The Ultimate W126 Mercedes Benz Review Part 1 - The Vanilla 560SEL
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The Ultimate Mercedes Benz W126 Review Part 1 - The Vanilla 560SEL Review, Walkaround, Tour, and Test Drive
This one we have in part 1 of the video is a prime example of a 1987 Mercedes Benz 560SEL in long wheelbase, with a lot of options available on it. Stay tuned for part 2 to see two other armoured 560SELs, as well as an armoured 260SE.
Make a child draw a car, and they draw a W123 Mercedes Benz E Class. Make a child draw the same car, but with larger pencils and crayons, and they end up drawing the simple, but elegant W126 Mercedes Benz S Class.
First released in 1979, and sold until 1991 the W126 Mercedes Benz S Class was the longest produced Mercedes Benz S Class, and for good reason. If it a'int broke, don't fix it. (as well as the R&D time needed to develop the next generation legendary W140 Mercedes Benz S Class.) It featured safety features, and creature comforts that we may take for granted nowadays, but was surely an engineering marvel for its time such as ABS, traction control, front and rear crumple zones, seatbelt pre-tensioners, driver and passenger side airbag (for later models), as well as electrically operated front and rear seats plus electrically operated head restrains which are not even standard in most cars today.
The W126 came in multiple forms: short wheelbase W126, long wheelbase V126, as well a a coupe version C126. It also came with multiple engine options ranging from the inline 6 engines such as the carbureted 280S M110 with 154hp, the M103 260SE, 300SE/300SEL with 169hp and 190hp respectively, all the way to the big V8 M116 based 420SE/420SEL, M117 500SE/500SEL, and 560SE/560SEL with as much as 300hp.
Mercedes Benz S Class W126/V126
2nd generation Mercedes Benz S Class V126 long wheelbase body
MY: 1979 - 1991
5.5L M117 V8 engine
300hp, 455Nm torque
4 Speed Automatic Transmission
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Video Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:02 - Exterior
03:41 - Trunk
04:41 - Engine
06:42 - Interior
12:58 - Test Drive - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Yeah, those doors.. When you close them, you can just feel the craftmanship. Masterpiece!
Cars are just not made the same way anymore today
@@KyleLiongCars How many kilometers does a car with a W 126 Mercedes Benz 3000cc diesel engine work on 1 liter of diesel?
Very good review. It is amazing for a YOUNG guy to appreciate classic like this. Good job and enjoy your S class!
Thanks! This particular ones are owned by a friend. I could only dream of owning these. I do have a 97 W140 though :)
How many kilometers does a car with a W 126 Mercedes Benz 3000cc diesel engine work on 1 liter of diesel?
@@KyleLiongCars great review! I actually want a w140 ,but I'm worried about the reliability ( electronics etc) that's why I'm watching your video about a w126.( as they are my second favorite mb) Heard they are more reliable. How has your experience been?! ( your opinion) thanks. Ps man I love those w140's thou! Lol
I’ve had both and yes the W140 is a bit harder to maintain, but as long as you don’t go for the V12, you’ll be perfectly fine. Very manageable
@@KyleLiongCars Thankyou for the reply! Keep the great video coming!
i miss my 560SEL.
this is, by far. the best S class ever.
thanks for nice review.
Glad you liked it!
I also like the fact that a young person appreciates this kind of perfection, perfection in every sense !!
Thanks! I truly love old Mercs haha
I'm envious that your country gets the armoured version and also the 560s! Great review there Kyle!!
The aftermarket hood lining does radiate heat but in reverse it reflects the heat back onto the engine and well, for the 560 I guess it should be much hotter than the other displacements... Love the rare green on green version which is literally extinct in today's world! Looking forward to part 2 of the armoured review.
Actually I don't think the armoured ones were local release. Probably imported here outside of the dealer
Mr Liong. Thank you very very much sir. Excellent production you did reviewing this Mercedes. Straightforward, simple, sensible. Hardly anything like this anywhere on TH-cam. Thanks boss. Your appreciation is genuine.
