2021 Mercedes-Benz S580 4MATIC - POV Walkaround & Driving Impressions

[@dylanw890]

I am going to be completely honest here, this is an amazing car but one of the reasons why I liked the S-Class so much was because of its simplicity and interior craftsmanship, but with this new model, it looks more like a consumer electronic product than an actual vehicle. When you look at the previous generation, there were physcial buttons for most of the interior funtions and some of them even had metal finishes. With that being said every button in this vehicle is this glossy black plastic and it just looks so cheap and not like Mercedes. The last generation in my opinion is so much better and it looks much more expensive. For god's sake, they even got rid of the interior clock that S-Class models had for decades. I would expect this in say Lexus or Acura, but physical buttons is a way for manufacturers to actually incorporate high quality materials into their cabin.

[@ahmedxkhan]

I completely agree. To be honest I dislike the facelifts in all these cars too now.

[@dylanw890]

@@ahmedxkhan exactly, I’m not against techs my cars but there comes a point when too much tech can actually cheapen the vehicle. Look a Bentleys, they have a lot of tech but they also realize that what you paying for is the details and the finishes of the interior. When I look in this a class, there is nothing that looks high quality except for the seats and maybe some of the door buttons

[@arthuri635]

This car just screams planned obsolescence

[@dylanw890]

@@arthuri635 This is car is going to be amazing for the first owner, but second owner is going to get a disgusting fingerprinted, scratchy black plastic car when the first persons lease is up

[@charlie8342]

Absolutely agree. More and more manufacturers are shifting towards display only car control. The tech being integrated into the cars is a good thing, when implented with the sense in mind. The AC controller for example is one of the knobs which are accessed a lot when driving and having to navigate through a sometimes horribly laggy display just doesn't make any sense. My 2017 X-Trail has a reasonably implented display alongside buttons which i think is the best usable combo.

[@williamlong2682]

With the way this S Class turned out and the way the next gen 7 Series is looking, I think the A/S8 is about to be my favorite of the big 3 Germans in this segment purely by default lol.

[@jasonrobin9184]

Wouldn’t want to drive this car because it doesn’t seem fun but I would love to ride in the back seat of one of those. I rode in a 2018 BMW 750li a few times and it was the most pleasant road trip ever.

[@liftingforfun2347]

Same bro, series 7 , mercedes S, maybach kind of type are cars that u dont buy for the pleasure of driving, u get them when you have money and a driver and you sit back and enjoy the ride. Thats how I feel about this kind of cars

[@Endorion_YTC]

If you feel that way, driving in general is fun. There’s no reason for no fun not to drive any car.

[@papa_pt]

Near 500hp in any car can be fun 😁

[@robertburton8055]

I drove a 98 S500 and still to this day it’s one of the most impressionable cars I’ve ever been behind the wheel of. It basically felt like a silent floating brick/tank that could woosh past 120mph on accident…. I can only imagine what this car is like to drive

[@papagen00]

I think W222 looks better inside and out. Don't care for the excessive tech. No surprise these youtube reviewers are all young and tech savvy and love these cars.

[@jimj2683]

I really like how you walk around and around the car. It really shows off the design through the screen. Much better than those other youtubers just showing lots of close-ups.

[@pascutia]

Absolutely incredible. The tech is a bit much, but I love how capable the driving experience is. Everything seems to be so seamless, and it’s all done to make it drive so well. Can’t believe the grip it has with the winter tires. Time will tell how reliable all this tech will be, but I’m impressed.

[@telealotstm3188]

11:33 test drive starts here 16:32 acceleration

[@edibfeyzuahbeygi2045]

It's so much idiot to mark the "acceleration" :))

[@ranvosnsuaj]

@@edibfeyzuahbeygi2045 well you're pleasant

[@dgokmph2167]

I really appreciate this video. 😍😍😍 This is very elegantly and qualitatively designed. One of my favorite KZbin channels. 👍👍

[@HiddenWen]

This is a beautiful interior, but I agree with some of my fellow commenters that the inside is becoming an ostentatious tech-fest. The last-gen was the perfect blend of class and new tech.

[@mornadu]

I sit in one at my dealer and the quality of build is not like the old ones. But looks are nice

[@joespittle1]

That piano black steering wheel might be the worst idea anyone's had in a while

[@youraveragejoe1]

I can comprehend how people spending years designing these things and think “that’s great” like where are their brains?

