1970 Mercedes Benz 250 (W114) Review

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The W123 Mercedes Benz, particularly its diesel variants has gained widespread popularity as being a tough and indestructible car, while featuring classic simple lines that stays true to Bruno Sacco's design language. It's so simple and dependable that it's still used as taxi cabs 40 years after its production. It simply refuses to die. However, long before the introduction of the W123 body, there was already a benchmark setter that helped solidify Mercedes Benz's role in the development of the the best passenger car, and has proved that those who wanted four wheels had the option to get the best.... or nothing. I present to you a Paul Bracq masterpiece. Today's tester is on the 1970 Mercedes Benz 250 W114.
MY: 1968 - 1976
“New Generation Model” with /8 on the ID plates, meaning 1968 launch, hence the STROKE 8 nickname
Semi-modern suspension (semi-trailing rear arms and ball-joint front end)
W114.010
Early model. Facelift in 1973 with wider shorter grille, and mouth design bumper
1.9M units made vs W123 with 2.7M units made
W114 = 6 cylinder 230, 250, 280
W115 = 4 cylinder 200, 220, 230, 240 and diesels
2.5L M114 I6
130PS, 199Nm torque
2 Zenith Carburetors
722.1 or 722.2
1375Kg
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[@tankshot3256]

One of the highest mileage examples was from a Greek taxi driver named Gregorios Sachinidis. This man had a 1976 W115 Mercedes-Benz 240D with over 4,600,000 kilometres on its odometer. That almost 1.5 distance travelled from earth to moon.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Yep I heard. Crazy reliable as long as it’s maintained well

[@shielachua8497]

1970's benz rules that era. Nice steering wheel. Reminicense of the good old day's. Well detailed review kyle. 🤗🐫🙏

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks again

[@frankdenardo8684]

A friend I know has one. His is a 1971 model and it belonged to a retired United States Army officer who was stationed in Europe. It even has the oval Z licence plate.

[@vincemolin8645]

Another nostalgic Benz! Great review!

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks

[@R107Schrauber]

Beautifully presents the beautiful stroke 8, Thank you!

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks for the appreciation

[@darolfitch8917]

Cool old car. Probably not a power house, but has to move out a lot faster than the 4 cylinder models. I bet its kinda fun to drive with the 4 speed and the large diameter steering wheel. I think these old cars were built to last. Thank you for your video

[@KyleLiongCars]

You’re welcome

[@paulk9985]

Grew up and learned to drive on a 73 114 back in the late 70s. Such a wonderful driving experience... far more refined and capable than most other cars of the day. Later traded for an 81 123 5cyl diesel. Nice car, but nothing like the 114. I now have a 95 124 cabrio. Very nice and luxurious compared to the others, but the 114 is still my favorite.

[@KyleLiongCars]

I’m quite curious as to how unrefined “normal” cars were back then haha

[@paulk9985]

@@KyleLiongCars Here in the USA, most people drove American cars in the 70s. Unless they were upgraded with auto trans, power steering, etc, they were very basic... with manual transmission, no power steering or brakes... cheap materials and uncomfortable seats. Japanese cars were basically tin cans... uncomfortable, poor handling, loud and small. Then there is the MB.... totally the opposite... very comfortable, wonderful ride, fantastic ergonomics, brakes and steering had no rivals. It was a night and day difference to drive a basic Ford, then drive a Mercedes 114. In recent years, Japanese and other car-makers have caught up to Mercedes. But for many years, it was the standard and no one could touch them.

[@KyleLiongCars]

That’s pretty interesting. I should start looking for an older American car so I could get the basis of where you’re coming from haha! Hope I get to review some of them too

[@paulk9985]

@@KyleLiongCars Go to Cuba. They have gorgeous 50s classics. I was mostly referring to maybe the 60s or 70s American cars. GM cars drove the best. But the Fords and Chryslers were probably the most basic and felt the cheapest on the base models. If you drive one, you will definitely "feel" the difference between American and foreign cars and will see how the MB excelled way beyond the "competition" in those days. Have fun.

[@KyleLiongCars]

I’ll keep that in mind. Cheers

[@Dr.Fiendish]

An excellent video!

