Here are the full reviews to both cars: S550: th-cam.com/video/z2_ucTl8QeQ/w-d-xo.html LS 460: th-cam.com/video/dYODTvaYs6o/w-d-xo.html Let me know which one you would pick and why. Special thanks to Cary Imports, both vehicles are available with a warranty but the Benz is sold. Follow me on Insta & Twitter @exhaustsports or you may become a Patreon member for early access to videos. Thanks again for your support.
Yea it's very useless if you enjoy paying $10,000 for a transmission it's also uselss if you enjoy paying $5k for a brake actuator. So yea I guess paying $2-$4k for a warranty is useless I'll just pay full price next time for a new transmission wise advise!
Sorry that happened to you there are definitely horror stories but with today's day and age with Google I just assumed people could research the dealer and ask ahead what warranty company they work with before proceeding to see if it's reputable. I went to a hendrick dealership paid 2k for an Acura TSX for their hendrick autoguard warranty, flawless, they paid out over 6k in repairs and my Acura was actually modified with 3 or 4 modifications no issues. Everyone has different experiences with different companies you unfortunately had the negative kind. Sorry to hear it but hopefully you can learn from it I wouldn't even buy a Honda Accord without a warranty
the 150K old Benz has to be really cheap for all the priceless high maintenance its built to require vs. the dependable Lexus built for people on a budget. Be curious look up: "Benz airmatic " then "Benz balance shaft" ✌️
I'm a little baffled as to why you say this in video that you hated the 500h, yet when I watched that review, you pretty much glowed tons of praise about it, except for the brief comparison with the G90.
@@joemcdonough7509 I hate it for what it is, they could have done a lot better but it's not the worst car in the world or anything they just did some strange things to it
I want to buy an audi. I want a 2016 S6 but will most likely aim for the 3.0t a6. Just scared to own another german car after having owned a 2007 525i and then a 2010 M5 right after lol. I owned those 2 cars in a span of 6 months. Then decided to buy an 08 accord and so far it's been good to me for 3yrs and counting.
My 2014 lexus LS460L is the best car I have ever owned. I'm 72 and have owned all of the luxury brands. And I mean ALL. The MB and BMW were money pits.
@@MeynMotorGroup I have owned an S class, a 560Sl, a C class and an E class. That particular model and year, no. But I still stand by my statement, European cars are money pits.
Kinda referring to a 2014-2020 W222 S Class like in this video. We all know they're money pits this is yesterday's news. No one would ever own something Iike this without a warranty. I wouldn't even own the Lexus without a warranty 3k for an actuator, they're all money pits
@@MeynMotorGroup I'll still take my lexus. I'm sure that the S550 is a nice car, but for what I paid for my 2014 lexus LS460L two years ago, I doubt that I could buy the same year S550 for anywhere near what I paid for the lexus with 30k miles.
And you should be it's a phenomenal vehicle like I said...many times in the vid lol. You absolutely can NEVER go wrong with lexus they drive perfect 👌 enjoy just best to enjoy with a warranty
If reliability isn’t a part of luxury then the Mercedes’ might have 1 advantage and that’s people advertising , so other than that Lexus LS is either as good or better . The Lexus has more practical option while the Mercedes’ just has a bunch of useless bling factor option that most people doesn’t even know what it is . If someone blindfold you and put you in a Ls you wouldnt be able to tell if your in a s class or a a8 Audi . If you want a smooth ride then the Lexus wins hands down . Thats a category that Mercedes’ can compete in and you’ll ask why ? one reason they have to put air ride in all their s class .. and at the end of the day their air ride system can even compete with Lexus coil spring set up .
@@juusboxmy 4.6 had 389k miles just fully serviced every 5k miles. 0 issues and have had it checked with a camera. Tested for leaks. Compression. 0 issues no microsopic scoring if anything Sold it for what you sould have 8000 dollars and got the LWB version. Currently on 200k 0 issues put 50k miles on it.
@@korencek yep because German cars fill used car lots. You know why? Cause they’re money pits. People buy them then right after the warranty runs out they get rid of them. There’s a reason why u see more LS400s on the road today than a e38 or a 90s S class. They simply don’t last as long.
I agree with you on some of the points you mentioned, I drove the GS 350 and I loved it. I also drove a 2010 LS460 and to be honest I was disappointed with the interior compare it to the S550 which has a very luxurious interior. The Lexus reliability is much better than the S550.
I had both vehicles and I can tell you that whenever Mercedes start having problems, get rid of it. The Lexus may have issues that you need to fix but not as many issues as that Mercedes
I agree both cars will have problems Lexus will have less but I still recommend a warranty on both lol epic rides tho very happy you got to experience driving and owning them
This is a different category of vehicle. People shopping in this class use 4k like toilet paper. But people shopping on a 2k car budget have a crazy obsession with these cars
Although I loved the ride of the Benz I would never own one again. Air suspension cost me 3000 for one side. Got it fixed and bought an LS and never looked back.
The S550 is for old money, exclusivity, people who are independenly wealthy. Those who's income is not just a monthly paycheck. The LS is for new money, those considered "the middle class". If you are like me, buying "pre-owned", the LS is the logical choice. I would rather drive a new Honda Accord than a S series that I can't afford to maintain. -:) basically, drive what your budget allows.
I agree - I have a 2006 LS430 and it is hands down the best car I've ever owned. I have 2 Porsches which are great but there is nothing like the reliability of the LS430
Lloyd Derricoatte II Problem with Benz (Beemers and Audi as well) is that it’s very difficult to access the engine bay for simple repairs. If it’s just oil/filter change, it’s fine. But most of the time, something is alway wrong with these German cars.
@helicopter weewee Yes you're exactly right,at first I thought you were talking about buying a used BENZ is better than buy a used LEXUS,lol...I've always said the more COMPLEX the vehicle,the more problems you will have....
My dad was brand loyal to lexus for over 20 years. We sat and test drove the W222 and he completely changed his mind and ordered a full spec S 550. Lexus wins in reliability all day tho
I have driven both. S CLASS is for really rich people who just want the best. Lexus is for those that want ultimate reliability and still look at price tags. If money is no option, I go with S class any day.
How? A fully loaded LS is $130K. Most people cannot afford that. And Lexus tends to hold its value longer also meaning a used S-Class Benz is going to be more affordable than a used LS.
about that story of the gentleman who had 6 years of non-issue S class , you hear one of those time to time lexus is the oposite instead , the only way for you to test that aspect is own both from brand new and see who brakes sooner , a car reliabilty depends alot of his owner behaviour and maintenance . In the other hand Benz's depreciate alot , that benz lost 5k since who drove it already :DD and reputation is earned so that bulleproofery must not be that consistent . ON the topic about S class feeling way superior to the other mercedes models ,and lexus not having that "magic" thats all on mercedes building crappy cars on the last few years . Here in europe we get the A class in an hatchback format powered by a renault 1.5liter diesel making 100hp and they offer the AMG pack wich has 4 sticks instead of springs and struts , ive got a ride in one and my butt could feel every road crack i dont consider that models worthy of a Mercedes badge , would get myself a corolla or a mazda3 instead of that , so that lack of magic on Lexus its their own fault for making very consistent quality products over the years . AND YES IM A LEXUS SLUT AND I BELONG TO THE STREETS
2013-2017 LS460 is far superior to the 07-12 LS460 I used to own. People think they're the same because of the carryover drivetrain but the car is tuned totally different and really no issues driving the car just the silence and pure softness of the benz is next level
As a S550 owner, I tested drive many other great cars and thought about replacing my old S550, but every time after testing drive I got dispoint and realized the only car that could be better than my old S550 in this class is the new Mercedes S. By the way luxes also getting similar issues when it is old and high mileage.
Exactly - but it depends on the generation - W140 was awesome, W220 awful, W221 awesome (from own experience), W222 awesome (from own experience) ... not feeling this new one
I've owned a lot of vehicles over the years and I tend to stick around anything not over 2002 (I'm in the automotive repair business so I know a few things about newer vehicles) newer tech is impressive but def has it quirks and kinks compared to older model vehicles. Im more of a Honda and Toyota/Lexus guy do their incredible reliability (if taken well care of) but I have also owned an 01 s430 and that was an amazing machine as well and well ahead of it time it has tech that it used in newer cars. I drove it to 275k miles didn't leak a drop of oil and engine purred like it was brand new and trans was perfect. One thing about Mercedes is if it's taken care of it's a Fabulous vehicle if neglected it can be your worst nightmare. I miss and loved that s430 yes it had the smaller motor but it was more reliable and dependable than the s500,550 and 600. Currently have my unmolested 97 prelude 100% stock with 150k now and my 93 sc300 with 167k
@@أميرةجولييت this is true to an extent. If taken really well care of they are. If neglected they are a nightmare and money pit just like everything built in today's era
Exhaust Sports Auto By the way - the video on the wrap and ceramic for LC - another awesome video.. Seriously...these videos are really interesting and relevant.
