Mercedes-Benz The S-Class History "Ahead Of Its Time"

[@HighwayStarMercedesBenz]

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[@MrKatsu4u]

As my father used to say: "A mercedes never get old, it just gets classic."

[@MercedesFans.de1]

a wise old man your father!!

[@MrKatsu4u]

he was..:(

[@TylerF35A]

I like that. I'll use that from now on!

[@MY-pj8cd]

Good one, but I was told there is no such thing as an old Mercedes. There is just Mercedes and a newer Mercedes

[@RagingBad]

MrKatsu4u just like Porsche

[@JohnJohnson-os1sg]

I still remember my first ride in a Mercedes. The ride quality was simply sublime, the power delivery was seamless, instant and so smooth. I fell in love with Mercedes on that day. No other car feels and looks like it.

[@bubu84pl]

Driving my Merc always calms me down. I'm choosing the right lane and let others rush if they need to. For me this is the magic of Merc.

[@hillarynyanganga545]

I tried to be a fan of other cars but my love for Mercedes could not die

[@sgtmaexx1709]

12 years ago, now im blessed with this Im loving my W220 the more i see it in videos.

[@basithali1196]

My father also has a W220. It gets classic day by day.

[@verovieira1]

German engineering. No words needed...

[@carlosbayke2411]

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[@ocsi-V8]

was, once upon a time…

[@ianoconnell8678]

I love the S-Class my most favourite shape was the W140 as it was the last over engineered Mercedes-Benz ever made

[@longde]

That one was too overengineered. I stay with the w126 and earlier.

[@aerobfa]

Growing up I was very fortunate to experience these cars. My father had a W126 300SD, then a W140 S600, then a W220 S500 and now a W221 S550. I have ridden through four generations of the S-Class with my father. Although I drive an Infiniti now, the S-Class will always have a special place in my automotive heart just because of all the years and time I've spent in these amazing cars along with my father.

[@gautamsehgal9683]

You should continue the tradition and drive a S- Class. Heaps better than an Infiniti.

[@riffbendahl]

i have 4 of them 220Sa 1957, 220Sb 1963, 250s 1966 and 280s 1974 and i'll keep em forever

[@aldixon1977]

I like this video. I just bought a 1989 Mercedes Benz 560SEL.

[@HeyEveryoneHi]

nice

[@akbaromar2209]

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[@jacobambrose6201]

Why? The new s class is cheap and better

[@HWC98]

Jacob Ambrose how is $92,000 for a base model S550 cheap ?

[@georgebrown7126]

Hotwheels car coll Paw Patrol doing Juju on the beat

[@Trades46]

I'm not even out of University yet, yet I still find the W126 to be exceptionally beautiful today. I quote here, "Beautiful designs are timeless". Can't wait for the next W222 and see the changes it brings on the table now Maybach is consigned to the history books.

[@bosley629]

Thank you for this video! Dad loved his MBs- W115, W108, W114, W123, W116, W109

[@annabellalawrence12]

Mercedes was the best car in the world for build quality . then it all went wrong in 1996 to 2002 . and it still hasnt recovered . Mercedes used to build cars by engineers. not accountants who came in and said they needed to save money. thats when things went wrong. Mercedes are better now, but nothing like they used to be. ive owned a 190e s class c. class 230kompressor sport these cars could easily do 400,000 on the same engine. diesel have been known to have covered over 1000000 on the same engine

[@SuperFIFTHGEAR]

+Jonathan Varghese Well, quality wise the older Benz's are a lot better than the newer ones. In 1996 everything did go down hill a bit (not massively), everything also went very complicated with the introduction of a lot of computer systems. I personally don't feel that newer Benz's are as good as the older ones. They're okay, but not like they once were.

[@christiansanden8005]

+SuperFIFTHGEAR True! The newer dont have the same quality, far away

[@SuperFIFTHGEAR]

Christian Sanden As for the Benz's made within the last couple of years I don't know, I haven't driven one and haven't been in one at all. I definitely prefer my older cars...I hope they improved the quality from stuff made in the late 90's and early 00's. I've heard of some newer stuff having issues, but then you'll get issues with any brand, so whether it's Mercedes still not making cars as good as they once did or just the occasional issue I'm not sure.

