This W222 S Class is 10 years old, but still looks like it could have came out in 2023~~ such a timeless, classy design that can't be replicated by the current S Class even.
@@kirilyordanov8074 I HAVE a W221, nearly cracking 200,000KM, v12 - and its a solid as car. W221's are great examples if you look after them properly. Most the stuff i've done on mine has been preventative.
We need a review of a facelifted coupe S65. Those are super rare and non opf I believe. The sweet spot of a modern Mercedes, still is very up to date and looks better than everything else they sell now.
There’s a pretty good video of one from February 2020 I’ve watched a few times. There’s no commentary but it’s a good POV for those that like to hear them.
@@ceycey26482019 would be the pinnacle. Because as stated, the V12 facelift is rare af especially in coupe form, not to mention as a Brabus. 900hp rwd madness
Same. Rode in the back of a hired one on my wedding day. Nearly got the whole event cancelled because I didn't want to get out 😂. Nothing I hear on UA-cam does it justice, that V12 sounds like luxury.
@@memorimusic420 Hybrid crap, no V12 anymore, tesla-like screens everywhere. Its a luxury car indeed with the best materials but the design feels copy-pasted from the same language adopted by half the automotive industry nowadays. The w222 had in 2019 a "final edition" S65, which was the farewell to the proper thing. If im not mistaken, the w223 gen line doesn't even have an S65 anymore, the fastest is the "S 63 E Performance" which has their 4.0l V8 and some eletrification. Its over.
@@memorimusic420 Well, at least i think he meant the choices of following crowd trends, doing what everyone else is doing in spite of your own thing. Anyways, I don't think they are a case of bad quality, the materials and engineering is excelent and the interior materials are probably the finest in the automotive industry, for a car such as E, S classes or 7 Series etc. But regardless of how well they put all of it together, its just a nice execution of the same trendy interiors everyone else is doing. Every new BMW, Tesla, Cadillac, every other startup EV companies from China etc. Here in my country we are being flooded with these BYD, GWM, Haval, Cherry whatever cars that are all the same. Very little buttons, all screens everywhere. And for the general public and reviwers, the larger, the more impressive. Thats it. This is why brands like BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, Cadillac, Toyota, even the new Ford Mustang has a cheap tablet for instruments. Its just a lower quality execution of the same thing VW is already doing and VW's execution is just a lower quality execution of what the luxury brands are all doing. I wouldn't use "woke" to describe it but it kinda fits. Its just the same recycled generic crap everywhere.
In my humble opinion, those V12 starters are one of the best things you can ever hear from a car. Doesn't matter if its Benz, BMW or Audis diesel craziness, it always sounds amazing!
I have the only W220 S65 in Finland and this is from 2004. And it is outstanding. The engine and the car feels crazy. And the fact how long this M275 -> m279 was produced is really something. True something!
1. You can listen to the starter non stop and not get bored. It's like starting a big militarny machinę not a limo. 2. The ease of doing aby autobahn speed is mindblowing. No matters how fast you're going the engine can always give you more. What a machine! p.s. I fully agree that 222 is so much more elegant and nice, especially inside, than 223.
They made a final edition s65 AMG with bespoke wheels and colours at only about 10% extra price over the regular. Those will no doubt will be worth millions in the future
I live in canada and purchased a 2018 sedan from california and i adore it, have a tune, turbo-back exhaust, intake, bigger turbos, and tires. and it munches hellcats, m3's, m4's, doesnt quite munch a new m5 on a dig but it catches up, its great
I watched the video actually couple of times.... This car sits in a group of its own, there isn't anything like it. Yes, there might be Bentleys and AUDIs and RR, but this is something extravagant, yet simple, not giving any of its characteristics away, now yelling "LOOK AT MEEE, I AM AN AMG!" This is a car, that needs a special minded person, and I say it in a very good meaning. It's a very smooth and elegant murderer, that craves for more when you give it more. A masterpiece, trully
Wow, wow Max! There’s no need to call me an old men! 😂 I’m in my early 30’s and I have an S65AMG but also an S63AMG. I believe I’m still a young men 🤔😂 By the way, you described the S65 perfect. The part where it gets faster as it goes through the gears and also the way this car makes you feel. I also love my S63AMG but if I had to keep just one car, I’d keep the S65AMG. The V12 really is a special engine and something that we will never see again
I love mercs , I am a fanboy tbh but really , I was looking and thinking the same ... almost 10% in less than 5 mins ... :( ... I think that is another price of a V12 ...