So I know I’m commenting on a video that is a bit old here but I’m gonna say this.. I love my LS460 it is hands down my favorite car I’ve driven but that said there are more comfortable cars out there and yes even the LS460 will break… I bought my 2013 LS460 used at 116,000 miles and it had been neglected mechanically.. visually it’s wonderful but on the interior there were some things that were off and it had some mechanical faults I wasn’t aware of at the time.. 3 months in to my owning the car I had gone on a trip to Houston for a business trip of sorts and also used the trip to take my car in for a service at Northside Lexus off of I45 north well while I was there I had it properly inspected for any little issue it could have and had an oil change done.. I waited 2hrs and got a bill with too many numbers… it was about $10,540 because I needed my suspension replaced and two new rear tires on top of the oil change and interior trim piece I ordered I paid it and got my car back it felt a million times better than before and I fell in love with it again.. on my 5hr drive home I felt comfortable and happy but I ran over a half eaten carcass of what I can only assume was a deer turns out it had ripped my underbody engine cover to shreds and I only realized this when I drove through a big storm and had water pool on the remains of the tray which made it drag on the ground.. I duck-taped it and went on with my life until my battery died in my car and caused the car to trip a bunch of systems forcing the dummy lights on.. it threw a crank position sensor warning so I scheduled an appointment at the closest dealer to me North Park Lexus of Dominion where they are currently as of my typing this are fixing my car by replacing the bumper and under tray piece as well as replacing the spark plugs which were apparently the original spark plugs from when the car was new (according to the service tech that looked over my car) as well as replacing my battery, windshield wiper blades, and my crank position sensor on top of doing a full fluid flush and replacement.. all of this is costing me $2,500 and some change.. and the car isn’t fully sorted yet but it’ll get there eventually in conclusion I love my car more than I probably should but for a 19 year old like myself it is one of the nicest things I’ve ever owned :)
I am a Tech. Hands down the Lexus tend to be more reliable as long as the owner follows the maintenance schedule. But I drive an S Class. The Asian car just does not give that felling that they try to mimic. The Merc is still the King
The Benz is obviously the superior product from a technology and driveability perspective, and if well maintained isn't the nightmare many people make it out to be. With that said, Lexus is the more reliable car, is cheaper to maintain, and will generally last longer. I'd obviously take the S class if I had the money, but honestly I'd prefer a low mileage 430 over both of these cars. There is just something about that car that, to this day, makes it the best car I've ever driven. You're right about the magic factor. The S class feels like you're riding in a piece of engineering perfection, like sitting in a Picasso while you float down the road. The Lexus or 7 series feels like a mass produced consumer product, which it is. That doesn't make it a bad car, it just means you'll never get the same feeling. Also, the 460 is much cheaper than the S class of the same year.
What i like about your reviews is that it is long term usage reviews which is real.. rather than reviewing a new car from the agency which does not benefit the average consumers.
I had a BMW 7 Series. It was the vehicle I loved to hate. Once it hit 150,000 miles, it became a nuisance and expensive to maintain. My LS460 that I switched to now has 137000 miles and is as tight as it was when I purchased it. I've never owned a Mercedes S Platform, but my prior experience with the BMW and German vehicles in general always screams high maintenance cost.
The LS 430 Ultra Packaged is the the smoothest of them all. I had one i missed that car ,I now have the 460 L and it's not as smooth as the 430 .Just my opinion.
No you're 100% right the 430 has the smoothest engine ever literally Rolls Royce rivaling not even hyperbole the 430 was that good and is superior to the 460 motor in terms of smoothness just not in pure power. I want to own a 430 one day
Good Money Ok bro cool mines is black I love black on all cars I thinks it’s the best when nice and clean shines like a mirror but enjoy your LS460 I’m more than sure she is a keeper as well I’m never getting rid of mines I know she is a keeper bro 😎
Exhaust Sports Auto I know it just give is something special that piano black and burl walnut is getting old they need to put some oak and mahogany, and redwood in there
They say different things, for sure. The LS460 says "I want luxury, but I'll trade away some baller cred to get reliability and less depreciation". The S550 says "I want luxury, I want to be NOTICED, and I have so much money that I really don't care about repair bills". Full Disc - I have an LS460.
Having owned the S Class with twin turbo V8... even with an exceptional maintenance record, the timing chain / camshaft system failed at 90K. $7800K damage. However the S Class is absolutely beautiful and special.
Ooof so sorry to hear that sir I would need a warranty at every conceivable point of ownership on a vehicle like that. Still, very happy you had the pleasure of owning and driving an S class
Mercedes.......... great cars to drive, bad cars to own. If you rather have a Mercedes, highly recommend leasing a Merc vs owning unless you like spending $$$$ on maintenance. Lexus.......... 3 words. Quality, Durability, Reliability. No other luxury brand tops Lexus in those 3 areas IMO. Lexus all day for me. I am a guy who likes to keep their cars for the long term and don't want issues. When you mentioned the owner of the Merc with over 200k miles and no issues, you will always have some that will not have no issues with every brand. I would put it this way, we can say Mercedes are reliable but are high maintenance. You can spend $$$$ on maintenance or repairs on a Mercedes which can be said as normal wear and tear but normal wear and tear on a Lexus out lives a Mercedes.
Exhaust Sports Auto I disagree. Extended warranty is not needed on a Lexus or a brand that has proven reliability (Honda, Toyota for example) and is a waste of money. From a pure numbers standpoint, the smart money is on skipping the protection and instead focusing on buying a brand that has proven reliability and then properly maintaining it.
So I should have paid the $3k to get the Brake Actuator replaced on my LS and pass up on the $2k for the warranty? Should I have passed up on the my Acura TSX as well where I paid $2k for a warranty and I had over $6k in repairs done? Lot of Lexus freaks are misleading people making them seem like some perfect problem free car. I know a Guy who bought a new Corolla and the transmission blew out. These are cars, these are the most complicated products humans will ever buy with multiple moving parts and electronics. We pay $10 a month to warranty a $700 phone but not a $20-$50k car all because of name and hype
@@MeynMotorGroup No I am not saying any of that. To each their own. If it helps you or anybody else sleep at night then get the extended warranty. I always say do you. By no means am I saying Lexus/ Toyota is a perfect car or it will never have an issue. Every brand has had a customer that has had an issue, no doubt. I am saying car owners typically paid more for the coverage than they got back in direct benefits especially when it comes to a brand like Lexus. Also, the comments/ question you stated are typical scare tactics that salesmen use to sell extended warranties. Look at this another way: They wouldn’t sell you the warranty if they really thought you were going to use it. As a wise friend of mine who knew her way around the car industry used to say, “I’m willing to roll the dice.”
Just bought a 2016 s550, 2 months ago. It is the best vehicle I’ve ever driven. I was in the market for a luxury car in this class. It came down to the merc, Lexus LS, and Audi A8. There were no Lexus’ in my price range available in Texas and the dealership that had the Audi I wanted, wouldn’t accept the loan from my bank. So the Merc was the default winner. I have fell in love with the Mercedes brand. My wife loves it also and wants a GLS and my daughter wants a used GLC for her first car!!!
@@ezj4523 Brother, I’m sure it would still be going strong, because it was solid. Unfortunately my wife totaled it a few weeks after I posted my comment. On the bright side, my wife and daughter weren’t harmed, just the normal aches and pains of a low speed collision, even though it was a high speed collision. Also the insurance company appraised it for 6k more than what I purchased it for, so I made out with some cash.
@@oscardelahoya5934 😂 I wish I could’ve been on here, complaining about the cost of service. I’ll get another one soon enough. I might come out with a G class next time.
Just from the camera noise you can tell Mercedes is a lot quieter inside. Lexus is turning into "golf" or "mazda", except for triple price. Also I think all mercedeses C,E,S classes have really good hydraulic steerings. You can just press a little bit on the steering wheel to change dicretion on the highway. It's that smooth. While on newer cars that electronic wheel assists have stepping motors or something that can't position at desired spot like in hydraulic systems (which are basically analogue).
My guy you’re actually funny as fuck. I am a Lexus owner but you’re absolutely right. When you start nitpicking the details, German cars have a bit of extra finesse. Just a tad quieter, and more isolated. You can’t have best of everything.
I love the RWD LS 460L because it’s different story.. very roomy backseat with the extra cabin space. Also, AWD costs more in labor when doing regular maintenance because it has 2 drivetrains versus a RWD with only 1 drivetrain. So when mechanics change your parts out for you, it’s much more labor to do since there are more mechanical parts in the way such as the front drivetrain. I’d pick RWD with the L any day. It’s just my preference to have the L versus the non L and RWD over AWD. I feel like I’m in a private jet sitting in the back of an LS 460L
People who buy Lexus LS or Mercedes S class new don't care so much about reliability. People who buy them used do. And that's where Lexus has the greater reputation. Had I a 2014 Mercedes, I would worry every day about what might go wrong next. I wouldn't worry like that with a Lexus, having owned a Toyota for 13 years with no issues, and knowing the reputation for reliability that Toyota and Lexus enjoy.
