2022 Mercedes-Benz S500 4MATIC - POV Review

[@the_larsonfamily]

9:42 it testifies how well insulated this car is from the noise outside

[@liangxu962]

indeed

[@humzamalik3454]

Grass trimmer must’ve been a paid actor

[@the_larsonfamily]

​@@humzamalik3454 😂 he was paid to start the weed Wacker when the back door opens 🤣

[@madpistol]

Watched that Bimmer tail you in your mirror starting around 11:26. That was awesome!

[@josephf525]

I felt like that BMW was wanting to race you, lol

[@cabbagememes2852]

What’s the time stamp

[@slowwmoh]

@@cabbagememes2852 17:45

[@DeeTofa]

Lol, the BMW would be so far ahead since this S500 is so heavy.

[@cabbagememes2852]

@@DeeTofa s500 is a luxury yacht on wheels

[@madpistol]

That Bimmer was ready to go!

[@VoidedMedia]

Not a fan of the touchscreen, UI design, lane assist bugging you, lack of rear climate control, and the weird touch "buttons" on the steering wheel. I wouldn't consider this car, it's just an expensive version of everything I dislike about certain modern vehicles. I'm sure it drives great, but the interior experience would bug me too much. I currently have a '22 Genesis G70, and while it's not as nice or expensive of a car, it has physical buttons where they need to be, a non obtrusive touchscreen, and great steering wheel buttons. Genesis does a great job with things like that. Companies like Ford and now Mercedes do not. I feel like they are trying to attract non-tech people with flashy tech that looks cool, but it is more form over function. Someone who is into cars and tech would probably be disappointed with how the interior is set up from a driver's perspective.

[@weirdshibainu]

The air vents constantly being reflected in the windshield is a no go.

[@jeffwilliams7351]

Did not even see that at first, will have to verify in a test drive. Looks really noticeable in this video. 🤨

[@weirdshibainu]

@@jeffwilliams7351 Yeah. On a sunny day, I bet it really reflects

[@AkakiPeikrishvili]

Yes, I've heard everyone saying that in the reviews.

[@colinashby3775]

Total turnoff. Wonder what it would take for Mercedes too even take notice?

[@nah3193]

I feel like I'm inside a lawyer's office

[@1234amsh]

ngl 100% accurate

[@Fudge_Fantasy]

The kind that get off murderers

[@yunusm4208]

@@Fudge_Fantasy lol

[@Noah-ui1iu]

The last generation S Class had a superior design to this both interior and exterior. Sure, the tech in this is more fancy but you could tell the old one apart from the 3 LED strips in the headlights was an S Class, now it just looks like an A class from the front and all the rest of the models. The interior of this one is frankly a step backwards with gloss black plastic and a screen integration that doesn't flow smoothly at all with the rest of the design contrary to the last gen model that had gorgeous quilted leather stitching across the dash.

[@jkliao6486]

It's like someone hating on merc making everything look like an S class, so they did the opposite, making everything look like an A class XD

[@stevp372]

My exact thoughts. New S Class looks like a cheap toy full of plastic and finger prints. The old S Class seemed way more solid yet classy.

[@bigboat8329]

i agree, this generation of s class is just so plain, filled with plastic and wood trim that's just way too minimalistic.

[@nicholaslofa8867]

People always do this when new car generations come out. I’ve already seen a surprising amount of new S Classes considering supply issues and seriously doubt that their sales will be impacted because people online think it’s ugly. It’s still the pinnacle of luxury in cars aside from ultra-luxury models.

[@jkliao6486]

@@nicholaslofa8867 I don't know about s-class, but the new BMW curved screen just helped me make my decision on putting that order for the new RS3 in instead of the M340i.

[@Michaelwave64]

9:06 everyone forgets about the cup holders that come out if you press it one more time

[@RS3NDIT]

last interior was prettier honestly. that gauge cluster and touchscreen are garbage and ruin the lines of the interior. The elongated gauge cluster screen that cadillac is doing is way nicer

[@michaeldoyle9345]

That bmw was absolutely pressing you

[@kwillee93]

I feel like the BMW driver was super happy to see you mobbing the on ramp in the S class 😂👌🏻

[@Kurt747]

This is the first S Class I have to say I would take a pass on for multiple reasons.

