute and thirty seconds?
Je t'aime moi non plus - Jane Birkin
OMG, young Clarkson!
2Pac has also a 600 SEL like this, ironic he died in BMW 750iL
IT was left for Diana ....next year.....
The BMW 750iL belonged to Suge Knight actually
@@jakub.s938 really?
@@SuperSedans The car was registered on paper under Suge Knights name.
HEY Jeremy! David Hasselhoff Wants his hair back!!
i wish topgear would start properly reviewing cars again, instead of just making silly movies.
If you knew how worse it would get
When did Bob Ross work for Top Gear? Or is it Sideshow Bob?
Btw: Matra Rancho @ 3:45! ;-)
good one
in 1991 Clarkson was in 1970's hair style lol check this >> 3:02 hahaha but i really admire this man
The car just doesn't look so aerodynamic, which it obviously isn't.
Well, the A6 was not meant to break down as mch. I've had a simillar merc and virtually every part broke down.
Still the Benz is better than Rolls; because its more economical and up-to-date
Best care ever
Don't think is v12 okay is quietest Mercedes w140
Jeremy...not half as feisty then...
1:27 what's song?
Je t'aime moi non plus - Serge Gainsbourg *Warning it has explicit part in the middle of songs.
Because she didn't wear her seatbelt...
K A B A N is very great car!
Всем Салам из Костаная...! Кабан он всегда будет Кабаном...!
I love my 2018 s 350
I cant believe what Clarkson looks and SOUNDS like! He got a snobby accent! LOL
Range topper, cloth interior.
+tavi921 not cloth.... its wool velours... thats the stuff thats even better than leather.
good s class
Young Clarkson
korencek are u trying to argue with urself?
@macgyvere WICKED GAME - Chris Isaak
🎅👍👍👍👍👍👍
Wher it in 2021in junk jauunksyeard 😉 the time destroye anythink😎
Mercedes s600 sel600 kaban;s
Мне нужен перевод, что там мен.....
Кабан жив
🇩🇪😍
1 bilion dollars sucess.
@thegrandtour
🔥🖤 hi
люди ! русский язык услышать очень хочеца !!
Ale ten brytol ma kudły. Coś a'la afro
Cultural appropriation. Clarkson sporting an afro.
and ive just bought one for 3 grand! HAHAHAHAHA :D
lol
Rusters
I love my 2018 s 350
Mercedes s600 sel600 kaban;s