Why The Mercedes W124 500E Is a True Classic (4K)

[@johnh472]

This car was a legend in its own production time, it still is and it will always be a legend. Cars with this amount of character and soul may never be made again - ever! I can't imagine anyone making a similar video about an electric car 30 years from now! LONG LIVE FOSSIL FUEL CARS!

[@mrbenz2392]

Amen!

[@stefandiana7611]

No John...this car is a legend

[@biaritzsiroko6117]

If one day a new Mercedes CEO is there and they would produce this same car again it would be amazing and super populair

[@aurorajones8481]

Its funny cause 5 years ago i was on the EV bandwagon. Now i dont want it to happen. BOOOOOOOOO HISSSSSS eh start collecting great ICE now. There is no soul or personality in ev's. They are driving appliances only. Tech ppl love them, car ppl are on the fence but when thats said they fall in line.

[@hypernatic]

@@aurorajones8481 i agree when it comes to 80s/90s vehicles, but tell me, how much soul does a brand new ice from today have? you cant just replace something because everything is electrically controlled and everything is overloaded, so no, new ice's dont have more soul than any EV

[@Bright-gu5uv]

One of the best Mercedes ever made

[@tronn_carter]

Easily

[@AnoNym-zi5ty]

It took Porsche to build the best Mercedes 😂

[@Bright-gu5uv]

@@AnoNym-zi5ty naaah man, even the base model w124 is the best Mercedes ever made sorry 😂

[@msbarsi]

this video is so well done it's like poetry . And the car is a work of art. Love and devotion I would say

[@unclebenz563]

The NFS Porsche music ist just 100% fitting for this Mercedes-Posche video! Great video as always!

[@gabrijelbrobosnjak5028]

Mercedes w124 500e is built by porsche

[@SonderMann1982]

100% agree!!! 500E should have been added to that legendary game then ;) BTW that NFS Porsche Unleashed game was one of the most realistic and smart in terms of physics.

[@tronn_carter]

Hope we get this in tdu sc 👀

[@VoituresIngénierie]

Best Merc dedicated channel of KZbin! Bravo!

[@quaidmciver172]

So glad you did the 500E video.

[@abdallahalhadid]

Mercedes 500E is one of the most icons is Automobile Industry.... and it is the very best mercedes ever produced.

[@mrthefurman]

At the beginning I thought like ohh another e500 video out here. But when I started wathing it. I understood that you made a very very comprehensive research and it is definetely a thumbs up!

[@mrbadguy4929]

Always loved this magnificent peace of engineering

[@feliscorax]

Yeah, that engineering really gives the owner-driver piece of mind.

[@MattCSLnut]

Great vid and a trip down memory lane 👌🏼 having owned a one owner German speck 1993 MY 500E for 3 years I appreciate your informative and accurate review 👌🏼😎 As an ex owner I’d also like to add that they can suffer from head gasket issues due to the thigh fit of the 5 litre V8 and the inevitable overheating that follows. My 500E had the engine top end rebuild and a new transmission replaced by the same supplying dealer in Stuttgart at around 160K kms few years before I acquired it from the original owner. If looked after they are capable of some mega miles. Sold my 500E with 256K kms in perfect working order back to a German owner. Overall these cars are a fantastic bit of automotive engineering 👌🏼 ... sometimes I wish I still had mine 🤩 but such as life.

[@bernardwarr4187]

It’s very unlikely the head gasket failed, unless the engine overheated or had a coolant leak at some point. The head gasket are extremely reliable on these cars

[@shamil808]

The depth of information and its presentation is of a quality Mercedes-Benz themselves should be proud of. An absolutely stunning video. Your work is amazing. 🤍

[@shaunthomas3826]

100% facts you speak

[@klowenstein483]

You're a gangster at these videos you're making, keep up the top notch work!!!

[@GHOSTJERKER]

Awesome presentation!

[@wescb1]

Love this Mercedes genuine drivers car.

[@gk-m5]

Yea it's like documentary 🎞️

[@Specproof]

Thanks for the upload! Perfect production as always! I clearly remember the time when E500s were "cheap" like 10-12 years ago. Unfortunately, I was just a teen back then. Definitely in my top 3 bucket list cars.

[@Walk.InHisWays]

you really make me appreciate these classics. thanks for the video boss

[@nocuenta1]

Great documentary on the 500E. Lots of details and well explained. Loved the Need For Speed: Porsche 2000 Soundtrack btw. Brought Back good memories !!!