[@ahjwille]

10:39 10:49 11:58 That indicator handle sound sure doesn't feel like Luxury 🤣. Love and enjoy your videos. I bought 2 of my cars after seeing your reviews. Thank you. 😀

[@EdD-ym6le]

Hahaha that thing is extra cheapo . That vibration after it snaps back is the painful sound of junk .

[@Ethan7s]

1998 Chevy Cavalier vibes.

[@Montana270]

Damn🤣

[@Yinyang1277]

Damn.. you are 100% correct. Looks extremely cheap Edit: you’d think since they slapped an iPad to remove extra costs they’d atleast make objects you’ll use often nicer or at least nice..

[@ddhsd]

Surprised Topher didn't notice and mention that, was so clunky and loud I thought it was transmission.

[@TheLastNeville]

I for one love the looks of the new S-class. I wouldn't call it an upgrade but rather MB going in a different direction. The older seemed more luxurious and minimal while this is pushing the aggressive styling pretty hard especially on the interior. The good news is buying a used last-gen S-Class for 45k will be an amazing deal if you are able to capture a warranty!

[@Jynectic]

honestly to me its ugly

[@Crusade11722]

I got a 2014 550, wouldn’t trade it for nothing. Mayyyybe the gt63, but that’s not happening lol.

[@Bwillev]

That HUD is some borderline video game type stuff.

[@siegfriedbarfuss9379]

Very nice reviews. Very factual and classy articulate. Thank you. So refreshing compared to others..

[@LlamaSpeeed]

no rear climate control? 6 figure car? weird

[@matthewharris4883]

I say the same thing I swear but I feel like they do it to get rid of the extra reliability problems and makes it an option now

[@salami99]

the idea and concept of luxury has a hit a wall. If one asks is this necessary in a luxury product than truly Mercedes has taken 1 step backward.

[@LarryB1313]

Products are made for their most voluminous customer. In this case its not the american or european neither. Its the Chinese. They deify that Touch/Display stuff.

[@jkliao6486]

@@LarryB1313 When it comes to bad influence, it's always the Chinese. Look, S class is super expensive in China, if you have no idea, look it up. Very few people is able to afford an S class, so I doubt everything you said. In fact, a standing badge on a C class is what Chinese actually want, that false sense of luxurious. Stop blaming everything on Chinese you racist.

[@salami99]

@@LarryB1313 you're right, the market has evolved. GM's largest market is China, BMW has that front grille because their appealing to the flashy Chinese demographic. Mercedes, I guess does it this way too. IT was a great time we had, when the car market was focused largely on Americans or Europeans.

[@LarryB1313]

@@salami99 I believe chinese cultural impact in cars is a little part of the "subliminal general frustration" of the people these days. "Our products aren't our products anymore" hopefully this time will be over some day like there was an unilateral american cultural impact in european and japanese cars in a short period of time after the war.

[@michaelbrown9363]

I hate the “hands on the wheel” sensor in my wife’s GLE. Mercedes has the best adaptive cruise I’ve used (Honda, Audi, Volvo, Mercedes).

[@siddharthsharma8940]

I rest my Elbows on my legs, so my hands grip the wheel at the bottom. Would I have trouble with the hand on wheel sensor driving like this?

[@cordellnaugle4]

Love to see you drive the RR

[@MP-Fin]

This is the first video I watched from you and you just got a new subscriber. Thank you for talking so calmly!!!😊

[@EdD-ym6le]

5 or 6 axle beast trailer at 21 minutes , that's new to me .

[@Shadow456376]

Hate this trend towards giant iPads as the main interior element

[@6mrw6]

Not really a fan of W223, but this spec is lovely 😍

[@kons5a]

oh look at that. The little triangle on the side mirror(s) illuminates when there’s a car coming

[@Yinyang1277]

Last gen is far superior. Idk how an iPad and touch sensitive buttons scream luxury let alone creativity..

[@IbrahimKhan-dd2ey]

When are you going to drive an LFA? That would be an insane video

[@zay86]

Really like the exterior, but I’m not at all a fan of the orange/brown interior. Great touchscreen but I would rather have more physical controls.