It's funny how the Germans are such calm and peaceful people in their outward appearance but when they get to the planning table all their madness explodes.. 🤔
I believe the reason it feels faster in 4th & 5th etc is due to the full amount of torque being utiilzed, in lower gears i believe the ecu limits torque to help with traction and to no doubt help the gearbox longevity, owned a cl65 a long time ago and it was a brilliant do it all car, the wife used it for a daily for 12 months that's how easy it was to drive, the V12 is smooth and savage and the comfort is legendary, reliability for us was also good just two services in our two years of ownership
I think it's because of gear ratio, because my S500 also pulls harder in 4th and 5th. I have a vid of it. You can clearly see the speedometer moving quicker after 3rd
Thijs is met afstand dé beste (Mercedes) S-klasse specialist in Europa! Ik ben al 10-tallen jaren klant bij hem (vanaf dat hij nog bij Rüttchen zat) en hij was toen al de nummer 1 specialist voor het gehele AMG gamma
@12:02. I think you're right about the torque limit thing. Av few tuners have looked at this and it's why Mercs don't often seem as fast as the raw numbers might suggest. Why? Probably down to cost. As Pirelli say, "Power is nothing without controL".
The words that will describe this car will be three : monstrous,amazing and speechless.Monstrous because of the engine 680 hp/1000 nm torque 😲😲. Amazing and speechless because of the interior.
I don't have the discipline to ever own something like this, but I dream of cruising down the road in a car like this, with no particular goal, other than just bliss.
I had a Mercedes GLS. It worked great until 65000 miles when the first problem started with the chair massage function. It cost me $2000 to replace a $120 tube. The second problem was around 75000 miles when the engine stopped working all of a sudden and the dealership said these types of engines die at around 75k to 100k miles due to a bad lining chemical. The cost to replace the engine was $35000 which I didn'tdo because you can only buy similar engines. Btw the dealership (both associates and the manager) kept recommending to sell the car to an unsuspecting buyer which is unethical on another level. The only honest thing they said was recommending not to buy Mercedes anymore because of their issues. They said they themselves drive japanese cars!
I'd be happy with this car in the S450 format for fuel savings, but I'd be happier if I could get the old naturally aspirated V8 from the 2007 S-class. I HATE Twin turbos. A car like this doesn't need them. I don't like the turbo lag nor the sound.
This car is a lot like a Bugatti Chiron. Unless you are looking at the speedometer, you won't be able to tell how fast you are going. This kind of cars really can hide their capabilities.
This interior is the best Mercedes ever did. The newest models are cool but there is nothing tactile and too distracting. I really hope cars go back to buttons. Way more satisfying
I quoted the insurance for a W223 S500 and an S580. $800 a month for either is ridiculous. I can only imagine this model's insurance alone is probably $1000 or higher.
The exterior and interior of the W222 S Class are completely superior to the W223 in all aspects and are beautiful.
The best S ever
The W223 interior is a joke in comparison. The exterior of the W222 is elegant, unlike the aggressive and arguably ugly W223.
The W222 S-Class is German style, but the W223 ASS-Class is Chinese style.
@@I1357-t3m 😂
I agree especially 222 facelift
This W222 S Class is 10 years old, but still looks like it could have came out in 2023~~ such a timeless, classy design that can't be replicated by the current S Class even.
most beatiful s-class since W126, followed by the most ugliest of all time.
It was built since 03/2014, so not 10 years old.
@@marcel151it came out in 2013
@@MrMlbfan6 Nope, this type of engine was built since 03/2014
@@marcel151so its 9 years and 9 months old, rounds up to ten and the point stands regardless. 1 year isn’t much when it comes to cars.
W222 always one of the greatest S classes, on par with W221 and W140
Had 221 , what a piece of crap always broke
@@kirilyordanov8074😂😂😂
@@kirilyordanov8074 Only the v12 5.5 engine is realible
@@kirilyordanov8074 I HAVE a W221, nearly cracking 200,000KM, v12 - and its a solid as car. W221's are great examples if you look after them properly. Most the stuff i've done on mine has been preventative.
@@kirilyordanov8074Had both 221 and 220 but the 221 had too much problems so I kept the 220 😂
Can't even put into words how much more Luxurious the W222 looks than the W223
Love how V12s sounds it’s just the car for luxury and performance it’s richly rich!
