New Mercedes S-Class 2018 in-depth review - is it still the best? | carwow Reviews

The Mercedes S-Class is one of the most luxurious cars on sale and absolutely rammed with high-tech features that wouldn't seem out of place in NASA's mission control, but what's it like to live with and how does it compare to the likes of the BMW 7 Series and Audi A8? I take a detailed look around and get behind the wheel to give you my verdict on this supremely comfortable executive saloon.
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[@dancoltan5448]

Coming here after seeing the new S and all I can say is that this version is waaay nicer... more classy, more beautiful

[@rayyannaeem3062]

more beautiful , better interior design but not better in every way....agreed with you mate

[@egbuna1]

YEESSSSSSSS The new S Class is very ugly

[@rayyannaeem3062]

@@egbuna1 it is not ugly it is just not as good as old one

[@egbuna1]

@@rayyannaeem3062 I think it is ugly... it lacks class.. Like an overgrown C Class.. They need to scrap it

[@golemking1506]

I like the new s class way more

[@carwow]

Sorry guys. I cocked up - the gearbox in this car has 9 speeds not 7 as I said. I just can't count...that's why I had to give up being a chartered accountant. Please forgive me for being such an idiot. It won't happen again (it probably will actually).

[@khalid.367]

haha you are wholeheartedly forgiven Matt...we luv you no matter what xx

[@Blackmamba12345]

Haha that's funny

[@tosickristian7365]

carwow relax mat you are just a human too

[@jelly7924]

Take it easy :) everybody will forgive you guys !

[@Rick2010100]

But the larger problem is, that you did not told us how a 9-speed gearbox is to drive. Did the gears always switch up and down or are the additional gears intended for high speed driving in Germany.

[@wtfdididolastnight]

I'm asking my barber to give me the S-Class haircut, 3 layers please!

[@nicholaskenneth113]

wtfdididolastnight +those makeup products. Forgot the name.

[@sufiyanmalek4823]

Who else watches all his videos but never watches the practicality videos?

[@alacazam7656]

Sufiyan Malek umm I think those are people that actually want to buy the cars I am 12 years old and only watch these vids for Matt and I really like cars

[@alacazam7656]

Cool Guyz cool

[@r3h4n786]

Same haha

[@kaiyuantan2316]

Me 2

[@agentpiggles6685]

lel me

[@shravanhotha5139]

The way you explained head lamp with eyebrows is some next level shit

[@Ktu83]

You got any shitty ideas shithead

[@peterlai7702]

That face though 🤣

[@erryheryanab.3885]

👺🤡🤡💩🤡👻💩👻💩👾👽👾👽🤖👽🤖👾👾👾👾👾😉🤡💩😉😄🤣🤣😂😂😔😤😡😰😰😨😱😰🤯😥😥😥😓😓😓😥😥😥😥😯😶😶😯🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑

[@mtndewman1022]

calling the headlight a lamp is too lmao

[@adiheid3511]

Holt yea I was thinking the same I didn't even know that eyebrows could be in the eyes itself rather than on top of the eyes,

[@robinroy2642]

Cant even afford its tyres but still watching the review.....Hell ya.....😎

[@jeebus2121]

I feel you.

[@Galaboy97]

Dream it til you achieve it

[@ross4384]

The tyres are just normal tyres, it's not a supercar 😂😂 I thinkhink you can afford them.

[@JamesCF10]

lmao you're not the only one - Check out the channel if you get a sec, we've got a crazy S500!

[@me5969]

Even if I could afford it, I live in Liverpool so it would just get robbed anyway.

[@adamlewis4299]

I still prefer this s class , it’s too early to create a new one because this still looks brand new!

[@tbn22]

It really does. Also, the new one looks older than this. It looks like a cheap korean car inside.

[@Lebbz]

Mat you are hands down the best vehicle reviewer on KZbin and pretty much anywhere else. Particularly for the 90% of us who aren't splitting hairs on torque, CCs, HP, G forces, and the Area 51 aerodynamics testing done by Ze Germans etc. You get what most of us want to know which is: 1. Ride comfort (on and off road coz my Grandpa hates rocky suspension due to previous surgery). 2. Back row seating space (So my grandma can nap calmly on long drives). 3. Boot space. 4. Cubby spaces (criminally understated by many other reviewers). 5. Seat comfort and knee space. 6. Fuel economy. 7. How fast or slow it is (For us in African countries where overtaking is life). 8. Sound and Navigation system (So I can keep my wife and son entertained). Keep it up!