[@maxbrandstetter528]

The interior is literally the only good part.🤦

[@nicotri9722]

That's what everyone's been asking for - less screens, less touch, more physical buttons. But it seems like car manufacturers are deaf these days.

[@freshoftheoven965]

I think the big touch screen was a mistake ,you can see fingerprints so easily and I dont feel like cleaning it after each use

[@mtbackup2603]

Can you do a new review on 2014-2017 Mercedes Benz s550 I love those interiors way better than the new one

[@chegekinya2454]

Excellent luxurious Mercedes Benz amazing sedan

[@floydland3509]

Give me physical buttons any day of the week

[@harryszeto8292]

Would probably go for the new specced out BMW 760i with the V8 at this $130k price point

[@MrAnthonylau]

Awesome car when it works! My dad bought one and the damn thing is always in the shop. I leased one awhile back boy did I regret it. If it’s not the electronics or air matic 😡 never again

[@siddharthsharma8940]

German Cars aren't Engineered properly anymore. You are better off with a Lexus LS if you want both luxury and reliability

[@LarryB1313]

@@siddharthsharma8940 And a repertoire of functions like a 2007 Iphone 1...

[@siddharthsharma8940]

@@LarryB1313 so you buy a car for its screen or its actual purpose? I guess you look at the screen while driving. Also, the Lexus isn't close to as bad as an iPhone, so idk what's wrong with your eyes

[@LarryB1313]

@@siddharthsharma8940 If i buy a car in 2022 it should make me feel its a car from year 2022 not 2002. Lexus seems quite reliable. But that was it. Everything else they are prev gen. CT is a lauthger to every gen. 7 Golf and above in driving and features for example. No idea why this sells at all.

[@martinsv9183]

Stop making things up. No problem with the airmatic or electronics on those. The early series of the w220 had.

[@yahyaalshaer3915]

Awesome video! Could you please do Mercedes GLE Suv drive

[@long_fellow]

13:27 An enthusiast recognizes an enthusiast from afar

[@jeffwilliams7351]

Great POV review as always! Currently own heavily optioned 2015 S550 w/77K miles (low miles because of Covid) and not sure I am ready to go to this new generation or try for low mileage 2020 S560 with the much better looking interior and still real buttons and knobs, etc. Have driven new S580 for short test drives and not a fan of capacitive controls and piano black plastic everywhere. But I like the new tech - my generation S does not even have Apple CarPlay. Waiting to see and drive new 2023 Genesis G90 (previous gen not impressive enough) and 2023 BMW 7 series. Even looking hard at 2022 MB E450 4Matic with updated tech and interior like my current S550 (not as luxurious). Wish Mercedes would move away from piano black and capacitive controls everywhere!

[@gary8527]

Hello Mr. Williams, I'd say go for the 2020 S560 W222, it seems like the better choice in my opinion.

[@futmut1000]

I would say the new 7 series is better, personally i would choose the i7 since its electric and obviously more silent and less vibrations and perfect riding luxury

[@truevhazo4001]

Wait a while and no point on upgrading to the s560 as it’s essentially the same car.

[@marriamahmad6603]

This car is so good and cool

[@cuzimaluzer777]

At this price point the m8 gran coupe seems more tempting

[@michaelsciortino7112]

This car leaves me disappointed, doesn’t feel like an s class, it feels like a step backwards. The new 7 series although hideous outside makes up for it inside. This however just looks cheap. I understand Mercedes new design direction but it simply is not s class worthy. It’s amazing on the c class blowing away the competition but the s class seems as though it lost it’s identity. Throw the Eqs and gls into the mix and the entire s class lineup feels extremely far gone from what was known as the s class.

[@hodb3906]

THANK YOU. Someone finally said it. I see no reason why anyone would drool over this car. The driving comfort and noise cancelling is top notch but that's where it ends. The interior is just hideous.

[@seddam]

At least they still make inline 6.

[@hyeGUY25]

bring back buttons please been stuck cross shopping this to the 7 and I hate both of its button less screen hell. They made it easy for themselves lets just throw everything in a screen so we don't have to worry about designing an interior.

[@NangNangEE]

My favorite wheels!