R.I.P V12.. 😞.. but that AMG IS A BEAST, hands down
Its still up? Watch maybach s class
@@mhubi2968i think he means the s65 because this was the last s65 beeing made (s65 final edition)
@@mhubi2968 Maybach suck...
@@mhubi2968 maybach is ugly
V12 start is the best feeling
We need a review of a facelifted coupe S65. Those are super rare and non opf I believe. The sweet spot of a modern Mercedes, still is very up to date and looks better than everything else they sell now.
There’s a pretty good video of one from February 2020 I’ve watched a few times. There’s no commentary but it’s a good POV for those that like to hear them.
i saw a S65 coupe (2015) Brabus rocket 900 for sale in germany for €400k. didn’t know they made them in coupe version
@@ceycey26482019 would be the pinnacle. Because as stated, the V12 facelift is rare af especially in coupe form, not to mention as a Brabus. 900hp rwd madness
It's definitely going to be a legendary car in the future like how w140 is now
This, is my favorite car ever. I was lucky enough to ride in one, it's the definition of a masterpiece.
Same. Rode in the back of a hired one on my wedding day. Nearly got the whole event cancelled because I didn't want to get out 😂. Nothing I hear on UA-cam does it justice, that V12 sounds like luxury.
Had the pleasure too, nothing beats that cold start and then getting massaged and warmed by those seats 😂👌🏼
I love the v12 startup it sounds so good
Imagine downgrading from this beauty to the w223
Mercedes went woke culture
@@bobanppvc what??? 😂
@@memorimusic420 Hybrid crap, no V12 anymore, tesla-like screens everywhere. Its a luxury car indeed with the best materials but the design feels copy-pasted from the same language adopted by half the automotive industry nowadays.
The w222 had in 2019 a "final edition" S65, which was the farewell to the proper thing. If im not mistaken, the w223 gen line doesn't even have an S65 anymore, the fastest is the "S 63 E Performance" which has their 4.0l V8 and some eletrification. Its over.
@Lucas-ck1po yeah i agree but thats not woke thats just shitty quality lmao. I just didnt understand what the fuck woke had to do with anything lol
@@memorimusic420 Well, at least i think he meant the choices of following crowd trends, doing what everyone else is doing in spite of your own thing.
Anyways, I don't think they are a case of bad quality, the materials and engineering is excelent and the interior materials are probably the finest in the automotive industry, for a car such as E, S classes or 7 Series etc.
But regardless of how well they put all of it together, its just a nice execution of the same trendy interiors everyone else is doing. Every new BMW, Tesla, Cadillac, every other startup EV companies from China etc.
Here in my country we are being flooded with these BYD, GWM, Haval, Cherry whatever cars that are all the same.
Very little buttons, all screens everywhere.
And for the general public and reviwers, the larger, the more impressive. Thats it.
This is why brands like BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, Cadillac, Toyota, even the new Ford Mustang has a cheap tablet for instruments. Its just a lower quality execution of the same thing VW is already doing and VW's execution is just a lower quality execution of what the luxury brands are all doing.
I wouldn't use "woke" to describe it but it kinda fits. Its just the same recycled generic crap everywhere.
That starting noise literally gives me goosebumps
In my humble opinion, those V12 starters are one of the best things you can ever hear from a car. Doesn't matter if its Benz, BMW or Audis diesel craziness, it always sounds amazing!
I have the only W220 S65 in Finland and this is from 2004. And it is outstanding. The engine and the car feels crazy. And the fact how long this M275 -> m279 was produced is really something. True something!
The last best Mercedes ever made possibly the best car also my dream car
Rip v12 😢
What I love when you start, no silly chimes. Just the exhaust sound.
i think the cabin and looks of the W222 SClass generation is just pure perfection.
AMG V12!!! Ma favourite engine ever!!!!
1. You can listen to the starter non stop and not get bored. It's like starting a big militarny machinę not a limo. 2. The ease of doing aby autobahn speed is mindblowing. No matters how fast you're going the engine can always give you more. What a machine! p.s. I fully agree that 222 is so much more elegant and nice, especially inside, than 223.
