The New S Class is Unbeatable! S400d vs S500 Review
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The S is still the king, but it maintains it position by dominating in a whole new area : luxury in technology and software. It’s a powerhouse in intelligence and user experience, and you have to see it to understand it!
With this new w223 generation, the body uses more aluminium in the body in white, and less joins and more one piece structures to stop noise. It has more sound deadening too, and a worlds first new rear airbag system!
At 0.22cd, it’s almost the most aerodynamic car in the world, only beaten by the EV version of the car, the #MercedesBenz EQS. Pretty damn impressive for a “traditional” shaped car.
E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL active suspension offers more driving comfort and agility. It works with the air suspension, regulating spring and damper on each wheel 1000 times per second. But of far more importance is the safety feature: if the car detects a side on collision, it raises car in case of t-bone so the impact is on the bottom!
There’s further tech in your day to day driving too. The front lights feature Digital light- 1.3 million micro mirrors, and 2.6 million pixels! With the ability to show projections on the road. Rear wheel steering is an option too up to 10 degrees, reducing wheel base by 2 meters!
The interior and its UI is where the car wins though, with the insanely advanced MBUX Operating System that helps take the experience of driving the new S-Class to levels the rivals can’t get close to. The advanced ambient lighting is not just about making the interior pretty, it interacts with you via the Voice Assistant, with safety alerts like blind spot and collision detection and much more! The Heads up display is huge, with a projection size of a 77 inch monitor, paired with the hugely customisable driver zone with 3-D screen makes for an amazing experience.
As #mercedes choice of engines, today we are testing the two most popular ones back to back, first the diesel! The S400d has 326BHP, a huge 700NM and 0-60 of 5.4.
And then the new 500, which instead of being a V8, is now a advanced in-line six engine with hybrid technology, as we have seen in the 53 AMG‘s recently! This has 435BHP, 520NM and a 0-60 of 4.9.
There’s also a bigger hybrid version with a huge battery: S580e with 510bhp, 750nm and over 100km ev mode range!
But which one is the better car? And does it really have that much more advanced technology versus its rivals, to maintain its position as the king? Watch and let me know what you think of my verdict!
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It’s the king. 👑 Everyone can make plush pillows and thick pile carpets, but Rivals are literally decades behind on UX and software.
Exactly what Chris Harris said recently.
German rivals. Fify
When are you going to review the 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance?
Ten degree rear-wheel steering, in the UK?? Really? I suspect the reason you've not driven one, with that option, is that it's not available in a right-hand drive car. Please check this. It's almost a deal breaker, in terms of making this a daily driver. Tragic, given all the other features (and the lack of a comfortable top-end alternative, since they exited the luxury Coupe market).
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Didn’t like the new design at first, but it’s growing on me….I wish they didn’t discontinue the s coupe, which I think is the most beautiful car Mercedes makes
Yeah I agree with you! I preferred the W222 and the new one looked weird to me but now I think the new S-Class is one of the most beautiful cars they’ve made. Also sad about the S-Coupe because it is the perfect mix between luxury and sportiness
Dude they did what?!?!? I barely saw them on the road, but I got to ride in one half a dozen times. Talk about a super cool vehicle
Maybe people in that segment would say fudge it and go for a V8 Bentley?
Merc a funny brand. Certain cars certain decade stand out. Others get forgot. Gullwing. C63 Black series. Hammer. Probably another handful.
The front is ok, but I don't like the rear at all. The interior tools great, but having everything touch based and capactitive is not usuably great
It’s such a beautiful car, the road presence is perfect. I still prefer the last gen’s cabin though
Previous interior design was WAAAAAY better. I think this constant need of car manufacturers to always change everything is stupid
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but I agree with you to an extent. It's not miles better, but the previous dashboard literally could belong in an art museum, its a sculpture.
Your videos are hands down the best..there is literally no one else anywhere near..damn clever as well 👏
🍔 A McDonald’s cheeseburger VFX: we have reached PEAK KZhead guys, might as well give up now.
