2004 Maybach 57 - Driving the V12 Biturbo Phantom Fighter (POV Binaural Audio)

[@Veyronp87]

your grandmother is in fantastic shape for 90 years old! i hope im that limber at that age (if i even get there lol)!

[@TedwardDrives]

She’s doing pretty well huh! Haha thanks

[@XantoS771]

Underneath all of that 2000-ness is actually a 90s S-Class W140 platform

[@samii_leopard]

I didn't expect all those features at all, that thing is much crazier than it looks. The interior and the features are literally like how the car was out today. But all this is from *2004?!* It's definetly one of the most impressive luxury cars i've ever looked at!

[@hitlerwearshermes2651]

Top of the line luxury at the time

[@antreaskonstantinou8585]

If i had that money in 2004 i would get this over the phantom in a blink. Interior looks a decade newer than it actually is.

[@bDz416]

Also the Bentley Arnage'$

[@KronosTheWraith]

Tedward is the epitome of a carguy, he appreciates the cars he drives as they are, and that's how its supposed to be. nothing is perfect and you have to learn to like imperfections, imperfections are a part of the character. ( 14:56 )

[@eldridsonmaria3360]

That's what im saying every car viewer say this car need this need that but they forget that people make cars so they never gonna be perfect but they come close

[@TheHuskyGT]

Yes exactly. All the popular car channels have become so exhausting to watch because of that. No one feels like a true car enthusiast anymore. Just snobs and critics with delusions of grandeur.

[@TheHuskyGT]

After watching a couple of videos, I think I found my new favorite car channel. A true car enthusiast who enjoys cars for what they are and even what they are not. One who finds charm and uniqueness even within imperfections. I was getting so tired of other automotive media with all their cynicism and snobbishness. This is a breath of fresh air. Thank you.

[@giuistefanjr72]

The amount of engineering in one car is absolutely astonishing . Probably the strongest chassis w140 with great engine 5.5 v12 biturbo brings it to another level.

[@elusivespeedster]

Love the vibes in the beginning. Fresh rain, wind chimes, fallen leaves, and the gorgeous Maybach. Tbh I think it’s an incredible vehicle and with the amount of effortless power on tap and you can manage 18 mpg.. I really don’t think that’s too bad. I had a 3.0 X5 that got 16 mpg. I’m sorry but if people wanna see obnoxious overkill then the lifted truck bois should come forth. Lol.

[@davidseo677]

the wind chimes were tripping me out for a second. I thought i was just high as hell lol

[@vq37zu]

the umbrella being in the trunk and not inside the door is what doomed this car 😂

[@dominikgolczyk1581]

The umbrella being in the trunk and not inside the door is what doomed this car- In my gorgeus W221 Mercedes-Benz S Class, umbrella is awsome originaly installed in trunk 😉 *On this film, video, umbrella also have original catch to umbrella (two leather catch), but they are only "on that moment" lost on the trunk.. 😉 In front on my W221, I have near me, second ubrella.., so... 😂😉😉😎💣💥💨 Mercedes-Benz The best, or nothing.👌😏

[@TedwardDrives]

Hahahhah

[@wholeNwon]

@@dominikgolczyk1581 You must be a good man to be considerate of your chauffeur. Most don't care whether he gets wet while retrieving an umbrella.

[@dominikgolczyk1581]

@@wholeNwon Thank you, thank you very much. Greatings from old Krakow, from Earth. About cars, firts people "from now" when I see, when I born to today.., "not everybidy is perfect", but things in this people is-not everybody "dont wants be better", having a lot of things..., self, Money, perspective- this is sad, but true. Second people are reach/ "to reach", and very nice peoeple to cars, cleaning* buying, Upgrade exterior_interiors, so this is Good, very nice to see-ow yeee! ART 😊😏😎

[@CarsWithBij]

I love how you can see design elements from the exterior of the W221 on these models. It always seemed like a 221 with a 220 interior to me.

[@henryshu6265]

Yeah, but I always hate the headlights somehow, and I do wish they recreate the Maybach in 06' instead of 02', because that means the mechanical issues would be much better, the W220 era Mercedes electronics(early W211 included)is just problematic

[@yeahnoway111]

Especially the later facelifted models

[@quackman]

Yeah, it's a melange of those two style-wise, but more interesting is that it's on the even older W140 S-class platform.

[@mrbillcollector]

Better tech than most 2021 models of cars you can buy

[@Blissluv4]

This video just recently been recommended to me 2 years later, but these Maybach’s have been one of my favorites since I was pretty small. My older cousin had one, and I just fell in love with the car when I first saw it. And ever since I’ve always wanted one of these cars to be my first ever car

[@scottleyva8656]

I'm glad to have found Tedward. The wood in that car is fabulous! More Rolls Royce than Rolls Royce.