Thanks for that! I try not to give any bs and be as straightforward and honest as I can :)
Damn Kyle, you're really stepping up the game! Keep it up man
Thanks
I love how you always comments back in our comments and hearting them! Btw Cool Review! 😁
No problem. I love responding to my viewers’ comments and suggestions!! :) thanks too
Stay tuned for part 2 next week btw
How many kilometers does a car with a W 126 Mercedes Benz 3000cc diesel engine work on 1 liter of diesel?
This is my favourite car. Loved your review.
Thanks
You did it again bro. Can’t wait for part 2 to see those armored ones. 😀😀😀😀
Thanks :)
@@KyleLiongCars How many kilometers does a car with a W 126 Mercedes Benz 3000cc diesel engine work on 1 liter of diesel?
One of the best reviews I've ever watched. clean!
Thanks
Hey Great video man! Good detail and HD quality. Using as reference for my Gen2 Euro 126 project here in Cali. Keep it up and Subscribed!
Thanks! Glad I could help in some ways
th-cam.com/video/jiyLq4SCKbE/w-d-xo.html
Part 2 where I show and drive around in the bulletproof ones!
I know I said "very very" very very many times and it annoys me too hahaha!
So take a shot every time I say "very very" :D
😂
I couldn’t edit it out 🥲🥲
Or take it a step further and take a shot of one "very" HAHAHAHA
Well then guess you’d be having a hangover everyday up until part 2 comes out where you’ll get another set of hangovers hahaha
@David Topchiev The 1987 model year (manufactured upto late 1986) did as the last few ECE catalytic converter-less models as far as I know
Wonderful, comprehensive review! Well done!
Thanks! Glad you liked it!
Very good review. I love your content mate, keep it up..
Glad you liked it. Thanks
I love this cars, in 1996 my best friend from Iran gave me his car 82 s560 and me being so young and stupid replaced it for a Toyota, today in 2021 I am still mad at my self for giving my car away. Thanks for sharing.
That’s a shame. But hey, we learn from our mistakes haha! Next time you get your hands on one, don’t let it go :)
I have a 1990 300SEL and your video made me go back to the day I bought it feeling a kind of "just married" love 💓
Hehehe glad I was able to reinvigorate your passion for your car :)
Another great review. Waiting for part 2. That car would be nice to use in a highway casual cruise. I noticed after watching old car reviews that older cars have better ground clearance, which I prefer. Getting scratches below is not something I like experiencing.
Thanks! I think the reason older cars have better ground clearance is that they were yet to use ridiculously large rims that looks off if the body is too high. They could easily make do before with thicker tires.
Not all old cars are high though. If you saw my review on the SL280 R129, it is really low. Lower than even modern coupes.
How many kilometers does a car with a W 126 Mercedes Benz 3000cc diesel engine work on 1 liter of diesel?
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@@denuwan9 Well, in my opinion, I should say, around... 7 km!
The sound when you floor it💥.
Not bas right
Love this body style S class and the long wheelbase looks pretty good but when I saw the 300se short wheelbase I think it just looks perfect size sedan
Wating for part 2
The short wheelbase looks more proportional for the W126, but not so much for the W140 haha! The W140 looks off in short wheel base form.
Part 2 next week hehe :)
@@KyleLiongCars I agree 👍
I’ll make a review on my personal W140 too soon. Stay tuned for it as well :)
@@KyleLiongCars yep saw that in your previous video looking forward fot it
How many kilometers does a car with a W 126 Mercedes Benz 3000cc diesel engine work on 1 liter of diesel?
very good review. very rare an obviously young guy understands the philosophy of the old 126 series. greetings from germany.
Thanks! Yes, me and my group of friends are the uncommon ones among our age group hahaha
Excellent Review. Lovely cars-machine.
They sure are. Thanks
3:24 A tiny man standing next to a car made for fully grown people looks kinda "off".
