THE SECRETS OF LUXURY SEDANS: How S-Class, Maybach and EQS are made | WELT Documentary

THE SECRETS OF LUXURY SEDANS: How S-Class, Maybach and EQS are made: The S-Class is one of the most popular luxury sedans. In 2020, the 11th generation was launched, equipped with modern technology and 435 hp. The new luxury-class vehicle also boasts innovations in comfort and safety. Most of all, this generation's model is the first vehicle of its type to be produced at Factory56 in Sindelfingen. This report takes a look behind the scenes at the plant and folllows the production of the S-Class.
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[@papillonal08]

It is so refreshing to hear the narrator correctly pronouncing foreign proper names and places 😊 very interesting report

[@Boobeinstein]

Maibakhkhkhkkhhh

[@alilebanese4645]

Proud to be a worker at factory 56 ❤

[@Wargasm54]

You should be. Congratulations. Very nice !

[@danilie6742]

How many Euros per month is an average income there?

[@smf2072]

OMG please.... you clean toilets, make coffee....

[@okaforvincent4735]

That's good....can I ask you something?

[@kanye203]

@@smf2072 no need to disrespect those workers.

[@Sulealidessie]

This is simply wow....German geniuses and efficiency

[@lifeisneverthesame910]

unreliable, easily broken, overrated

[@mkgzt]

and impossible to diy@@lifeisneverthesame910

[@tfortaff]

Mind blowing tech at Factory 56. Thanks for producing this, WELT.

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🤣nice

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Looks nicer. As a dicer

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​@@karelsonka9225😮😂😂😮

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Hello 👋

[@thatonecarguy3755]

The smart light projecting system is such a brilliant innovation. My mind was absolutely blown at the fact that it can project a crosswalk 😂

[@ohrid59mk76]

there is no better car maker but MERCEDES and I bear witness that Mercedes the messenger of car God ! + + + + + Jesus Crist ! @Pierre-gu5vx

[@Ceramic_disc]

With Audis light system you can play video games 😂

[@Gilgil2046]

A well detailed documentary for one of the advanced factories in the world

[@bd3531]

a not so well disguised mercedes commercial

[@Alex2007MUC]

@@bd3531 Disguise? It's in a Merc-house.

[@bobaphat3676]

Germans have engineering in their DNA, these are fine examples of what they're capable of. The technical wizardry behind these cars is staggering.

[@bobaphat3676]

@@Pierre-gu5vx i don't believe in Muhammed being a prophet. Kindly stop replying.

[@bridgeonkarandinib1k690]

This engineering marvel continues to change the world each day

[@barracuda7018]

The best in the world no doubt. After all these guys have invented the car

[@funnylibs8313]

@@barracuda7018 too bad that they are one of the least reliable brands right now

[@skelejp9982]

Until U see a Guy on KZbin that drives a new G-Wagon, had his headlights ect. (replacing costs 20K $) stolen for the 3rd time.

[@ashnair662]

An avid merc owner for years. Will never change!❤awesome documentary👏

[@synthwave7]

The machines they use for assembly is more complicated than a S-class itself.

[@Marco-zt6fz]

Great documentary. Mercedes is realy a great company. German;s makes top quality cars.

[@jimwalsh8520]

WRONG

[@peterolley7159]

Unfortunately this isn't true Mercedes used to make amazing cars but that ended in the 1990s ! Mercedes bmws Audi all built to suite the western world and the western world love bling and gadgets and buy with there eyes so basically if it looks good then it must be great quality and all three of these makes use cheap inferior Chinese electronics . Ask a person who fixes cars and ask them how many Toyotas they fix compared to the German cars !

[@htprince3729]

It's almost impossible to think that some humans are capable of building these kinds of technological facilities

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why because you still think I did all this ? just to end up killing you and then make you stay with me in heaven or punish you in hell. yeah.... pretty elaborate Heaven qualification test course for sure

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Engineers are somethin else

[@maxudi]

Just goes to show human beings have the intelligence to solve most of problems facing the world, including poverty and hunger (low hanging fruits). The only thing lacking is the WILL to do so

[@paulorem5895]

These are great brains and minds. They are looking to be ahead of technology. I am just very impressed with research centers and testing.

[@NARFOX]

A single fly has more design and complexity than this whole factory, then an atheist comes and says everything happened by chance.

[@Dubishhh]

Tesla needs to watch these videos and learn how a factory should be, and the quality controls are insane.