[@Shadow456376]

Glad to see a lot of people here with similar opinions about the interior. This generation of sticking a giant ipad in the middle and calling it an interior is really sad to see. Lol only hope of them changing it is in the court of public opinion, I would assume

[@lorenzomoore6398]

That dash looks like an afterthought.

[@kristians2704]

Could you do a POV of the Mercedes EQS?

[@Amc825]

I would get so many accidental speeding tickets in this thing. It was whisper quiet at 80mph

[@ilts959]

Topher, could you include the price as tested (in addition to the base MSRP) in your future video descriptions?

[@JCool-jm7eq]

He’s got it listed, I think :)

[@SwiFtzKnif3]

He has it written there, it says $143,240

[@Cichlid_Visuals]

is that blue AR coating on the windshield???? like a damn high end sapphire watch crystal.

[@ec6843]

Looks like an iPad with wheels. It's straying dangerously close to Tesla in that you attract tech enthusiasts and not car enthusiasts.

[@subforcookie2783]

if anyone needs: 11:33 test drive starts here 16:32 acceleration

[@simonscowled9925]

Instagram girls will love taking pictures of themselves in the interior

[@Courtyardx]

Could you do a POV of the 2022 Macan GTS??

[@AR-ix8fq]

1:47 what the actual hell is that? $100k+ car COVERED in glossy black plastic. That thing is going to be covered in scratches and fingerprints within the week. Who would buy this?

[@Endorion_YTC]

People buy it, and it's the most technological car out in the market.

[@shaunsodhi9900]

A nicer color would make it look way better, but it’s the best car you can buy

[@MrWitchTube]

Great review! If only Mercedes, together with many other car manufacturers, would finally ditch piano black...

[@mutated__donkey5840]

I'm in love with this car. Too bad I'm poor lol

[@qwaszx3333]

Definitely a car I wish you did an audio test on

[@VideoDude6475]

Jesus that car play home screen is Ginormus

[@NextCarEV]

‘We have a bunch of settings, a bunch of features…” and a bunch of fingerprints

[@Ar1AnX1x]

it should be illegal for interior to be that beautiful

[@alh06]

I’m guessing it is illegal then, because that interior is less beautiful than it’s predecessor

[@dailywithkels]

Great review. I have the same exact car, but my interior is black and I have TVs in the back….. Side Note: The turn in the curve gave me anxiety😂

[@user-rw8zj1td9v]

Imagine owning one for the appearance of wealth but then the warranty runs out 💸

[@micahbarrett9546]

I’d love to drive one of these

[@seanjiang3174]

It's almost November???

[@mark3716]

Glossy stuff in the Merc,at night u see street lights reflecting against glossy stuff!

[@RudolphCookie]

I would love to spend 4728 hours messing with the lights and seats

[@vintagetriplex3728]

The interior looks nice but the BMW 7 series interior looks even better.

[@neluchirita2013]

Honestly i prefer the older infotainment systems,all that tech is cool and all but very fragile i think imagine you accidentally spill coffee on that interiors ipad

[@CraigRyan]

Thank you! Love your reviews. My question, is it 3 times better than a Honda Accord Touring? If you have the cash to burn, I guess so.

[@faeinthebay]

Of course it isn't 3 times better. Just like with any range of products, there's a curve of "value per dollar" and you get diminishing returns near the top. When you jump from a $20k car to a $30k car you get massive improvement, but the gap between a $60k car and a $80k car is much smaller, and it shrinks further still from a $100k car to a $130k car. The point of S Classes, Bentleys, and other top luxury cars is just "because we can", and buyers choose them because they want the best and the extra cost isn't significant to them.

[@CraigRyan]

@@faeinthebay Very well put!

[@hennyspiderman9974]

@@faeinthebay Literally the best comment when it comes to that subject

[@MukiMuki688]

The last gen S looked more stately, this remake's not quite as nice The original anime's still the the best, unlike Netflix anime remake At least Yoko Kanno, the music composer, came back. Made a guitar cover video for the ending theme, The Real Folk Blue

[@Fazers-On-Stun]

Schizo...

[@shroom2967]

@@Fazers-On-Stun agreed this goofy needs meds or get locked in the ward, could be the next mass murderer…. Going report him to FBI.

[@isa5811]

If you dont mind, 2 questions: what is the origin the your title "thetopher," and what is its difference from Winding Road Magazine channel? Just curious ... Really enjoy your commentary and your quiet "chuckling!"

[@TheTopher]

Topher was just a nickname, short for Christopher. And this channel was always meant to be similar to WR, but with spoken reviews and driving impressions. Thanks for watching!