7:01 Of course it does. It was designed by German engineers.
14:45 Again, proper German engineering. They put a lot of thoughts into how the seats are made.
Great video!
Hahaha yes every car feels like a limo to me 😂😂
Oh my, you're so young, or I'm so old! Sunroofs that are glass are called moonroofs. The front/rear speaker knob is called a fader. I could go on, but great review nonetheless. I love the green leather interior as well!
Thanks!!
This is literally my favorite Mercedes-Benz in the 1980s.
One of my fave too
Another favorite Mercedes in the '80s of mine is the W201.
Goodo reviews brotha. Keep up the good work.
Thanks and will do
How many kilometers does a car with a W 126 Mercedes Benz 3000cc diesel engine work on 1 liter of diesel?
Think you for the review. I am looking to buy one, and am getting as much I can.
Good luck!
Excellent review!
Thanks
Well reviewed !
-sincerely from a proud V126 owner
Thanks
Nice review I like that style S class I always liked the 300SD in this style. My mom had a Mercedes like this back in the day hers was champagne color.
Thanks! Oh where is it now and was it the 300SD or some other model?
@@KyleLiongCars my mom had a 560SEL in the style your doing and my dad had a 77 300SD not the style your reviewing. Sadly my mom sold her 560SEL in 2015 I wish she should of sold it to me cause it was in mint mint condition it only had 127,600 miles on it.
Oh nooooo that’s sad. I’m sure few people nowadays appreciate the beauty of the W126. She should have sold it to you indeed :( oh well i just hope the new owner will take good care of it
Talking about kids drawing cars, Kyle, I was a kid in the 1980s. There were plenty of W126s around the streets of Hong Kong where I grew up, and it was my dream car at the time. I've lost count of how many W126s I drew. Back then, I thought I was pretty good at drawing cars. Now, I don't know where all my drawings went. I still dream that one day I would own an S-class. I just haven't decided which series I want.
Glad I was able to rekindle your childhood in a way. Having owned a couple of old Mercs, I would highly suggest you go for the slightly less electronic ones if it’s your first time. A W126 or W123 would do well
@@KyleLiongCars Wow, thanks for the quick reply on an 8 month old video! For me personally, the W123 isn't for me. It's between the W116, V116, W126, V126 and V140 (I think the140 series onwards only really look proportionally correct with the long wheelbase).
@@BomberFletch31 Yep the W140s looked off. V140s are great! Have you tried driving the 300D W123s? I made a video on an extremely pristine one despite having high mileage. They have a different magic with them haha! Never thought I'd love one till I drove one.
@@KyleLiongCars I watched that video. But to me, the W123s aren't special. I haven't driven one, but even its styling doesn't draw me in to one, let alone seeing how basic some of these are. I associate Mercedes-Benz with luxury, and the W123 is more utilitarian than luxury.
Aesthetically, I like the W116 a lot better, even though it's an older design. But again, I am probably biased, because my first experience with Mercedes-Benz was riding in the back seat of a W116 280S as a kid. Do you have any plans of testing a W116 at some point in the future?
As of now none are lined up, but I am actively looking for one :)
Sedan lover here sir! Nice videos
Thanks
Good reviewman,, you know your stuff!!
Thanks sir!
@@KyleLiongCars haha am not that old man,, hoping to buy a SEC in afew weeks. enjoy
Hope it goes well! Would love to have a C126 myself in the near future. For now, my W140 will suffice
@@KyleLiongCars Maan!! bought a w140 s320 in UK but never saw it!! fckn buyer didn't respond back what an idiot!! enjoy yours man!!
Whatchu mean? You already paid for it then he just disappeared??
She's still a BEAST on the road...
Sure is
I was initially hesitant to sub to your channel (since i already had tons of other channels i'm subbed to) but damn this car and vid baited me lol
Awwww thanks glad you liked it! It’s free to sub anyways hehe
MY FAVORITE S-CLASS BENZ AWESOME REVIEW-
Very good review.