Finally someone who understands that high quality materials and a premium feel of the hardware are only one part of the puzzle to obtaining that „luxury“ branding! Metal buttons and Nappa leather only get you so far, but when I actually interact with the car‘s technology, I don’t want to be feeling like I’m using something that could be running Windows 98. I want it to feel just as cutting-edge as an iPhone or a modern TV. I want to control things with my voice, just like I do at home, I want big screens, just like I have at home. The car is the famous „third space“ in my life, and it shouldn’t feel years behind the others. That‘s what I always disliked about Rolls Royce for example. Just feels outdated. I think we have been holding cars to a different standard than other tech for too long. If you wouldn’t like the UX on your Computer or in your home, there‘s no excuse for having it in your car!
Older dash was king, still a really high tech car, just wouldn't want those headlights having problems outside of warranty 😬
They don’t
Great review as always . Love your videos .
For the same car, going through all the details again rather than saying “please see my previous videos links below”, truly appreciate your effort!
Great video thank you. Great cars definitely the best and leader in this market 👍
one off the best review ever, nice work on image as well. as for this 223 i did not like to see those monitors, 222 was nice, classic and modern. maybe ne day i will accept and buy one.
the level if VFX in your vids is really great
Fantastic video!
Next to the EQS it's like Beauty and the Best. The S class is just so nice
Good video thanks for explaining the details of the car. I like white Mercedes has done to help the car evolve over the years.
Never see diesel versions here in the US. My mom had the 300 SE when the S class had that chunky body lol. It was baby blue, which made it kinda cute actually. Those soft close doors...😍 the rear visors! Just remembered those! Don't like the rear in this/new C and E though.
Nice review. The S Class just keeps getting better.
New to the channel, did I just the 90's NBA, music and my favorite car brand all in one segment?
How is this steering wheel different from what is being shown on other KZhead videos for 2021/2022 S class ? Is there an option to choose/configure this steering wheel ?
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Technology and comfort is on the side of the S class. However, I would never pick the S500 with certain extras over the E63S AMG being in the similar price range.
New styling is disappointing. Lacks passion and risk taking.
I might have missed it but it didn’t seem like you mentioned the S 580 (not the phev), which has a V8.
Its a good car its just that the outgoing was so excellent that the new one isn’t too big of a upgrade
It’s a MASSIVE upgrade. I’ve owned 3 of the previous cars, they’re not in the same league.
@@RemoveBeforeRace in some ways it isn’t I think like the interior design isn’t as nice as the old one . Also the rear lights
@@RemoveBeforeRace "Dynamism" aside, is it noticeably quieter and more comfortable? I find with the previous one it just wasn't as quiet as reviewers say it is. In fact, it was pretty annoyingly loud for being the "quietest car in its class", and I found both the 7 Series (Pre facelift) and A8 (Facelift, old model) to be noticeably quieter than the previous S-Class. Edit: At higher speeds of course, talking 130/140km/h+. The S I tried was on 17s, the rivals on 20s.
@@tcaudiobooks737 It's been the same narrative for years, S-Class is always a step ahead, this that, just copy/paste. I just don't see it. Especially this new one, it trades luxury for piano black plastics everywhere and tech, it's missing the class of the previous generation. The A8 pulls off the modern technology and luxury blend nicely, this misses the mark completely for me, like it's trying too hard.
@@SwiftHDX The A8 is two generations behind when it comes to UX. The experience just isn’t there. Yes it’s quieter, I think you may be able to perceive that in the video too!
I think the car is brilliant and the exterior design grows on me every day, but the core architecture of the interior just lets the side down for me
2022 BMW Gran Coupe.kzhead.info/sun/jMuHadCOgZRrgXA/bejne.html
I have S 350 2018 , going to change to the new S400 for sure in a year or so time . You sold me 🤣
I’ve been very slow coming to the Mercedes party. Have had all the others and always found Mercs too clinical and lacking in character. I’ve just bought e300 from the mid 80’s as a bash/rally car to do charity events. I kinda get it now.