[@leveraged6694]

Love the exterior, just think the interior would look better if they offered the full glass panel. The screens look a bit cheap w/no integration into the dash.

[@JosephHaines-v1m]

The Mercedes 9g is amazingly unrefined.

[@underratedcritic1983]

If only North American Mercedes were made as reliable as a Lexus; this might be worth buying.

[@redphrynge]

the m5 driver was mirin'! but the s class and m5 both are nice cars

[@ERogers-qn2sm]

The ultimate luxury sedan

[@Freimopp777]

Mercedes shines witht tech feautures but if you look for traditionell luxury you take Bentley Flying Spur or a Rolls-Royce Phantom

[@jkliao6486]

Maybe it looks better in person, but on the screen I don't think the exterior and interior design suits the image of an S-class. That wood panel with vertical lines looks really weird.

[@WowzaGuy]

It, especially the wood trim, is extremely tasteful and classy in person.

[@arminpoorfard306]

No rearview digital mirror on a 110000 $ flagship?

[@asimrc]

Whats more comfortable for a long drive G Wagon, Merc S-Class or Lexus LX600?

[@TheMstwntdLMSV123]

Was the transmission performance better on the S580 in terms of smoothness?

[@JessAnalysisTV]

nice review

[@mob1235]

If you want to be a passenger: Mercedes If you want to driver yourself: BMW

[@hardchemist]

You referred to it as an S580 around 24:00. Speaking of, does the S580 have the 0 RPM "eco mode" glide that the 3L has?

[@George.did9.11]

Okay. This is too luxurious for me

[@MrMegambo]

Idk if you guys have noticed but every german car or new cats have IR flashing in the dashboard what is that for??! I'm getting a m340i and it does the same what is it?!?

[@oversteer_9339]

Mercedes interiors are just so 👌

[@tbn22]

That interior looks like it belongs in a 20k car. Not a 100k+ limousine.

[@martinsv9183]

Theres one more way to make a new S-class feel cheap. Drive one from the 90's or earlier.

[@anthonyagostinelli1390]

I like it

[@assenTINIO]

111k for a 3l I6? How far we've come lol

[@GR33NHAZ3]

130k* as tested. My exact thoughts! cant believe no one else is losing their minds over this

[@vintageyu-hi-oh4271]

Can you do a pov on the new rs3?

[@handleymacdonald5760]

3L inline 6???? lets go inline 6s are making a comeback

[@skidhvh]

Mercedes ruined C class with 4 cyl C63s, E class with facelift E63s, and now S class with W223, Mercedes is turning into Chinese looking pos....

[@brisoley450]

Dude . . . I didn't see a drivetrain review. No engine review or maybe I missed it! Remember. . . Some of your subscribers are tech freaks not drivers who only know and care if their Apple phone connects to the car!!! Please disregard if you did report on drivetrain and I missed it. I would normally just remove subscription but I like your reviews because they appear firsthand reviews. Please either refer to the time when you talk about the drivetrain and show the engine compartment or please review drivetrain in your next videos. Subscribed fan.

[@themnuggets5264]

Kind of surprised there's no cup holders in the rear

[@BomberFletch31]

Yes, there are. He just didn't get to them. It is located behind where that mobile storage area is in the rear armrest. To access that you need to press twice - once for the mobile storage, and a second time for the cup holders to be revealed.

[@themnuggets5264]

@@BomberFletch31 Ah okay

[@nyknicks123]

What tint would I get to get a similar one on my windshield?

[@mohsenfarzam5608]

Would you buy this or LC500?

[@RedPMD]

Looks dope except for the OS. I have a 2018 A Class Premium

[@imthrillz5255]

Mercedes would be great if they didnt make their interiors full of touchscreen bs

[@harisong0351]

lmao the bmw driver was like tf does this merc think he is...

[@MisterApeas]

I hope the buyer enjoys when the Check Engine Light comes on at 1400 miles.

[@martinsv9183]

Probably the least risk of all brands.

[@MisterApeas]

@@martinsv9183 Of the luxury brands, Lexus is #1, Porsche is #2. Mercedes is 16th. This is per 2021 JD Power dependability ratings. That being said, I own a ‘22 GLC and love it overall, but the effing CEL just came on at 1400 miles.