Thanks
Those headlight wipers were intended for snowy countries where snow and ice building up on the lens is a big issue
Good thing it’s not an issue here but still a nice novelty to have and show haha
*I used to dream about driving this 560 sel as a child in the 1987 i just bought my first i will tune the engine and put apple play*
What how and why will you put Carplay?
@@KyleLiongCars *tuning the engine to make it more faster! And apple play for music*
I love my W116 with E320 machine when drive everyday.... until your beautiful review of W126 5.5 litre..... Thats more enjoyable of course. Bravo Germany craftmans specialist........ 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks! You should try out the 5.5L in the 126 as well hehe
Thank you, makes me happy 😊 just bought a really nice 1987 420SEL …. Gee whiz technology is good but who has the biggest touch screen 📺 is no big deal 😅
Congrats
Love the W126 ever since! Hoping to get one soon once I'm able to finance it :>
They’re great!! You can get decent ones now for under 250K!!
@@KyleLiongCars Oh cool!!! Which website can I find those? 😮
Mbenz Phil. Buy and sell group on FB
@@KyleLiongCars How many kilometers does a car with a W 126 Mercedes Benz 3000cc diesel engine work on 1 liter of diesel?
@@denuwan9 Again...?!?
Mercs had unique Crank ignition sound....tech beyond it's time, powered seats, windows, drove it from muscat to turkey n no drama, except where to put my drink bottle, took the sands, heat,dust.... need regular good oil change,..
I've had too much old Mercs for the crank sound to give me nightmares HAHAHAHA! Kidding
When I saw Pres. Ramos in the mid-90s during the ROTC Alay Lakad (Ahem. There goes my age) his Presidential car was like this. I think it is on display now in the QC Circle. I like this review. My very, very fave so far 😁
I have a surprise for you in part 2 which I’m sure you’ll love. Check out my Facebook page pictures on the contents of part 2 to know what it is 😏😏
@@KyleLiongCars Naku I do not have FB. I will just wait for the Part 2 for the surprise 😁
Sige sige hehe
Perfekt.
:)
Makes me want to drive that beauty
It is really that good
Can you do ford expedition gen 1 eddie bauer vs xlt... or gen 1 vs gen 2?
Perhaps sometime in the future
At first I thought the bonnet had a hole when opened... Kumbe its a mat resembling the background wall
Kimbe?
How many Fuel consumption in per liter of W 126 Mercedes Benz 3000cc diesel engine car?
What are the small rectangles in the top left and right corners of the front grill?
Police lights
Best Mercedes ever.
Debatable haha
Wish they made this cars to date... I'd love one for out n about
Same
I swear , this model is more beautiful than the new models
Agree
even a toyota corolla is more beautiful than the current W223 s-class. The designers completly lost their way.
Hahahaha
@@KyleLiongCars can you help some of us here import this amazing car?
Sorry, can’t help you there :((
The BEST looking Merc Bar none!
given, I'm more of a BMW guy. But daamn the W126 oozes class! Something the W140 I personally think lost a bit of.
Its like the old Jaguars, when you were a kid you always wanted something flashy like a countach or a Testa but as you grow and as you get into these cars which are understated but undoubtedly, oozes more presence than any supercar of the era.
I agree with you with the Jaguar thing and not wanting something flashy!! The W126 > W140 though I am torn hahaha! I also love the W140 design, and it’s my favourite S Class of all time, but then the W126 is quite the classic stunner as well 😅😅
@@KyleLiongCars Dont worry the W140 is an absolute villain of a car and is great on its own!
But for me when compared to the W126, the W126 stands out wayy more!
Personally
Diplomacy or Dictatorship: W140!!
James Bond Villain: W126!!
HAHAHA I love your description of them. Fits just right!
@@KyleLiongCars Probably because of the W126's boxier lines making it more pronounced.
While the W140 is more rounder, and more fitting of the era!