[@flow5718]

You mean Toyota? Mercedes is a joke when it comes to QA and reliability.

[@c.adamczewski9462]

​@@flow5718 😂 the Germany are the best.

[@dksilber9500]

@@flow5718 Toyota 😂

[@omermusa4777]

German engineering at it best ❤️

[@user-uk4jl4ot6y]

not according to consumer reliability reports. And professionals dealing with german cars

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I’ll have you know, I was about to go to bed. U snuck in my suggestions and because I love documentaries and how things work I fell for it. You will never get away with this. I also subscribed, this is war! ❤

[@buster-jr5lr]

had a mayback for 2 years i'm in shock how much work is involved

[@1337rage]

you had a Maybach for 2 years and don't even know the brands name?

[@abelradebe9644]

You are dreaming friend but that's good 😂😂😂

[@Beun007]

Wonderful! I'm seriously impressed! But, the message is clear: this is how a perfect world should look like according to Mercedes! Magnificent!

[@engineeringworld.]

Manufacturing engineering at the next level, simple amazing !

[@dandare1001]

Amazing that they still produce second-rate cars, maybe. Japanese cars tend to be much better quality. Look at the resale values of Mercedes. They are really cheap after a few years. There's a very good reason for that.

[@carlsmith5545]

@@dandare1001 yeah but you have to wait years till it is reduced enough to buy it. Mercedes, Lexus are cars that are over rated. You pay for the letter L or the big star on the grill. You can keep em..

[@dandare1001]

@@carlsmith5545 You don't have to wait long for their prices to drop. I find Lexus infinitely better the Mercedes. Mercedes use Lexus as their benchmark, but never get close. Just check out the reliability ratings of both. The strange thing is that second-hand Lexus are also cheap despite their better quality. I've had a couple and they were brilliant. My friends have had expensive (new and nearly new Mercedes) S-class, and GL-class, and they have had plenty of problems, unlike the Lexus.

[@carlsmith5545]

@@dandare1001 I have a 2014 buick lacrosse and a 2020 Nissan pathfinder rock creek and both are paid off. They run great, i keep them cleaned and polished and keep the oil and maintenance. Mercedes, Lexus, infinity caddies are over rated. Years ago i owned a Cadillac Fleetwood 1996. Drop dead gorgeous. I would love to get my hands on another one before i would even look at any car made today. Now that was true american luxury. No car rides like a Fleetwood. And Tesla, keep it. I aint paying no 80, 000 dollars for electric till the perfect them. American muscle. These are America's best now taken over buy expensive computers on wheels. Im an American car and driver. I love to drive and today's generation dosent know about that. ...

[@George-kq8iw]

@@dandare1001 Lexus Cars are a joke dude

[@narimannourizadeh3693]

I used to work at Mercedes Benz work shop in 1977 as a mechanic I saw from 190 up to 600 the biggest,, one of the best cars in the world in my opinion this video is nice

[@_TheMax_]

Your opinion was valid during 70-ties but now it is not accurate.

[@jamesdanton9033]

They WERE the best cars in the world. I grew up in a W123. They don't make them like that anymore. Now they aspire to be as reliable as Hyundai.

[@Mescossia]

Muito interessante ver todo o processo de fabricação dessas máquinas! Aprendi muito!

[@NLBassist]

What a well made, great and educational vid. Danke schön!!!

[@MrBenjaminSebastian311]

Incredible documentary, top quality production 👍🏻

[@seanrrichards]

This was fantastic. I guess what now piques my interest is how did they design the factory?

[@capitanothegreat3994]

That will be the Ultimate Documentary. Like Elon Musk said - "its easy to Design a Car or Rocket but Designing , Making and Set up of Machines that makes Cars is Fuc*en Hard

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Me too!??

[@WayApp]

This documentary was like a virtual tour through the world of luxury sedans! 😍

[@GauravSareenWingman]

I am just in AWE of the brains that conceived, designed, manufactured, programmed, and deployed each tool in this monstrous factory. there must be hundreds of thousands of these tools... and then the factory itself... it truly is MIND BOGGLING!!! And, yes, the car is nice too... I'm sure :)

[@alexwithanx]

Might seem that way in documentarys but sadly not in reality.

[@daniellelowe5298]

Why would this surprise you/ anyone, Merc has been at the forefront of auto tech for, well, pretty much since the beginning of it all

[@abelradebe9644]

It's Germany, they have always went all out when they do something.