That piano black center console looks cheap, collects dust and scratches easy 😔 Piano black is ok on a budget car, but not in a car like S-class.
But it‘s actually NOT plastic… it‘s the same material which is used in the grand pianos… gosh you guys need to feel and touch it in real life and speak with your merc dealer…….
😳 those roads look horrible 😳 Another great video 👏🥳🤩 Why no rear wheel steering? Is it a UK thing?
There are also two rear wheel steering options available: 4,5 and 10 degrees. But you can‘t get 10 degree rear wheel steering with 20“ rims… it‘s not a real UK thing, it‘s just with 20“ wheels the press cars do look way more impressive than with 19“ (imo they also look amazing with 19“)
The only thing that puts me off just about all Mercs is the ammount of shiny plastic. As soon as you got in, that's what I noticed most! That's so distracting when driving!
Um…. It depends on which merc you are getting in.. also and what kind of extra package is ordered from the customer… 95% of the c-class owners aren‘t getting the leather expansion package. In this package every piece of „shiny plastic“ is in Nappa leather and can even be ordered with contrast stitching. And for example the „shiny plastic“ in the middle console (the black one) here is not plastic. It‘s actually piano trimm which is used in the black grand pianos…. A mess with fingerprints but it‘s NOT plastic…
The EQS is the true S-class with tons of innovation and even more comfort. If there wasn't the terrible design of the EQS...
Yes it looks ugly af
100%
The interior doesn't suit Mercedes-Benz!!!
I need your help, i am currently driving an s63amg 4matic plus, and i want to upgrade, i am interested in both the new s500 and the bentley continental w12, which one would you recommend? I also have an order placed on a tesla model s plaid that will be delivered in march, so i guess tech and power are both covered with that one, but what would you choose as a driver the s500 or the continental w12?
Bentley, why would you downgrade to an S500
@@i.s.3458 His model S will do the speed and thrill thing for him, this is his chill mobile. For that, S500 is great. BMW 740i in Luxury trim would be my choice though.
Great video as always. But to me personally it doesn't FEEL that majestic as it should be, it looks good but is so much gimmicky that you lose the sensation of being in a car.
rear wheel steering is the usefull inovation in car history.
Sweet ride, I would have one
Eh where's them wood trims besides the dashboard?
Can you drive the Alpina B7 and B8?
My best British voice "For Kraft, it's the Macaroni and Cheese".
Rear end is a mistake, totally lacking in character. Other elements are impressive, but I’ve read many accounts that the ride appears to be unsettled over broken road. Perhaps more so than the previous model. Which seems like a real oversight. I must be one of the few people who dislikes the majority of this technology. I just want a quiet, simple user experience - ideally with physical buttons.
Splitting hairs , it’s ok
I think the rear end is sexy as hell
Yes, I prefer the w222 facelift taillights, like RR and Bentley they both have small single part taillight, but luxury feeling.
2022 BMW Gran Coupe.kzhead.info/sun/jMuHadCOgZRrgXA/bejne.html
Those wheels look sick.
I really wish they made a coupe of this s class
It is a magnificent looking car
What a car, but to say the heads up monitor is 77 inch is taking the pass!
Could you review the new range rover and compare it to the s-class?
I like everything but that screen looks like someone forgot their lap top in the car. It would be much better if it wasn't detached from the center console.
The answer to this head to head can only be the S580. Long live the V8. But nice video ;)
as a journalist, do you really fancy the fact that the car constantly listens to any chat you have with your pax, propably submitting everything to big brother in stuttgart or washington or...?
I'll wait for the S73 😌
Ahhhh wouldn't McDonald's be the Big Mac? VW would be the Beetle? Come on mate....just joking, love the videos!
