Classic Car Challenge: Grosser Mercedes Vs Rolls-Royce Corniche | Top Gear

[@Klockorino]

James May showing his boot lid is probably the funniest thing ever. The passive aggressive "That's brilliant actually, because what I've always found difficult is this."

[@hrothgar64]

Even Jeremy cannot find an answer to that.

[@justincredible5414]

So funny

[@woundedsoldier1766]

Brits are the best at Passive Agressiveness haha

[@curleypubes3672]

@@hrothgar64 sarcastic you mean. Not passive aggressive

[@mohdmuqri6101]

1:44 *may try to kick jeremy legs*

[@flaetsbnort]

"Does your car have a hydraulically operated sunshine roof?" Well, as Jeremy explained, it's quintessentially British; it would not pay any credence to the concept of sunshine.

[@roosiniimiamiciii6666]

Exactly

[@alistairwalker2850]

As James explained* FTFY

[@grimsville2501]

The Mercedes just looks like a proper villains car and its really beautiful

[@dominicanbikinibeauties6537]

I bet all the dictators liked it because it was German (I am German)

[@gaspardttcourt1937]

@@dominicanbikinibeauties6537 yeah so they feel in there element (im german as well)

[@gabrielmc456]

Villain being Idi Amin and Mobutu

[@ghazghkullthraka9714]

I think the rolls looks better. The vertical headlights just don’t look right to me

[@abss1751]

Poison Ivy

[@chickenwim]

“Reichsmarshall Göring has arrived” I almost didn’t notice that one

[@Geographus666]

Morgen!

[@theburningone354]

Goering was actually shorter and much heavier extremely overweight and hooked on morphine originally I learned this after watching a history video

[@Exodon2020]

@@theburningone354 He also wore tons of makeup to hide the visible signs of his addiction, but if put into comparison with other high ranking Nazis he was known to be one of the more enjoyable guys to have hanging around.

[@theburningone354]

@@Exodon2020 considering the fact at the end of the war he was longer head of the air forces

[@n1kobefan]

@@theburningone354 you learnt that by watching a history video aye lmao

[@nikosk.8216]

"Overpriced like most Mercedes"... said the guy with RR

[@alhouser4010]

the RR isn't exactly cheap for that lousy hunk of metal and outdated technology. That's why they were insolvent and were taken over by BMW. Now the RR is an acceptable vehicle with German know-how and technology

[@hileutewie]

@@alhouser4010 RR still has the most expensive production car in their lineup and none of the cars are worth the asking price. Then again, the people who buy RRs will probably never know that a Toyota Camry has the majority of the features in the base model at a significantly cheaper price point. Heck, even similarly luxury cars of the likes of the S-Class offer almost as much as RR, but cost significantly less. You pay for the prestige and the exclusivity at that price point, not solely for the premium quality of the car.

[@scottwhitley3392]

@@hileutewie could make the same argument about a £20 Casio watch and a £15k Rolex. Both tell time.

[@hileutewie]

@@scottwhitley3392 However, I compared a 5000€ Breitling to a 20.000€ Rolex in this case. Both tell the time, both are top of the line. My point is that you barely get an increase in quality if any and it is simply not worth the markup in price. You pay for prestige.

[@scottwhitley3392]

@@hileutewie that’s what I mean. I was agreeing with you 😂. The first guy said the Mercedes was better and could do more which was correct. How ever people still want the prestige.

[@seniorlopez2618]

The 600 grosser was ahead of its time tbh!

[@inderjeetphull5431]

Yh easily

[@Gaehhn]

In 1938 a Mercedes set the still standing speed record on a public road with 432,7 km/h.

[@waltercase6909]

Gaehhn

[@Maki_Nishikino89]

Gaehhn Sheez, that's 269 mph, what model?

[@Gaehhn]

It was a car specifically designed to do that. It's called the W125 "Rekordwagen" (record-car) and can be seen in the Mercedes-Benz-Museum in Stuttgart.

[@therickman1990]

James is such a savage with his reaction about the hydraulic bootlid

[@vintagecarnews5899]

yes

[@erebostd]

And 60 years later every new car has a trunk opens with a button. The merc were light-years ahead of its time.