[@JustinSmithPYRO]

I would love to have a 500e AMG in my garage. I miss that old body style, it truly is my favorite body of Mercedes. My dad used to work for a dealer, he left in 1993. This is such an iconic look for Mercedes. 1st car I ever drove when I got my permit to drive was a 600 SL at the dealer. Long story, but the owner of dealer loved my father like a son, and treated me like family too. Thank you for bringing me back to my youth. I do own a 2014 C63. But the 500 would look nice sitting next to it

[@ELWIN225]

I think I said this already, there are 3 MB channels I watch all the time: this, AccentOnCars, and Legitstreet. Another awesome video. Thank you!

[@hildadickinson9694]

I bought a W124 off Richard at Mercseller. A brilliant car that still looks awesome. Richards knowledge of classic Mercs is incredible and helped me so much in buying my car. Theres no better classic cars than Mercedes

[@mbsilverarrow]

I love your passion and accurate information, you left nothing out 👍

[@Tamer39204]

Your channel is amazing, it's a shame there isn't someone like that recording about BMW, because BMW and Mercedes are my two favorite brands

[@Argiedan]

But BMW s never looked this good and so ahead in time, just the opposite imho. Maybe a coupé in the 90s with hidden headlights but generic un comparisson

[@Tamer39204]

@@Argiedan In my opinion, it is BMW that looks better over the years and only cars from the M156 era can match the BMW from their period, because before the M156, BMW was out of reach. A large proportion of older Mercedes models look very poor or look good only in the strongest versions with styling packages, and in the case of BMW, the well-kept "regular" E34 or E30 are beautiful cars.

[@JSB1729]

You could do it, that would be a cool idea!

[@snakehandler87]

This car is close to 4dr perfection, great video btw, very visually satisfying and informative

[@enoboci2712]

One of the best and accurate W124 500E informative videos in KZbin 👍

[@Goku13_7]

love ur videos 😍 This car is a pure legend!

[@anonymoususer855]

My favorite Mercedes of all time. Has always been one of my top 5 dream cars of all time, next to the Ferrari F355 GTS, the Ruf CTR2, the e46 BMW M3 CSL, and the current Merc E63 AMG. I actually like the E60 AMG from the 90s better than I like the 2020 E63 AMG even though it's over 25 years older and lacks the current tech. That's how awesome of a great car it was.

[@periculosumadversario]

It's hard to put your finger on what made the them so solid, thick a feel campare to other cars. You have to have sat in it, closed the doors, felt it roll down a street...it's one of my absolute favourites too, it's just...complete, somehow. .

[@merlyn1565]

superb video, thank you, I've had my E60 Estate car now for seven years, it's just magnificent

[@Leo555ZZZ]

Great job Meister ,,,so professional.. One of your stickers is on my CLK55 AMG in Australia..

[@AMGmeister]

Thanks for the support!

[@Kxji]

This was a well made video of such an iconic car.

[@audriusbaranauskas6227]

500E/E500 also have different headlights from the regular 124. In the 500 the high beams are where the fog lights are in the regular 124 (close to the grill), and the fog lights in the 500 have been moved to the bumper. They did this to give the 500 a stronger/brighter high beams for traveling at high speeds at night. Also I believe the 500 had a smaller diameter steering wheel and a quicker steering ratio.

[@kostia_mu]

Wrong. They did it only because in German rules (tüv) that says there is maximal offset from fog light center to the side of the car. The e500 goes wider due to the wider front axle, and wider fender, this distance was missed. So the fog lights had to be placed wider from the center of the car towards the wheel, but there is no opportunity to do so inside the stock light. E400 has same motor, and same Max Speed (ever more possible due to the other gear ratio) and still has standard lights, because having standart w124 fenders.

[@SPEAKTHETRUTH.24.7.]

They need to bring back these old cars they are amazing cars .... Love the old Mercedes Benz BMW and Volkswagen cars of the 1980s and the 1990s....

[@brad5150able]

Nice! I have the W124 Diesel, a 1987 & 1995, OM603, OM606. These are long distance, heavy cruisers. Slow off the line, still love them. I can only imagine what a speed racer W124 500E must be like! Nothing but yeah!!!

[@fuffoon]

When I got my Mercedes I had no idea that an E-class had a 4 cylinder motor option. I though it would be a boring car, but no, it scoots along much better than my old corvette did but with 3 times the fuel economy. Its 11 years old now, like new with a new subframe and rear suspension replaced on warranty. It drives better than when I purchased it new.

[@bernardwarr4187]

Thanks so much. This is a excellent well informed review of one of the most desirable and interesting post war Mercedes Benz car. At this time, an understated classic, with incredible, unique pedigree. Get one while you can. As said in the video, there around 30 years old, so expect to invest if you do!