[@whatevernevermind5960]

Gorgeous interior color

[@anonymousmind]

Thanks!

[@hasanal-habbobi4018]

Its jaw dropping in person! Very beautiful!

[@am33x]

Just don't eat or splash coffee on it.

[@anonymousmind]

Mike Hamilton I'll do what I want with my car.

[@Lelantos_]

Anonymous They won’t be “gorgeous” though with a coffee stain on them.

[@tooophy]

I had The same offset steering to the left in my previous c class. Makes finding the perfect driving position almost impossible. Thumbs up Mat as you are the only reviewer who mention this problem across the mercedes range 👍

[@devanshroyal8372]

Can't wait for s class vs A8 2018 vs 7 series

[@workapp3901]

Devansh Royal don't forget the xj jag

[@sevens6666]

Lmao

[@koushiksomashekar197]

Its a8 this time ..what matt says..

[@charity9685]

Work App Jaguar is no competition now

[@Perkssssssss]

A8 BOSS

[@weprayforcars7]

2018 feels like yesterday, its been 5 years...

[@MrEngland92]

Another fantastic review Matt! All your videos are amazing and very interesting

[@DrummerDaz91]

5:40 Anyone find those bloody leaves in the grill annoying? Makes me want to pick them all off!

[@SsgtHolland]

I didn't mind the leaves, but that slab of plastic in the middle of the grill is absolutely hideous!

[@salmansengul]

SsgtHolland it's for the Distronic Plus. There are sensors that monitor the road in order to brake in time etc. But it's optional I guess!

[@mukandy23]

Armagan Sengül it also houses the front camera for parking and whatnot

[@harpreetkanwar]

The eyebrow definition is spot on. And only car lovers can understand.

[@aryapradhanad186]

It has a 9 speed auto not 7 speed. Just a little correction

[@yashchandra6377]

Nothing beats a Mercedes interior! 👌🏼

[@romel4life375]

Aditi Chandra have you ever heard of Rolls-Royce

[@tigerkitty7371]

romel 4life rolls and mb are not in the same class the s class is imo the highest "normal luxury car" before the luxury class cars start like rolls or bentley etc

[@tigerkitty7371]

romel 4life dont forget maybach* xd

[@Perkssssssss]

A8 interior

[@hendradi3031]

A8? hahaha. all panels are full of fingerprints, leaving dirty marks eww

[@mcmac9565]

I love this interior design so much better than the latest s class

[@f458italiano]

Hi Mat, nice video :) If I am not mistaken the other large change in the interior of the facelifted S Class is that the two screens on the dashboard are now one unit like in the E Class.

[@GetMoney-uo1qt]

Proud to say I own one. 2 yrs of sheer delight. Designo and rear executive package with reclining chairs, and extending footrests in the rear. Messaging chairs. It makes a Bmw 7 look like child's play. 💯

[@michlep258]

nice motor. You still got it? How has it been reliability wise

[@NgiamTeeEe]

Yes I also wants to know as well. Planning to get a used 2018 2019 S450L. How was the reliability?

[@ackedwin]

I swear Mat makes every car review video unique and some how hilarious

[@MaxiosMB]

"The mercedes sign acts as a gun sight" **BREATHS HEAVILY IN GERMAN*

[@AppLeCLuTCH]

Matt please do a Panamera Review!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@robbae9307]

yes

[@xtreme-speed2903]

No man

[@Manos-de-Piedra]

@@xtreme-speed2903 bro you there?

[@Nokenify]

Please higher sound on future videos. It is so low compared to other videos. Thanks!

[@driteroj]

Damn I just watched a review from Doug Demuro, made ma appreciate Mat's reviews so much more

[@thepatientone1127]

It’s a 9 Speed auto fitted to this facelift S Class Not the old 7 speed mat :)

[@mahmoudeldeeb4773]

Matt would you please make a review on 1995 Mercedes S-class and tell us how it feels being in such a car after all these modern cars you’ve been in! I can imagine you reviewing it in a great was as usual !