[@Laotzu.Goldbug]

@@erebostd to be fair, it doesn't open with a button, it only closes

[@minorearthmajorsky1476]

@@Laotzu.Goldbug yeah they do, electric tailgate?

[@rauschi3863]

I thought this all works pneumatic with underpressure air!?

[@KLINGY94]

"the Stig is currently driving a 1.1 Liter Hi-undai Eye-eee-oh"....."it's an i10"

[@fawwazrafif5160]

Some say it's his real car

[@JhyunCho]

Seems like almost no one can say ‘Hyundai’ right

[@benjicool2808]

@@JhyunCho the romanization can be tricky for some words...

[@DylRicho]

@John Gilroy It's pronounced like that in Britain, but the American pronunciation is closer to the real thing - HE-UN-DAY

[@brendancarlson1678]

Motorcycle engine?

[@electroimpex8897]

The Mercedes is such a beautiful car.

[@miljororforsprakpartiet290]

No.

[@raghavgupta2399]

And fast

[@lovecraftcat]

Some say it still strikes fear into the surviving populace of banana republics everywhere.

[@rowanmelton7643]

It looks hideous, great big box. The Rolls is much more elegant looking

[@RSMMD]

I love both of these cars, but the 600 Grosser is one of the "best" cars ever built. It's timeless. Wish I could afford one.

[@carlosoruna7174]

600 is plagued with hydraulic problems.

[@alistairwalker2850]

@@carlosoruna7174Not so much problems, just that the hydraulic system does its job too well, in that it’s over engineered and needs a very specialized skill set to repair it.

[@johnjacob688]

If I were filthy rich the 600 would be my limo of choice. There's something so damn classy about the old girl.

[@bryanmartinez6600]

Like head gaskets and oil leaks

[@JackpodyDK]

@@bryanmartinez6600 I'm not sure why you say so, they don't have a reputation for either.

[@amorosogombe9650]

Totally agree.

[@patrickpelletier6315]

I definitely want to own one someday. Not the pullman version like Lennon had though.

[@TheHutchy01]

All those Dictators can't be wrong, I mean I'd have one but I'm not sure I could deal with the hydraulics and Ethnic Cleansing.

[@santoshmoopanar6584]

1963 merc vs 1972 RR and still merc win in almost all tests and my God I want one

[@johnmurdoch3083]

You need a kings ransom to keep that thing up

[@tottorookokkoroo5318]

Merc costs like 500k-1m, rolls royce costs like max 50k. Not really a fair comparision lol, the mercedes was way more expensive new too.

[@aidenarroyo8561]

I just bought a 300D Turbo

[@tohrubot8211]

this Benz looks incredible in that colour

[@Forge17]

@@tottorookokkoroo5318 given that this one was a bespoke HG Mulliner model I think the price probably was similar. The corniche was their highest priced model

[@aa2398a]

this Benz looks incredible in that colour

[@LamontezTezlamon]

Diesel_Nut84 He had the matching shoes as well :)

[@pharaongaming8617]

@Nnaemeka Omeruo they were personal cars of both of them

[@j.memecian3286]

James May saying "Morgen" is something I never knew I wanted.

[@alfiemillersharp]

Ja, das ist ich. I dunno, just learnt a few words

[@annonYk]

Guten morgen

[@TJSaw]

I really miss this old Top Gear. It has endless rewatchability.

[@XavierAncarno]

reichsmarschall Göering is arrived.... -Morgen !!! 😹😹😹😹😹

[@Troubleshooter125]

Ach, daß noch!

[@NicerDicerSmart]

Troubleshooter125 sie auch hier ? :D

[@Troubleshooter125]

Michael Gäfgen Aber naturlich! Warum nicht?

[@NicerDicerSmart]

Troubleshooter125 war auf den Meier bezogen

[@toerklintv4185]

Well that's Top Gear: Stereotypes, Cars and weird metaphors. What do you expect?

[@longtailgt]

The Merc just looks so evil yet beautiful. That's the one I'd have.

[@tobeymaguire7518]

you can say that about every thing germans make

[@SAMSCAMERACOM]

@3:20 when James almost laughs at Clarkson's epic on the spot joke is pure gold.

