I redesign the new S-Class into 90s style!

[@Mcstudios737]

Reminds me of a Lincoln Continental, which is not a bad thing I think that car is gorgeous

[@NGiggles]

They never should have put it out of production. RIP Conti

[@meyou3772]

Same here

[@automation7295]

@@NGiggles I guess reason why Lincoln is because of SUV sales in North America, people aren't buying sedans anymore.

[@robertmeijer01]

My first thought as well, that design was copied from Luc Donckerwolke's Bentley design.

[@automation7295]

@@robertmeijer01 Why do people think and complain about cars having similar details, yet people never complain about all 1940's cars have the same circular headlights?

[@sharkflower123]

This is a great experiment...but I prefer the current design. It is stunning from every angle...

[@rmz8847]

the redesign reminds me the original vw phaeton

[@The1SSGrant]

100% agree, it'd be cool to see something like this as a special version of the S Class to bring some of that heritage forward. I think the perfect way to do that would be as a Maybach!

[@swatisquantum]

The new s class on the road looks gorgeous. Has a raked look. But agree the headlights and tails are “soft” and not as commanding or dictator-like in presence as the old Mercedes s class.

[@danger450]

That's kind of the point.

[@f22jax]

@@danger450 right lol

[@a.krawion1872]

Personally loved the last S-class more than either of these two.

[@PeteS_1994]

To me the last S class feels premium but also with electronics and stuff becoming more popular visually, the last S class doesn’t look dated but feels dated technologically to look at. The new S class reminds me of Tesla and looks modern but not more premium.

[@a.krawion1872]

@@PeteS_1994 Agreed. I see mercedes a s a conservative choice so I think the "premium" look suited mercedes better.

[@GreatName707]

i really really hate the big screen in the interior, i dont know why everything should be put on a screen these days. For me its a big negative

[@joshharrison1160]

@@GreatName707 I'm frankly sick of the big screen wars. How does this end? Look at the utter size and dominance of the S Class screen...or the Escalade screen...or any number of others. It's ridiculous.

[@kayho2]

@@joshharrison1160 I don't dislike screens. But I dislike Anything not integrated in a sleek looking dash

[@19jacobob93]

I'm still driving a W140 7 days a week. Nothing comes close to being engineered so over the top. Everything is just so heavy and rock solid, like they were designed to outlast their owners...

[@liamcorr1215]

The point of the s-class in the first place is elegance and luxury, that's a fact, back in the 80's and 90's Mercedes followed trends just like anyone else, boxy cars with solid straight lines and not much going on, just like the trend of modern cars, sleek looking with minimalistic designs, smooth creases and flowing lines, which is much more fitting for an S-Class, Mercedes never intended people to look at the s-class and say "that's a luxury tank", it's purpous was to never be aggressive because theres plenty of examples of that from AMG (e.g. the 300E AMG) it was always intended to be modern and high class, I think the new S-Class represents everything they aimed for the S-Class to represent, elegance and luxury

[@BenTroxell]

I totally agree about the rear end. I actually love the side profile tho.

[@leafclosson2002]

The W140 S-Class and R129 SL in my opinion are still the pinnacle of Mercedes

[@C1909C]

+ w124 + w201

[@pedromiguelareias]

W126

[@bruhinthebruhwiththebruh1370]

I think the SLS Black Series is the best design from them

[@19jacobob93]

@@pedromiguelareias I love the W126 but they don't come close to the tank like solidity and build quality of the W140. I have owned both and the W140 is undoubtedly a huge upgrade

[@VdiMusicGaming]

@@C1909C w221 as well

[@missingpatel7349]

The original looked like a car for a benevolent king who cares for the masses, your redesign looked like a car a dictator would travel on. And I love them both! Love your work ❤️!