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks

[@eagle-ds1qi]

the best Mercedes reviews

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks

[@mr22guy]

The w114 trunk is deeper because its fuel tank is below the trunk (hence the fuel filler on the back!), and the w123 has the fuel tank actually inside the trunk (and the spare tire below the trunk). Well, the sedan & coupe that is!

[@KyleLiongCars]

oooh

[@davidmorais2394]

I think the rear headrests are an after market addition and may have been wrongly fitted. Should be on the backrest and not on the hat-rack. I’m restoring a w114 280E (facelift) and retrofitting rear-headrests. Not sure if I’m correct, and will continue my research. Please let me know if you can verify correct positioning. Thanks!

[@dannygeuens8570]

Ohh man this is real Mercedes-Benz driving i love it i love it i love it!!!!!

[@KyleLiongCars]

:)

[@JohnAgustinScuderia458595]

How many Mercedes Reviews will you do? You: YES!

[@KyleLiongCars]

Absolutely hahaha

[@paolo8588]

I like that this car is not too "Showroom" condition, from paint to upholstery. Also, imagine? 1968 and it is still running!

[@KyleLiongCars]

That’s a certain magic about it. Aged, but aged finely

[@paolo8588]

@@KyleLiongCars Your Benz and this one are my fave so far. I hope you could find a Benz Fintail and a Benz Ponton to review. In the 80s-90s, there were still some on the road. They were in bad shape, but they were still running.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Can’t find a Fintail yet, but have already found a Ponton for review hehe! Hopefully soon if time permits

[@paolo8588]

@@KyleLiongCars Oh wow Ponton!!! I am looking forward to that.

[@paolo8588]

@@KyleLiongCars Just curious, how was the aircon on this car? Is this the reason why the window is a little open or that is just covid safety protocol?

[@Exemplifiera]

Sounds like it has a vacuum leak somewhere when it idles that rough. Perhaps it settles down when up to temperature. The carbs needs a tune I think, especially since you felt the need to pump the pedal to "help it start".

[@tankshot3256]

This is still my all time Merc classic fave w114/115

[@KyleLiongCars]

Nice! What’re your thoughts on its successor though?

[@tankshot3256]

@@KyleLiongCars its the ultimate the W123. Its the "corolla" of Mercedes and I meant that as a compliment. 🙂

[@KyleLiongCars]

Built like a tank :D

[@MERCEDES-BENZS600GUARD_V12]

@@KyleLiongCars love these old Merc reviews. Also hope one day you will find/review a Mercedes-Benz S 600 W140🎹🎶🎹🎶

[@KyleLiongCars]

I’m looking for one too hehe

[@kpraz]

lovely car

[@KyleLiongCars]

Sure is

[@seandy2254]

A nice classic 🙂

[@KyleLiongCars]

yes hehe

[@angxiang3186]

W114 is a beautifully designed car, although this one maybe in a less desirable conditions. So, it may affect the driving experience~ I m guessing.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Yes probably so, but still happy to have experienced one in running condition :)

[@kpraz]

i always wondered if body parts from the w123 were interchangeable?

[@KyleLiongCars]

Doubt

[@adriandelosreyes122]

Actually saw this 114 at carousell a few months ago.That deep blue paint is quite rare, unlike most 115/114s here which came in German taxi Ivory. If you can find & review a W110 Fintail or W120 Ponton I would be very happy. I've always found fintails and pontons to be greatly under appreciated :) My grandparents had a W110 in burgundy, a very elegant and stately car it was, too bad they sold it.

[@KyleLiongCars]

I literally got the exact same requests a few mins ago hahaha! Must be popular hehe! Can’t find a Fintail yet, but found a Ponton na. Review soon if time permits :)

[@adriandelosreyes122]

@@KyleLiongCars Really haha ! Great a Ponton ! they're very rare nowadays glad you were able to get your hands on one :) hopefully you can find a fintail to review soon.

[@davidhunternyc1]

If you could own just one "ultimate" or W123 or W114 which one would it be and why? Thanks for this video.

[@KyleLiongCars]

W123 feels a lot more sturdy

[@davidhunternyc1]

@@KyleLiongCars You're awesome. Thank you for your response.

[@KyleLiongCars]

You’re welcome

[@carlnapp4412]

The ATF should be replenished. This poor car really is exhausted! Old Benzes may die but they never give in.

[@ahoorakia]

2:25 how is it Japanese version with steering wheel on the left?!