[@DrewSavo]

It’s little moments like that where you can tell what jokes are scripted and what is a genuine reaction

[@FritzKraut]

As a young car mechanic from Mercedes-Benz dealership in Hamburg in the 1970ies i worked a lot on the big 600. Adjusting the injection and ignition systems. I still love that beast of an egine, the mighty M 100!

[@brielsaideles]

This video never gets old. It's a Top Gear's classic.

[@RodrigoUngo]

Clarkson: "It'll be like an F1 racer going down there" May: "It wasn't" Edit: Yea I'm dumb "Clrackson"

[@Harman.s.ghotra]

CLARKSON

[@aaryeshg.6526]

It's funny that the Merc 600 has a better steering lock, despite being longer than the Rolls. 🤣 Mercedes got logic.

[@abramo7700]

Yee- clrackson

[@dickJohnsonpeter]

I like Jeremy Clrackson best.

[@josefmechanic]

I love how Jeremy was on the floor and says for his last excuse was “I’ve got Ebola”

[@jimbeem470]

Selten einen so geilen Auto-Test gesehen! Ich liebe diesen britischen Humor, das fehlt hier in Deutschland...

[@ntba8197]

Ja, stimmt. Der Humor kommt bei uns zu kurz.

[@efreitorsroul9332]

Mercedes Benz und autobahn !

[@truefilm6991]

Stimme zu. Es fehlt der intelligente Sarkasmus und die Fähigkeit, sich selbst auf den Arm zu nehmen. Eben wie es die Briten so gut können.

[@lazgkhn]

@@shugthehornyhaggis 🇹🇷 always number one ☝️

[@lazgkhn]

@@shugthehornyhaggis maybe you should clean your upper lip?

[@henrymoreira7898]

Brits will comment how this Rolls is the classiest car ever but honestly that Merc is the most over engineered & sophisticated car ever built!

[@dumbleduke4225]

I’m a Brit and would take the Mercedes any day over the zephyr with the chrome nose, it’s a work of art.

[@manstutgaat5686]

Dumbleduke same, Germans make good cars, British make mostly shit cars that people buy because they want something british 😂 not coz they want a good car

[@mikekaatman3194]

It was an engineering showcase....they literally had a no limit carte blanche budget...no joke.The Mercedes that is...

[@rexxbailey2764]

SO WERE THEIR TANKS. :-/

[@Flex2212]

@bomber command But if you are stuck in 1945, why buy Japanese??

[@ThatFitnessDude]

“What I’ve always considered so difficult is this” *closes the boot* 😂 Brilliant

[@truecamvidea5881]

With that squeaky noise

[@erzhu419]

good old days of Top Gear

[@joyl7842]

I am amazed at how smoothly and quickly that Merc went through the set of cones!

[@cstambenny]

1:33 The most genius part

[@toros8394]

“Hwnfhdu I’ve got Ebola” -Jeremy Clarkson

[@shenwei7800]

"Children come out of the womb faster than that" This man has the perfect lines in tv history

[@kerrmooo]

That moment when jeremy says i got ebola

[@DPCB01]

Denis Höfer NO, Ebola!

[@malekk12]

Yes ebola has existed far before 2014. I believe this was out in 09 or 10

[@STAG162]

Ebola from pushing a car, seems legit. BTW this was released in July 2008, so most prob recorded in early that year.

[@baileybongo9507]

[@mjdmzn]

WARNING ILLUMINATI shit incoming

[@entrepreneur_journey7]

Mercedes all the way

[@james64ibm]

Based on the performance, you'd think that it's 15 years younger than that Rolls Royce ...

[@booblam6919]

@Aero01 Benz was building the world's very best automobiles

[@TheCuriousNoob]

Whether you prefer classic old-school autos or the modern high-tech car... we can all agree that vintage brakes are rubbish.

[@patrickpelletier6315]

well that goes with every modernized tools or technology. but yes back then when disc brakes first came out they were shit. so they used the more perfected drum brakes still used today on some new cars. drums to me are stupid. they're a pain in the ass to change and they dont stop as good. plus they look like shit too.