This car might be worth a lot of money in the future 👌
They made a final edition s65 AMG with bespoke wheels and colours at only about 10% extra price over the regular. Those will no doubt will be worth millions in the future
@@OKANGUVEN99 they're already 2 times the original price. Definitely gonna be something special
Its unbelievable what Mercedes made with this car, its just such a masterpiece, and the class above all.. i would even take this over a new S class
the old BMW 7 Series V12 E38 has a amazing Starter Sound as well 😎👌
My dream car, one of many at least haha
I live in canada and purchased a 2018 sedan from california and i adore it, have a tune, turbo-back exhaust, intake, bigger turbos, and tires. and it munches hellcats, m3's, m4's, doesnt quite munch a new m5 on a dig but it catches up, its great
From the looks of it, I think it is more stable than the modern model at high speeds
Just bought one 3 months ago. Love it
Literally my favorite car of all. The sound up start is so insane
I know there was traffic, but it shows how fast this car really is. Amazing video....
Everything in this car is just amazing, the engine ,wheels , exterior, lights ,interior, and the sound.
I watched the video actually couple of times.... This car sits in a group of its own, there isn't anything like it. Yes, there might be Bentleys and AUDIs and RR, but this is something extravagant, yet simple, not giving any of its characteristics away, now yelling "LOOK AT MEEE, I AM AN AMG!" This is a car, that needs a special minded person, and I say it in a very good meaning. It's a very smooth and elegant murderer, that craves for more when you give it more. A masterpiece, trully
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Wow, wow Max! There’s no need to call me an old men! 😂 I’m in my early 30’s and I have an S65AMG but also an S63AMG. I believe I’m still a young men 🤔😂
By the way, you described the S65 perfect. The part where it gets faster as it goes through the gears and also the way this car makes you feel. I also love my S63AMG but if I had to keep just one car, I’d keep the S65AMG. The V12 really is a special engine and something that we will never see again
18:22 "This Guys Plate is too Yellow" that got me out of Nowhere :D :D
Look the % of gas on dashboard, for 2minutes and 30 seconds takes 5% the fuel of gas 😮 INCREDIBLE!!!
I love mercs , I am a fanboy tbh but really , I was looking and thinking the same ... almost 10% in less than 5 mins ... :( ... I think that is another price of a V12 ...
This is the best interior ever, I love it so much. Classic, modern in the same time,
Now that was a proper S-Class AMG. W222🤩🤩🤩
I personally consider the facelift of W22 as prettier and better overall then the new W223.
This is a big, long car. I am 6'7" and feel super comfortable in it. The ultimate road touring car.
So much better than the current S class!
That starter turnover bro... It hits the heart, you can tell that it ain't no regular machine starting up❤😢😢😢😢
Gotta love that fuel she wants, from 40% to 30% in a few runs!
It's funny how the Germans are such calm and peaceful people in their outward appearance but when they get to the planning table all their madness explodes.. 🤔
Best car ever
God, I waited for this for such a long time! There are no proper reviews of this car, not even a video where you can hear it's sound. Thanks!
This starter motor + the initial wake up of this engine are just (lack the words to describe it).
I believe the reason it feels faster in 4th & 5th etc is due to the full amount of torque being utiilzed, in lower gears i believe the ecu limits torque to help with traction and to no doubt help the gearbox longevity, owned a cl65 a long time ago and it was a brilliant do it all car, the wife used it for a daily for 12 months that's how easy it was to drive, the V12 is smooth and savage and the comfort is legendary, reliability for us was also good just two services in our two years of ownership
I think it's because of gear ratio, because my S500 also pulls harder in 4th and 5th. I have a vid of it. You can clearly see the speedometer moving quicker after 3rd
The new 1 is slick but man the old 1 is gold,the facelift and interior
Thijs is met afstand dé beste (Mercedes) S-klasse specialist in Europa! Ik ben al 10-tallen jaren klant bij hem (vanaf dat hij nog bij Rüttchen zat) en hij was toen al de nummer 1 specialist voor het gehele AMG gamma
AMG V12 My favourite engine ever
7:06 I love the sound of the starter motor
also Max you should let the soft close doors close themselves, there is pleasure in just clicking them and letting them latch
I like it more than the S63. Like you said, this is the grown up AMG. It’s got style and power while being more discrete.
This car doesnt simply "drive" down the highway. It "bends" the fabric of time to get to its destinations...😅
The dashboard is so luxurios, compared with the disco globe they have nowadays. I wish I could drive one of these someday.
@12:02. I think you're right about the torque limit thing. Av few tuners have looked at this and it's why Mercs don't often seem as fast as the raw numbers might suggest.
Why? Probably down to cost.
As Pirelli say, "Power is nothing without controL".