[@vadimpaschkowski9500]

Бруно Гений. Такой человек рождается один раз в тысячи лет не. Автомобили созданные этим инженером с большой буквы будут воплощением дизайна и технологий на все времена.

[@anthonyleos4308]

I love your videos brotha keep them coming ...

[@sechszylinder8055]

16:40 song : Need For Speed high Stake: Calista

[@MysterE1971a]

Excellent presentation...I learned some things. Great job

[@arauzmotoring1741]

Quality video! Thanks for creating it!

[@juano402]

awesome presentation, and an absolute work of art, my personal dream car...

[@tomranum6]

Well done! Great video and superb information.

[@olgablinova1808]

Excellent presentation with very rare and difficult to find information like the allocation by country.

[@biaritzsiroko6117]

Beautifull video! thanks a lot! I remember seeing them in the south of France! time flies...

[@malakisands8180]

Growing up me neighbor had one of these. In his Garage was the Stuttgart flag. The 959 did not come out to much. A modified 930 was his daily. His wife got to choose between a E34 M5, E39 M5, 850 CSI, and a 635CSI. One of the first Audi S4 wagons or estate in Europe. They were both very friendly and knowledgeable about their vehicles and worked on them in their excellent garage

[@romulus_]

I've got a Cayman and a 635CSi but this will be my next car. You can tell this was thoughtfully designed and was the pinnacle of consumer car technology at the time of its development.

[@baskelderman1]

Thanks, now I finally know how rare my Smoke silver car / dark brown interior '93 500E is and some very nice tidbits of information on the production process I had wrong or didn't know.

[@chalimoja]

Love the video. Great editing and music plus narration. You would think Mercedes made it themselves.. Nice work!

[@mariuspetre1613]

Any 124 mercedes from that era was amazing! I remember even the diesel ones looked and were built amazingly... don't mention the coupe... was sick!!

[@thomaswilhelm3457]

Excellent video. Glad to still have mine without any problem since 20 years. Now bringing it from Germany to US. Will miss the high speed Autobahn stretches w/o speed limiter....

[@AlpinaBiturbo346]

AMGmeister,, Thank you, i still miss my 91 car,, had all the late version features,, 320 fronts,, trunk and boot falift.. AMG exhaust.. just fantastic car

[@leventak911]

owned the E200, was an amazing and probably favorite auto I have ever owned. Still looks good after so many years...

[@zoranmisic6766]

MUSIC under video is from great old game 'Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed' Captain Ginger - Psychonaught I have played that game for years , so as 'Mercedes-Benz World Racing' Nice video of legendary car.

[@roadhouseguy]

Great video, always wanted to know these details of 500E vs E60. Stunning footage wow!

[@AndrewBeattie-b6w]

Loved this video, i would love to have an e500. That silver one with the plaid interior is 🔥❤️

[@SonderMann1982]

Amazing job! Very detailed and passioned description. New a lot about this model previously but now I know even more ;) Back in the days I have read a couple of articles regarding Porsche participation into engineering of the 500E together with MB especially when it was going about the body. A lot of people were denying this fact and teir doubts were reasonable to some extent taking into account that all of the parts for this car were MB made and no Porsche part installed. But now we have one more proof that Body was also co-engineered by Porsche for this masterpiece prior to production. Once in the internet I saw a photo from Porsche Museum with the description table where was mentioned that "Daimler-Benz AG comissioned Porsche into 1988 to develop..." Appreciate this video! Like and Subscribe is completed :) P.S. Dreaming about this car for many years... For me 500E is the ideal one. However this dream is getting more and more faraway with years...

[@emmanuelseen594]

As a Mercedes Benz fanboy, Im so impressed in your presentation. Just keep it up sir. I want to know more about the other Mercedes Benz cars 😊

[@ryanhutchins5334]

Great explanation for such a fantastic car!

[@Rouxenator]

I love the NFS Porsche 2000 sound track. Very nice touch. Great car too. My uncle had a 300E and my mom still drives a W203 180K.

[@jeffreyt4709]

That grey E500 is jaw dropping sexy. Wouw! Nice vid like always mate. Great job

[@ernarasnorkus3941]

My family has had this car for 20 years now i agree that this car is amazing

[@ItsTimePictures]

Outstanding video. Well done. I would love to own one of these, but they are just out of sight now. And only going to go higher.

[@xro1589]

One of the most iconic Mercedes ever

[@aaron.hudacky]

Great video! I learned a lot, and look forward to more of your work.

[@Lasharella]

Legendary Supercar, greatest video you deserve my like and sub! I have CL63 AMG now, had W124 E320, 260E always wanted 500E And maybe one day I will buy my dream car, One Day! ❤

[@evchan6797]

Excellent excellent video. One extra note I noticed not mentioned, the E500 Limited had one feature not offered in previous 500E/E500’s standard feature 880 - remote door lock which is why you’ll see below the door lock a small box for the remote and trunk.