[@christiansanden8005]

+SuperFIFTHGEAR right, the quality is not the same like in old days

[@annabellalawrence12]

old mercs were better, maybe not as hightech as todays cars. but they built them properly. it dont know if you agree or dont agree with what im saying. all the best

[@mftgdeserteagle]

Coming from a BMW fan, great video, great story!

[@assadbarakzai8471]

mercedes is the best all the other cars has no character even rolls royce merecedes is will be be much better then it soon it still is for what ur paying

[@TylerF35A]

Assad Barakzai Rolls Royce is just an excuse to get noticed! No sir, an S Class will do just nicely ;) Of course, I'm an E Class guy.

[@assadbarakzai8471]

Kevin Metz you are an idiot rolls is more then that its just expensive

[@TylerF35A]

Assad Barakzai Thanks for the nice name you gave me. I won't return the favor because I'm better than that. Rolls Royce's are soulless.

[@assadbarakzai8471]

Kevin Metz no ur not ur shit who u kidn give me a break lmaof

[@gwickens]

What I like about Mercedes over BMW is that they show their mistakes not their achievements, this implies that we also need to better ourselves and not seek perfection. Always "The Best or Nothing" forever Mercedes

[@ayushpranjal1648]

Soo true...

[@MrBuzzialdrin]

show what mistakes?

[@gwickens]

Mercedes reveals how they test their vehicles to provide the safety for individuals who ride in them. The damage they put on these tests illustrates the framework that Mercedes has never failed for their passengers, If you don't look at it that way, think whatever you want very few will understand

[@markobih8245]

s class is greatest car ever invented!

[@michaeldugenia4091]

My grand father had W180 before. He later bought a W112. I still have fond memories of both.

[@TheForsan1]

I test drove the new S class, I owned W140 and W220. The best of all was undoubtedly W140 S600 V12 I had! I had many problems with it - suction door quit working, faulty central lock module, over heating issue, A/C not cooling etc. Despite of all those headaches I really loved the ride of W140 and power! I always felt safe as home inside the car. I was so proud to open the door and go out at the pub entrance even in 2011! Superb Merc S Class till date!

[@longde]

I had a 1982 500SEC, a wonderful and quite fast car, that handled like a small car. I could toss it around!! The V8 was a beauty to look at. Now i drive a W202 C240, a small little car but with wonderful handling and a very refined V6 twin spark engine that revs up easily without making a noise.

[@pungolay6586]

I have a 2019 Mercedes S63. This is the best car I've ever owned.

[@un4zr3nalhaq88]

with an add like this..... im a mercedes guy now. its amazing how this brand touches your heart in terms of family importance. this is the greatest car brand on the road

[@zackmatulis4094]

You realize what makes the S Class special when you get behind the wheel. A 5000 pound car shouldnt feel so nimble, it's truly remarkable. The steering during a stand still is like butter, with just the right amount of feedback and resistance when moving. The turning circle is unbelievable as well. Like the video explained, it is a giant that can ballet dance. I bought my W220 S500 on a whim with about 240 thousand miles on it about 6 months ago for practically nothing at the behest of everyone who thought it would be an utter nightmare, but the damn thing is an absolute Panzer. The only problems I've had so far are the mirrors stopped folding after a power wash, a finicky rear left blinker, and the flex disks, which are a wear and tear item to begin with. Nothing like the sound of an M113 with open headers either. God, now I want to go for a drive...

[@ocsi-V8]

My best S-classe W126 and W140! And that’s it!

[@bevansinoz]

I have a 1976 model in incredible condition. 160000 miles.

[@seinfeld8812]

Always stayed true to its roots and heritage....my father had a W140 ..... What an absolute marvel way ahead of its time...elegant but not too flashy...large car but easy to handle...i was always amused to its tight turning radius...the double paned windows made the cabin so quiet....simple effective features like the self adjusting volume on the radio...I'll stop there i could go on and on ....

