The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is Still the Benchmark for Luxury Cars - Reviewing a 2015 S 550 W222

For six generations, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has set the standard for what a luxury car should be. With every incarnation, the German maker pushed the bar forward on safety and luxury, unveiling technology and features that ultimately trickles down to other cars. The first SRS airbag system, the first anti-lock brakes, the first CAN Bus electronics package, the first pre-tensioned seat belts, and so on and so forth. Also, the technology has moves from nuts and bolts German engineering to a far more mass and machine produced feel, which has both benefits and drawbacks. But all-in-all, the S-Class is where it's at, luxury car-wise.
This W222 S-Class continues that legacy. As much as I want to complain about the autonomous features, and continuing disconnect between driver and machine, that technology somehow feels more appropriate on this car. In fact, it's the first S-Class that gives as much thought to the back seat passengers as it does those in front, primarily to gear up for the Chinese market (heavy on chauffeured services). This car can drive itself, park itself, and pamper the occupants in an opulence heretofore unheard of in a mass produced car. In many ways, it feels like Mercedes-Benz has its sights set more on Bentley and Rolls Royce than the standard BMW and Audi competition.
With technology and features too plentiful to list, this W222 has not lost sight of what it has to be before it can be anything else - the best mass produced luxury car made today.
Full review and test drive by Bill. Car supplied by private owner.

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The ventilation system “it sucks before it blows” had me rolling on the floor.

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Love this gangsta S class complete with infant containment nets in the trunk! Welcome back Bill! 🤪

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Really miss ur car reviews

[@VeryCoolAlan]

Have 2 S Classes, a 95' and an 09'. Amazing cars, wanting to get a GT S next.

[@VentureAHighway]

This is a beautiful example of one of the best cars you can buy. PS- shut off the news :). Your autonomous joke got me

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Just walk around the car with the camera and tell me about all the idiots you run into during the day. I really couldn't care less about the car at this point. I hope your new channel is talking about the 21 yr old girl that's gonna tell me how to live my life. Can't wait to run into one of those.

[@ruk2023--]

Did you repossess this one from a Kardashian? Didn't think it was possible to remove the class from an S but someone managed it. Particularly snazzy smoked tail lights.

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I have missed your humour all week Bill, welcome back

[@Ralph2000Ed]

Brilliant review Bill, each one seems to raise the bar one “Yard Stick” at a time! Also, I greatly appreciate that unexpected “factoid” concerning the ventilated seats, I fell out of my chair rolling with laughter.

[@dmhorton5691]

And people like to compare the Genesis to this....please. Makes the Genesis looks like the Hyundai it is

[@dRockOhio]

I sell Mercedes and this was great. One correction: this is a V222 as we only get the long wheelbase version. You’re awesome Bill! I get through my workday with your quotes in the back of my mind 😂

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5:14

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