2018 Mercedes S-Class 4MATIC - The Most Technology I've Ever Driven

LOOK MA - NO HANDS! The New Mercedes-Benz S-Class is so smart, it practically drives itself. Before a lot of you start by saying boo on autonomous vehicles, you need to watch this to see how it can help you in your day to day driving. Not only does it drive itself, the ride is extremely quiet and oh so comfortable.
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[@User556q]

13:20 that old guy is so cool

[@MarioDallaRiva]

Nicely reviewed, "Sweet!"! I just re-watched your e-Golf video. The gas price in YVR is making the EV look more appealing!! Keep up the excellent work, Brian 👍🏻

[@Amandahugankiss8888]

"Maaasterpiece of intelligence ! YOU LIKED IT?" LOL

[@strikye7]

Amanda Hugankiss yes I do like it

[@_Henriques_Pinheiro]

First of all, great video, all well explain and German man I love the way he talks! Very very good........ Portugal

[@kgreek44]

Brian does a fantastic job on this video/review.

[@MrAzizsasuke]

Fantastic review

[@DennisCollins]

Great review thanks for sharing

[@hermanalleman]

Mercedes Benz is the best car ever, hands down. You would know you were in one even if you were blindfolded. The new tech is cool, but I think the best models are from the late 1970's to mid 1990's.

[@strikye7]

You like it? I love it

[@SuperLcd123]

Nice review

[@johnsvideo3403]

Our E class has everything you showed except for night vision tech and cost quite a bit less. Well...there are some engine stuff and size differences too. The twin 12" screens are great and it amazes me that they have not done that in all their suv and c class cars instead of that "glued" ipad look they seem to like. The hud and speed control (looking for speed signs) works surprisingly well. The assisted driving is nice and at the right level. My biggest complaint would be how the speed control does not 'coast' but uses the brake. I kind of fear people behind me getting annoyed at my brakes coming on. As we are getting older have another pair of eyes looking around is good thing and I hope this tech becomes more ubiquitous. For around 70k with options compared to...if I recall over 100k for the S, the E class is worth a look.

[@in4chandru]

Good one!

[@mealien0808]

My dream 🚗

[@papagen00]

Great review. Which SUV (Mercedes or not) in your opinion has the tech and smoothness of the S-Class?

[@davidhudsonzousa1585]

Mercedes Benz S class 😍 😘

[@antep5207]

The best or nothing x)

[@svetonitofficial]

This year in November I will change my 2016 Escalade . So I was think get some sedan bc in NYC driving SUV is not good idea really. Which sedan ? Thinking a lot of time. S 550 looks very good and intelligent! Now I thinking about which color of my future S550? What do u recommended?

[@fillup316]

i wish you and motormouth canada would have more recognition and subscribers.

[@EverydayReviews2022]

Thank you. I wish we did too.

[@user-ru6fk7vt5m]

fillup316 ggs

[@user-ru6fk7vt5m]

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[@fillup316]

huh?

[@ermalmorina7261]

Sorry but this car didn't have the 7000$ option for the sound system,the option includes rotating speakers and this S class didn't have those.I'm not arguing tho,I bet it sounds incredible even on the standard form.

[@Arian-tk5lr]

I was wondering if anyone else caught that as well

[@kawman55]

Correct. Standard stereo is also a Burmester Surround (item #810) but NOT the "High end 3D" system that is the pricey option (#811).

[@joshuasmith9350]

thanks poindexter the high end option has 24 speakers and is a 6500 add on. 1500 watts, the standard system has 13 speakers and 590 watts. my car has the standard and wow, i cant imagine it getting better , what do you drive? a KIA?

[@erics9754]

@@joshuasmith9350 Wow sounds like you have anger issues. Why attack someone for pointing out a mistake lol. You make s class owners sound like pricks.

[@Collateralcoffee]

Is there a reason external shots are done in Germany, while the interior stuff is done in the US?

[@vixapphire]

Has air suspension, thinks he's experiencing the Magic Ride Control features like road scanning and curve lean-in.

[@bradleyscott6382]

If that particular model has 4matic - curious why you said it also has Active Body Control / Curve Control. 4matic and ABC are not able to be put on the same car.