[@darkblood8986]

I just love german engineering. I keep getting amazed everytime. Respect to all of the german engineers.

[@user-vs1il2dk9w]

Thank you so much for this informative documentary

[@thelifeofbatteries2603]

I've been on the factory tour there, you get really close to the production line and the guide was a great laugh, he said if the bodyshell is more than 1mm out of specification, they send them to BMW lol. Free hi viz vests to take away as a souvenir too

[@johnchu3612]

Amazing technology, manufacturing and documentary.

[@mans4104]

Very impressive, a lot of engineering to make that factory flexible. 👍

[@humbug1983]

Such videos should be shown at schools. Could not be much cooler than that. Next civilization.

[@Putko007]

Incredible documentary, thanks !

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Incredible Documentary, thanks a million for providing it, this much effort and time that used for making it, is very precious, thank you so much. ❤️

[@neby_nebs]

there was a Kurzgesat cameo at the 4:50 mark ironically enough too

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I'm awestruck through most this video. The innovations, combined with environmental considerations in manufacturing is extremely impressive.

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Great work thank you everyone for sharing

[@rock-dd2tq]

Your videos are great! I wonder if you can provide a video showing what technologies these well-known manufacturers use during the automobile assembly and production process, and how they collect production data and other information and transmit it to the central server?

[@yaredasrat488]

I am using this documentary as an assignment (with a number of questions) for MBA students for the course "Technology and Operations Management" at Addis Ababa University. Thank you.

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Investment is the key to achieving success with the current pandemic slowing down so many businesses aww

[@pedrojb676]

Como assim? Que projeção louca 😮! Irado!!❤

[@davidfosca1044]

Incredible factory, planning, thinking, and creative solutions, amazing.

[@tommichael3042]

This is interesting display of auto manufacturing from start to finish - German machines are very good

[@nyakadot.esq.2746]

German technology is something else

[@germansniper5277]

How in the hell do you design a factory like this? How do you even start? I can't wait to be an engineer!

[@RayanMADAO]

Decades of knowledge built upon eachother

[@basir-al-Qufahfi]

It is a great video, thanks for everything❤

[@mondo_stunts27]

Very impressive quality control on the paint

[@marcelpatel9017]

Tahara factory, Japan is without a doubt the highest quality factory in the world making the vaunted Lexus LS & LX. Winner of numerous platinum awards.

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Weeehhhh????? Mercedes is another level! Haha

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@@Tart-wj7gzMercedes is mid

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germany is highest italia 2nd japan 3rd

[@suzukikawasaki5165]

Simply astonishing.

[@DentfreeEurope]

I've enjoyed watching this amazing achievement 🤩

[@stevengalloway8052]

Excellent video. Thank you... 👏

[@joellefa1147]

To be Honestly MERCEDES its Untouchable in Automobile Industry Worldwide even in Formula 1🏁 Racing.🤞🤞👏👏😉😃😃

[@a-don13]

cap

[@synthwave7]

You have not driven other luxury cars like Audi, have you ? After 5 years when motorplan runs out, these cars are not wanted.

[@kalmdwn7711]

toyota > merc

[@a-don13]

@@kalmdwn7711 also cap

[@loboestepario-cl]

@@synthwave7 Audi and others only compete "imitating" Mercedes but doesn't have the DEVELOP capacity showed by Mercedes by decades in every automotive aspects and all kind of vehicles. Mercedes rules motor world.

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I love your work

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this video is so satisfying to watch

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i watched a small amount of this video, as much as i needed!

[@elcasho]

Wow that was amazing

[@melchormodales5828]

Very innovative and inspiring production processes for safety and quality with the employment of Digital Production Ecosystem where real-time monitoring of production is effectively monitored and managed! Truly a world-class and state-of-the-art vehicle manufacturing by itself! Thank you.

[@atifakhtar8828]

amazing dsocumentary welt need more videos like this

[@tobymcmillan3789]

Even the cordless screwdrivers are linked to a database so you know who put what screw in where and when.. just incredible.

[@AMGGT-tp8sv]

Amazing factory! 👌

[@D.N.R.911]

Gotta love high tech factory :)

[@kamaurahamukti5919]

just amazing 💪🏾✨

[@Bsssssssssssss]

The first time I watched this channel, it seemed very informative about the car's Maker

[@robertorosales2267]

Attention to Details and safety still the utmost requirements in this type of endeavor

[@vindevhunta4905]

Which is more technical making the factory or making the cars...awsome job

[@scottlee2366]

Awesome

[@Beun007]

The narrator is awesome! Really well done!