[@PeterBee911]

Wow, your grandma looks way younger than 90! Also her reaction to the Maybach interior was so cute and funny! 😅

[@doncady9874]

Great to see you opening the door for your Grandmother,she's got a great smile.

[@Narwaro]

To clear up some confusion: The Maybach 57 and 62 structural frame is actually much the same as the W140 but elongated and of course with different panels (I think it even carried over its costly certification), the W220 is narrower. In terms of electronics, it is based on the W220 technology but almost all parts are actually different. They really touched every nook and cranny and polished it for the Maybach. So the Maybach is its own thing in every sense but of course was developed from existing technology. The W221 carried over design elements from the Maybach but is again, completely different.

[@Nicks62999]

Man's dailying a Maybach as if it were your usual Honda or Chevy. I want to be like him.

[@sbmateev]

This lumbar support that randomly goes in your car is actually normal. It's supposed to do that so in long journeys you move your body to not get stiff. Still an amazing car ❤

[@fredaydaybae8450]

Surprised he didn’t know this already. Those seats have more computing power than AF1

[@Nightbird.]

What he meant is that due to the age of the vehicle you are unable to turn this feature off and it is on all the time. This is an electronic malfunction due to the age of the vehicle. Normally..the driver chooses when it comes on or off..not the vehicle. And not everybody likes this feature nor finds it pleasant. This is why he stated you will be repairing many things in a vehicle this age. My new MB S Class has this feature and massage function..but I choose when to use it..not my car.

[@TheHonestFoodTeller]

My S-class had four cooled seats in 1998 (it was one of the very first cars from this generation).

[@gabrielalexanderpalma6083]

So, back in the 90s and before the chrysler merger was even a thought, Mercedes higher end vehi would compete with the likes of Rolls-Royce and bentley! The w140 was a billion dollar project car for Mercedes in the 80s (1.6 billion in todays money) with some insane features for its time. It had double pained glass, every single mirror on the car is electric even the rear view mirror, heated seats and adjustable seats in the front and rear. Ultimately it was amazing craftsmanship in the interior, comfy (even a self leveling suspension), but powerf with either the over 300hp in either the v8 or the v12 (which was also crazy for the 90s), and in my opinion far superior to any of its competitors at the time. The w140 came out in 1991 and ended in 1999, after 200 they moved to the w220, the 20 signifying it is less than the 40, and their 40 range chassis was left for the maybach. Lexus' marketing and the chrysler merger made sure that mercedes moved its competitive bar to compete with its modern competition such as bmw, lexus, jaguar, and audi rather than the rolls and bentley levels of competition. The w220 (the s class that came out after the w140 in 2000) is a downgrade over the previous generation.. they reserved their best chassis and ideas for the maybach and spiritually continued the w140 through the w240 which is more of a rightful continuation.

[@qalba3016]

Impressive information Cheers 🍷

[@jakebarnes9018]

I’m certainly in the minority here, but I hate the hype the W140 gets sometimes. 80% of the people who simp for the W140 have never driven or owned one, and after driving one back to back with my ‘220 S600 there’s no way I’d consider the 140. People love to talk about some impossible to define solidity the W140 has, but in terms of measurable statistics the 220 pretty much walks all over it. I always tell people who want a W140 to just save themselves the inevitable headache and get a nice LS430. Coincidentally enough, that’s also what I tell most people who want a 220, because unless you’re really dead set on the specific things the 220 has to offer (ABC and a V12 primarily) the LS is just a much better car.…even getting beyond the similarly plastic filled interiors, the W140 can be such a maintenance nightmare because it exists in that window where cars were no longer analog, but weren’t quite up to modern tech yet. The practical impact of this is that trying to diagnose problems through the cars computer systems is just a nightmare, and that’s not even getting into parts availability.

[@rahulmandala4930]

@@jakebarnes9018 Which is why the W221 set the bar for luxury again. It even got arguably way better with the W222, although that’s got a bit more tech and so forth. Funnily enough, I have come across some W222s with past 100,000 miles, so they might not be as bad up until a point where all the issues may start to snowball onto the owner. Nonetheless, I consider the W222 to be the finest of modern S Classes imho. The W220 no doubt remains marred by the Daimler-Chrysler merger, which is a shame, because I thought it looked decent. However she is a nightmare to own. Though I do respect the W220 for pushing the envelope in technology. If we’re talking old school bliss, the W126 still remains my favorite and even more of the classics going back to the 30’s til 70’s~ish for a reason.