[@Endorion_YTC]

Can't wait till 2020 till depreciation to happen so I can get it around $80-100k :D

[@therock809]

Endorion lmao

[@kawman55]

@Endorion 2020 is here. I bought a fairly tricked out one w/ 14k miles 2 days ago for $77.4k (MSRP on mine was $120.7k. I couldn't wait either :-)

[@jellybeans3970]

How much is this car ?

[@limpunsing224]

New technology is good but sometimes scary for some people Not everyone is tech savvy, automakers should make it user friendly for everyone

[@charles-davidberube1174]

Bong Lim you don't buy an s class if you dislike tech.

[@lilbuddylee131]

Hey guy if you are gonna review cars, know what you are talking about. In the CT6 there is an optional touch pad to help avoid finger prints.

[@EverydayReviews2022]

Yes I know there is a track pad but if you have both a track pad and touch screen, you or passengers will gravitate to use the touch screen instead. Easier and quicker. Instead of swiping up, right and pressing for example, you just touch the icon. Human nature to take the path of least resistance. Thanks for the comment .

[@ulrek54321]

Magnetic ride control is for sport comfort, no floaty ride, which is honestly up to taste. I prefer performance for more spirited driving.

[@charles-davidberube1174]

ulrek54321 and that's why the ct6 doesn't sell and won't outsell the s class. Cadillac didn't understand what a luxury car is and what its buyers look for. Here in canada, the s class sold more than bmw 7 series, audi a8, lexus ls, hyundai g90 all together. It shows you how mercedes understands what a true luxury car is.

[@erics9754]

@@charles-davidberube1174 If you want a bumpy jarring oh sorry sporty ride buy a sports car. I pick a luxury car by which rides the smoothest i do not want to be one with the road i do not want to feel the road at all the same reason i loved the old 1970s Lincoln where it would steer with one finger and float over bumps that is what luxury is .I test drove a Cadillac and a Buick bumpy crappy ride not a luxury car at all the Chevy Malibu surprised me it had a nice ride and my 2009 S Class rides the best almost as smooth as my old Lincoln but without the wallow.

[@charles-davidberube1174]

@@erics9754 we’re on the same page buddy ;) luxury cars are ment to be smooth, not sporty.

[@rfen56]

Nice review, thank you! But please, never include Caddilac and Mercedes in the same sentence.

[@MusicLuv80]

which has smoother ride? This car or G90?

[@EverydayReviews2022]

I think that this one is more plush

[@MusicLuv80]

wow, thank you for your answer. these are dream cars

[@davidnievesjr.9478]

Cadillac's Super Cruise has put the CT6 far ahead of it's competitors.

[@EverydayReviews2022]

I'm really looking forward to trying the Super Cruise in the next few weeks. The only thing from what I've read about it though is that it can only work on certain highways/freeways. Check back when I post that review. Thanks

[@davidnievesjr.9478]

Brisdad53 The CT6 is the only car that actually drives itself without periodic reminders and inputs from the driver. All you have to do is watch the road. Mercedes has some catching up to do.

[@MrDinFla1]

Which one you think will be in the shop first David🤔

[@davidnievesjr.9478]

MrDinFla1 The Mercedes will be in the shop 5 times before the Cadillac goes in once.

[@davidnievesjr.9478]

MrDinFla1 Super Cruise has been around for maybe a year and I have never seen any report that it failed. Tesla and Uber both have had failures with their autonomous driving.

[@christopheradams5607]

I'll take the amg model.

[@user-dc2qf4ft2q]

believe me all this functions in accident go with the wind

[@allenhadzic7558]

3:46 TWERK😂😂😅

[@michaelw6104]

Don’t even mention a Cadillac in the same breath with a Benz

[@davidnievesjr.9478]

Michael W The Cadillac drives all by itself. The Benz doesn't.

