Correct, but that’s why all statistics are normalized. Especially in the auto industry. You would take your total claims divide it by engines produced and multiply it by 1000. This would give you a number of claims per 1000 vehicles. This way you would be able to take build volumes out of the equation.
The AMG version always felt like a cloak-and-dagger engine. I've worked in a Merc dealership and have never seen one. Still, the regular M120 is a beautifully smooth engine. Great video as always.
With out doubt, one of the best engines of all time! Something I would love on an engine stand in my workshop, as I don’t have sufficient funds for a Zonda at this point
yes can't wait to watch this in its entirety! M120 is a complete legend, one of those overbuilt beasts (like the 2JZ) that only got phased out because of emissions
All mafia guys in 90s Russia drove w140 (called Kaban which means boar) or 7-series (called Bumer). Those who has s600 were the most respected and feared mafia bosses.
Awesome video bud, next season we gotta get together and go for a cruise. I could take out the old man’s gt500 or my motorbike, get all the boys together too. Kyle
Bro your amazing with your informative videos thanks you thank you 🙏🏻 but one small correction if I may the biodegradable wires were done away with starting from 1995 not 1996 so it only effects the 94 and below model year car just to clarify
I have a Mercedes Benz 1997 S600 COUPE and i love it very much and its very reliable i also have two 1993 600SEC but i need the wire harness for one wound anyone know where to get that from.
It's actually an easy engine to work on and maintain, just needs a rewire 👍 It's cheep if you work on them yourself. I am using one for my V12 supercar project 😎
The M137 was less powerful but it was much lighter, making the V12 S class faster and more economical overall (which is what matters in the real world). Also, other than the badly designed coil packs which failed quickly (theres a fix for these now), the engine is more reliable than the M120. It doesn't leak oil as much, it doesn't have failing wiring harnesses and throttle actuators, and it is much easier to work on.
Almost the pinnacle of automotive engineering. Barring the Porsche 911 turbo S. Can you guess what they have in common? Easy; German engineering at its finest.
Back when engine presentation mattered. The twin turbos now are badass, but they are ugly and rightfully hidden under plastic shrouds. Mercedes, you need to take a page from Ferrari's book. This M120 is the only attractive V12 you produced.
Fun fact: The M120 has the least number of warranty claims of any other AMG engine. Though that could also be due to the lower production volume.
Do you think they had less Warranty than the E60 M119 engine?
Correct, but that’s why all statistics are normalized. Especially in the auto industry. You would take your total claims divide it by engines produced and multiply it by 1000. This would give you a number of claims per 1000 vehicles. This way you would be able to take build volumes out of the equation.
Mechanics all claim it's bullet proof...and percentages, don't change. so i would feel safe to buy any 1990s V12 benz.
The AMG version always felt like a cloak-and-dagger engine. I've worked in a Merc dealership and have never seen one.
Still, the regular M120 is a beautifully smooth engine.
Great video as always.
With out doubt, one of the best engines of all time! Something I would love on an engine stand in my workshop, as I don’t have sufficient funds for a Zonda at this point
Do you mean ‘without a doubt’ ???
@@bussterdouglas yes, many thanks
Great video. All the MB V12's sound amazing on start up.
yes can't wait to watch this in its entirety! M120 is a complete legend, one of those overbuilt beasts (like the 2JZ) that only got phased out because of emissions
All mafia guys in 90s Russia drove w140 (called Kaban which means boar) or 7-series (called Bumer). Those who has s600 were the most respected and feared mafia bosses.
love the start up sound of this V12 Merc, put a Sasaki-san exhaust on it, they sound like a 1990's F1 car.
6:25 sheesh talk about waking up the neighbors 😅 that sound though 😎😎😎
Wow I am very happy to know that the Mercedes v12 is one if the best engine in the world, always love them in the Zonda
I love the zonda too 😍
I am building my own V12 supercar with the OG zonda engine 😎
On a slightly different note I’ve just don’t my supercharger oil (m113k) following your guide. Fantastic advice thank you 👌
You forgot an honorable mention (at least for me). The infamous Chrysler ME-412
That car was absolutely amazing
Cool video, cool engine
Dream engine
Awesome video bro
Hi bro please make a video on buying guide for Mercedes Benz w140
Mercedes Benz is the best!
Not anymore
yep... came here to say _was_ the best
Was till 2015
Mercedes is underrated!
Awesome video bud, next season we gotta get together and go for a cruise. I could take out the old man’s gt500 or my motorbike, get all the boys together too.
Kyle
Masterpiece
Bro your amazing with your informative videos thanks you thank you 🙏🏻 but one small correction if I may the biodegradable wires were done away with starting from 1995 not 1996 so it only effects the 94 and below model year car just to clarify
Pagani Huayra R has engine which based on M120 engine block 👆
Also the Zonda!
@@Rizzmonov Zonda has M120 engine, but Huayra’s engine based on it
These V12 cars are already in the 20k-100k price range... In 10 years they will start at 100k
What year is the black s600 shown throughout the video?
1993
I have a Mercedes Benz 1997 S600 COUPE and i love it very much and its very reliable i also have two 1993 600SEC but i need the wire harness for one wound anyone know where to get that from.
Great engine if you have the budget to maintain it
It's actually an easy engine to work on and maintain, just needs a rewire 👍 It's cheep if you work on them yourself.
I am using one for my V12 supercar project 😎
That small oil leak is 6k to fix
I’ll stick with my m275, wish i had the m279 though, amg of course not the regular versions
The M137 was less powerful but it was much lighter, making the V12 S class faster and more economical overall (which is what matters in the real world). Also, other than the badly designed coil packs which failed quickly (theres a fix for these now), the engine is more reliable than the M120. It doesn't leak oil as much, it doesn't have failing wiring harnesses and throttle actuators, and it is much easier to work on.
Didn't Benz produce many V12 aircraft engines in the 20s, 30s and 40s?
Yes, for Messerschmitt and BMW made radial engines for FW
I would do... I would do literally anything for one of these engines. I would compromise any ethic of my character for one of these.
😂😂 someone rich in the comments might just take you up on that
🤣🤣🤣 i feel you man
👍
Almost the pinnacle of automotive engineering. Barring the Porsche 911 turbo S. Can you guess what they have in common? Easy; German engineering at its finest.
And Mercedes w124 500E 😃
Back when engine presentation mattered. The twin turbos now are badass, but they are ugly and rightfully hidden under plastic shrouds. Mercedes, you need to take a page from Ferrari's book. This M120 is the only attractive V12 you produced.
One of the best FOR WHAT?))
Reliability, smoothness and performance?
Mercedes built v12 engines way before the M120! So careful with your unresearched statements.
Which car was that in? I’m not counting aircraft engines.
Man, what happened to this company!