[@dennis885600]

Mwuah, it's not that bad. I've got a 1979 Pontiac and the brakes are stronger than most of the cars I've driven so far. I've even driven a few US cars from 1950. Of course they don't cool down so quickly but they've got pretty strong brakes aswell

[@RUfromthe40s]

it´s the same but with a cover, it´s widden so people don´t change the pads to often just watch old racing cars they did brake and stop fast, or else...., there wasn´t one left to tell the story

[@RUfromthe40s]

in 79 pontiac didn´t had disks ,well that´s new, all i´ve driven even the first firebird ,the one that give camaro it´s body had ones, i thought that since mid 60´s all good cars had disk brakes on the front wheels my 69 bmw 2002 had ones already ,as all the mercedes from that time

[@mrfaggio2642]

Patrick Pelletier o

[@giuseppe397]

That Mercedes is an absolute beauty.

[@jemaripano8078]

That old mercs are the epitome of comfort and shine and were absolutely beautiful.

[@vellamovisuals]

that merc looks a lot better imo

[@jennamalena8349]

#metoo

[@jennamalena8349]

#clarkson = #mefour

[@kwanlinus6999]

Are u a dictator.

[@kurtadolfamadeuskrampmeier2385]

Superpower with two letters ... ME

[@kurtadolfamadeuskrampmeier2385]

If anybody disagrees.. call in an airstrike !

[@hotrodeldorado811]

I love the styling of the red rolls Royce, however I like the cabin size and power of the green Mercades, both beautiful vehicles

[@OzDeaDMeaT]

I love that Jezza's shoes are matching his car. LoL

[@BayAreaMike99]

Oz DeaDMeaT Didn’t even notice that lmao!

[@roberttucker1527]

Man that's fantastic

[@HashirVani]

James response " it wasn't " is the best part of this video.

[@ermusic2806]

6:14 Clarkson - Me at 6 AM on my bed, trying to get my ass up to go to work.

[@imtiredlmaooooooooo]

Jeremy sees 97mph “children come out of the womb faster than that”

[@johnmccrossan9376]

Poor mrs clarkson

[@thandonene1838]

@@johnmccrossan9376 I'd like to see the doctors trying to catch a child flying out of the womb at 97 mph

[@johnmccrossan9376]

@@thandonene1838 agreed that would be awesome, if it did happen like that the doctors should have like a babysafe pool so they can do touchdowns

[@asgghanem]

may trying to control the car at braking 🤣

[@GrrMeister]

*In 2020 The Rolls Royce Reg DBD 999 K is probably still running, whilst the German Göering is long dead. I had a 1972 Silver Shadow from 1978-1982 Reg 45 K (Silver with Black Roof) - but sold it for **_probably the best car in the World_** at the time - a Mercedes 280 SE. Family, Safety, Economy (£1 a Gallon then 22p per Litre for Millennials) Towing Ability etc. I would bet that 45K is still being used today as a Wedding Car or in a Museum. - Anyone who knows it's whereabouts be pleased to hear.*

[@motioninmind6015]

"Whoever owned one of these generally had access to an Air Force" 😅 Paraphrasing cause I can't remember exactly what he said

[@paistinlasta1805]

"That's brilliant, actually. I have to concede that because what I've always found really difficult is this" [Closes boot lid]

[@VR46314]

2020 and I’m still loving this

[@millennials4trumpmillennia455]

I want that Grosser Mercedes. Indoor fridge, keeps the wind out your hair in the back seat, nimble and quick, that auto-trunk would definitely be useful if I'm unloading a lot stuff from the trunk and I would be force to put stuff down on the ground the close it but I don't have to because of that button. And in America I don't have to worry about narrow roads, I WANT THAT GROSSER MERCEDES!!!!!!!!

[@cowsareawesomex]

You got half a million dollars on you?

[@millennials4trumpmillennia455]

No, but a guy can dream can't he?

[@rickysmits3378]

You like Trump so nothing for you

[@kwanlinus6999]

U are a dictator.

[@RUfromthe40s]

not a dictator just a too human executioner , the axe to fast too, guantanamo for 20 years

[@gottliebdee263]

The Merc wins this hands down. Makes you wonder what they were thinking with the latest Maybach.