You should have driven the long wheel base model of the Lexus. Completely different feel, much smoother, and that extra weight makes it feel even more solid. Also make sure it’s rear wheel drive, much better
This has nothing to do with the two cars in this video but wich one would you pick and why if you had the choice of one of these two cars: a brand new, newest model fully loaded mb s class vs a brand new, newest model fully loaded Lexus LS500h with the executive package and all the bells and whistles?
So actually I hate the LS500h and I haven't tried the regular LS500 TT V6. I want to try one soon. I think you can have great deals on the LS500 and they did try to make the steering feel smoother and more similar to the S class. Objectively if money was no object I would lease the Benz
@@MeynMotorGroup hmm i've heard that the tt v6 pulls pretty hard for what it is and i just think that the kirko glass interior trim looks super cool :D it's currently 1AM in finland and i'm just writing random comments here because rain noise keeps me awake xd
Yes I just reviewed a 2020 740i and it pulled so hard, the LS500 has even more power than the 740i so should be amazing. Again cant wait to try it. I just hated how the LS500h had that fake engine noise through the speaker it was so loud and didn't even get good gas mileage so that vehicle was a waste for me Haha nice no worries my friend an honor to have you stop by
There's a saying " if you can't afford to buy it twice you can't really afford it" that saying goes for the luxury cars in general but Lexus is always the safest choice if you care about maintenance money and repairs
S550 is amazing but I'm actually not too crazy about digital dash and lights surprisingly I prefer the LS500 interior the most of any car but that's subjective. Objectively the S550 drives amazint
As a Asian car fan I must admit the Mercedes does look very elegant but reliability and quality is a must for me and the Lexus wins in my opinion. I have personally worked in the car business for 20 years and I have seen nothing but problems with the German luxury brands. No car is perfect but I am willing to bet a Lexus, Acura and possibly a Genesis will last longer then any German car. I believe if you are paying big money for a car it should have at least average reliability. I appreciate your honesty in your videos, keep up the good work.
Oh for sure the Japanese and Koreans will offer far superior dependability. In your experience, when people had issues with their German rides, did warranties pay out on time or even at all when the problems came up or were they reluctant to deal with it?
@@MeynMotorGroup Route 66 is a terrible extended warranty protection plan, they are always trying to get out on paying for something. I have heard extended warranties from Enterprise Car Sales, Carvana and CarMax will pretty much cover everything but those warranties tend to be very expensive because these vehicles are known to have problems or break down. For instance, a 3 year, 36k warranty for a Genesis would be $1900 but the same warranty for BMW 5 series would cost $7,000! I have seen warranties for the Jaguar XJ cost over $10k!!!! If I was to buy a German car it will have to be certified from the dealer and I would get their extended warranty from the manufacturer. Just make sure you read all the fine print.
@@derrickx757 SOLID advice sir thanks so much for sharing that invaluable information many people will appreciate it. Thanks for sharing your expertise
Greg x Wow thanx for the info bro that’s why I’m never getting rid of my 2006 Lexus LS430 she is a keeper and when I get a S class for the weekends in case she acts up a lot I’ll always have my Lexus to take care of me as my daily driver
Owned a S550 for many years as daily driver, put 70k miles on it, no warranty (bought used), no issues, my heart rate was measurably lower while driving it (fitbit 🤣) was just pleasure, driving minivan now and missing my old sclass
@@insayn7995 2 kids 🤣 can’t imagine driving my spotless clean Sclass with completely muddy kids kicking the front seat, collecting leaves, sticks and random stones
Wrong. Lexus ends up in dump years while mercedeses are still being sold. It's all statistics. Statistically when you look at used car market 15 year old mercedeses are the most sold cars (relative to the cars of different brands sold that year - 15 years ago). What does that tell you?
I watched but skipped a little. Did you talk depreciation? How each holds their value? And more importantly, outside of the warranty, let's discuss repair cost.
Another superb review, they just keep getting better and better. Carmine Lupertazzi would go for something luxurious yet understated like a chauffeur driven LS. Johnny Sack had to remind people he was important with a flashy S-class, Carmine didn't need such reminders, he simply was important
Yea of course the underboss always needs and wants to look like a real boss 😆 haha thanks again my friend glad you're a fan of the show I love all those shine box comments lol
I own 2 Lexus and the reliability of the brand is unmatched. Try this, go to a car search site that offers free carfax reports. Pull the reports on a couple Mercedes 2015- 2018 and do the same for Lexus and you'll see why Lexus is a more wise decision. I pulled reports and found that most Mercedes had work done within 4 years opposed to Lexus. They aren't as attractive as Mercedes, and perhaps not held at the same regard in terms of prestige; but they are reliable and their level of customer service is superb.
Haha yea I know my friend it's just you know many people aspire to own stuff like this Benz and it's still pretty expensive at 29k but with a 4k warranty that's the cheapest way I found for a normal human to own something like this but yes Lexus is just so freaking solid and dependable. There's a peace of mind owning a Lexus and it's still a GREAT car top shelf automobile. Glad to hear you have 2 my friend they are tremendous. Thanks for stopping by!
Do you guys have the Toyota crown in america because here in pakistan we don't have ls but we have the crown and because of crazy taxes it costs more than what a maybach s class would cost in america and it's smaller than the ls(I think)
I think it would have been more appropriate and better if the cars had the same interior colors, it is much harder to tell how a leather seat has aged when it is a lighter color, with black it is much much easier to tell (the MB already had a tear, the Lexus just had creases from use over time without proper care.) If it was an LS460L outfitted with air suspension and ML audio as well as the rear seat upgrade it would have been a better side by side comparison but you have to work with what you're given I guess. Either way they're both pretty cars, but to me the Lexus takes the cake, I've driven both of these and in this case I would say yes the MB is a nicer vehicle but the Lexus is a base LS460 AWD, not necessarily a fair comparison, the LS460L on air and with the other upgrades is far nicer than the LS in this video, and I believe it would take the cake against this MB if it had similar mileage. Either way very nice and fair review of these vehicles
Agree with comment below: older cars regardless of miles get problems. My 1997 LS 400 after 8 yrs: $1600 starter, $1300 power steering leak, new water pump, crack on top of dashboard, electronics/radio developing on/off flashing light glitches, ate brakes and tires every 40,000 miles, 17 MPG means frequents trips to the pump even with 20 gal. tank. Solution: super fast and quiet hybrid, hermetically sealed electronics and interior that never goes wrong.
I was really looking forward to watching this and I'm so happy that in finally able to do so 😀. And I have to say I completely agree with what you said, I hope people who are due hard Lexus fans see this and you sort of change their perspective. I don't want to make this too long but like, I forgot how nice the interior is in the S-Class, when you got in there I said to my self yeah that's much better 😆, the whole atnosphere changed for me and clearly to you. Really really loved this video and hope nore people see this and give the S-Class a chance
Haha appreciate it my friend lol but unfortunately I don't think anyone's mind is changing any time soon haha if anything it made them more pissed but it's OK truth must be said
if you side by side the ls drive clip and the Sclass you can instantly tell the Sclass is a bit quieter and smoother down the road over imperfections especially for a livery vehicule as the rims tell. and it also looks crazy good. the LS just as solid but undisputely second.
Owned an LS and now have a Mercedes S500. Mercedes are simply more durable as far as paint/interior. My mercedes has held up better than any Japanese car I have owned. The ride is amazing and engine smooth as any. Reliability for Lexus IS better and lower cost to run but don’t run from Mercedes S class as resale is poor and make an excellent used car alternative. For the price of a new accord you can drive a 150k car for 30k. You just have to be ready to pay the maintenance bills on a 150k car and not a new accord. My 2 cents
I purchase on 12/12 in NJ a new S550 4Matic and it was my 4th Benz starting from C240, C300, E350, and then the S550. I was at the dealership always for ventilation filter which they did not cover but kept making exception that "it was a known issue" but was there for tires and rims and thank God I purchased a separate rim and tire insurance $1,800... my payments on the S550 was $1,100 a month and that is that I put a lot of money down to keep it at this monthly payment. Honest, now I drive a Hoda Fit purchased in 2016 has 24,500K miles, paid it cash and not F^^#ing problems..... happy with no payments and not worried if someone is going to carjack me in traffic..... not worth my time and Lexus is basically a Toyota like the Infiniti Gs are Nizzan...... I'll get a Jeep.....
Lexus is a Lexus thats all i can say! I drive s350 bluetec still not bad but once you buy something for it pfff no thanks. Im with es350 and i love it, gives me a lot of fun drive in smooth and comfort
I love my 2014 LS. What you should mention is a quite large price difference. The S Class is as I recall MUCH more expensive. So I think bang for the buck is in order.
Hey I plan on getting a 07 460 soon, is it fast enough to have you feel like you race? I drive a 2020 rav 4 & get smoked by many cars seeing as the 460 reaches 381 Hp? What cars you beat or lost too? Highway pulls
Lololol and yea I saw that those racing vids on the highways always go viral but I find those to be very irresponsible I only go stupid when there's literally nobody on the road 😆
Exhaust Sports Auto 😂 me too it’s not like we live in Germany saw car videos on how they speed now that’s a place if a person wants to gun their cars everyday 🤣
I wouldn’t touch a Benz after 40,000 miles even it still has full factory warranty. What’s the point of having a car that spends more time in the workshop than serving its owner?