Awesome!
I love this car, but unfortunately in UK we will to get the rear wheel 10 deg steering, or the 4D surround, or the e active body control. It is such a shame !
I mean we will NOT get...
5:40 Audi A8 has that feature since 2017 LMAO
Isn’t it a good thing to add for safety? Weird flex dude.
@@RemoveBeforeRace I'm not saying it's not but just the way you put it sounded like it's super new and revolutionary tech, which it's not since it's been around a while.
@@fuhrerhosty exactly
5:40 didn’t the current A8 first come up with that lift system?
Yes the A8 did that first
The w223 is better looking than the w222 both in exterior and interior in my opinion.
I fully agree. It really grew on me. But the old one is still beautiful
This center console design makes sense in the smaller cars, but it’s a HUGE WASTE OF SPACE in the S class. The S class needs THE HYPERSCREEN. Chances are, the next S-class will have the next generation of Hyperscreen. The passenger can watch videos then
I still would go for the petrol, that s500 badge just feels right
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What I dont understand is the pricing on these s classes being 10 to 15k over sticker
nowadays a car review is moreless a dashboard screen review. Nothing concerning the engineering behind the car (system, sub-system, communications, production, software, hardware, components, testing, ...). It would be nice to go more into details especially concerning surch a special car... but ok it was good neither the less
Mercedes is really testing my patience with the AMG S Class models. They should show them already!
I think so many things are delayed because of the chip shortage, what’s the point of showing something you can’t buy?
@@RemoveBeforeRace Very true. The camouflage is almost non exsistent already so like 95% of the final AMG version design is visible, so i can already see it will be my all time favorite LWB sedan but still i'm anxious to see final product as soon as possible.
The shape of the interior no mimicking the old sclass, its mimicking every single old car interior, so stop saying that
Aesthetically, I still prefer the previous generation. The facelift V222 is, in my opinion, one of the best looking cars Mercedes has ever built. While I accept that the new car may be better in many ways (I do like the new tech), I dislike the revised styling, and I strongly dislike capacitive buttons, and gloss black finishes anywhere in the cabin, let alone in an S-class. That massive centre console should be trimmed in wood, not gloss black, and those seat controls are a pain. What was wrong with the way it was before, where you actually move the buttons in the way you want to seat to move? What's wrong with actual buttons that you can press, made of classy brushed aluminium? It was intuitive, and logical! Quite frankly, I think Mercedes designers have lost the plot. The new Rolls-Royce Ghost is the perfect example of how to make a car that's ultra modern and contemporary, yet still looks and feels like a Rolls-Royce should.
You don’t have to use the controls at all anymore, the car can adjust the seat for you. Although less piano would in fact be nice. Then again RR is not really modern. Old tech, fuel guzzling etc
I love the new s class. I even prefer it to the w222r
Way better than the last one.
for some reason i prefer interior with lots of buttons
S400d is the good one
Interior looks like a 70’s Miami nightclub
My uncle has an S580 with Silver paint and White interior. Despite being cheap, Tesla, I believe, has made people want White interiors in their next car.
I have a S580 with "macchiatobeige" Exclusive nappa leather interior. It's not white, it's cream. Tesla has real white interior, but the Tesla leather is very (very very) poor quality (and the seats look cheap as well).
Even our cars are collecting fingerprints and facial structures these days, we have zero privacy. Not a fan of this car for many reasons, bring back real buttons please..
Driving something current is nice cause you are experiencing current gen or next gen technology, but...idk I bet this interior and exterior will grow on me years from now, but what W222 is a classic just like W140 S class. Both gens redefine its era of cars and W222 was the first Mercedes to go head to head with Bentley and Rolls Royce. The interior is amazing and classic, this w223 interior is just rushed, tacky, potentially cost Cutting, and lazy compared to W222 interior and exterior. W222 DEMANDS attention when you look at the exterior...this W223 exterior is just a long wheel base C class 😔
I completely agree.