[@jakebarnes9018]

@@rahulmandala4930 I’m partial to the W220 as I’ve had mine for the better part of a decade now, but I’ll admit it’d be very hard to pass up on a late run ‘221 S65. It’s a shame none of the stereo options in that car really do the rest of it justice.

[@rahulmandala4930]

@@jakebarnes9018 Yeah, The 221 is indeed timeless, after a lot of years. I want to like W220 for its modest style at the beginning, but I had woken up when I saw how they were to own, which was sad because MB knows they can shoot and aim for much higher and latch on to that standard they had set before in the case of the W220. Glad you are liking yours!

[@rabinwatuwa8527]

Maybach 57 is my dream car🔥

[@ehh2681]

I’m a student nurse that works in a med-surg unit and let me just say this… your grandma… looks AMAZING at 90. We have 75 year olds who can barely walk 15 feet without getting out of breath. What’s her secret?😂

[@TedwardDrives]

She will be thrilled to hear that! She doesn't smoke or drink, plus her relatives all seem to live into their 90s. Good genes I guess!

[@LetsGetSwifty]

Thank you for removing the leaf, made my ocd happy

[@qalba3016]

What is OCD ,?? I’m still working on my English language Cheers🍷

[@michaelhazelwood5108]

@@qalba3016 Short for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Basically a mental condition where people compulsively obsess over certain random things. In truth, most people who claim ti have it do not actually have the disorder, but things just bother them like cleanliness (as well as leaves apparently)

[@MercedesBenzS600LAMG]

No matter what Problem this beauty has , it's worth it ! It is still by far my fav and dream car till to date :)

[@VJ.Vanden_Plas1510]

Great video! Truly the finest car that Mercedes ever made! I'm from Stuttgart where Mercedes is based. The E-/S-/CLS such as the Maybach are built here. Yes, it's true this W240 Maybach only uses the chassis of the W140 (built from 1991-1998) Mostly it shares many featuers of the W220.

[@georgianborat]

Got same '04. Lovin' it. Mine is black. Just installed Zeppelin stripes and man it looks cool! Gets all the attention wherever I go.

[@TedwardDrives]

Cool! How many miles?

[@georgianborat]

@@TedwardDrives 65k-ish

[@georgianborat]

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[@2Ajosh]

How’s the maintenance? plan on buying one in a month and want a range for how expensive it is to maintain yearly or how much things basic things cost / brakes/ oil change etc

[@YOCOSMINMAX16]

​@@2Ajosh Find a Mercedes Tech

[@colinashby3775]

I would buy one of these. Love that wooden interior contrast with the leather.

[@IlTurbolI]

Awesome video Tedward, I am amazed on how you can get your hands on such amazing cars. Keep it up!

[@jimmylight4866]

Maybach is just a trim package. Maybach sold the name to MB. Maybach is now MTU and makes cutting edge engines for various military and industrial applications.

[@TedwardDrives]

In 2004 it was not just a trim package 🤦‍♂️

[@jimmylight4866]

@@TedwardDrives Explain to me what Maybach/MTU engine technology is in that car? MB just bought the name, that's all.

[@RJW14]

Ah I remember them launching these boats and me thinking "the design is nowhere near different enough from the normal mercedes to float as an upmarket brand *from the S-class* " The interior featuers are very cool though, really nice stuff.

[@SilentTrip]

This is a first class airplane at this point

[@johndonovan7018]

looking great for 90. hope she is still around today

[@BooTub3]

You should’ve done a video chauffeuring your grandma!! Opportunity you don’t want to miss that she would absolutely love and so would your viewers. I miss my grandma like CRAZY man, don’t lose all that history/experience she would probably love to share

[@ariochiekeke6302]

16 miles per gallon from a heavy car with a v12 is impressive. I love this vehicle more than a Rolls, you can tell Mercedes put so much heart into making it. Plus it has timeless understated beauty.

[@martinm3422]

2:31 thank you...was looking forward to removing the leave...

[@TommyApel]

Well in all honesty the people that would buy such a car back in the day wouldn't care if it did 1 mpg, maybe only because they would be wasting time sitting at a gas station shouting at their driver. But yes those Maybach models are some kind of gems in the automotive industry and they are kind of a special breed as MB kinda halfassed it to make it just a little better than their S-class but with a 2x pricetag which I think where most people fail to understand what exactly they are paying for which is very true if you compare it to a fully spec'ed S-class.

[@pfwww12]

Nice Review. Also shout out to Doug. He definitely influence these reviews to be a little more detailed than most. This was probably on par. Dope

[@louderfasterheavier4912]

Man, are you caring your grandma? You are so Good Man! I have my own grandma. I understand that it is not easy. Good Man.