I own 2 Mercs CLK 430 than CL 500 as predicted with the 500 at 70k the air ride suspension went out repaired at Mercedes total cost $14k NO BS then they only offer 1 year warranty dump the 500 after hearing that so I can do $14k all over again NOT Bought a G37 CONVERTIBLE Zero issues for the last 4yrs
there is two kinds of cars out there, there is a Mercedes, and then, there are other cars … S class Mercedes is a king of the road , Lexus is Toyota , Mercedes wannabe lol … if you are worried about cost of the maintenance with S class , then you can’t afford S class … buy a Buick
Overall I’d get the Lexus to have but the S550 is one of the finest cars I’ve driven, I’ve also driven an 2015 flying spur as a housecar driver for St. Regis and it’s rougher than both the Lexus and merc...the merc will be most costly maintenance wise and the Bentley suspension blowing up every other month is the only downfall 😂
Wow would of never guessed that bro would of thought the flying spur would of been up their with Mercedes and Lexus i own a 2006 Lexus LS430 and never getting rid of her she is a keeper but still getting a Mercedes S class for the weekends lol but will always drive my LS for a daily driver 😎
Theodore Young Yea I was surprised to but then again it has all wheel drive and still an old phaeton platform, the new ones I’m sure rides better. Nothing beats an LS though 🙌🏾
Douglas Donatien O ok thanks for the info bro and facts I love my 2006 LS430 that’s why I’m never getting rid of her lol love her the most out of all the cars I’ve owned
Lexus is a solid and actually the better handling car in this comparison really love it. Yea Audis are great too they're like the German Lexus lol they age well too. How's the LC?
Exhaust Sports Auto Thanx bro a 4 door the bigger the car the better for me love 4 door big bodies don’t get me wrong the coupes are nice too just prefer 4 doors and more space don’t forget bro I’m 6’4 so love all the extra space lol and the length of a car as a whole
This S class could pass as a 2020 model easily.....nobody beat the Benz looks.....This Lexus looks like Grandpa's car down the road at the nursing room
Are there any known self-destructive plastics, hoses or suspension parts on this gen S550? if it's really as reliable as you say, I'll go get one with 4matic!
S550: Classy interior, with typical german overengineering. Built for those who have a lot of money and can afford weekly trips to your local "Car wizard". LS460: Dependable ride that will work for you every time, but "lacks excitement".
Here are the full reviews to both cars: S550: th-cam.com/video/z2_ucTl8QeQ/w-d-xo.html LS 460: th-cam.com/video/dYODTvaYs6o/w-d-xo.html Let me know which one you would pick and why. Special thanks to Cary Imports, both vehicles are available with a warranty but the Benz is sold. Follow me on Insta & Twitter @exhaustsports or you may become a Patreon member for early access to videos. Thanks again for your support.
Yea it's very useless if you enjoy paying $10,000 for a transmission it's also uselss if you enjoy paying $5k for a brake actuator.
So yea I guess paying $2-$4k for a warranty is useless I'll just pay full price next time for a new transmission wise advise!
Sorry that happened to you there are definitely horror stories but with today's day and age with Google I just assumed people could research the dealer and ask ahead what warranty company they work with before proceeding to see if it's reputable.
I went to a hendrick dealership paid 2k for an Acura TSX for their hendrick autoguard warranty, flawless, they paid out over 6k in repairs and my Acura was actually modified with 3 or 4 modifications no issues. Everyone has different experiences with different companies you unfortunately had the negative kind. Sorry to hear it but hopefully you can learn from it I wouldn't even buy a Honda Accord without a warranty
the 150K old Benz has to be really cheap for all the priceless high maintenance its built to require vs. the dependable Lexus built for people on a budget.
Be curious look up:
"Benz airmatic " then
"Benz balance shaft"
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I'm a little baffled as to why you say this in video that you hated the 500h, yet when I watched that review, you pretty much glowed tons of praise about it, except for the brief comparison with the G90.
@@joemcdonough7509 I hate it for what it is, they could have done a lot better but it's not the worst car in the world or anything they just did some strange things to it
Mercedes is old money.
BMW is new money.
Lexus is smart money.
What's Audi?
The forgotten one....literally lol
Audis are amazing they are hyper smooth like the German Lexus
@@samlung2724 Probably over there with Jaguar sneering at the three more popular brands. Ha!
@@MeynMotorGroup I enjoy and appreciate Audi, however I own high mileage Lexus (plural).
I want to buy an audi. I want a 2016 S6 but will most likely aim for the 3.0t a6.
Just scared to own another german car after having owned a 2007 525i and then a 2010 M5 right after lol. I owned those 2 cars in a span of 6 months. Then decided to buy an 08 accord and so far it's been good to me for 3yrs and counting.
My 2014 lexus LS460L is the best car I have ever owned. I'm 72 and have owned all of the luxury brands. And I mean ALL. The MB and BMW were money pits.
Did you own this benz?
@@MeynMotorGroup I have owned an S class, a 560Sl, a C class and an E class. That particular model and year, no. But I still stand by my statement, European cars are money pits.
Kinda referring to a 2014-2020 W222 S Class like in this video. We all know they're money pits this is yesterday's news. No one would ever own something Iike this without a warranty. I wouldn't even own the Lexus without a warranty 3k for an actuator, they're all money pits
@@MeynMotorGroup I'll still take my lexus. I'm sure that the S550 is a nice car, but for what I paid for my 2014 lexus LS460L two years ago, I doubt that I could buy the same year S550 for anywhere near what I paid for the lexus with 30k miles.
And you should be it's a phenomenal vehicle like I said...many times in the vid lol. You absolutely can NEVER go wrong with lexus they drive perfect 👌 enjoy just best to enjoy with a warranty
I'll take the Lexus long lasting reliability!
If reliability isn’t a part of luxury then the Mercedes’ might have 1 advantage and that’s people advertising , so other than that Lexus LS is either as good or better . The Lexus has more practical option while the Mercedes’ just has a bunch of useless bling factor option that most people doesn’t even know what it is . If someone blindfold you and put you in a Ls you wouldnt be able to tell if your in a s class or a a8 Audi . If you want a smooth ride then the Lexus wins hands down . Thats a category that Mercedes’ can compete in and you’ll ask why ? one reason they have to put air ride in all their s class .. and at the end of the day their air ride system can even compete with Lexus coil spring set up .
Its not about 0-150k.....its all about 150k-300k. #LexusGang
Haha nice one reminds me if the Chris Harris P100D review not about 0-120 it's 0-150 lol 😆
300k, that lexus motor is one of the best. 600,000 easy
@@octane8872 maybe the 4.3 but definitely not the 4.6
@@juusboxmy 4.6 had 389k miles just fully serviced every 5k miles. 0 issues and have had it checked with a camera. Tested for leaks. Compression. 0 issues no microsopic scoring if anything Sold it for what you sould have 8000 dollars and got the LWB version. Currently on 200k 0 issues put 50k miles on it.
Agree , my 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora made it to 171k miles with no issues , going to 300k with little issues really says something about the car
10 years from now the S-class will be somewhere in a junkyard or someone's money pit.
Yeah man those cars are for people with REAL MONEY...
That is the typical myth 🤣 which is totally not true unless you mean the W220
@@a8s320 This are lexus fanboys. When you look at used car markets it's mostly mecedeses or audis being sold.
@@korencek yep because German cars fill used car lots. You know why? Cause they’re money pits. People buy them then right after the warranty runs out they get rid of them. There’s a reason why u see more LS400s on the road today than a e38 or a 90s S class. They simply don’t last as long.
@@chiefbeef2059 You are a fanboy. I gave you the stats and facts and you still stick to your rumbling and nonsense.
I'm a HUGE Lexus fan but gotta give credit where it's due, Mercedes Benz is simply the king of making full-size flagship luxury sedans.
They really are I'll give them that lol
Me too bro that’s why I’m getting a Mercedes S class to go along with my Lexus LS430 lol
I agree with you on some of the points you mentioned, I drove the GS 350 and I loved it. I also drove a 2010 LS460 and to be honest I was disappointed with the interior compare it to the S550 which has a very luxurious interior. The Lexus reliability is much better than the S550.
I had both vehicles and I can tell you that whenever Mercedes start having problems, get rid of it. The Lexus may have issues that you need to fix but not as many issues as that Mercedes
I agree both cars will have problems Lexus will have less but I still recommend a warranty on both lol epic rides tho very happy you got to experience driving and owning them
@@MeynMotorGroup You must have money to throw away. 4k on a warranty is enough money to buy two cars.