[@kclark8080]

David Nieves Jr. Really? That's your criteria. Mercedes has had drive pilot tech in the S-class since 2014. It's considered a Class 2 autonomous system. The Cadillac system is set up completely different with different parameters. There are positives and negatives to each system. Supercruise can only be used in autopilot in specific situations on specific roads that have been laser mapped by their navigation system and your eyes have to remain engaged (camera system in steering wheel pointed at you makes sure...Creepy!) You can remove your hands from the wheel for a long period of time. MB system can be used anywhere, but does not allow you to remove your hands from the wheel for extended times. Works in stop and go, city driving and highways and does auto lane change. I think both have good points but I don't like that I can't used the Cadillac anywhere I want and under whatever circumstances I choose.

[@davidnievesjr.9478]

K Clark MB's system is class 2? That's weird since you can only let go of the wheel for 10 seconds at a time. In the Cadillac, yes, it can only be used on the freeway, and only those that were mapped, but that's still thousands of miles of road where you can let the car do it all. All you have to do is look at the road. Let's not pretend that Cadillac hasn't been coming up with innovations throughout it's life.

[@kclark8080]

I"m not pretending anything. Cadillac builds a good car. I sell them. But let's not pretend like this is on the Tesla level of AutoPilot either. If you aren't going the route where you can use the SuperCruise, you can't use it. MB system is not designed for complete autonomy. It's an aid to keep you centered and from hitting things. I once drove one (S-class) on a 30 mile commute to work in one of the worst snow storms that year. The lane markers were covered as there was a full 1.5 inches on the freeway. I literally let it drive me to work because I was confident it would make the right decision in stop and go traffic under those conditions. I did have to touch the steering wheel from time to time to let it know I was engaged but the vehicle did it all, other than that. That was the first version of Distronic with Steering Assist. The current iteration, DrivePilot is much more advanced. The concept for the autonomous nature has two different intents between the two automakers. If MBs intent was to have the vehicle perform like SuperCruise, I'm positive they could do it, considering I've seen completely autonomous vehicles in action (see F015). Also, the biggest hinderance seems to be government regulation at this point. The U.S. Government actually decides what Automakers can use which safety technology and they have restricted MB's use of some of the devices they'd like to use. There's a reason why Tesla, Google and even Cadillac have been given additional latitude in regard to this tech. The government is making those calls and giving the leg up to American companies.

[@davidnievesjr.9478]

K Clark If I'm not mistaken, the Cadillac's system is all GPS. That's why it's antenna is much bigger than normal. So, in theory that should also work in any weather. The competition will be incredible to watch. I watch car companies like most people watch sports teams. This is much more interesting to me. Cadillac is tired of the reputation it had for so many decades so since 2003 it's been having renaissance. Even Lincoln is working to become the American luxury car that we need on the world stage. Now, I would never buy a European over an American car.

[@NaughtyBwoi]

Doesn’t the Tesla have more technology if not the same?

[@bohan9957]

Just give it 5 years, and I'll snatch one up at 50% of the original price.

[@hannibal2.067]

Bo Han maybe lest than 50%. If you gave me one brand new I would sell it the same day.

[@sabres0809]

Same plan haha

[@williamgoins5026]

I just bought a 2007 S500 4matic w/42k miles for $20K. Never buy MB new.

[@Rapido20]

35%

[@joshuasmith9350]

@@Rapido20 just bought a 2018 560 4matic with 25k miles for 75k, original sticker 126k

[@leebutts806]

Have you driven the A8?

[@EverydayReviews2022]

No I haven’t. I’ve heard it’s really good

[@hermanalleman]

Pretty cool, but I wonder if all that tech will last 20+ years and 200K+ miles like my W140 S Class.

[@brad5150able]

I prefer the less savy MB from the 80s and 90s. So many things can go wrong and nail you in the pocket book with this car. This car would blow the doors off borh of my W124 87 OM603 and 95 OM606 diesels. Even if I could afford this car, I still would not purchase it. I don't need all those gadgets. Still, a very nice car to say the least.

[@gilbert9394]

the ct6 is not in the same class its the same size but no comparison. one costs double the other.

[@theterra-path7798]

4:21. 0 to 100k in 4.6 seconds? WoW thats pretty fast

[@mikealanzo]

@Eros Adonis: I think it closer to 4.8 - 5 sec.... My S65 can pull that of in 4.4.... so I really doubt the 4.6 secs....