Only problem that you looked ok outside the car. But the interior made you look rough.
They should integrate that screen in the dashboard with the AMG version, include climate control buttons and also remove those buttons on the steering wheel. Your camera kept getting out of focus, please improve on that and great channel by the way. Very informative.
Leased a brand new 2020 amg gtc roadster 2/2021. On the drive home got first error message and noticed busted subwoofer. After that engine lights. Then engine lights again. Then 4 (!!!) simultaneous error messages. Multiple knocking sounds. Overall, $189k car has been in the shop with 10 different issues for about 70 days. Customer service from MBUSA is truly disgusting. Ignoring multiple calls and messages and multiple emails. Asked them multiple times to take car back and they refused. Have to go thru lemon process to get rid off this piece of junk. Never offered apology or any sort of mediation for the experience. How in the world they are allowed to sell products they cannot support is beyond me.
Gensta 👊🏼
My favourite car ever
As a previous S-Class owner (I’ve had three of them) this does nothing for me at all. The design is really bland and the interior does not feel substantial enough. I don’t like touchscreens anyway so I’m probably a bad example but the sheer presence of the previous gens has now gone, and that’s been the way for the last few years.
"The car is constantly listening" No fucking THANK you.
i like the old one more.
Wait does the “S” in S-class actually stand for safety?
S8 all day, baby!!💪🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹
When are you going to review the 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance?
It seems hard for Mercedes to handle software. They were first to introduce a smart key, but then ... fall behind of competitors, especially Tesla. So currently I see some mix of Android and a cow.
Good only till the warranty runs out 😂
0:13, clearly not a Cheeseburger, it's a Quarter Pounder with Cheese.
As no one does it, I'm gonna address the elephant in the room...buddy, that is NOT a haircut to have inside any Mercedes, let alone S Class🤣
imagine, for some reason you have to get out on the other side and have to crawl over all this stuff, good luck, the designer is in fantasy land
All these features- side impact where it lifts the car on that side and rear wheel steering etc Audi A8 had since many many years Amazing feature but you make sound like Merc are first to have safety features Need you to review the A8 and tell us the different as according to most other reviewers the Audi A8 is much more comfortable and absorbs bumps better than this and 7 series
I can't stand that much technology in a car. Sometimes simple is better.
There's still plenty of shit boxes 11:00 kicking around. No excuse for cars today, to last under 300k, and at the least 250k on a atx. Mercedes with basic maintenance get between 300k - 500k miles before any major problems. For some reason BMWs still leak oil everywhere and Audi's are still lagging behind in reliability, and are one of the hardest brands to work on. Honda and Mercedes are the 2 easiest brands to work on imo. If Lexus could fix there trash ride quality, I'd put them over Mercedes as having the best full size sedan. 1. Merc. (high reliability, highest ride) 2. BMW (high reliability, high ride) 3. Audi (avg. reliability, high ride) 4. Lexus (highest reliability, avg. ride)
Mercedes s400d versions do not have e-active body control. So consider this before making your decision.
This should be referred to as the Sovereign Class.
Looks like an ambulance interior
Beautiful S Class. Still the king!
Far far far to much digital / choices in my opinion most people won’t use any of it…apart from a chauffeur sat waiting for his boss who is bored & will know every possible configuration…class car though.
If i were the CEO of Mercedes i would hire u full time ☝
I would respectfully decline: I’m independent, not for sale. 😉 And sort those EQ cars out, they suck.
@@RemoveBeforeRace Damnn😂
@@RemoveBeforeRace They do look like shit
@@RemoveBeforeRace i see, im sure u would do great work for Mercedes and the ev industry if u took that road 😇
I doubt sometimes that is there actually a bodily car he is reviewing.. :D
It’s quite disappointing they used a cheap Samsung tablet when Samsung has extremely high end tablets they could’ve incorporated.
You got to get a car with a steering wheel on the left side ...