[@yacinelebied6358]

Mercedes ❤️👑

[@rudro4100]

Please drive the Mercedes c class 2021 model

[@Lorky11]

Tropher can you please do vid about the 2022 audi q5

[@sadiqulislamanik2449]

Wtf no sound system test of the 4D Burmester Surround sound system?

[@EDINN2505]

What are those 2 pink blinking lights on instrument cluster?

[@GenericCornDog]

2nd video I've seen with these, I am curious as well.

[@timakhasen3022]

Beautiful car

[@1MountainLife]

Was the outside temp 48 degrees? (hard to read) Pretty impressive for those winter tires. Anything above freezing my Blizzak's feel like I'm driving on 4 spare tires and each turn is shredding them to bits.

[@bourbontraveler]

I’m waiting for the 580 e

[@applesauce1165]

496 hp for a bi-turbo v8 is weak seeing as how lexus's N/A v8 alone makes 472, mercedes missed the mark with this one.

[@faeinthebay]

I think efficiency might be part of the design goal rather than sheer power. The last Lexus LS with the NA V8 got 16 city/24 highway. In comparison, this S class gets 21 city / 30 highway.

[@applesauce1165]

@@faeinthebay makes sense, just won’t last as long

[@mr.grumpygrumpy2035]

So everything is controlled via the screen? Isn't that too distracting for the driver?

[@youraveragejoe1]

Yes but the car manufacturers do it anyway. I hate the way car interiors are going with these tablets glued on with no buttons

[@thefifaguy3280]

Could you do pov rolls royes ghost Black badge drive

[@thetravelshot]

what's that purple blinking light?

[@sjb2471]

It’s an infrared eye scanner to track your attention and calibrate the 3D dash - you can’t see it at all in real life, only on camera

[@kcscouler]

Why does the outsite look 5 years out of date

[@Agent-t9p]

My dream car I must have 🔥

[@lowlanz]

The overall interior atmosphere is elegant and modern. The piano blacks look clean and sleek, but are they as expensive a material as the real wood, metal and leather? That cheapening out vibe should not be felt in a sedan like this. I guess Mercedes was jealous of Tesla being making money with such simple and cheap interior. We got more brand power. Why should we use such expensive materials when we got the brand. Even Tesla is making money out of their brands. Just cheap out everything and tell people that this is the new form of luxury. Besides, I think the exterior definitely looks cheaper than the previous model.

[@edibfeyzuahbeygi2045]

The worst thing about these displays and basically all car displays is that they are always covered by dirty filthy oily fingerprints. The other disadvantage is that they are dim and this makes them ugly, like you use a laptop under the sun, they're just disgusting under bright daylight. Automakers must do something about these problems but they don't seem to be concerned about these problems at all.

[@txbi_1573]

wait so is this like your job or something to like test out different cars? and how much does it pay?

[@alh06]

Mercedes seems to have distracted even car channels from blatant cost cutting with its iPad interior.

[@alh06]

Just screams planned obsolescence

[@megatronusorionpax4900]

Yeah it's really weird how many car reviewers don't talk about that

[@Gomnam-AFG]

Wow just crazy car 😊

[@carloshenriquez7734]

Can you drive a vinfast car pls

[@sportbrandstrade8770]

this is silver mojave color?

[@youraveragejoe1]

There’s no flow in the interior anymore. With the two completely separate screens that aren’t integrated at all. I may be 17 but I don’t like these overly high tech interiors with almost no buttons

[@Edward-jn6bp]

driving start at 11:39

[@keithprice6581]

That much money and they still use piano gloss black plastic

[@anthonycbrown1952]

Will this generation of S-Class be more reliable than the predecessor? A $100K+ vehicle with a full warranty less than many Korean mainstream auto brands. Adding so many layers of tech does not translate to a long-term luxury ownership experience. The fact that you see more Lexus LS 400s still on the road than the equivalent model year S-Class speaks volumes about quality and long-term reliability. Mercedes seems afraid to build a bullet-proof and reliable car anymore and is focused on piling on the gizmos and getting the customer to lease their vehicles before reliability issues start to tarnish the customer experience.

[@LlamaSpeeed]

I feel like the exterior design is trying to be something it isnt.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Too much flash and there are too many glossy areas on the car. The matte wood version is better. Too much piano black. It's hard to tell how quiet it is because cars sound noisier on videos but you can still hear the wheels rolling as well as the strips and crevices in the road. I don't doubt the car is smooth but for its reputation, expectations are high. It's still has some of the same sensations of any car.