I wanna review a W123 too. Hopefully soon. Looks like a mini W126 with the same boxy lines
I have a 560SEL love it
I love it too
Very nice review Kyle. I own a 1989 W126 300SEL euro model in Sarawak Malaysia.
Thanks! Glad there’s more 126s running
@@KyleLiongCars it has been my daily driver since I bought it over many years ago. Really enjoy it so much. And I've learned so much on repairing it myself too. Really a great journey.
Any major issues?
@@KyleLiongCars I had the gearbox changed some time 2 years ago. And of course keep maintaining the bit and pieces once in a while. I've learned a lot from TH-cam how to DIY on the small issues. I've upgraded the head unit to a touch screen lcd and also the led gauge. The vacuum central locking system also has been replaced with a standard car alarm system.
I’m thinking of doing the same to my central locking for my W140 when the vacuum goes out. Was it an easy replacement?
you forgot to turn on the ignition, thats why the electric seats and sunroof dont work ;-)
Ooh
It is 5547cc so it is almost halvway to 5600 cc, they round off upwards!
Wunderbarr
Correction: The long wheelbase is 100mm (almost 4 inches) longer than the standard wheelbase. It's not 5.5 inches.
It's a 5.5" difference for the W126 vs V126. 100mm or about 4" is for the W140 vs V140
@@KyleLiongCars I got confused. My Apologies. The 100mm (4") difference in wheelbase applied to W108/109, W116 and W140.
No worries
it's Doug's lil pinoy cousin lol
anw appreciate your content! have a 560sel someone near us so i could finally imagine what'd be like inside one of these ;)
Thanks! Oh where is this? Do you know the plate? Baka kilala ko yan hehe
@@KyleLiongCars in antipolo, quite far. might update you with the plate once i come take a look at it again :)
Sure no rush. Thanks
@@KyleLiongCars plw 900 bro. w126 300se
Ah never saw that pa in any FB groups nor meets. Oddly, it’s rare for me see 300SEs and 300SELs here (vs other countries and vs. the supposedly even rarer 560SEL). Mostly 300SD, 260SE, and 560SEL lang nakikita ko.
i like this better than the latest s class
Agree haha! I don't like the W223 that much
Doug deMuro ng pinas. Very nice review bro!
Hahaha thanks po! Ibang level pa rin si Doug. Idol yun eh
@@KyleLiongCars How many kilometers does a car with a W 126 Mercedes Benz 3000cc diesel engine work on 1 liter of diesel?
We called it " Eagle" in Indonesia👍
:D
its such a lovely color combo, you need to get the original radio back in, the alpine looks like crap in that car!!
Agree haha
How many kilometers does a car with a W 126 Mercedes Benz 3000cc diesel engine work on 1 liter of diesel?
Never tried myself but I’ve heard people doing around 6-7Km/L
@@KyleLiongCars thankz bro😍😘❤
Np
Kardeşim mukenbel tek kelimey le
Perfect car indeed
great review but honestly i feel those w126s doesnt deserve to be parked in a rundown looking back alley like that.
1. They’re not usually parked there. Just brought there for the video. 2. That’s not a run down alley but inside one of the most expensive neighborhoods in the country 👌🏻👌🏻
It should be fast 6.9s to 100km/h that is fast even today and very fast then!
Wow.......nice........very, very nice..........
I know hahaha sorry for that
@@KyleLiongCars I meant those cars are very nice, good review & subsribed :-)
Oh hahaha I thought it’s me saying “very very” very very much all throughout the video hahaha! Thank you :)
@@KyleLiongCars LOL.....you're welcome :-)
BTW, crap-ton is an official engineering unit of measurement ;)
Hahaha
How much if you want to sale the w 126 the master and king of the road thats time
Not for sale
Dont know who you are, but a nice Review
Well thank you :)
@@KyleLiongCars Damn, your Video was uploaded a month ago and you still reply instantly, you speak english pretty good.