[@enuajsifoto]

In 2008 I bought a brand new S class for over $100,000 and I was shocked to find small things breaking down from the very start: the blue plastic cap on the windshield fluid container broke, the arm rest support on the back seat wouldn't open, the front passenger seat leather started to wear prematurely and was replaced under warranty at no charge...after 4th year or about 90 000 miles after the warranty expired more serious things started to break down and the cost of repairs was mind boggling: $3,000 here $,2,000 there....The lesson: when I decided to spend that kind of money I thought I was paying not just for the the beautiful and extremely comfortable car but also for the quality that will pay off over the years - that second part of my assumption wasn't true...and I'm sorry to say that for myself and for the long tradition of Mercedes...

[@underwood9584]

enuajsifoto it's abuse is what it is! Buy a brand new S class and drive it for like 15k miles a year and do the service on time and it'll easily last you 10 years and still look and perform very well! Need to drive more? Just get like a Camry on the side! But 100k for a mb in just 4 years is a lot!

[@enuajsifoto]

I have to disappoint you - no amount of service will save you from the wear of the supposedly superior leather on the seat or cracking of the blue plastic windshield washer fluid cap. And the fact is if the value was there these cars wouldn't sell for only $30-40K after 4-5 years with 60-80 thousand miles - people know that at that point you better off getting a new one because the cost of repairs will eat you alive. Look I love all German - and with Miele dishwasher and washer/dryer, Gaggenau steam oven, Viessmann boiler I loved them all but S class Mercedess was a bitter pill - I can only explain it by them fabricating many components in East European countries to cut down on the cost - but if you do that then there is a price to pay assholes! Keep the jobs in Germany and your product will be of superior quality like it used to be.

[@JackpodyDK]

Always loved this video. RIP Muhammad Ali - 7:26

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Awesome documentary! I've been a Mercedes-Benz car enthusiast as far back as I can remember. I like the Mercedes-Benz slogan: The *Best* or *Nothing*. If only every car maker lived by that slogan.

[@clemayk]

That's why I love Mercs....there is spirit in each masterpiece!

[@dhatchbernier]

Mercedes really went down the tubes when they merged with (read: became infected by) Chrysler. The older Mercedes were excellent cars. I had a 1998 C230 that was mostly made in Mexico. I went through two transmissions, and had the entire car almost rebuilt twice. My father's 1977 300D had over 300,000 miles on it when he finally sold it in 1994 and he never had any problems with it. I've been with BMW ever since.

[@MercedesFans.de1]

Ahead Of Its Time, an absolutely beautiful film about the history of the s-class

[@HajjCorp]

We had a 1972 280SE, which some scumbags stole a few years ago. It was such an awesome car with plenty of power as well.

[@PeterRoos]

Nice video, wonderful! I still have fond memories of my W126, one of the finest cars I have ever had.

[@perez5249]

I'm working my way up. I currently own a W212. In 3 years, my next purchase will be a W222.

[@CRXJDM88]

80s to 95 was the best year of all time

[@bootyclappinghydrationtank818]

jonathan Last for mercedes and bmw yes. The cars from this era were build 10 years or more. Cars from this or last year are only produced for about 4 years, developed in 1 year. Modern cars are only getting worse.

[@gta4crashesmods212]

For me the best era for mercedes was between 1950-2000

[@b3rk3l1um]

Ahead Of Its Time ---- definitely :)

[@riccoh2008]

A nice video...I own one of these, a 1989 560 SEL. However, there is a factual inaccuracy in there. 4-wheel antilock brakes first appeared on the 1971 Chrysler Imperial...MB was NOT the first to offer them.

[@TheMrDumb0]

i will never have as much class as these people in expensive car commercials :(

[@iSOBigD]

+Dumbo Yes, we don't all sleep at night in suits.

[@aymed92]

+Dumbo idk.. I still find the video cheesy..although informative ;) These high class people do not smile much in this video. lol

[@schwanzelstock1071]

+BlueDragon It sucks it actually doesn't even do that.

[@brandell4638]

The adver-movie at the end was just...too much

[@c6e9]

This video doesn't mention the W123 chassis employed by the wildly popular 240D and 300D. I just bought one of these, so I was looking for it :) Really great video otherwise. I toured the Mercedes museum in Stuttgart this year- quite fascinating.