[@Str8representing]

🤑

[@Vykandar]

I swear James is just the king of sarcasm 🤣

[@chestereldo509]

3:15 may read I10 as "iio" XDXD Just like when he read "Five-0" as "fifty"

[@kristenburnout1]

And "Gocycle" as "Gokickle" :D

[@possibly8180]

@@kristenburnout1 bruh I'll never forget gokickle jfc

[@Celestias]

3:28 "It's a proud and noble car that is!" :D

[@allwinds3786]

You got to love when he closes the Rolls-Royce trunk and it squeals

[@paulthesquid3595]

And some people in little england used to say R-R the best car in the world not so was it.

[@MarshallRedmon01]

3:18 "Some say that his own car" Jeremy Clarkson

[@kirkin2006]

6.3 unstoppable, before and today.

[@jinxitty7133]

"Handbuilt is another way of saying the door will fall off" hahaha

[@tett5580]

tbh i believe this is the most entertaining car related viedeo in the entire internet

[@milky3494]

I love how in the drag race Jeremy refers to the Mercedes as "The Big"

[@hotroddinggarage]

2:50 that would be the greatest Mercedes advertising ever made.

[@walterbanci7269]

The Merc is simply impressive!

[@franky5095]

The good old TG cheers me up always.

[@RAMROD4708]

I am privileged to say I once had examples of both of these wonderful motorcars in my possession at one time. However, my Rolls Royce motorcars were Silver Clouds II and III, respectively, a Hooper's Silver Wraith and a Mulliner Phantom V.

[@rosewood1]

Having driven and owned both a 6.3 and the RR I can say they are both fantastic vehicles. However they are both extremely complex and must be well maintained. Neither car was ever meant to last for 50 years but of course mad enthusiasts rebuild and rebuild and so they can and do last. The Mercedes has some clever engineering and generally bearings and seals or replacing rubber perishable bits will fix most things. The Rolls has 2 critical service areas that get neglected. 1 is the Castro RR brake fluid which is highly hydroscopic and more corrosive than a bad politician. It must be flushed every two years. The other is engine coolant. Neglect it and you have a dead block. I love my 6.3 to bits. But then I am mad. Cheers all

[@rosewood1]

@Walter K Bauer Dear Walter it is of course your right to disagree and that's fine. But as much as we might think these cars are wonderful, car companies are out there to sell them. There are only a very small number of people who can buy them and run them. And car companies want to sell as many cars as possible to these people. These cars most definitely were never designed to last for ever. In fact about 15 years is all. Indeed without great care they won't last long at all! Why monoquoc construction for one. They rust. Especially cars of this age. The sills and other box sections were never properly treated. The engines are full of dissimilar metals which create corrosion. The rubber degrades the list is endless. Even if you go back in time it's no better. And please do not refer to horrible people from ww2 they are damned for ever and rightly so.

[@DemRizzo]

@Walter K Bauer this one of the most peculiar comments i've ever seen on this website

[@BigBomboclaarrt]

Hugh shut up you idiot.

[@4jp]

@Walter K Bauer These types of vehicles are only still on the road because they are rarely driven, carefully maintained, and properly stored. The featured Mercedes and Rolls Royce have been driven less than 5000 miles in the past decade according to MOT records. Not each. Combined mileage.

[@christopherdean1326]

I remember watching this episode. While having a coffee, Jeremy pulls out the last garage bill for that Merc.................£15,000!

[@cosminz18]

mercedes look better for me

[@justinanderson8758]

“If this car had a monocle, it would fall out now.”

[@ghazghkullthraka9714]

Those cars feel like they should have monocles

[@m1ch43ll5]

1:34 I want this really in the casual sedan car. This is really brilliant

[@Things-Just-Happen]

Tbf that hydraulic boot close was dopeeeeee

[@BoudewijnvanHouten]

Rolls Royce from 1972 gets beaten by a Mercedes from 1963. Now you can understand why the English motorcar industry is a relic from the past.

[@callumpettitt8192]

certainly nothing to do with that lol

[@notmark2745]

4:20 the benz had sport mode before it was cool

[@gamma_dablam]

Very HIGH performance 😁

[@ralphhayden3567]

German and Japanese engineering is phenomenal. Innovation and technology light years ahead. Hard work is not making much. Can’t wait any longer for the dream job. Better start buying some lottery. Some day ....

[@ThankYouCityOfficial]

"Curtains? No they belong in caravans." Jeremy's head snapping back as he took that personally straight to the soul.