[@dingmah]

S550/S560 will do 0-60 in 4.5 seconds because they’re all wheel drive. S65 is not that much faster because it’s rear wheel drive only.

[@mikealanzo]

wait.... I meant 0-62mph.... (0-100km/h).... it's 4.4 for my S65, around 5 sec for the S560.....

[@dingmah]

Mercedes themselves quote a 4.6 secs 0-62mph time for the current gen W222 S560, and 4.2 secs for W222 S65. Your W220 S65 does 0-62mph in 4.2 secs... that's great, but nobody is comparing your W220 to the W222 except yourself. www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehicles/class/class-S/bodystyle-SDN www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehicles/class/class-S/bodystyle-SDN/type-amg

[@mikealanzo]

@dingmah: Dude.... you got me all wrong!!! I'm not comparing anything....YOU are..... I'm just saying that the numbers are mixed with a little bit of salt.... don't believe the numbers from MB.... or ANY manufacturer.... finding traction to hit those numbers are very hard to get.... no numbers from the manufacturers are made in IRL.

[@doom324ful]

felt like I was watching lord of the rings when I was listening to the OG

[@EverydayReviews2022]

Just curious, what’s the OG?

[@armaanali39]

Everyday Reviews original gangster- it’s a compliment 😎

[@vixapphire]

If that car has the suspension features that predict road surface and adjust in real time, and that lean into curves, it's got the hydraulic "Active Body Control" suspension, NOT the air suspension (which is the base suspension in the S-class). On the suspension adjustment button next to the trackpad and wheel, if it's got a shock absorber it's air suspension; if it says "ABC" it's ABC. Is every other statement in this review as shoddily researched?

[@vixapphire]

p.s. I like your style of review much better than, e.g., "vehicle virgin", etc.

[@mohamedgamra8193]

حسبي الله ونعم الوكيل سيأتيني الله من فضله انا إلى الله راغبون

[@Quandale23]

CAD $228,434

[@vixapphire]

Shows the stock Burmester system and calls it a $7000 option.

[@erics9754]

Lol the upgraded one would blow his mind if he likes the stock one that much lol.

[@edysinsimon8646]

Not a fan of wood steering wheels? Your no fan at all!

[@erics9754]

I am a fan love it .I loved it in my 2009 Lincoln town car and love it in my 2007 Mercedes S Class 4 matic.

[@jensmathew3193]

Tell us something new.... it's all the same thing that's there n the last version of s class

[@BradMarchandtheSlewFooter]

Apparently he hasn't driven the new A8

[@EverydayReviews2022]

No I haven’t. Would love to but they have no testers in my area.

[@BradMarchandtheSlewFooter]

You defiantly should if you get the chance. It will change you're outlook on vehicle technology. Just have to wait until they get them in the states first.

[@marcbee1234]

How about a S560 comparative review against the Bentley Mulliner and Rolls Royce Phantom

[@jaywm3]

Perhaps he has…the a8, still lacks a front seat “lux” factor, plus the exterior is practically unrecognizable as an Audi from the rear…looks almost like a Nissan. Mercedes is undeniably a Benz, plus the benchmark for all other luxury sedans, and has been for more decades than any other. It has the tech, the classic luxury, and the lineage. It’s the Armani tux vs the Prada jump suit. Nothing “trendy” about the S-class. History repeating itself again.

[@cmonnmakeittwerk7293]

Obviously you never drove the new A8.

[@EverydayReviews2022]

No I haven’t.

[@cmonnmakeittwerk7293]

Time to do it.

[@CabanaD]

Auto stop start? No thank you.

[@EverydayReviews2022]

You can turn it off.

[@allenhadzic7558]

Agreed

[@erics9754]

Stop the car and put on hazard lights autonomously.