[@HighwayStarMercedesBenz]

+c6e9  Mercedes-Benz : The E-Class History "The best or nothing = kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJ60YmyQo5KihLM

[@RobertPlattBell]

+c6e9 The video is limited to the S-class, although in the earlier years, the S was just a tarted-up E. I had a grey-market W123. What a great car. I've worked on some friend's more modern Mercedes. Totally different head, I'm afraid. Not the teutonic tanks of the olden days. A friend of mine has a mid 2000's model. Nice, comfortable car. The tire pressure warning light is on, and the dealer wants $1500 to fix it. No thanks.

[@MrStitsevol]

W123 was one of the best cars ever made, bullet proof,I bought one second hand used it for two years, I carried bags of sand, bricks, boxes of tiles and anything else as I was renovating a house, I valeted it and got my money back when I sold it.

[@angrycatowner]

The old W123's will outlast the old S-Classes out there.

[@Seto8881]

any mercedes is ahead of it's time!

[@SD-tj5dh]

I'm glad I bagged myself a pre - chrysler mercedes. All the electrics work just fine :D

[@medelaminebenyoucef5766]

Hhu de me i

[@alexmosteanu1713]

A very nice video about the history of S class and the technology that now we take for granted- Mercedes was there putting them in a series car...

[@alexmosteanu1713]

And I loved the end of the video- keeping the tradition intact...

[@215alessio]

old mercedes were practically indestructible in mechanics and above all real ladies theywere a pleasure to drive and steered more precise of modern cars w 123 i was in love ! newmercedes don't have that feeling

[@davidcameron6278]

what a beautiful video. for a beautiful car. Thank you

[@crg1819]

Jensen FF was fitted with anti lock brakes in 1967 pre dating that video's claims. It had traction control and 4WD as well.

[@Ekztabar]

Mercedes is definitely the forerunner of auto industry. With out it, cars wouldn't have been the same. Every automaker tried to take something or equal up to mercedes innovation.

[@NavakaNavaratne]

"Our strategy is simple. We give the best to those who expect the best. That's the Mercedes-Benz way. Deutschland = Perfection. Hagel!"

[@olikat8]

I just bought a '95 S600 with 65K miles on the odo for $2K (US). Never wrecked, fully serviced, just a stiff exterior detail needed. Owner brought it in for servicing to my friend's shop and left it- for 4 months, would not get the car even ater my friend stopped by the house and she proimised to pick it up and pay the bill. Lien came due, I paid it and got the title. My dad is going to get a really cool Christmas gift!

[@ArmanSRT]

i had 1987 420SEL (i was yound and dumb and messed up the trans) i had 1997 E320 (gave it to my mom) i had 1981 300S turbodiesel (i have in storage but its big project needs body work and big tune up, but runs) i had 2008 E350 (dad crashed it) i now have a 1988 300E and its great condition ALL Mercedes ive had have been wonderful cars, the classic ones are damn near perfect cars.

[@MrCarlosCli]

I love my W126, going for the new S-Class 2015

[@pasqualel3139]

Love our family's 1969 280 SEL Inline 6 cyc. , mechanical fuel injection system with electric fuel pump built by Bosh , 4 wheel disc power brakes , power steering , power windows , VDO gauges , Am/Fm stereo by Motorola , tubular exhaust manifold - hell its even has a catalytic converter - a technical marvel ,all hand assembled in Stuttgart , Germany ! An amazing car so ahead of its time !!! 35,000 original miles .

[@roctive]

Great video history of a great automobile. Thank you for uploading this.

[@karimsadouni1705]

king of all car Mercedes

[@Valiantwing]

In all honest I very much like the very last part of this story being told. The music and the story itself is art. Thank u for publishing it.

[@msbarsi]

When I was younger I thought I would have never bought a Mercedes seeing it as an old people car then at age 27 I drove an S300TD (W140). I didn't buy it but test driving it I felt in another world. I didn't buy it but I bought an E300TD (W210) then an SL320 (R129) then a CL500 (W215) then an E500 (W211). Am I hooked to Mercedes? Yes. In the end... there are a lot of good cars out there but driving an S class makes you fell special. At least that's what makes me feel. Cheers.