[@BeyondTheTestDrive]

Can’t imagine how many features Topher did not have time to cover. Exterior looks great and sure this drives like a dream. But on camera that interior just seems to lose the elegance and style I would expect on a car like this. Sure the touch quality and comfort is second to none but just a little bit overdone for my taste.

[@pq3d]

You hurt me 💔💔aahh mmerrsseeddeesss

[@Agent-t9p]

Man I want that car so bad but I’m broke as hell

[@Ar1AnX1x]

if you're paying that much then why not just get a S65?

[@alh06]

They’re not making it anymore

[@SkinnySkinch]

It looks good from side and front but that rear is so ugly. the interior looks like it went backwards from the last gen. Not liking the Tesla style center screen.

[@seanjiang3174]

Wait no fridge in the back seat ? What am I even paying with $170k then

[@seanjiang3174]

The 60mph turn speed, reminds me my 2012 Audi A5 cabriolet quattro , fun days back then

[@gangatalishis]

Looks like the older genesis

[@danielsung1380]

Everyone is copying Tesla's huge touch screen

[@Cynical496]

Mercedes. Inside=🙂 Outside=🙁

[@Cynical496]

@lonely shongwe no

[@erawamai]

It's a tech showcase but really it's over the top and there is WAY TOO MUCH PIANO BLACK SHINY JUNK.

[@jorgerivera10]

Do a pov of Hyundai ioniq 5

[@papa_pt]

Wow I love the overall interior design and materials but despise the gauge cluster and huge tablet laziness. Screens are cheap. Look at Conti GT interior for class

[@helmsdeep84]

...and when it breaks?....well this vehicle is for the rich only any way.

[@nageshwardubey7140]

Brother please I request you to play my favorite music on this Mercedes s class. I want to check out how it sounds on burmester 4d speaker. I'm sure you gonna love that music as well.

[@hurisco7502]

i hate that mercedes uses suck tacky plastic for everything , literally camrys have better interior

[@mykahshelton9013]

Looks like a bmw

[@larrywexner4163]

i like the tech but something about the exterior design looks like a combination of Audi and Hyundai... looks more like someone impersonating a mercedes than an actual mercedes designed car. exterior only that is. interior is 9.5/10 i think screen placement looks awkward, only flaw.

[@qlfamine2056]

Even tho this one looks dope, the last generation was kinda better. This one looks too “teslafied”

[@TheHoth1]

I'd like my car to actually have a dashboard and other elements of dashboard design not just a couple digital screens.

[@hesamb9135]

Exterior looks like the A-class now :(

[@joseadorno292]

That’s worth 10k less in 4 years

[@ShaiyanHossain]

the abundance of screens and gloss black plastic replacing tried and true knobs and switches it goes to show how asinine we are for this crap in our cars to the point it reaches this granted the s class has led to some amazing innovations, but this will NOT age well as time passes, assuming those screens even are functional past the warranty period i would argue the outgoing G90 is more S class than this also the smudges on the screen are kinda offputting to me

[@iMixMaSteR1]

For 116k thats got to be one of the most plain and boring looking exterior. Hell some Kias for 1/3rd of the price look better.

[@anteplibela]

my 2010 forester's dash looks better

[@px3404]

Imagine this car in one year. The finger print magnet is the correct name for this interior garbage lol

[@gerardrobinson1301]

The color makes the car looks kinda bland from the outside.

[@BrayZap]

Its funny cause its so expensive yet looks like regular ass commuter traffic. Nobody would be able to tell the difference between this and a hyundai sonata. Really sad and stupid

[@colechapman6976]

It is nice, but that tacky computer stuff totally cheapens a gorgeous car. The previous generation did a better job at incorporating the technology. I also feel like Bentley does a better job at incorporating traditional craftsmanship with technology. They have nice buttons, dials, switches, and a whole lot less black piano gloss plastic. It's just, in Mercedes iconic s-class, throwing around easily scratchable plastic junk just cheapens the whole look and makes a 100,000 dollar plus car look like a budget Audi product. Definitely not liking the interior. Exterior, no complaints

[@mark3716]

Big no no ,glossy stuff at night!

[@glennleslie6127]

The interior is kind of tacky, and I hate that ambient lighting crap...

[@TahoeKing]

Hideous rear end, too much tech in the dashboard and no physical buttons....I would take glorious previous generation anyway over this ugly tablet/car

[@weedmastersr]

Atrociously ugly interior, especially the screens.

[@wiki5380]

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