[@eddstarr2185]

Absolutely! David E. Davis Jr., editor of Car & Driver Magazine back in the day, loved telling the story of Bruno Sacco wanting to lower the W140 S-class roofline by one or two inches - only to be turned down by MB management. To this day I agree with Mr. Sacco, a lowered roof changes the character of the W140 series! Thank you for your redesign of the current W223 series. You were able to "square-up" the lines and restore some brawn to the S-class. You are an Excellent Designer.

[@simonklein6883]

Hi there, im german. You just builded there a half Phaetom. Nice.

[@LilRick96]

The W222 Face lift is Mercedes perfection to me. just overall gorgeous inside and out

[@benlee6500]

That's awesome redesign of the new S-class.. with the W140 series looks are way better than the latest ones.....a touch of the nostalgia

[@pedrochimp5155]

I love the W140. I think its the best Benz ever made. I own a S280 and a 500SEL

[@andreyivanov6239]

Mercedes S class has become more sport-elegant and BMW 7 more stately and luxurious, should be the opposite in my opinion.

[@agbluemetal2364]

Agreed

[@darknessislight3689]

The 2010-2016 Mercedes E Class is my favorite design love the shape ❤️ head and taillights 😍 it was a masterpiece for me.

[@automation7295]

I agree, 2009-2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class definitely one of the sexiest looking E-Class, especially with those headlights and taillights. The way how Mercedes-Benz facelift the W212 looked more aggressive, yet clean and simply. Still a beautiful sedan. I also like the W213, but I prefer the pre-facelift.

[@jimrose1300]

Still love my 94 S420. Such a beast!

[@ryanjohnson8960]

My thing about the new S class is that it doesn’t look like an S class, it looks like a Mercedes. S class should be similar to how Maybach represents Mercedes. I think this is the perfect rendition of what the S class should be.

[@cndam]

If you think about it, S always looked like a larger E (and 190E in the era). Think even as far back as the late 70s

[@jeromep3182]

The best looking W140 was in 95 -99 where they did the slight refresh to the car and where the body was all one color not with that gray molding

[@vornamenachname5589]

agreed, but this was also the time when the quality declined. Therefore i would prefer an early model. But tbh, the 140 was never a beauty like the 126.

[@Carfan678]

Maybe it’s because I’m young(23) but I prefer curves to sharp angles so I like the shape of the newer car than the old boxy look

[@lightmonkey1520]

The current S class actually looks quite elegant on the road

[@cubedtothex]

One of the best redesigns you’ve done!

[@calsvlogs430]

The headlights reminds me of the current Roll Royce Ghost

[@ddjohnson9717]

yeah i think you made a Volvo front and a Lincoln tail. If the front light can be thicker vertically its would be better(old mercs have very tall, almost square lamps)

[@luisr102]

Wow! I love this new redesing!!!

[@danger450]

Let's not make the 2022 S-Class look like a 2012 Audi A8.

[@niceguy1308]

lol

[@lightmonkey1520]

Exactly lol

[@f22jax]

Interesting take. I thought it looked more like a Toyota Century.

[@danger450]

@@f22jax Sure. Either way, it doesn't look like a modern car anymore.

[@f22jax]

@@danger450 No, not at all.

[@omidnamin9004]

you need bigger headlights for it too look like the w140

[@liamcorr1215]

Bro said "bit of a simple design for the new s class headlights" compared to the old one with almost rectangle headlights😂

[@niceguy1308]

They are going for a more sporty look that appeals to younger buyers and females also. The old style was geared towards old rich men, presidents, mobsters etc...

[@guidopalesa7679]

The re-design looks like a 2019 chrysler 300.

[@spicyghost6655]

i like how the current s class looks but ur redesign looks so much better and cooler

[@charlito_gk3880]

Mmh that's a big no. The actual w223 may be less confident, but it's so much stunning with this organic shapes. It make it beautiful!

[@africandutchman]

Your redesign is much, much better and looks like an S-Class should.