Well English is my first language haha! Of course! I try to reply to comments as soon as possible as long as I’m free :)
Mercedes did not lie a out the engine size 😂 its 5547ccm (5,547 liters). A lot regulation differs from country to country, but some regulations forces the manifacture to round up, in stead of round down the engine specs. So Mercedes did that to cover all bases and then it sounds bigger as well 😂
Can help us import this unit please
Sadly can’t help you there :(
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Mercedes Benz W126 ... " The Eagle "
Why was it called that?
Aym from Saudi 🇸🇦
Is the car for sale?
Ay lav you Mercedes
Nope
The Radio should be removed. Put back an original Becker Mexico
Tbh i really think i would rather have a 300sdl/560sel over a new s560.
I’d rather have both hahaha
Wooow the lolo benz
Ganda dba
@@KyleLiongCars classic car
Most world leaders during the 80s owned one.
Yup! A lot were actually from North Korea too! I almost bought one before, a 500SEL which when I ran the VIN, traced back to DPRK
@@KyleLiongCars interesting i remember saddam used have one during his rule in iraq during the 80s. Dictors and world leaders love benz and not beamers because of it's rich history and they know a long lasting quality built german car even the Führer had one. Any benz old one are worth the keep and would last you a lifetime.
Glad you mentioned Saddam’s. Doug Demuro mentioned that he reviewed one that is just as Saddam ordered it. Well, he’s wrong. Watch part 2 to see how Saddam would have actually ordered it hehe
Yes old Benzes are really amazing that’s why I’ve had 5 old Mercs now. Have just kept one though: my W140
Wer ar you from
Philippines
The engine is 5547cc
Yes
We call this car in Egypt " The Pig " and the w140 " The Ghost " because it's fast!
I love how old Mercs have different names everywhere haha! In Taiwan the W140 is known as “The Big Carabao”
@@KyleLiongCars in saudi arabia the w126 called the alligator cuz its long and looks evil🤣
Looks like a dictator
I love my 300SDL, it breaks necks to this day. Mercedes craftmanship is garbage now.
Agree with you there. They’ve gone downhill cause of the Daimler-Chrysler fiasco
First to do is how to pronounce the star brand right! We on the other side of the big water hate it when people can't even pronounce the nr.1 brand in the world right. You can practice by watching this German guy's video. He'll work it out with you.
th-cam.com/video/mG7GBGcABYQ/w-d-xo.html
By the way a very nice car and a very chique colour.
رقم الجوال
Not for sale
doug demero japanese cason
Wat I’m not even Japanese
Ho many
Sorry?
Which you can't see the star in w222 🤭
It still has a hood star tho
Too bad that me, a fellow Indonesian barely get the chance to see them on the road cuz Soeharto (A former President) owned one and the rules that owning a car that is the same as the President (Back in Soeharto's era) is considered as a "Criminal Offense". Hence why the W126 is very rare ( at least where i live)
Sad really :(
Yo wait what do you mean? Is that a real law there?
@@KyleLiongCars It was back then during the Soeharto years
@@KyleLiongCars But after the Soeharto regime falls, all of those rules were abolished :)
Ooh none were imported after?
@@KyleLiongCars There are a plenty of those cars imported and mostly were in the hands of private collectors these days
edit: im actually very sorry for doing this cuz im terrible at commenting
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Looks like you’re inside a subdivision.
Yes sir I am
A ver si aprendeis Espanol otra vez amigos Filipinos.
Doubt
Find me a car please
Sorry, can't help you out there bud
Sounds and behaves like ...... Doug Demuro......
Eh? How so?
@@KyleLiongCars "Uh, it's so smooth......."
Isn’t that like the best way to ummmm deliver and project how smth is smooth! Hahaha
Luwag sa loob ng trunk nya hahah kasya 5 tao 🤫
Oo pwede haha
Fantastic Color. I think this is the only Color which I think is even better thank my 927 Code Anthrazitgraumetallic.