[@pdmotors5027]

Thanks for this info video. I have a ‘91 model with a rebuilt engine and auto box rebuilt by Vath in Frankfurt. Love my car and hope it stays with me until I can no longer take care of it....

[@chucklos391]

I don't know. I think the Aston Martin Vantage is the most beautiful coupe I have ever seen, but this could be the most beautiful sedan I have ever seen. I just discovered this car today and I'm obsessed.

[@chrispoulson3215]

I have been lucky enough to own 16 Mercedes Benz models over the past twenty-four years and the W124 E36 E500 is the only one of them that I regret selling. Peerless engineering and build quality coupled with a chassis and steering feedback that promoted and rewarded enthusiastic driving but all delivered in a subtle and discreet package.

[@mtlsi]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@1koolkat76]

The Mercedes 500e is a "Beautiful Work of Art".

[@davidsimmons1603]

I had a set of the AMG monoblock "SL" wheels before, very nice wheels.

[@Andrew-lmnfooo]

Thanks for your professionalism

[@Anzikidd]

I love driving the 500E. Feels like such a nostalgia.

[@TUGWYN]

Brilliant video told me everything I wanted to know about these great cars.

[@senna8712]

its a great Video with lots of facts and Information about this legend..also I am waiting for a same video on the W140 with the various limited AMG models like the (S60, S70, S72 & S73) AMG

[@kenxiong6830]

Well made video. Lots of details

[@luisrazi]

Whose music is the intro? It’s great!

[@gro9465]

A highly informative and interesting presenation, thank you. The 500E E500 E60 is one of my favourite cars, however living in London all are LHD making them somewhat impractical. I intend to buy one soon for my holiday home, very grateful for your useful information.

[@donjohnson4368]

Excellent. Good slow commentary

[@sju9188]

phantastic research and presentation!

[@ASH-mo4qg]

I had the pleasure of owning one and using it as a daily. Had a 211 and 212 E55 and E63 after. Neither can hold a candle to the 124.036.

[@AllesKla112]

that need for speed porsche music

[@toto12345man]

was thinking the same thing, scrolling to see if anybody mentioned it haha

[@3dfxvoodoocards6]

Wow it looks FANTASTIC !!!

[@ALXG]

The NFS Porsche game music is wonderful choice) I love the video.

[@ylst8874]

This and 560 sec are pure art.

[@sasithagunawardena145]

Thank you for this epic video..We are stucking with this E500 model these days in our workshop and this video helps me a lot to find some important things about this beast ❤

[@levsamarin5294]

Great presentation. I hope that you will make a W210 AMG (E36/E50/E55/E60) video, too! W210 AMG is hitting 25th anniversary next year. There are a few Renntech (Jerry Seinfeld's E60 Renntech) and Brabus (5.8 and EV12) novelty models worth mentioning as well.

[@philliplyn2692]

Loving this one thanks for sharing very information blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work on my wish list to buy 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@Sauceyjames]

Excellent videos as always!

[@Marchello5000]

I also had the pleasure of owning a 1992 500e for 3 years. I sold out back to the person who sold it to me as he regretted selling. Now i regret selling it. There is nothing that drives like a 500e. The fuel mileage was horrendous, 28 litres per 100 KMS (that's about 8.5 miles\gal.) in mixed driving, but so worth it.

[@arturostasi1461]

Una delle migliori Mercedes di tutti i tempi....semplicemente meravigliosa....

[@culliganmanservice4038]

What is the song at the intro also love mercs.

[@davester258]

Wow, really great video with great content of which i didn't know most even though i live near by. ^^ oO I only thought i knew that there were around 6000 produced cars. Turns out it s been around 6000 sold units in Germany..

[@stormrider01]

18:49 You also need to look at the timing chain of these old cars. Usually they last but you never know how they were treated

[@BeardedCarBuddy]

I love learning on your channel man, although you do not help my already strong mercedes bias.

[@gijsv8419]

I think in 1985/1986 it was not an AMG but a Mosselman 300E biturbo, in Italy. Later Mosselman supplied to Brabus turbokits.

[@andersekstrand2028]

Great work, well done and thanks!

[@likemikeleezy]

these gen e class has aged so well. the 500 is rlly the pinnacle form.

[@Fernandonelu]

Awesome video bro

[@felixgiese6470]

Awesome Need for Speed Porsche music!!! Nostalgic!

[@BitKing_Ross]

Car is drop dead gorgeous