[@garethblake544]

All l can say is absolutely Incredible to watch.

[@Twobarpsi]

Excellent video!!

[@krishnakabrawala1693]

Proud to say, we design and make their conveyor belt system for their production system.

[@smiley2474]

perfect video. liked and subscribed

[@ThompterSHunson]

Nice doc. Impressive stuff.

[@koenigseggkid1678]

Can't wait for this one 👍

[@fernandaaraujodesouza9353]

Não conhecia esse sistema de projeção. Cada novidade nos move ao futuro. 😊

[@camborange]

Mercedes ! Sinônimo de carro com qualidade . O que acaba com seus veículos em relação a concorrência, preço das peças e mão de obra .

[@13thravenpurple94]

Great work Thank you

[@avayu2289]

Fantastisch!❤ And a pretty decent price of $100K starting for this type of luxe production.

[@LORITRT]

Boah bist Du hùbsch

[@princemkandawiref6963]

The beauty of Engineering 😍😍

[@SamuelOchieng124]

Awesome documentary but can the technicians and other workers in the factory afford them?

[@marcusjohn6654]

This is amazing!

[@jamescameron314]

The Jaguar XJ was a MUCH better car---I know as I have one, having dumped my S Class. Shame they stopped making it in 2019, but I'll keep mine until it expires, if it ever does!

[@doposud]

49:48 anyone else noticed how fast those garage doors are ?

[@Wargasm54]

Yeah. I ordered some for my house.

[@hichammouaddib7762]

Higher Technology, and smarter crew,👍

[@lorenadefreitas5432]

Incrivel, esse documentário é um luxo

[@okaforvincent4735]

Do you own a Mercedes-Benz?

[@drewpackard6646]

It's a amazing factory 👍🏾

[@HotelPreviews]

0:17 The engineering is spectacular

[@HotelPreviews]

28:18 too

[@albericovietri6209]

This documentary is better than a movie because it's all real and nothing is fake. 😃

[@focusgreg4136]

Awesome content ⚡️🔥⚡️

[@joser.montanezr.8825]

Excelente

[@BillPezzullo]

Crazy to think people are actually buying them as fast as they are being made.

[@jamesdanton9033]

P.T. Barnum had it right, way back when: There's a sucker born every minute.

[@krisk1547]

I used to deliver to Ford plant in my area and its a mess. Nothing is marked nothing organized, nobody knows who the stuffis for. Finding things at Toyota plant on other hand is a pleasure. Shows how much difference there is between manufacturers. Honda is between those 2.

[@bavanisankarr2139]

Realy appreciable one,good

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

I would love to lease an EQS 4matic, but the franchised dealer markups are insane in the USA!

[@borghorsa1902]

I feel like the leases for cars went up in the last 14 months

[@ANGakakFreestyl]

@@borghorsa1902 Interest rates went up

[@3dgar7eandro]

wow german technology is always outstanding 😁👏👏👌

[@kresimirmilisa5560]

very good built new factory for s class, eqs, and maybach models welt documentary team happy holidays and best wishes in new 2023 year.

[@FinancialThrive]

S-Class, a dream❣

[@stephenmuli2381]

My dream car Maybach ✨

[@KephaMurage]

I want to own an S class at some point in my life.

[@miltononyango]

lets organise how to rob the bank mate ...i cant afford it hehehe

[@Vivaldi111]

@@miltononyango Become a banker instead...they can surely afford S classes lol

[@miltononyango]

@@Vivaldi111 hehe he am sending my papers to the bank tomorrow for a possible job ..to solely buy the beast

[@jamesdanton9033]

You like paying someone to fix something? Sure, buy an S Class.

[@DeineMeinungPolitik]

​@@Vivaldi111 Bitcoin Bank. Own Bank. Not printed Papier garbage

[@Grimmiges_Ranarrkraut]

So *kurzgesagt* , a lot of great processes working together

[@maxmovers4487]

I have always thought that the Germans are masters at everything, there is no one like them

[@kamunyunjoroge1061]

That was mind blowing. S580 4MATIC✅

[@yashsomaiya536]

Please make one for Tesla gigafactory

[@Boo.xptrain]

Uau incrível esse documentário 😮

[@shivamannan]

Automobile Technology at its best. Wow.