For someone that drives super cars for a living, your reaction to this 8+ year old car says a lot!
Speedo needle moves like a rev counter. Damn.
W222 ist the best looking S-Class ever.😍
222 is such a delightful platform. So affordable now and really not that expensive to maintain.
Era when cars were cars with pure power without big heavy batteries and electric motors and cables...V12 twin turbo power...this and BMW 760i 💪
The W222.1 (pre face lift) is the perfect s class design
The best car on the planet.
The pinnacle of true AMG's ❤ sadly we won't see it again
That title belongs to the CLS 63S Shooting Brake...
Next level aesthetically and never shouts in your face... I should know having owned one...
The words that will describe this car will be three : monstrous,amazing and speechless.Monstrous because of the engine 680 hp/1000 nm torque 😲😲. Amazing and speechless because of the interior.
I've always thought that this model S Class (pre face-lift like this one specifically) is the most beautiful one ever made
I don't have the discipline to ever own something like this, but I dream of cruising down the road in a car like this, with no particular goal, other than just bliss.
One of the very best cars design by Mercedes after sls and slr maclaren.
Such a hero to recognise that start up process is the best experience ever😂
It’s everything that is AMG.
Love how considerate you are concerning the horses. Amazing car to. :)
Options are reasonably cool
15% of the tank goes in 10 min that's insane
I think the W222 generation S Class is the best looking S Class Generation of all time. If not one of the best looking luxury sedans ever.
I had a Mercedes GLS. It worked great until 65000 miles when the first problem started with the chair massage function. It cost me $2000 to replace a $120 tube. The second problem was around 75000 miles when the engine stopped working all of a sudden and the dealership said these types of engines die at around 75k to 100k miles due to a bad lining chemical. The cost to replace the engine was $35000 which I didn'tdo because you can only buy similar engines. Btw the dealership (both associates and the manager) kept recommending to sell the car to an unsuspecting buyer which is unethical on another level. The only honest thing they said was recommending not to buy Mercedes anymore because of their issues. They said they themselves drive japanese cars!
cool story bro, have fun with your wok on wheels.
I love the starter sound so much
It’s so refined and the interior….stunning!
I just love how that Starter motor has to work to get that power plant fired up🔥🔥💀
@autoptop you should drive the SG60 W124 V8 Kompressor of Stern Garage, please ❤
I had one of these, also a 2015 - and the engine built by Michael Kubler himself. Miss it terribly.
One of the best cars i've had, 600sel v12 6.0
Front fascia has that signature look of superiority.
I will always be true V12 lover....its something about that engine brutality...its a dinosaur😎😎👍
THE KING OF THE ROAD 🔝🔝🔝🔝
MORE MERCEDES 65 CONTENT!!! SL65 BS, S65, SL65, G65 ANY 65 WELCOME!! 🥰🤌
Its actually my dream car.. The S65 Final Edition...
I'd be happy with this car in the S450 format for fuel savings, but I'd be happier if I could get the old naturally aspirated V8 from the 2007 S-class. I HATE Twin turbos. A car like this doesn't need them. I don't like the turbo lag nor the sound.
"Mercedes S65 AMG V12...'Gentle 'BEAST'"
This car is a lot like a Bugatti Chiron. Unless you are looking at the speedometer, you won't be able to tell how fast you are going. This kind of cars really can hide their capabilities.
This interior is the best Mercedes ever did. The newest models are cool but there is nothing tactile and too distracting. I really hope cars go back to buttons. Way more satisfying
The Interior is so beautiful. The new s class feels and looks like a toy car…
Only a V12 diesel has a better startup sound. The Peugeot 908 and Audi R10 sound always gives me goosebumps.
That startup sound❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Review is here!
This interior with the modern software would be a huge update on the current s class.
I quoted the insurance for a W223 S500 and an S580.
$800 a month for either is ridiculous.
I can only imagine this model's insurance alone is probably $1000 or higher.
Bro take the S65 brabus 900 Rocket and test its top speed. Its a magnificent car. Waiting for this one bro🙂
This after the 540i M5 E39 best sedan ever made
V12 is exquisite af.
@17:42 even in Germany NPCs enter the freeway/ highway at 47kph
V12 S65 AMG the best sound
Imagine this engine in E class
E65🤣♥️
Brabus did that 15 years ago 😢
@@hexagonosaurus5848they even made one with a 7.3NA V12 back in the 90s I think