[@javierdesande9620]

Your videos are amazing!!! Thanks for the content. Its great to see these cars from this perspective. Also, I really like how you describe the driving. 10/10.

[@TedwardDrives]

Thank you!

[@shingnosis]

4 MPG! Damn that thing sucks fuel like truck. Which maybe it is. A quiet, leather and walnut covered truck with a V12. Great video.

[@edalder2000]

This car is the ultimate mobster car. Showy, luxurious as can be, and has a trunk for kidnap victims. You could outrace the cops with no effort.

[@MH3GL]

Cannot believe they still had the HEADPHONES 😮 What a find!!!

[@slaWterCH]

I also always like it when a big crane comes the other way. What a toy would that be to play with!

[@borger99]

Nothing but good vibes your grandmother is sweet

[@IKhanNot]

I wouldn't say the fuel economy is that bad. There are cars that have little power but burn tons of fuel because their little motor has to work really hard to get things moving. The first gen BMW X5 3.0 and W211 Mercedes Benz E350 4 MATIC come to mind. Their smaller motors powering heavy vehicles and all 4 wheels make for terrible fuel economy. At least these higher powered vehicles pull great.

[@thedonitalian1923]

It’s not the best fuel wise and they are in the shop all the time. My buddies car is a beast, but always in the shop. Needless to say that’s what happens when you race it

[@luxurycarstube]

That amg tune is like music to my ears

[@TheInsaneShecklador]

I was lucky enough to be driven around in a 62 for a week back in the 2000s. I have no idea how they drive but the comfort in back was phenomenal for the time. Fully reclining rear seats in the 62. It is a memory I won't forget.

[@Wizardnil]

I WISH I got 18MPG in my first car, that's amazing MPG

[@hassan_a9]

I liked the video because he said ,,they failed“. Just watched first 38 seconds, liked the video and left.

[@GadgetyMV]

Great little mom sequence!

[@shadowj5639]

One of those seats is probably more expensive than most peoples' (peasants) cars. What a spectacular machine.

[@IcyBrown]

I hate to admit, but with my Renault Twingo 1st generation it might be even true (😠 but I am no peasant)

[@o0julek0o]

Your grandma's reaction was 10/10. Please tell me you have a whole video of the drive?

[@Kuran1986]

My 2007 C Class that also has 2 batteries does the same thing (pushing me from the back) lol. I find it funny. Also the area you're driving in looks so god damn brittish

[@Kolja991]

Great video, modes for Mercedes gearboxes are C-comfort, S-standard and W-winter. No Sport mode

[@Avucoda]

Oh wait a sec, we have w220 2003 model year with facelift. I thought it s for sport 😂. Thanks for the info

[@HandlewithcareVibes]

8:26 THAT SMILE! ❤️

[@PhilJLF]

16 mpg was actually a lot better than I thought it would be

[@HarMageddo]

I've had two W220s and I currently own a W221. I see both of them in this car

[@fredaydaybae8450]

That is one beautiful and majestic vehicle

[@volvo1354]

Lexus had air conditioned and massage seat settings in 2003 with the LS. 16 mpg is pretty good with a power plant that large, i was expecting single digits.

[@antman5474]

A sports limo then? Nice!! I once chased a Carrera S down a B road in Kent in a taillift curtain side Sprinter. Trust me, weight is not the issue.

[@TriangIe]

I miss when maybach was a completely separate brand instead of a trim level.

[@lx9920]

your grandma is so cuuute.

[@clownworld-honk410]

There's bad car depreciation then there's Maybach depreciation. I've never seen one on the road here in the UK... probably for that reason. And then Simon Cowell bought one... Looks like Mercedes couldn't catch a break with this car!!

[@macedonianlad]

I personally think that you are right with the plug-in thing

[@averagedev7768]

In comfort you get a bit of torque converter slipping making the drive super smooth

[@SDav21]

This was so much better made than today's stuff from Maybach. The location of the rear fridge alone shows how much better this was engineered. The new one just has it jutting out into the trunk which is so ugly and dumb.

[@MrLeeHuffman]

Love the videos tedward always relaxing would love some more night drives if possible i know its kinda hard when barrowing from your favorite lender keep up the videos

[@TedwardDrives]

Thanks! Tough unless it’s a friends car haha. I’ve got a phantom this weekend though!

[@mikey380sx]

@@TedwardDrives now that’s a video I can’t wait to see!

[@roadhouseguy]

I love this car. You can make more videos on it. I’ll watch it.