This is a different category of vehicle. People shopping in this class use 4k like toilet paper. But people shopping on a 2k car budget have a crazy obsession with these cars
And another thing, people finance, it gets rolled into the payment but again 2k budget shoppers probably aren't aware its not their fault
Lexus all the way💥💥💥💥
Yeah it just makes good common sense....
i agree ☝️
Although I loved the ride of the Benz I would never own one again. Air suspension cost me 3000 for one side. Got it fixed and bought an LS and never looked back.
Yep,the air suspension on MB cost a lot. I sold my MB for ls460
Lol 😂
Smart man....
Shouldn't hace fixed it
@@g.q.2461 Just makes good common sense...
The S550 is for old money, exclusivity, people who are independenly wealthy. Those who's income is not just a monthly paycheck. The LS is for new money, those considered "the middle class". If you are like me, buying "pre-owned", the LS is the logical choice. I would rather drive a new Honda Accord than a S series that I can't afford to maintain. -:) basically, drive what your budget allows.
I can see that 😆
I agree - I have a 2006 LS430 and it is hands down the best car I've ever owned. I have 2 Porsches which are great but there is nothing like the reliability of the LS430
Your 2006 LS is one of the best cars ever made.
Learn to do the maintenance yourself...this allows for folks to buy whatever they want.
Lloyd Derricoatte II Problem with Benz (Beemers and Audi as well) is that it’s very difficult to access the engine bay for simple repairs. If it’s just oil/filter change, it’s fine. But most of the time, something is alway wrong with these German cars.
When two cars come up in conversation now I've started saying "they're both good, just get the one you prefer"
Yea I know haha that's all you can say both truly are great
@helicopter weewee Better than what,a LEXUS????
Lexus anyday
@helicopter weewee Yes you're exactly right,at first I thought you were talking about buying a used BENZ is better than buy a used LEXUS,lol...I've always said the more COMPLEX the vehicle,the more problems you will have....
@helicopter weewee Such a pity they don't hold up as well as a LEXUS over the years,because they are fantastic cars when there running right..
i’m super brand loyal to lexus but if even take the s over the ls. i drove the s550 coupe around 2 years ago and i fell in love
Ooh the Coupe is nice 👌
Nice have you driven all the full size luxury sedans and compares to the LS500?
My dad was brand loyal to lexus for over 20 years. We sat and test drove the W222 and he completely changed his mind and ordered a full spec S 550. Lexus wins in reliability all day tho
Not sure why someone who doesn't want to hear about comparisons is watching a comparison video but thanks for the views
I have driven both. S CLASS is for really rich people who just want the best. Lexus is for those that want ultimate reliability and still look at price tags.
If money is no option, I go with S class any day.
Accurate
How? A fully loaded LS is $130K. Most people cannot afford that. And Lexus tends to hold its value longer also meaning a used S-Class Benz is going to be more affordable than a used LS.
Love the LS! So classy!
about that story of the gentleman who had 6 years of non-issue S class , you hear one of those time to time lexus is the oposite instead , the only way for you to test that aspect is own both from brand new and see who brakes sooner , a car reliabilty depends alot of his owner behaviour and maintenance . In the other hand Benz's depreciate alot , that benz lost 5k since who drove it already :DD and reputation is earned so that bulleproofery must not be that consistent . ON the topic about S class feeling way superior to the other mercedes models ,and lexus not having that "magic" thats all on mercedes building crappy cars on the last few years . Here in europe we get the A class in an hatchback format powered by a renault 1.5liter diesel making 100hp and they offer the AMG pack wich has 4 sticks instead of springs and struts , ive got a ride in one and my butt could feel every road crack i dont consider that models worthy of a Mercedes badge , would get myself a corolla or a mazda3 instead of that , so that lack of magic on Lexus its their own fault for making very consistent quality products over the years . AND YES IM A LEXUS SLUT AND I BELONG TO THE STREETS
Well regardless of his story don't buy either without a warranty
Lol thanx for the info bro 😎
Yeah not talking about A-class here 🤣 S-class is just a mega yacht... period...
It is not turbolag. It is mainly if you are in too high gear it in some scenarios not all takes a second to downshift.
this lexus is also a generation older than the S Class. They made this generation LS from 2006 to about 2016 with a few updates
2013-2017 LS460 is far superior to the 07-12 LS460 I used to own. People think they're the same because of the carryover drivetrain but the car is tuned totally different and really no issues driving the car just the silence and pure softness of the benz is next level
@@MeynMotorGroup i actually drove a 2007 LS and a 2016 LS and to me the 2016 didnt feel much better...
As a S550 owner, I tested drive many other great cars and thought about replacing my old S550, but every time after testing drive I got dispoint and realized the only car that could be better than my old S550 in this class is the new Mercedes S. By the way luxes also getting similar issues when it is old and high mileage.
I just dont understand why Lexus people need to act like children on the internet about this. Thank you for sharing your experience, stay blessed.
Exhaust Sports Auto facts
Exactly - but it depends on the generation - W140 was awesome, W220 awful, W221 awesome (from own experience), W222 awesome (from own experience) ... not feeling this new one
I don’t have S but 2007 E550 at 106k. It had issues, transmission…suspension but when it runs nothing like it. Planning to keep it for some more time
I've owned a lot of vehicles over the years and I tend to stick around anything not over 2002 (I'm in the automotive repair business so I know a few things about newer vehicles) newer tech is impressive but def has it quirks and kinks compared to older model vehicles. Im more of a Honda and Toyota/Lexus guy do their incredible reliability (if taken well care of) but I have also owned an 01 s430 and that was an amazing machine as well and well ahead of it time it has tech that it used in newer cars. I drove it to 275k miles didn't leak a drop of oil and engine purred like it was brand new and trans was perfect. One thing about Mercedes is if it's taken care of it's a Fabulous vehicle if neglected it can be your worst nightmare. I miss and loved that s430 yes it had the smaller motor but it was more reliable and dependable than the s500,550 and 600. Currently have my unmolested 97 prelude 100% stock with 150k now and my 93 sc300 with 167k
Solid stuff my friend thanks for sharing
@@أميرةجولييت this is true to an extent. If taken really well care of they are. If neglected they are a nightmare and money pit just like everything built in today's era
The wood on the LS is know as 'Shimamoku' and the making of the steering wheel involves 67 steps and 38 days to make.
Good to know! It's high quality for sure
Wow thanx bro 😎
I can do it in 34 steps and 24 days.
I saw that TH-cam video also. The wood in my 2014 LS460L is the same wood in the video.
and who cares? when it has no soul?
I choose the 2014 LS 460...but I’m biased because I own this exact car and I love it.
You should be it's an amazing machine you're very fortunate it handles phenomenal too. Stay blessed!
Keep up the great videos - hope all is well.
Thank you my friend!
Exhaust Sports Auto By the way - the video on the wrap and ceramic for LC - another awesome video.. Seriously...these videos are really interesting and relevant.
You should love it
So I know I’m commenting on a video that is a bit old here but I’m gonna say this.. I love my LS460 it is hands down my favorite car I’ve driven but that said there are more comfortable cars out there and yes even the LS460 will break… I bought my 2013 LS460 used at 116,000 miles and it had been neglected mechanically.. visually it’s wonderful but on the interior there were some things that were off and it had some mechanical faults I wasn’t aware of at the time.. 3 months in to my owning the car I had gone on a trip to Houston for a business trip of sorts and also used the trip to take my car in for a service at Northside Lexus off of I45 north well while I was there I had it properly inspected for any little issue it could have and had an oil change done.. I waited 2hrs and got a bill with too many numbers… it was about $10,540 because I needed my suspension replaced and two new rear tires on top of the oil change and interior trim piece I ordered I paid it and got my car back it felt a million times better than before and I fell in love with it again.. on my 5hr drive home I felt comfortable and happy but I ran over a half eaten carcass of what I can only assume was a deer turns out it had ripped my underbody engine cover to shreds and I only realized this when I drove through a big storm and had water pool on the remains of the tray which made it drag on the ground.. I duck-taped it and went on with my life until my battery died in my car and caused the car to trip a bunch of systems forcing the dummy lights on.. it threw a crank position sensor warning so I scheduled an appointment at the closest dealer to me North Park Lexus of Dominion where they are currently as of my typing this are fixing my car by replacing the bumper and under tray piece as well as replacing the spark plugs which were apparently the original spark plugs from when the car was new (according to the service tech that looked over my car) as well as replacing my battery, windshield wiper blades, and my crank position sensor on top of doing a full fluid flush and replacement.. all of this is costing me $2,500 and some change.. and the car isn’t fully sorted yet but it’ll get there eventually in conclusion I love my car more than I probably should but for a 19 year old like myself it is one of the nicest things I’ve ever owned :)
I am a Tech. Hands down the Lexus tend to be more reliable as long as the owner follows the maintenance schedule. But I drive an S Class. The Asian car just does not give that felling that they try to mimic. The Merc is still the King
Totally agree with you and the s class will always be king most people who buy Benz usually don’t worry about reliability
The Benz is obviously the superior product from a technology and driveability perspective, and if well maintained isn't the nightmare many people make it out to be. With that said, Lexus is the more reliable car, is cheaper to maintain, and will generally last longer. I'd obviously take the S class if I had the money, but honestly I'd prefer a low mileage 430 over both of these cars. There is just something about that car that, to this day, makes it the best car I've ever driven.