[@athyderboss]

It's the best video you made to this day in my opinion👍🏻

[@anastassiosperakis2869]

From 2005 to 2017 I was the very satisfied owner of an E38 BMW 740iL, some (like Doug de Muro of Cars and BIds) believe it was the most beautiful sedan of its time, and mine had a truly gorgeous "Arctic Silver" light bluish paint job, the only thing I would change would be its rear windows length, which, due to the L version, were much longer than the front side windows.

[@alexsava7731]

It loookks more better than the original. Great job 🙌

[@anabang1251]

Finally you reverted to the old channel name. Good decision👍🏼

[@megatronusorionpax4900]

what do you mean? it's always been TheSketchMonkey right?

[@c3vzn]

You’re confusing it with his Bembli channel.

[@jstnnn1]

Everything about this reminds me of a Lincoln Continental

[@ismaandrews794]

The new s class is my favorite, its pure luxury, so beautifull and looks like a million dollars

[@stancefraternity2641]

Your design is more Mercedes than they're own attempt of bringing a new S class.

[@AMGmachine]

I especially don’t like the rear bumper on the W223. The cutting lines are way too high. It reminds me of some old men wearing their pants pulled up high.

[@gustav_a.mozumder2011]

Who in their right state of mind would redesign the iconic S Class of the century?! 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@istvanlorinczi2817]

Got left out in the sun for too long and it melted

[@keithyco4009]

The front looks a lot like the old VW Phaeton.

[@sinhnguyen4815]

Damn, that's a worthy jump it looks like. The rear lights make sense.

[@aforaruntej]

This looks much better than the w223

[@philippeberl897]

the redesign looks like a Genesis or Lincoln from the current lineup

[@smoath]

That's a great re-design 👍🏻

[@DRO4CARS]

Why did you count that small rear window frame as a pillar?! It's not. The new model design has to cover some air dynamic features. Тhe old one is cool, but the aerodynamic coefficient is just like a brick. Isn't? :)

[@jomaralkhalifa7192]

Wow its you been reading my thoughts

[@cristianmuresan5952]

It looks like a VW Phaeton now.😂

[@Off-road_mick]

You just made an e class 2022

[@daynerampersad8968]

its A,B and c-pillar only that little piece on rear door is just tje quarter window trim and not a pillar at at all

[@diegomendoza7181]

If the new s class head and taillights look soft. The whole 90s s class looks soft. It is not beautiful it’s boring design..(yes it has outstanding built quality and its historically significant but soft.. same with the 90s SL. Il never understand why people say it’s beautiful.) the new s class is sleek and beautiful!

[@Jpmpmpm]

A lot lincoln and cadillac dts lines perfect perfect

[@jeanviloria1988]

Lowkey reminded me of my 06 sonata head lights shape

[@aa01san]

Final product looks more like an Audi A8

[@rokeyasultana7405]

Great design but, Went from a s-class to an Audi A8 d2 (if it existed today) 😁

[@raceandchase]

All of my local café owners (better known as money-laundering-drug-and-weapon-selling mafia-pricks) drive an S-Class.

[@danger450]

Of course. No one worth their salt actually wants a BMW.

[@DMONEYBABYD]

Ladies and Gentlemen let’s all say hello to the all new 2023 Lincoln Continental!!!!!

[@steelydan133]

Now it looks like an audi A8 with your redesign of the lights

[@alimmaqsa]

U have a style.... I loved it

[@sekiro751]

What is the application name that you are using

[@zubwithcarsTT]

man that looks amazing. When can i buy one? if only i could drive

[@dimkamatyhin893]

Not bad! Please redesigned LADA Vesta

[@serz1885]

6:30 the only bad thing about this merc is rear taillights(should be bigger) and interior dashboard with ipad

[@hckd_2137]

Can ya redesign a wagon w203 ? The wagon version of the old c-class w203 always looked amazing to me .

[@Francisco-j1e]

Its about costumer. The rounder car is clearly appealing to women.