[@martinsv9183]

@@MisterApeas JD pwers has about 0 to do with actual faults of the car. It has to do with expectations and perceptions partly dependant on what you paid. It never matches actual statistics. And its also never the same as other survayes. So you can also question how much of it is paid for and so on. In the end the cars with most miles on them before junked are MBs. One reason they have been used as taxis all over the world.

[@noduj]

I hate touch on the steeringwheel, i think its dumb you have to look at your steering wheel to change something.

[@audreandre]

Feels a little weird when you drive german car but use imperic to descript the car

[@soawn29]

How is it amg with that steering wheel?

[@vsrap71]

man you can see the smudge marks on that touchscreen from a mile away

[@Fatih_20_AT]

how do you get it despite the chip crisis?????

[@cleveraf9910]

What's the name of the song

[@210david52]

Wtf did they do to the outside!? It looks like an a class!? I’m a Lexus man myself but I always admire Mercedes for their beautiful cars. This seems like a drawback on the outer design. Damn shame.

[@aneesh797]

No rear climate control is insulting

[@AndrewLewer90]

Lol a V6 on a S500... What's next? A 4 inline in an AMG? That would be hilarious if true... Mercedes has lost the plot

[@ps1hagrid84]

no need to guess or imagine. it is true! the next gen c63 is ditching the 4.0l v8 for an electrically assisted turbocharged 4 cylinder. sad.

[@jkliao6486]

Not sure if this is supposed to be sarcasm or else...

[@LarryB1313]

A45 or C43 are AMG's with inline 4 allready

[@BomberFletch31]

The W206 C63 will be a four cylinder.

[@BannersVoid]

The blinking lights damn annoying

[@bronin2642]

Humaneye can not see them. It's a thing with cameras and infrared light. You will find that in most more modern cars..

[@niteshb.2515]

U won’t see it when u drive it just shows it on camera

[@javieroargubi]

thats Infra red sensor, you cant see it in real life with bare eyes

[@eckardvermeulen2888]

This doesn't have rear climate control? My 2007 S350 does have rear climate control. So strange

[@daltonhays5156]

Is it just me or does that touch screen seem very laggy?

[@CARBONHAWK1]

Screens does not equal luxury

[@videos44]

bc ur old

[@juusbox]

@@videos44 i guess a honda civic screams luxury to you then

[@videos44]

@@juusbox a honda civic has like 0 screens 😂😂 so nope

[@christom9280]

Please tell me what music that is.

[@gstevens6948]

Keep the windex bottle close by for all those smudges…. 🤣 after all, what do you expect for 100+k?

[@HurricaneJahya]

Is this a Maybach?

[@kevinm761]

These cars just look cheap. The predecessor was way better. That one looks small and not as elegant and luxurious. The Open wood looks like Ikea and „piano black“ plastic is an absolute no go. It puts fancy screens and tech and light all over the place but imagine you took that out. What would remain? Sams goes for the new 7 Series btw although there it’s even worse. Just drove a W220 S from 2000. A car like that can never reach that. Not in a million years. All it does is screaming „tech, tech, tech“ but where is the class and luxury? Its just sad.

[@Ethan7s]

Why does it look so small??

[@twinsixty]

The new bmw 7 series is much much more innovativ…. and a little bit more luxurious

[@Sonic-gy7kq]

The screen should end where the apps do. climate control and volume need physical contact points for 120,000$ lmao

[@autocar9861]

الله اكبر

[@TastyGuava]

This is going to sound so dumb but I love all the tech and stuff with the recent Mercedes, but I can't with the UI

[@gettcouped]

Definitely an impressive automobile that is truly hampered by the fact that it is a disposable gimmick machine for the wealthy.

[@rxndini]

It looks like a Ford Fusion imo

[@davidfromamerica1871]

This is why people with these cars get involved with all the crashes we see on the roads today. They spend more time playing with all the touch controls than actually paying attention to their driving.

[@ELP1125]

A good car to own for about 3-5 years, then dump it before it becomes the inevitable money pit.

[@v8_sami]

The finger prints on the screen is a big no no