You're right about the magic factor. The S class feels like you're riding in a piece of engineering perfection, like sitting in a Picasso while you float down the road. The Lexus or 7 series feels like a mass produced consumer product, which it is. That doesn't make it a bad car, it just means you'll never get the same feeling.
Also, the 460 is much cheaper than the S class of the same year.
Another viewer just said the same thing and I agreed that 430 is a Gem smoothest engine in the world hands down
I have a friend that has the 430, I just don't like the body style over the 460.
Nice info thanx bro I know I’m never getting rid of my 2006 Lexus LS430 she is a keeper 😎
Good Money 😂 so true can’t tell u how many times people mistake my 2006 LS430 for a Mercedes and I always correct them and say nope it’s a Lexus
Good Money What year LS430’s do u own bro?
What i like about your reviews is that it is long term usage reviews which is real.. rather than reviewing a new car from the agency which does not benefit the average consumers.
Glad you found it valuable my friend!
I had a BMW 7 Series. It was the vehicle I loved to hate. Once it hit 150,000 miles, it became a nuisance and expensive to maintain. My LS460 that I switched to now has 137000 miles and is as tight as it was when I purchased it. I've never owned a Mercedes S Platform, but my prior experience with the BMW and German vehicles in general always screams high maintenance cost.
The LS 430 Ultra Packaged is the the smoothest of them all. I had one i missed that car ,I now have the 460 L and it's not as smooth as the 430 .Just my opinion.
No you're 100% right the 430 has the smoothest engine ever literally Rolls Royce rivaling not even hyperbole the 430 was that good and is superior to the 460 motor in terms of smoothness just not in pure power. I want to own a 430 one day
Nice bro I agree I own a 2006 Lexus LS430 and never getting rid of her she is a keeper 😎
Good Money Nice bro don’t get rid of her
Have u ever drive a S class Mercedes bro?
Good Money Ok bro cool mines is black I love black on all cars I thinks it’s the best when nice and clean shines like a mirror but enjoy your LS460 I’m more than sure she is a keeper as well I’m never getting rid of mines I know she is a keeper bro 😎
I like both but I’m a Mercedes fan but I do love the bamboo wood option in the Lexus
Bamboo wood is very special I love it
Exhaust Sports Auto I know it just give is something special that piano black and burl walnut is getting old they need to put some oak and mahogany, and redwood in there
They say different things, for sure. The LS460 says "I want luxury, but I'll trade away some baller cred to get reliability and less depreciation". The S550 says "I want luxury, I want to be NOTICED, and I have so much money that I really don't care about repair bills". Full Disc - I have an LS460.
Ok - i have a tesla
Having owned the S Class with twin turbo V8... even with an exceptional maintenance record, the timing chain / camshaft system failed at 90K. $7800K damage. However the S Class is absolutely beautiful and special.
Ooof so sorry to hear that sir I would need a warranty at every conceivable point of ownership on a vehicle like that. Still, very happy you had the pleasure of owning and driving an S class
Exhaust Sports Auto And let’s not begin with the Ferrari F430... It’s an amazing car but not looking forward to the clutch maintenance.
Hey man you're blessed haha that's an awesome collection sir yea it's that Ferrari Tax
I like the S class as well but since my budget is not enough to get a new one and maintain it, I'd go for an old LS.
I think the LS looks more sophisticated and charismatic, S class looks like a bug from the front
@@TopStrikerMaverick Lexus looks sorry
@@a1phamalestud Looks sorry? Tf does that mean
Mercedes.......... great cars to drive, bad cars to own. If you rather have a Mercedes, highly recommend leasing a Merc vs owning unless you like spending $$$$ on maintenance. Lexus.......... 3 words. Quality, Durability, Reliability. No other luxury brand tops Lexus in those 3 areas IMO. Lexus all day for me. I am a guy who likes to keep their cars for the long term and don't want issues. When you mentioned the owner of the Merc with over 200k miles and no issues, you will always have some that will not have no issues with every brand. I would put it this way, we can say Mercedes are reliable but are high maintenance. You can spend $$$$ on maintenance or repairs on a Mercedes which can be said as normal wear and tear but normal wear and tear on a Lexus out lives a Mercedes.
Yea get a warranty on any car
Exhaust Sports Auto I disagree. Extended warranty is not needed on a Lexus or a brand that has proven reliability (Honda, Toyota for example) and is a waste of money. From a pure numbers standpoint, the smart money is on skipping the protection and instead focusing on buying a brand that has proven reliability and then properly maintaining it.
So I should have paid the $3k to get the Brake Actuator replaced on my LS and pass up on the $2k for the warranty?
Should I have passed up on the my Acura TSX as well where I paid $2k for a warranty and I had over $6k in repairs done?
Lot of Lexus freaks are misleading people making them seem like some perfect problem free car. I know a Guy who bought a new Corolla and the transmission blew out.
These are cars, these are the most complicated products humans will ever buy with multiple moving parts and electronics.
We pay $10 a month to warranty a $700 phone but not a $20-$50k car all because of name and hype
@@MeynMotorGroup No I am not saying any of that. To each their own. If it helps you or anybody else sleep at night then get the extended warranty. I always say do you. By no means am I saying Lexus/ Toyota is a perfect car or it will never have an issue. Every brand has had a customer that has had an issue, no doubt. I am saying car owners typically paid more for the coverage than they got back in direct benefits especially when it comes to a brand like Lexus. Also, the comments/ question you stated are typical scare tactics that salesmen use to sell extended warranties. Look at this another way: They wouldn’t sell you the warranty if they really thought you were going to use it. As a wise friend of mine who knew her way around the car industry used to say, “I’m willing to roll the dice.”
Eye Con Bottom line. Lexus is behind when it comes to their competitors. Let's be honest. Their lineup is aging.
Just bought a 2016 s550, 2 months ago. It is the best vehicle I’ve ever driven. I was in the market for a luxury car in this class. It came down to the merc, Lexus LS, and Audi A8. There were no Lexus’ in my price range available in Texas and the dealership that had the Audi I wanted, wouldn’t accept the loan from my bank. So the Merc was the default winner. I have fell in love with the Mercedes brand. My wife loves it also and wants a GLS and my daughter wants a used GLC for her first car!!!
Massive congrats beautiful purchase my friend
How reliable has it been
@@ezj4523 Brother, I’m sure it would still be going strong, because it was solid. Unfortunately my wife totaled it a few weeks after I posted my comment. On the bright side, my wife and daughter weren’t harmed, just the normal aches and pains of a low speed collision, even though it was a high speed collision. Also the insurance company appraised it for 6k more than what I purchased it for, so I made out with some cash.
@@ericmason5623 bullshit you got tired of repairs 😂😂😂
@@oscardelahoya5934 😂 I wish I could’ve been on here, complaining about the cost of service. I’ll get another one soon enough. I might come out with a G class next time.
Just from the camera noise you can tell Mercedes is a lot quieter inside. Lexus is turning into "golf" or "mazda", except for triple price. Also I think all mercedeses C,E,S classes have really good hydraulic steerings. You can just press a little bit on the steering wheel to change dicretion on the highway. It's that smooth. While on newer cars that electronic wheel assists have stepping motors or something that can't position at desired spot like in hydraulic systems (which are basically analogue).
My guy you’re actually funny as fuck. I am a Lexus owner but you’re absolutely right. When you start nitpicking the details, German cars have a bit of extra finesse. Just a tad quieter, and more isolated. You can’t have best of everything.
Imma ls430 man myself one of the best bang for your buck vehicle every made
LS430 is one of the all time greats smoothest engine ever
I agree I own a 2006
My S550 is at 160k and only had a sway bar bushing to be replaced at 140k. I run 2 bottles of fuel injection cleaner every 10k miles
Wow that's great
If you like looking at it in the shop, go with with the S550. If you like looking at it in your garage, go with the LS460.
Ive been looking @ '13- '15 LS460 preferably F sport,, whats the max mileage i should buy in tht age range?
AWD as well
I love the RWD LS 460L because it’s different story.. very roomy backseat with the extra cabin space. Also, AWD costs more in labor when doing regular maintenance because it has 2 drivetrains versus a RWD with only 1 drivetrain. So when mechanics change your parts out for you, it’s much more labor to do since there are more mechanical parts in the way such as the front drivetrain. I’d pick RWD with the L any day. It’s just my preference to have the L versus the non L and RWD over AWD. I feel like I’m in a private jet sitting in the back of an LS 460L
People who buy Lexus LS or Mercedes S class new don't care so much about reliability. People who buy them used do. And that's where Lexus has the greater reputation. Had I a 2014 Mercedes, I would worry every day about what might go wrong next. I wouldn't worry like that with a Lexus, having owned a Toyota for 13 years with no issues, and knowing the reputation for reliability that Toyota and Lexus enjoy.