[@henryshu6265]

Tedward, please climb out of my head, you're always reading my thoughts these two years! XDD And by the way, your new look makes you look like the late Maurice Gibb!

[@elyasd495]

восторженный обзор - водителю реально комфортно

[@christiancompton2326]

All those features. I have those cooled seats in my S55 AMG 😁

[@skelejp9982]

Nice Review ! 10:05 rear windows not opening with bad accu is not good for emergency situations. I can imagine U will need a second Job to maintain a Car like this, just look at those Double brake callipers, I bet it got double Sparkplugs (Engine Management) also, and then there the Suspension... A Friend of mine went nearly bankrupt on a CL600 V12 2003. I myself drive a 00 Jaguar Vanden Plas Super V8 LWB ,weights 1840 Kg/370 Hp, 5.15 Meters, so it's always interesting to see another Super Sedan. Greetings !

[@BIRKERBOYZ]

I think the reason they failed with this car was the fact that this is a s class W221 with a maybach badge on it. Thats why they changed the marketing and the next gen W222 was a Mercedes Benz Maybach. Like an extra luxury special edition of the best german limousine. Just my 50 cents. Greetings from Germany and .. Respect the drive!

[@MrCarGuy]

That's not what this car is. It's an amalgamation of W140 structure and W220 subsystems.

[@Bluestarx15]

You’re vids are wonderful!

[@adbt20]

I love your videos Mr. T. and you style. "Curtains, or... peasant blockers" "Sorry. I misspoke" And I see what you did there Mr. T !

[@afa6361]

God look at that woodwork and engine sound. Bring back the glory days back.

[@xzoniczf1427]

is it wierd that im actually more interested in the tsx estate in the background

[@AC_Apollo]

I almost came when that side pocket popped out and you put your phone in it

[@robsan9017]

I just discovered your channel Tedward. And I'm glad I did, great content! New sub here 👍

[@TedwardDrives]

Thanks Rob!!

[@robsan9017]

@@TedwardDrives Hey you're welcome, man. Keep up the great work!

[@116joemama]

4:40 looking like deadshot 🔥

[@asimplemind7249]

Mercedes and bmw didn't bring nothing new Maybach did it already that's why I love this car

[@Rev.AndréRamos]

Man, this thing has the beautifuler 2000's interior I ever seen

[@urbanvid6880]

Great car and great video! A video of a ride in the back seat would also be very interesting. Maybe you will have time to record a video like this one day.

[@dinckelman]

I drive a 2004 S400, and compared to my car, this is something else. I didn't think they could possibly fit in this much extra bling into it

[@Japan4ever777]

cooled seats were on my Sclass in 1999 as well

[@TheFastestSrbin]

That Maybach is the real ultra-lux limo, not just an S class with extra bells and whistles!

[@noseefood1943]

Can u imagine running diagnostic scan on this car today?

[@DeeSnutts]

Sheeeeesh that car sure is nice for an 04

[@tp4360]

Hey Tedward, I am thinking the pulsation of the lumbar support could be the early massage function. The newer S had those "fist" like areas coming in and out of the backrest when active.

[@TedwardDrives]

Unfortunately the pulse massage works well and is very apparent when on. It pulses with a normal period and there’s even a little red light that goes on to indicate that it is active. In this case it’s a single pulse randomly while driving and no red light haha

[@furkanakcaoglu5554]

It's pretty comfortable and technological for 2000s Mercedes is the best brand

[@mercedes-mark]

It was based on the W140 (1992-1999) chassis but shares many parts with the W220 (2000-2006) such as the steering and a few other bits.

[@aysuhn]

Does the new S class have doors on pistons? I do recall that the W221 model had them, but then they were gone on the W222

[@haramaschabrasir8662]

The engine really sounds like two angry, sporty straight-sixes working along together.

[@ftffighter]

1k RPM @ 40MPH is insane

[@pegleggreg3627]

WHY IS THERE NOT A VIDEO OF YOU DRIVING YOU SWEET GRANDMA AROUND AND YOU BLOWING HER MIND

[@TedwardDrives]

At 90 we can’t trust whats she’s going to say 😂

[@martinbladowski1312]

Definitely a unique daily driver

[@nederlander66]

great vid clear and good advices as i am european!!! keep going

[@klaus.0.497]

Not the phantom fighter but the phantom killer

[@14sgdpg82]

brilliant thats my dream car

[@stephanfourie6879]

I ll take one any day!!! Its still beautiful 😊

[@TomasWatchReviews]

even on the video I can see how nicely if just floats over the road.. Sweet. Somehow reminds me my old A6 avant that I had :D