[@morasdesai]

I watch every episode of your channel. Please review economic brands also, for example, range of cars between 10k to 20k and so on, best second hand car buying sites etc

[@jesusiscoollike]

3:00 rich people drink water too mat. Not just champagne.

[@mustafasaqib1688]

No they don't

[@Kansirz]

the s-class rly has that "champagne/wine in my door bin" vibe tho, and btw we rich ppl carry wine, not champagne

[@DespoRotmg]

Rich people are healthy and dont drink its just the upper average people that do so same with clothes Gucci and so on truly rich people don't wear this stuff

[@djvendetta2325]

No

[@Tomah4wk]

MantaRay Kid Guess your the spokesman first EVERY rich person

[@ChrisN06999]

I still prefer this over the newest one.

[@raspy1135]

Exactly I don’t like the interior this one is just feel perfect like a little spaceship

[@TheGoldFinger2023]

Thanks Mat, You are the best car reviewer👍🏼

[@bluegtturbo]

Love all Rob Brydon's car reviews...nice to see him getting his leg up in the back of an S-Class

[@louis3127]

Are we going to have more 750 litre doorbins like the volvo s90/v90?

[@gergelykondas7842]

Beautiful! My favourite one!

[@amindragonslayer9657]

i really like your reviews, they are different and fun to watch ,ty

[@nizarreghai]

I keep comin back watching This video, for a little glimps of luxury of course but mainly for Matt's sens of humour 😀

[@vitaly2001]

sponsor of head lights - adidas !!!

[@joshbacon8241]

10:24 - I’ve always wondered why they steering wheel is offset on RHD versions of this car...

[@hivaladeen4892]

Josh Bacon I've noticed it on my car in the UK, a wild guess but maybe it's done soo that in the case of an accident where the drive idk sleeps behind the wheel, your car would veer to the left, as opposed to going straight or right into oncoming cars. Maybe safety?

[@kittybitmeagain]

Your review and humor is brilliant!

[@munkman3520]

Congratulations on 500k Carwow

[@WeveGotBush]

The Best looking S Class in my opinion.

[@joshtib069]

Do an SUV head to head! Merc GLC 43 vs BMW X3 vs Audi Q5

[@Kaisuke971]

It’s the X3 that competes with the glc and the q5

[@SpeedragTech]

X3, not X5

[@princechopra2638]

PiCKL3R1CK x3

[@TheFr33z3yGuy]

You mean GLE vs X5 vs Q7?

[@jackalsniper]

An Ethnic Cleansing For The Better of Humanity Yea

[@mhsigrist]

What an awesome interior. Those gauge screens looks great.

[@auto_kevin9731]

I like how mercedes is bringing back the straight 6. I love their I6.

[@mike_g7041]

Jeeeeezus that interior tho can't tell if it's beautiful or ugly, still looks insanely future istic

[@maythamnahi1350]

We wait the compare A8 ✌️

[@Perkssssssss]

Maytham Nahi A8 will win sure..

[@hasanal-habbobi4018]

BEAST not neccesaarly.

[@ytunmutedd2305]

A8 is shit for passengers. The s class is pure luxury

[@yusufsyaifullah4514]

People who buy big sedan for back seat. And s class provided alll.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

The King. IMHO. Always LOVED the SonderKlasse

[@Sttm35]

Rear seat satisfaction expressed without thumbs up or thumbs down. His gestures tell something else, above and beyond I suppose.

[@aparnabarua6332]

4:40 lmfao

[@ASD-jb6bh]

Same 😂😂😂

[@FoodKart]

I was supposed to buy S-Class, BUT, I Hated the Flimsy Table..... *Looking for other alternatives now !*

[@alabalaportocala8367]

7 series stupid...d ohhh

[@carlossandoval4134]

I love S Class Amazing interior, amazing engine V12... lovely classic but modern exterior... love the car

[@nortz247]

Blessed to have this guy review cars he’s great

[@dil3038]

"Come on Mercedes", "Come on Car" makes me laugh every time😂

[@rajivjha809]

Dilafrose B true

[@FjodorvS]

Awesome car, awesome coat, where did you get the one i CAN afford from?