[@unclewilliamderek]

people will buy CT6 if they cant afford the s class or other german luxury sedans lol

[@erics9754]

That guy is the demo video was like Germans are superior in IQ and are superior engineers to that Asian guy lol. Can not say i disagree. One thing China is good at is coping American and German engineering by making cheap crappy copies of what we already made and invented .One of the first things they did was make cheap solid state hand held radios in Japan did they sound better no did they last longer hell no where they cheaper yes . This is why nothing is made in North America now. When i was young everything was made in Canada America or Europe and the quality was fantastic .Hell all my toys were metal and made with British pride. The good days. Evil took over and we lost our pride and class .Then our politicians sold out to China in so many ways and look at what that has got us.

[@troysmith9007]

lexus LS better

[@englebertsteinfeld5363]

I bought a mercedes S class, after driving a toyota 4runner for 8 years. Now I realize I'm not a mercedes fan. Fuck me, I can't take it back. have to take a loss and sell it back. I like a more hands on car. the mercedes S class is too "easy". I like to turn my head and use my eyes to back up, not a camera. I like real odometers, speedometers etc, not computerized ones. I guess different peope like different things. mY S class even drives itself. I thought I would like that feature, but I don't. I like having total contro with my hands and feet. with the S class drive assist, you just sit there, and the car will slow down and speed up on its own.. I don't see the advantage of this.

[@EverydayReviews2022]

At least you can disable all those driving aids.

[@erics9754]

Hey if you really hate it i can take it off yours hands for you no problem let me deal with this terrible car i can take it lmao!!

[@Monserra]

Those touchpads on the steering wheel are an accident waiting to happen. Beautiful car but this feature is a step too far.

[@charles-davidberube1174]

Steve Payne not until you try them. They are really a game changer. Super sensitive and intuitive

[@kclark8080]

How?

[@Monserra]

OK, let's start with basics of driving. A car being driven along a public road is a potentially lethal weapon in the hands of someone who doesn't grasp the essentials of safe driving. That means that at all times, the job of the driver is to pay attention at all times to the environment around them. If you're driving in a busy city like I do in London UK that means you really should never be looking at anything other than the road ahead and every other possibility for an accident, such as pedestrians crossing the road without a care in the world whilst absorbed by their smart phones to idiots driving out of blind cross sections without looking and countless other scenarios. If you're driving on an open road outside of urban areas these essentials are dramatically reduced but certainly not a given for distractive habits. Multi function steering wheels can and do cause problems when reacting to sudden evasive moves that are commonplace in busy urban areas. There is no reason at all why it should be necessary to change all the ridiculous driving/infotainment modes from the wheel whilst driving as you have to look at the screen to see what you're navigating to and that means you're NOT looking at the road ahead. It's also easy to hit a wrong control when making evasive moves which is equally dangerously distracting.

[@kclark8080]

Steve Payne you make some valid points, but I don't think they outweigh the convenience of having the controls on the wheel. First of all, not everyone's a moron and moreover, those that can afford this car overwhelmingly I'd assume, would have some sense. The S has many systems that address the very things you mention. Cross Traffic assist with pedestrian recognition, Collision Prevention Assist plus to stop you if you're closing to quickly and even a system to assist you in making an evasive maneuver in emergency situation. This feature actually allows you keep 2 hands on the wheel instead of reaching one down to adjust features using the touchpad (much more dangerous). I don't see steering wheel function like this as some public safety issue in general, and its even less of one in a car like this.

[@charles-davidberube1174]

Steve Payne in reality, the touchpad steering wheel is much more safe than the conventional control on the center console. You can actually adjust your settings without having to look all the way down to your console which allows you to keep your eyes closer to the road. Let's say i want to change the climate, i can now do it from the steering wheel. It's a lot safer than you may think. I've use it in the e class and i found myself more responsive to the road as i keep both hands on the steering to be able to navigate in the settings instead of only keeping one hand.

[@adianimates]

Show the car not your face!

[@kradius2169]

lol. Mr. Chow / Everyday Reviews invoking Doug DeMirror. Even opened with "This is ... ".

[@SlickJeff2020]

Ct6 is a much better car.

[@Retroage1986]

hahahahahh yeah fucking right

[@spitzkopflarry6155]

LOL

[@charles-davidberube1174]

Jane Dogh in what aspect?

[@erics9754]

Yes for people with bad or no taste.