[@KyleLiongCars]

Japan allows LHD cars. Decades back, a lot of the Mercedes Benzes in Japan were sold as LHD. To this day, most G63 AMGs in Japan are still LHD.

[@ahoorakia]

@@KyleLiongCars Except this is in PHILIPPINE,and don't understand the comment about Japanese version! may be he should 've said Japanese option

[@KyleLiongCars]

It was imported from Japan

[@ahoorakia]

@@KyleLiongCars left hand drive from Japan?

[@KyleLiongCars]

@@ahoorakia Yes

[@ahoorakia]

4:05 did you say intior instead of interior?!

[@KyleLiongCars]

No?

[@ahoorakia]

@@KyleLiongCars Listen carefully again the first R is missing😁 he said in tear

[@aldrichuyliong8143]

I don't think that interioris made of leather. Leather don't last that long. MB Tex does though. BTW, does it have the old German Car smell?

[@KyleLiongCars]

Probs MB tex haha! Yes, some of the old MB smell still remained

[@Oivey2000]

Those doors! If only they sucked themselves shut like the LS430! LOL

[@KyleLiongCars]

No need! They should fantastic

[@dannygeuens8570]

This is a beautyful car but the star on the hood is not original from the w114-115 serie but from the w116 serie but no prob man it is a beautyful Mercedes-Benz!btway my favorit Mercedes-Benz serie is the w114-115 serie!!!!!

[@KyleLiongCars]

Still a beauty hehe

[@dannygeuens8570]

@@KyleLiongCars yeah man it is for sure a beautyful Mercedes-Benz!!!!! My mother buy in the year 1972 october also a Mercedes-Benz w115 200 automatic on the floor the car was build in september 1971 the color code was 050 broken White and inside also blue interior in the year 1980 march My mother buy a citroen cx 2400 pallas but say to the Garage man keep the Mercedes for my son my son love's the mercedes ok ok rust and dent's but that was no problem for me i loved and still love that car!!!!!but because a bad situation my love was going in februar 1982 to the scrapyard when i hear music from the 1970 s like Barry White the ojays the trammps and many more i got tears in my eyes the only memory's that i got now are pictures and the broken star from the hood and the broken automatic plate from the trunk and i keep it till i am dead!!!!!but you know my wish was and is owned the complete Mercedes-Benz my love forever!!!!! Please man take care for your beautyful Mercedes-Benz do it for your self and for me!!!!! And let me give you some advise buy more Mercedes-Benz cars!!!!! I prefer the w114-115 series Please never let them die thanks and greetz to you!!!!!

[@dannygeuens8570]

@@KyleLiongCars ohh and i also like to say this to you 1 year ago my brother ask me Danny say to me that the mercedes not distroyed your life!i say no no no no no i lie to my brother after almost 40 years it hurts like he.l man!i was in love with that car in the 1970 s and now memory's memory's memory's know the star from Mercedes-Benz is the most beautyful emblem from the whole car industry!!!!! Rolls royce ha ha ha don't make me laugh!!!

[@dannygeuens8570]

@@KyleLiongCars kyle Liong Car Reviews please man take my advise buy more Mercedes-Benz w114-115 cars bad condition or good condition it don't matter repair the bad conditions and clean them and also clean the good conditions don't let a legend die not everybody love's this Car but i think that not a lot of people know's that this Car a big big legend is btway Mercedes-Benz produce alone legends and sure the older models!!!!!i don't make this comment for like's no no this is the truth!!!!!but i thank you for the like's and i wish you a lot of succes and all what good is thanks man!!!!!

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks for that. Maybe in the future I’d pick some up, but not much funds yet at the moment. Still focusing on my W140

[@westhavenor9513]

In the states we call it a W-one-fourteen, and the W123 a W-one-twenty-three.

[@KyleLiongCars]

Eh? Why the different naming convention?

[@eymanyouwell]

@@KyleLiongCars just Americans... being American 😂

[@javadaghrab5687]

Bad paint job I can see that from this side of the planet in Dallas Texas.

[@KyleLiongCars]

It hasn’t been repainted yet I think

[@javadaghrab5687]

@@KyleLiongCars No way I can see the respray Bad paint job. Although gorgeous car I'm looking for one of these things I hate the new Mercedes I hate everything about bands after 1990s. Keep your videos coming

[@KyleLiongCars]

Thanks haha