[@nitinb9202]

I had seen a rolls ad in magazine, it showed a Mercedes owner admiring a open corniche owner at singal with a envious smile.

[@FOURTEEFIVE]

cant wait till i forget about all these episodes so I an rewatch

[@phmwu7368]

1:44 shoes matching car colors !

[@erebostd]

The Mercedes is such a stunning car, it's just plain amazing!

[@TTisIH]

1:12 Oh my look at Jeremy's GREEN shoes to match his car! 😂

[@DLGaming2002]

WHAT ARE THOOOSE?! Dead meme, lol. Rest in peace, Brandon Moore, the creator of the iconic meme.

[@Paganih]

I respect "new" Top Gear... However, "old" Top Gear with Jeremy & Co... I LOVE "old" Top Gear

[@aaditpatani9969]

“Children come out of the wombs faster than that” Oof

[@javad_media]

5:02 is the original😂😂😂

[@JorgeRodriguez-po7kx]

Top Gear was one the best programs on BBC America never miss it especially on Sundays that they were Shown all the afternoon

[@yvonnebraun7]

@Jorge hello,how are you doing

[@daniellindsay733]

Having both a Rolls-Royce Wrath II and Mercedes Benz they are entirely different vehicles. The 600 is a beast. The Corniche is a classy two-door. but I love them both!

[@fredenord2411]

The Mercedes Benz 600 Grosser is amazing. So advanced for it's time.

[@johnt4060]

That Merc is absolutely gorgeous

[@lanaurban5730]

“That’s brilliant actually, because what I’ve always found difficult is this:” opens up trunk and closes it

[@Hirthirthirt]

"Rechsmarschal Göring has arrived........." HAHAHAHA.....even as an Austrian I find this hillarious XD

[@EnforcerX71]

Clarkson: "Has your car got these"? May: "Curtains? No, they go in caravans..." Clarkson: ***TRIGGERED***

[@marshmelows]

"It just sounds like a plumbers convention"

[@musamor75]

Although I happen to own a Mercedes (problem-ridden) I have always dreamt of the beautiful, stately Rolls. It's in a class of its own. No tests needed. Mercedes are complicated and trouble-ridden. This doesn't undermine the very fine mechanics and mechanisms under the hood. The Germans are not cheaters. So it's the Rolls for me. Regards.

[@imblack011]

its occured to me that most ppl dont understand how much of an engineering masterpiece the 600 was. read about it. it had space age tech for its time

[@booblam6919]

Benz build the very best

[@booblam6919]

@@imblack011 Benz is the greatest

[@edisonsun21c]

german cars of course

[@GJeremy-jp9iq]

I’ve watched this video like 500 times and I ain’t bored yet

[@ryanstephenkristoferkearns1319]

The Mercedes 600 was also in the James Bond film On Her Majesty's Secret Service at the end of the film.

[@IgnoredAdviceProductions]

Jeremy is wearing bright green shoes and nobody is talking about it.

[@capitalltech]

No car guy cares about that 😂

[@josephgaviota]

@@capitalltech Bazinga!

[@ZoidsXtwonine]

6:25 Jeremy got Ebola!

[@sukhmaidickoff]

+Xtwonine - I always thought he said *"I´ve got a boner"* - honestly, I´m not kidding :-)

[@ege5804]

'' it just sounds like a plummers convention '' I lost it .

[@MrStGeorgeIllawarra]

This whole challenge is iconic.

[@elmermt]

I love both of this fellows. I loved their show. it was awsome.

[@datdat9537]

honestly I think Mederdest is the best one in the world

[@aakashpsf]

Mederdest

[@berylcloud]

Mederdest

[@anticapitalistopossum]

Mederdest

[@im_bentongaming4193]

Mederdest

[@ameyalokapur]

Mederdest

[@shiny4984]

"it's a hand built car" "HaNd BuIlT st just another way of saying that the door will fall off"

[@mitch9521]

The 600 is sweet.

[@4rmediaz907]

Nice classic ver.amazing🤩🤩🤩

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

Danish Travel Company owner, Simon Spies owned two of the Mercedes cars and had them restored at one time later for a higher price than the original, at the factory. One is still in the Danish Technical Museum in Elsinore.

[@AirlinersHD]

Well done Mercedes!