[@FungedeBagre]

Nice video. In case the verdict is short list, you should put the links to the contenders reviews in the end of the video.

[@dragomiralex4723]

I just cant wait for the group test video with the a8 and the 7 series

[@Ilija742]

Still easily ahead of competiton. The industry standard.

[@mascaltzone7]

Ilija Petrovic lexus beats it. The new one. A8 the same.

[@Ilija742]

mascaltzone7 Personal opinion. I think nothing beats an S Class, everybody has copied it for years. Just to each their own.

[@ReallyBrotha]

Compared to Rolls Royce it’s cheaper and in my opinion better.

[@thefrosty1925]

@@Ilija742 I mean, by all means provide details of how everybody has 'copied it for years'. Everyone has copied the 7 series if anything because of how much pioneering technology was first seen on that model and then subsequent competitor's cars

[@hoen2009]

@@mascaltzone7 hmmmm i like Lexus but it can't win while having the worst infotainment system in the car industry.

[@abdichow]

To me best car in the world

[@Michael-vl4of]

Trey Diggz maybach is s class with an bodykit😂

[@samevo09]

Loved ur comparison with ur eyebrows.

[@SoulReaper599xx]

This channel is soo good.

[@deedeee780]

This is the car audi a8 and bmw 7 series copyied the hell out from

[@ALLYOUPEOPLEAREVAMPIRES1984]

have you even seen the new A8? the new interior is verry unique, especially the new dash merc will copy it in the next gen from Audi.

[@deedeee780]

Feelsqtpman this S class still looks a lot better

[@ALLYOUPEOPLEAREVAMPIRES1984]

no that is your opinion, imo the A8 looks a lot better

[@1990Thunderbolt]

Feelsqtpman nope. The S Class is still king!

[@jinosimon9291]

Saga Bergen u

[@balvantbhaipatel9939]

I Started Watching this Video By 129k Views But When it Completed It Was 131k Views. That's The Popularity Of MERCEDES 👍

[@Gr13fM4ch1n3]

This guy's humor is on another level. I'd watch him review any car.

[@rajivjha809]

Best channel for saloon reviews

[@paulson2008]

You should comment on the Tesla roadster 2.0

[@CristianFarapon]

paul No need to review those thieves

[@Alejoblocks]

Agree, they overhype everything!

[@PhanniHam]

it's not even out yet

[@betterbeavailable]

That's not a car, it's an electric gadget. Tesla is going bankrupt soon anyways. Good riddance.

[@faster6329]

@Jędrzej Górski Exactly. It's just like model 3 they introduced 2 years ahead of production just because they panicked when Chevy came out with their EV. It was to "lock in" as many of their fanatic fans as possible before they would go over to other brands. Instead of ever faster 0-60, they should hire some quality managers to improve their build quality. After so many years of model S production they STILL have a tone of quality problems that you don't even find in budget cars any longer. But they keep milking that 0-60, hence why it's called the one trick pony. If model 3 has any of those quality problems Tesla will go bankrupt. I hope they have learned from their mistakes.

[@mahinhasan273]

great video sir..love your review.review a Toyota Harrier 2018...

[@MuhammadUmair-yw8vj]

you can watch it at review.review.com

[@hadilikesengine5185]

I love Matt review, very entertaining!

[@elclap0507]

Freeside mood actually smells really nice it comes through the ac

[@bmwking5721]

I love that car

[@Jake.gr2]

Gosh mercedes why you used to have such a luxurious design what happened to the s class now 😭😢

[@aaronpashana5416]

Hey mat pls make a comparison video between the BMW 7 series2018, Audi a8 2018 and the Mercedes s class 2018

[@Sai-ge8zg]

Do a head2head video Audi A8 2018 vs Mercedes S-Class 2018

[@ialeg3710]

4:33 Perfectly assembled

[@cfrancisgaming8548]

Don’t think I can keep watching Carwow if mat left

[@MikeMonji]

I love your signature entrance...

[@airguntherapy8665]

Brilliant review as usual.

[@whatevernevermind5960]

The S-Class is still the best car in the world and is still better than the new A8 imo. This one also has a gorgeous interior color imo.