You should have driven the long wheel base model of the Lexus. Completely different feel, much smoother, and that extra weight makes it feel even more solid. Also make sure it’s rear wheel drive, much better
What will be the depreciation between the 2 with 150,000 miles also maintenance cost.
Same mileage?
Easy...
Lexus $22.999
Mercedes S class $7.999
the s550 looks better than the ls460 for sure!
I think these S class looks like the E class which also looks like the C class.
Another great review, I like the way you say it as it is, thank you.
Glad you appreciated it sir!
I have a 2006 LS 430 and the seats look great. The seat in that LS look like cracked rubber. What happened?
Yea idk usually lexus seats do better than this
This has nothing to do with the two cars in this video but wich one would you pick and why if you had the choice of one of these two cars: a brand new, newest model fully loaded mb s class vs a brand new, newest model fully loaded Lexus LS500h with the executive package and all the bells and whistles?
So actually I hate the LS500h and I haven't tried the regular LS500 TT V6. I want to try one soon.
I think you can have great deals on the LS500 and they did try to make the steering feel smoother and more similar to the S class.
Objectively if money was no object I would lease the Benz
@@MeynMotorGroup hmm i've heard that the tt v6 pulls pretty hard for what it is and i just think that the kirko glass interior trim looks super cool :D it's currently 1AM in finland and i'm just writing random comments here because rain noise keeps me awake xd
Yes I just reviewed a 2020 740i and it pulled so hard, the LS500 has even more power than the 740i so should be amazing. Again cant wait to try it.
I just hated how the LS500h had that fake engine noise through the speaker it was so loud and didn't even get good gas mileage so that vehicle was a waste for me
Haha nice no worries my friend an honor to have you stop by
Sopranos one of my favorite shoes Chrissy continue to upgrade through the years with his cars good variety
Yea he even bought Johnny's Maserati haha
There's a saying " if you can't afford to buy it twice you can't really afford it" that saying goes for the luxury cars in general but Lexus is always the safest choice if you care about maintenance money and repairs
the S550 sold me with the digital dash ambient lighting.... it’s ahead of its time. 2020 lexus still don’t have digital dash :(
S550 is amazing but I'm actually not too crazy about digital dash and lights surprisingly I prefer the LS500 interior the most of any car but that's subjective. Objectively the S550 drives amazint
As a Asian car fan I must admit the Mercedes does look very elegant but reliability and quality is a must for me and the Lexus wins in my opinion. I have personally worked in the car business for 20 years and I have seen nothing but problems with the German luxury brands. No car is perfect but I am willing to bet a Lexus, Acura and possibly a Genesis will last longer then any German car. I believe if you are paying big money for a car it should have at least average reliability. I appreciate your honesty in your videos, keep up the good work.
Oh for sure the Japanese and Koreans will offer far superior dependability. In your experience, when people had issues with their German rides, did warranties pay out on time or even at all when the problems came up or were they reluctant to deal with it?
@@MeynMotorGroup Route 66 is a terrible extended warranty protection plan, they are always trying to get out on paying for something. I have heard extended warranties from Enterprise Car Sales, Carvana and CarMax will pretty much cover everything but those warranties tend to be very expensive because these vehicles are known to have problems or break down. For instance, a 3 year, 36k warranty for a Genesis would be $1900 but the same warranty for BMW 5 series would cost $7,000! I have seen warranties for the Jaguar XJ cost over $10k!!!! If I was to buy a German car it will have to be certified from the dealer and I would get their extended warranty from the manufacturer. Just make sure you read all the fine print.
@@derrickx757 SOLID advice sir thanks so much for sharing that invaluable information many people will appreciate it. Thanks for sharing your expertise
Greg x Wow thanx for the info bro that’s why I’m never getting rid of my 2006 Lexus LS430 she is a keeper and when I get a S class for the weekends in case she acts up a lot I’ll always have my Lexus to take care of me as my daily driver
S class for the weekends, e350 as a daily,x5 for the fam, A6 for the wifey, Acura TL for fun.
Owned a S550 for many years as daily driver, put 70k miles on it, no warranty (bought used), no issues, my heart rate was measurably lower while driving it (fitbit 🤣) was just pleasure, driving minivan now and missing my old sclass
MBS5004M how did you end up with a minivan from a s class?
@@insayn7995 2 kids 🤣 can’t imagine driving my spotless clean Sclass with completely muddy kids kicking the front seat, collecting leaves, sticks and random stones
look back 15 years and see how those lexus and mercedes have held up. nobody will touch the benz's
Wrong. Lexus ends up in dump years while mercedeses are still being sold. It's all statistics. Statistically when you look at used car market 15 year old mercedeses are the most sold cars (relative to the cars of different brands sold that year - 15 years ago). What does that tell you?
korencek exactly, there are so many s classes still on the road and on the market.
I watched but skipped a little. Did you talk depreciation? How each holds their value? And more importantly, outside of the warranty, let's discuss repair cost.
@GA
Depreciation on a car that already has 150K miles?
Repair costs are higher on the S550....but its a different buyer
The 4.6L V8 in the LS is the same engine used in the GX460 and the Land cruiser
And the Tundra:)
Yeah but in Lexus gx land cruiser or tundra makes only 301hp but in Lexus ls awd makes 361hp and in regular LS 460 makes 383 HP
@@MeynMotorGroup yes the tundra and sequoia as well :)
@@manjotsandhu9539 right
And those Toyota/Lexus SUVs are bullet proof. In South East Asia, the Landcruisers are known as Ninja Kings
Another superb review, they just keep getting better and better. Carmine Lupertazzi would go for something luxurious yet understated like a chauffeur driven LS. Johnny Sack had to remind people he was important with a flashy S-class, Carmine didn't need such reminders, he simply was important
Yea of course the underboss always needs and wants to look like a real boss 😆 haha thanks again my friend glad you're a fan of the show I love all those shine box comments lol
Is the brake actuator still a problem with the 2013+? How much is the repair at an indy shop? Thanks
I own 2 Lexus and the reliability of the brand is unmatched. Try this, go to a car search site that offers free carfax reports. Pull the reports on a couple Mercedes 2015- 2018 and do the same for Lexus and you'll see why Lexus is a more wise decision. I pulled reports and found that most Mercedes had work done within 4 years opposed to Lexus. They aren't as attractive as Mercedes, and perhaps not held at the same regard in terms of prestige; but they are reliable and their level of customer service is superb.
Haha yea I know my friend it's just you know many people aspire to own stuff like this Benz and it's still pretty expensive at 29k but with a 4k warranty that's the cheapest way I found for a normal human to own something like this but yes Lexus is just so freaking solid and dependable. There's a peace of mind owning a Lexus and it's still a GREAT car top shelf automobile. Glad to hear you have 2 my friend they are tremendous. Thanks for stopping by!
Do you guys have the Toyota crown in america because here in pakistan we don't have ls but we have the crown and because of crazy taxes it costs more than what a maybach s class would cost in america and it's smaller than the ls(I think)
The Benz must be something special indeed bro. I knew that it had to be. Great vid!
Thank you my friend!
I think it would have been more appropriate and better if the cars had the same interior colors, it is much harder to tell how a leather seat has aged when it is a lighter color, with black it is much much easier to tell (the MB already had a tear, the Lexus just had creases from use over time without proper care.) If it was an LS460L outfitted with air suspension and ML audio as well as the rear seat upgrade it would have been a better side by side comparison but you have to work with what you're given I guess. Either way they're both pretty cars, but to me the Lexus takes the cake, I've driven both of these and in this case I would say yes the MB is a nicer vehicle but the Lexus is a base LS460 AWD, not necessarily a fair comparison, the LS460L on air and with the other upgrades is far nicer than the LS in this video, and I believe it would take the cake against this MB if it had similar mileage. Either way very nice and fair review of these vehicles
I love lexus, but I agree with you I really do like the s class mercedes they are nice.
I agree my friend
Agree with comment below: older cars regardless of miles get problems. My 1997 LS 400 after 8 yrs: $1600 starter, $1300 power steering leak, new water pump, crack on top of dashboard, electronics/radio developing on/off flashing light glitches, ate brakes and tires every 40,000 miles, 17 MPG means frequents trips to the pump even with 20 gal. tank. Solution: super fast and quiet hybrid, hermetically sealed electronics and interior that never goes wrong.
1600$ for a starter??!! you must have gone to the dealership cause if i recall the starter motor for an ls400 is around 120$. maybe you meant 160$?
@@blur3253 Yup, went to dealership. Back in 2000. Stevens Creek Lexus, Santa Clara, CA
Dope review as always my friend!🔥 Two big dogs, you can't go wrong either way 👍
I agree! And thanks!
That’s a fact
I was really looking forward to watching this and I'm so happy that in finally able to do so 😀. And I have to say I completely agree with what you said, I hope people who are due hard Lexus fans see this and you sort of change their perspective. I don't want to make this too long but like, I forgot how nice the interior is in the S-Class, when you got in there I said to my self yeah that's much better 😆, the whole atnosphere changed for me and clearly to you. Really really loved this video and hope nore people see this and give the S-Class a chance
Haha appreciate it my friend lol but unfortunately I don't think anyone's mind is changing any time soon haha if anything it made them more pissed but it's OK truth must be said
@@MeynMotorGroup Yeah you're right 🤣, but those commwnts are kinda funny so it's fine at least the truth's out like you said 😆
Yea they are hysterical and well worth reading lol
DUDE THESE JUST KEEP GETTING BETTER
Haha thank you my friend glad you enjoyed!