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

the 1986 SEC560 is the coolest car ever made!

[@christiansanden8005]

Awesome

[@jamesshunt5123]

KRAZEEIZATION Indeed. Whoever said the 80's was a decade bereft of taste never saw that car.

[@geneva1999]

Love the 560 sec, especially the rare wide body edition. I also once saw a convertible, that was amazing.

[@KRAZEEIZATION]

These cars are amazing and beat the crappy modern cars that are embarrassing with the shit they stick in them as selling points. All you need are 4 wheels and a very big engine! The Sat Nav, the fuel saving shite, the Christmas tree wannabe headlamps, eco whatever, is all bullshit.

[@ebergstedt1]

I went to tuner mercedes show and a freakin 560sec best car ever with gullwing doors

[@daniloveljkovic8889]

BMW owners disliked this video.

[@ibrahimsamadov9187]

😂

[@keithparker117]

Mercedes Benz go a long way.even the older s class Mercedes car looks nice until this day.

[@s63amg2011]

BEST CAR IN THE WORLD. GREAT VIDEO,EMOTIONAL ENDING. THANKS FOR UP LAODING.

[@razizi5072]

Great production and presentation of the WORLD's FINEST CAR!! Thank you!

[@JimLaifstail]

W221 is my favourite!

[@chadwick828]

SO MUCH BODY ROLL! i like my BMWs but this was a great watch!

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Awesome video! Thanks for posting. I've always been a car enthusiast. Mercedes-Benz has always been among my favourites.

[@carconnoisseur4615]

Old Mercedes benzes were the epitome of Quality but the New Mercedes benz are Just Status symbols and living of off what Mercedes true legacy use to be. And to think I like the body style of the w222 but lets be honest guys we all know quality and if you are a true Mercedes fan then you know what I am talking about

[@blattferenc9647]

Totally agree. (Im driving a w123 fom 1981) Not an S class, but still one of the best cars ever made

[@christiansanden8005]

+Blatt Ferenc and the W108 and W116 are awesome

[@pasqualel3139]

I agree ! Have a 1969 280 sel - it was a time when they didn't put a cap on R&D - their thought was - let's put the most reliable & safest car out there !

[@TylerF35A]

+Sheldon Holmes I can see where you are coming from, but new Mercedes models have become more practical. Status symbol? Maybe. However, I want one because I'm a car person and I want something that has everything. Today's production car, tomorrow's legend!

[@carconnoisseur4615]

That's Well Understood Ive always said if you take the Durability and Craftsmanship of yesterday's Mercedes and put in Conjunction with the New styling of the Mercedes of today that would be a great Concept but could you imagine how Expensive that car would be?

[@tomhorst7614]

I drive a 1991 560 SEC have owenrd for 14+ years. It is such a pleasure to drive and has been virtually trouble free. It is a sound well handleing car that I receive many complements on. If you can find one that has been maintained and in good shape, buy it!

[@younesssidki9816]

i just love mercedes but can t afford one

[@ajerez6443]

mercedes benz is my dream car

[@ishmaelluke5642]

a time will come you'll own more than a Mercedes, believe in yourself. :-)

[@Cycy0099]

My thoughts exactly

[@chirantanraut]

Some day you will own.

[@mb6549]

MERC S-Class Superior Design and Performance and always exciting !!! Owning now four S-Class at the same time and driving them The first S Class 1973 a 450 SE (W116) to my mind THE BEST and the trendsetter ! This and next care you FEEL the ride. A 1989 560 SL A Beauty and getting so many compliments where I take this convertible My long time ride a S600 12 Cylinder. Only 2 repairs in 16 years of ownership. The LEAST expensive car I ever owned ! and a sweet ride a 2020 S450 The last two cars I listed you drive on clouds. Reason why I have FOUR.... I personally need the actual drive feeling and than the comfort feeling whatever the day calls for ! Long live Mercedes Benz !

[@khalidnaqeeb]

What a great history & present For Mercedes Benz I rated this video 5/5 Great Job

[@basithali6333]

Merc's the legend Oh God I have no words to say. ... What a great revelution. .... S class was the no1 'ever'

[@jundialhaqiqa9907]

The S-Class is indeed ahead of it's time, its competitors are always a few steps and a few years behind.