[@fasttracklap8480]

I prefer the current real one, it is perfectly designed

[@kosiekoos9408]

At least one person is thinking along the same lines as I. The current S class is a blob. A jellyfish of some sort. I wait until the wedge shape comes back which is the next gen.

[@ratnottamdas7095]

The outgoing Lincoln Continental is the spiritual successor to the W140, if your redesign is anything to go by.

[@kappastudio4595]

I honestly like the design of the new s-class and it looks really good in person if you never seen one.

[@tiagobernardo6807]

Really like this one. Would prefere it to the original.

[@justanotherguywithoutamous5788]

You can’t make the front end more boxy and leave the rest of the car curvy. This is lazy design IMO.

[@andrelimanegreiros3266]

Still looks better than any 7 modern series

[@bold3166]

Perfection!

[@Trag1cMag1c]

Hey! Driving around town recently and I saw a new Hyundai Veloster and a Genesis G70 sedan within a few minutes of each other. Made me wonder what a Genesis designed Veloster might look like. Would consider taking a crack at that? Take care!

[@jduwayne1]

@TheSketchMonkey: I think your re-design looks way better than the current design! The W223 doesn’t look like a Mercedes anymore! I know [t]hey wanted it to be more aerodynamic, affordable for the public, etc… But it’s losing some of it’s prestige! With the onset of electric vehicles, I read this W223 might be the last affordable Mercedes! Even though the price is already in access of $100000.00!

[@planflykt]

Love it!

[@markott3978]

Nice Video and good work.

[@tomasbskk]

kinda made it look like a volvo

[@SamanFaqi]

Hallo, I want you to talk about the new smart design, it looks like the new mercedes EQXX. Thanks

[@1214101]

That’s better, my personal favorite was the w142 I think. The 2007

[@VdiMusicGaming]

Yea w221 was nice!

[@Streetwerxgarage]

Could you do a design of the w211 with s 190e evo 2 style body kit?

[@livelong6685]

the new taillights looks like the new model bentley flying spurs

[@dct124]

Before I watch opinion. I think the only issue is the front grill. For the past 2 generations, the grill is hideous. W222 and W223 and EQS. From the side and rear its nice.

[@SoteloAldo94]

It needs 3 LED stripes in the headlight

[@benvaldovinos1612]

Bro the front of ur take on the s class looks like a Hyundai genesis . Boxy old cars looked good in the past time period , but that’s exactly it - the time period accepted boxed plain simple cars. U don’t need to modify every new car that comes out to make it look like an older shapeless versions of 4 generations ago . Let car design evolution take its place . The new s class looks gorgeous , should’ve even added a light bar in the back like the new 911 Porsches .

[@f22jax]

😂 I totally agree with your opinion.

[@justanotherguywithoutamous5788]

Nah bro you completely ruined the front end 😂

[@omidamiri1160]

You try the best Bruno Sacco w126 vs w140

[@ra_redesignautomobiles]

From a far distance. It looks like Ssangyong chairman

[@patrykrusin2501]

Now that s nice, made me want such an s class hahh

[@MrBabson001]

So you made it look like the Lincoln town car?

[@LWVH81]

Your version is much better!

[@adamsdailydriveway]

U made the front look like the continental

[@ianjeffries1425]

That ain’t a Mercedes, that’s a Lincoln continental😂 I’m kidding, it looks stunning

[@boniman]

I agree 😂

[@MikeJones-tx6iu]

Without question...the W140 was the most stunning creation of them all, along with the 190. I wish they would create, by special order...the exact body style from the 90’s era & put today’s technology in it...I’d love to have one 😀👍🏾 !

[@19jacobob93]

100%! The Era of the W201, W124 and W140 was the pinnacle of Mercedes and the auto industryin general. It's so sad that we will never see anything like that again

[@elliotsimonscine]

This looks a lot like a 2015 Volvo V70 if I'm going to be honest

[@njw1840]

With owning a w-140 it does not need to be lowered an inch because if it was it wouldn't look the same in the look would be totally different and it would not be proportionate to the vehicle