[@u9477]

BMWM5VOLKSWAGENWGOLFGTI not the "best" car in the world but close to the top

[@peacegod101]

I disagree, the A8 is a touch more elegant imo and the interior despite all the shiny piano black plastic is slightly better in terms of quality and even it's design.

[@bradenmchenry995]

It’s really not. The a8 is far better in terms of quality and driving comfort

[@Sherukka]

Would have hoped that it would have had the most comfy suspension in the world but that is one aspect it isn't the best ever car in.

[@ansonthomas2962]

BMWM5VOLKSWAGENWGOLFGTI A8 is a masterpiece and way ahead in terms of technology and looks.

[@albyjohn23]

Do Audi A8 2018 vs Merc S class 2018

[@waverunner7063]

I miss the 2-spoke steering wheel. Apparently American owners complained about the cruise control on the stalk and Mercedes had them placed on the steering wheel. Would love to see a full comparison of this against the new A8 and LS500.

[@sos10]

In my opinion the pre-facelift version looked more distinguished. The new three brow headlights and bumpers are not an improvement. But it undoubtedly a very good car.

[@CT37BN]

S-Class still a cut above new 2018 Audi A8 and 2017 BMW 7 Series. Interior/dash also better than the competition.

[@romel4life375]

metring073 you wish

[@gtigaming3059]

lol new A8 is way better

[@anonymousmind]

Just ordered my S63 Aventador Spider LWB!

[@RobertCraven70]

Anonymous delivery is tomorrow 6 p.m.

[@Phulax.]

Anonymous T

[@naveedshahzad5360]

That's itThat's the complete review as we expected

[@WahyuHidayat-tz4tu]

Man that's interior tho! Love it!

[@Ante_Knezevic]

This and the A8 are reigning kings since always.

[@Perkssssssss]

Tomislav Zvonimir A8 will win test for sure

[@hasanal-habbobi4018]

BEAST take away that smg profile pic you Audi fanboy. You aren't fooling anyone.

[@DavidGarcia29497]

@@hasanal-habbobi4018 He is just being realistic. He is not a Fanboy, which is the right way to behave. However, the A8 will reign until the W223 appears

[@lukayonny5898]

@@DavidGarcia29497 The A8 isn't better tho.The interior is just dead.Also it isn't as fast as the S.Maybe it has better ride quality.But when you buy a car at that price,you want it to have a nice design.The a8 doesn't even have colors.When you get in the S you feel like home,can't say the same about the A8.

[@alabalaportocala8367]

Bmw will shit on both these amateurs and also on u🤣🤣🤣🤣😎

[@ridhwanhussain4522]

Can you do a Range Rover vogue review please

[@helipatel151]

Ridhwan Hussain i like you have the g wagon as a profile 🤗👌

[@imon361]

My 99 Infiniti Q45's center console opens from both ends (most people dont know this and see the MB and think "ooh wow") its great to use and i thought it was genius of them to do it and wondered why not all are made that way when i brought it in 05.

[@some3sharks]

Great review. Subscribed!

[@MatrixDiscovery]

And it will be the fastest depreciating S-Class like all previous S-Class.

[@selectivelyneutral8869]

@Carlos Garrido Moreno Yeah that's true, and who buy these cars to preserve value anyway, just lease it and put it on the company's accounts.

[@militomeli4730]

Who’s watching this in 2020

[@pummyy]

Crystal clear voice of Matt for once even when he is whispering. Thanks Mercedes ;)

[@bntenza]

I didn't know how funny it is to review the car, well done. You definitely not a typical accountant. I believe that table at the back is more for eating than for laptop. Luxury well defined, without trying too much like the competition. No wonder it's the best selling luxury car in the world.

[@thamidthaher5681]

TEAM AMG

[@imrangotti5244]

S class>>>>>>7 series

[@aaa-dl4nn]

You really took it to another level !

[@malulekethabelo1446]

You should do a full review of the s63 amg

[@theunboxingchannel885]

Let’s work to get to this level 💪. We can make it, I assure you!

[@kuttapanaalumoodu9032]

I don't like these modern cars have no buttons inside only a big screen.

[@EB720S]

The a8 is a master piece on quality and tech

[@PENTAKO]

Finally a good video