[@rudyduee6849]

J' ai re-regardé, toujours autant de plaisir, bravo MB !

[@ruhulali69]

God I love the Mercedes s class and have done since I was a little kid

[@SanDiegoInnOut]

Even with the recent problems, Mercedes has regained their number one position for top quality. That's why my family drives them. They keep us safe, are build rock solid, and look great. Thank you Mercedes-Benz.

[@jcheng94588]

all the S class are very important to Mercedes-Benz

[@proudmashilwane4301]

thanks for the video I love Merc. a great car for great legends

[@stropsstrops]

Oh my God. This is a reason why I drive a Mercedes-Benz since more than ten years. Design, tradition, reliability, emotion and economy is my cause.

[@triplegggg8398]

In this video the time dedicated to the 126 is too short. It's the best S ever, in my opinion by far. A unstoppable luxury german tank. The SEC 126 Is a masterpiece.

[@ExplorationOfAI]

I had tears in my eyes on the last part of that film, so emotional 😭

[@smithraymond09029]

W126 long body version. My favorite.

[@COCOT20]

"Something you can always rely on" For sure, I´ve trusted on my W126 for the last 31 years and he´s still taking me home every day !

[@Aero7SVR]

I crie... *ahem* shed a manly tear at the end... God bless the fine men & women at Mercedes-Benz.

[@unknownunknowns]

This is why it can stand on its own and not be a PUPPET to anyone unlike others that are being controlled or buying powertrain components from other car companies.

[@CarlMahnke]

W126 had the most iconic design.

[@silviuvalentin3687]

140*

[@gta4crashesmods212]

Silviu Valentin w140 was the worst designed old school s class

[@cattleman6420012000]

Thank you for this wonderful documentary.

[@renecelis3474]

Super nice history!!!

[@rajlovinglife]

awesome video ,with intricate perfection.....wow

[@LeonardoJunel]

indeed S Class is the best i have a S 1967 and a S550 2011 love them !!

[@123Funnyboi]

Once a Mercedes driver...Always a mercedes Driver. Along the years, the silver star never changed. Mercedes Benz forever.

[@rpsmith2990]

I've actually gotten to drive most generations of the S Class at one time or another, and find them satisfying simply because of the way they drive. If you took the badge off, I'd still enjoy the car. As for this video, I'd have cited the big 300 sedans of the '50s as the more appropriate ancestors of the S Class. The 180 was no doubt a fine car, but the 300 was what constituted a flagship sedan for them at the time.

[@happyshoppingliferu]

Mercedes-Benz has always been among my favourites. great video

[@patrick9761]

best merc explainer ever

[@cetincerchez6442]

Nur Ein Mercedes ist Ein Mercedes!...💪💪💪

[@believr77]

I have owned 4 MB vehicles in my life, from a 107 SL to a W140. But something happened along the way, after the W140 was deemed over-engineered by the auto press and the msrp was out of this universe, MB corporate made a change. They withdrew the blank check that the engineering department had and put marketing in control. When I think of Mercedes fondly, I think of those days when engineering held the reigns.

[@stefanoe3572]

Since 1975, me and my family, 2 450SEL, 560SEL, 2 S600, E320, E350 bluetech, E63, SL500, SL550, SL65, S65.......... and the adventure continues ONLY MBZ, Only the best or nothing.

[@Freemind04]

I agree! For me, the W 126 is the best car ever made. When I see the recent S-class...I cry! Mercedes designers are become blind!!

[@FRANCIS576]

Beautiful , thank you very much

[@ottomatick7513]

Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a lifestyle, people who had never driven an "S" cannot understand.

[@eatmywaffles5038]

So amazing! People really were ahead of their time. well at least Mercedes-Benz was!

[@notsocialatall]

You're right, the Mercedes built quality dropped drastically during the 1990's, therefore the Lexus was indeed the best car you could buy back then, but then again the overall built quality of all Mercs has steadily become better ever since. Nowadays the quality of the Merc and the Lexus is pretty much equal again. Also the S-Class has always been leading in terms of active and passive safety features or technology in general. In the end it really depends on which car you prefer.