What would you think of them compare to a panamera?
if you side by side the ls drive clip and the Sclass you can instantly tell the Sclass is a bit quieter and smoother down the road over imperfections especially for a livery vehicule as the rims tell. and it also looks crazy good. the LS just as solid but undisputely second.
Actually the Benz was a one owner car surprisingly 😂 yea there's a reason why the Benz costs nearly twice as much lol
@@MeynMotorGroup oh weirdly enough never seen these rims are they the stock ones?
Yea they are these def look like some limo service/business spec car lol but it was actually a personal vehicle haha
Thank u making comparison for both lovely cars so as per ur experience in driving both so which one of them have most comfortable soft cushion seat?
Thanks! Seats are honestly comfortable in a these flagship cars but if you want a definitive answer, Benz
Owned an LS and now have a Mercedes S500. Mercedes are simply more durable as far as paint/interior. My mercedes has held up better than any Japanese car I have owned. The ride is amazing and engine smooth as any. Reliability for Lexus IS better and lower cost to run but don’t run from Mercedes S class as resale is poor and make an excellent used car alternative. For the price of a new accord you can drive a 150k car for 30k. You just have to be ready to pay the maintenance bills on a 150k car and not a new accord. My 2 cents
I just get a little bit of everything with a Lexus ES. Not AS quiet as either but still a nice luxurious ride with Camry-like maintenance costs.
I purchase on 12/12 in NJ a new S550 4Matic and it was my 4th Benz starting from C240, C300, E350, and then the S550. I was at the dealership always for ventilation filter which they did not cover but kept making exception that "it was a known issue" but was there for tires and rims and thank God I purchased a separate rim and tire insurance $1,800... my payments on the S550 was $1,100 a month and that is that I put a lot of money down to keep it at this monthly payment. Honest, now I drive a Hoda Fit purchased in 2016 has 24,500K miles, paid it cash and not F^^#ing problems..... happy with no payments and not worried if someone is going to carjack me in traffic..... not worth my time and Lexus is basically a Toyota like the Infiniti Gs are Nizzan...... I'll get a Jeep.....
I was going to buy an LS 460 but the insurance was so expensive that’s why I didn’t buy it. How much do you guys pay?
That's going to vary by zip code, driver history, and year of vehicle.
Really good reviews you go into great detail much appreciated
Appreciate that my friend and thanks for stopping by!
Lexus is a Lexus thats all i can say! I drive s350 bluetec still not bad but once you buy something for it pfff no thanks. Im with es350 and i love it, gives me a lot of fun drive in smooth and comfort
Glad you are enjoying your new ES!
Rollin in the Lex Luga,tires smoked like Buddah
Is the charging typa sound normal in the v8 at the start of the ls 460 drive
I love my 2014 LS. What you should mention is a quite large price difference. The S Class is as I recall MUCH more expensive. So I think bang for the buck is in order.
I thought people just knew of the price difference after all everybody knows everything now
Hey I plan on getting a 07 460 soon, is it fast enough to have you feel like you race? I drive a 2020 rav 4 & get smoked by many cars seeing as the 460 reaches 381 Hp? What cars you beat or lost too? Highway pulls
Idk i don't do stuff like that. But the LS460 is faster than what people give it credit for
Exhaust Sports Auto Lol for real bro said he ain’t ruining his beautiful LC500 or any other car for that matter I with u and agree bro 😂💯 👊🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Exhaust Sports Auto He has a race car 🏎 on his picture so it made sense he’d ask that question 😂🤣
Lololol and yea I saw that those racing vids on the highways always go viral but I find those to be very irresponsible I only go stupid when there's literally nobody on the road 😆
Exhaust Sports Auto 😂 me too it’s not like we live in Germany saw car videos on how they speed now that’s a place if a person wants to gun their cars everyday 🤣
I wouldn't touch the S550 if its mileage is 150k without dealers' warranty. Sorry a nope for me.
I wouldn’t touch a Benz after 40,000 miles even it still has full factory warranty. What’s the point of having a car that spends more time in the workshop than serving its owner?
Lease the Benz own the Lexus. Best way to look at it.
Can you do an A-B comparison of the S550 and S560 S-Class?
Which engine is better the older 550 or newer 550 ? Thanks !
I own 2 Mercs CLK 430 than CL 500 as predicted with the 500 at 70k the air ride suspension went out repaired at Mercedes total cost $14k NO BS then they only offer 1 year warranty dump the 500 after hearing that so I can do $14k all over again NOT Bought a G37 CONVERTIBLE Zero issues for the last 4yrs
there is two kinds of cars out there, there is a Mercedes, and then, there are other cars … S class Mercedes is a king of the road , Lexus is Toyota , Mercedes wannabe lol … if you are worried about cost of the maintenance with S class , then you can’t afford S class … buy a Buick
Overall I’d get the Lexus to have but the S550 is one of the finest cars I’ve driven, I’ve also driven an 2015 flying spur as a housecar driver for St. Regis and it’s rougher than both the Lexus and merc...the merc will be most costly maintenance wise and the Bentley suspension blowing up every other month is the only downfall 😂
Wow would of never guessed that bro would of thought the flying spur would of been up their with Mercedes and Lexus i own a 2006 Lexus LS430
and never getting rid of her she is a keeper but still getting a Mercedes S class for the weekends lol but will always drive my LS for a daily driver 😎
Theodore Young Yea I was surprised to but then again it has all wheel drive and still an old phaeton platform, the new ones I’m sure rides better. Nothing beats an LS though 🙌🏾
Douglas Donatien O ok thanks for the info bro and facts I love my 2006 LS430 that’s why I’m never getting rid of her lol love her the most out of all the cars I’ve owned
Douglas Donatien Do u own a LS bro?
Theodore Young Absolutely bro....my mom has your car same year...I have an 06 Es330 and It still drives like new #Teamlexus
I've been a huge fan of Lexus. I bought an s580 this year and it's absolutely fantastic to drive.
Whtsbthe best year to get in the S550?
If I had to buy, it would be the Lexus though the Benz looks better. I would throw the A8 in the mix too.
Lexus is a solid and actually the better handling car in this comparison really love it.
Yea Audis are great too they're like the German Lexus lol they age well too.
How's the LC?
@@MeynMotorGroup just got off the phone and I'll pick it up tomorrow. I'm freakn excited. Kinda looking at some wheels now... lol
Oh damn I thought you had it already wow I'm so freaking excited for you
@@MeynMotorGroup I've had it three weeks. It got PPF and ceramic coated this week.
Oh gotcha that's what I thought nice yea that car needs it drive it headache free now
When I get that S class to match my LS430 I’m good and I’ll be good very satisfied bro and accomplished my car goals 😂 😂
And you will! Would you get an S class Coupe or a 4 door?
Exhaust Sports Auto Thanx bro a 4 door the bigger the car the better for me love 4 door big bodies don’t get me wrong the coupes are nice too just prefer 4 doors and more space don’t forget bro I’m 6’4 so love all the extra space lol and the length of a car as a whole
Warranty ok. But with the Benz you live in the garage. Pain in the ass. That's why I'm never going back to MB.
understandable
Wouldn't agreed much👍
This S class could pass as a 2020 model easily.....nobody beat the Benz looks.....This Lexus looks like Grandpa's car down the road at the nursing room
I love hearing opinions
I was like whaaaaa is he dropping some sopranos references! Sir you just got a new sub
Hahaha so glad you enjoyed those my friend and super humbled to have your support. Now I'm gonna go home and get my shinebox
Exhaust Sports Auto you did 20 fucken years , leave that shine box alone
Are there any known self-destructive plastics, hoses or suspension parts on this gen S550? if it's really as reliable as you say, I'll go get one with 4matic!
Yea sure get it WITH A WARRANTY
MB anything no thank you. Lexus anything (except front wheel drive) most likely yes. Current ride 2008 Lexus IS350 145k regular maintenance.
Thanks!
I need to add that LS460 to my collection currently we own IS350 RWD, ES350 and NX200T 😎🤗
Yea this generation LS460 is amazing as is the LS430
@@MeynMotorGroup
We also like RCF 😎👍
Geez, get the whole line up lol
@@wongchai807 lol. I was gonna say the same thing
Great review!
Thank you my friend!
S550: Classy interior, with typical german overengineering. Built for those who have a lot of money and can afford weekly trips to your local "Car wizard".
LS460: Dependable ride that will work for you every time, but "lacks excitement".
Honestly the LS has more "excitement" lol just not better objectively as a Luxury car
Benz typical over engineering? More like poor engineering
Starting at 13:01, u gotta be a sopranos fan to understand what he was talking about 🤣