Is Mercedes-AMG Using Too Much Tech?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 พ.ค. 2024
- Rory takes a look at the astonishing technology on the Mercedes-AMG EQS 53, including projector headlights, eye scanning door mirrors, and a system that filters out smells.
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What’s your favourite feature?
The V8 that they left in the factory
the price, which you conveniently didn't mention, is by far the car's best feature.
All these features are nice. Still, the perfect Merc E'24 should have the EQE's interior and the E-Class body.
The swollen smartphone-like gauge cluster in the latter is a sabotage.
Things like the HEPA filter great feature
The anti-theft feature
That theft simulation was the best demonstration of a car feature EVER
Yes this is the best one
To be fair - Tesla has had this feature forever. And it captures video, not just pictures.
@@texastriguy and it’s a legal grey area
Imagine owning this car out of warranty ^_^'
Would be reliable, but expensive if anything went wrong.
@@Youcallthesebagels_ And there's plenty to go wrong! No thanks, it's not for me.
Imagine even buying it
@@Youcallthesebagels_ It's a Merc, so bound to go wrong
I can't. All EVs are going to be disposable. No one is going to want a use EV with a battery that is at 50% in 6-7 years.
That window feature is awesome when I want to leave my kids in the car on a hot sunny day while I gamble their lunch money on the pokies.. 😎👌
All vw group cars for years now have that feature for the windows in the key implemented. I use it in my Leon Cupra 300 all the time. You just keep the unlock button pressed and the windows open as long as you keep it pressed or the opposite with the lock key button...so you can adjust the windows open as much as you like.
Also which window will do that is selectable from the car infosystem.
Hahahah helll yeaaaaaa
The rear and front steering feature also amaizing
@@johnnyxp64yes boss
Real parenting!!
absolutely insane features, i love it. the HEPA filter with real time monitoring is very cool
Yes no doubt cool
Technical Achievement must be measured in reliability as well as accessibility. The tech has to actually KEEP working to be considered beneficial.
Be careful, you might scare away some customers from this bottomless money pit.
@@haveaseatplease Mercedes are very reiliable - and if you get them new as lease cars, no problem at all. If you buy them lets say in 20 years? Different story
@@bavariancarenthusiast2722 So why are Mercedes cars currently one of the least reliable on the market?
@@phuketexplorer Data shows that Mercedes are used to introducing too much technology into their cars and then forget to polish it unlike Toyota. Toyota still use the old technologies they introduced many years ago because they try as much as possibe to refine it. German introduce theirs and leave it to die then they introduce another. But when it comes to Engine, they can last. We have mercedes that last over 20 years without any mechanical issues but with their built-in computer modules, they are not realiable. I also made a research and found out that. most of the computer modules are not built by Mercedes: mostly Bosch whiles Toyota Denso's is an in house technology industry. If Mercedes must be reliable again, then they should maintain their technolgies they introduce and refine it just like. the new E class they introduced will have a different OS powering the car, who does that?
Cheap car manufacturers don't build in new technologies, so less happens. Mercedes has always been a pioneer in new technology.
The reversing camera being behind the badge at the back is exactly the same as on my BMW 6 series and means that it stays clean and avoids the use of pointless and daft camera washer jets as featured on some other BMWs.
My VW Polo rear badge has the exact same reverse camera + boot open function.
It's definitely impressive as a novelty item, however this wears off rather quickly. The feature that one will use the most is the navigation - and that looks dead on arrival; the cheapest iPad currently on sale has better graphic performance than that. The lag would drive me crazy to the point to not using it.
As for diagnosing and fixing this out of warranty - that should be fun!
Isn't the rear steering angle enabled by an annual subscription? I thought it's limited to less than half if you don't pay.
It’s really not bad and the design is the best on the market
Really enjoyed that. Absolutely amazing what they have done. The particulate filter is impressive.
Very educational, Rory!! Another great vid!!👍🙂
I remember when I was just happy to have a car with power steering, electric windows and a sunroof.
I would trade all of this merc tech if I could get rid of all highway cameras, Congestion zone, ULEZ and take the price of petrol back to 72p a litre. Those were the days when driving was fun and you wasn't bent over backwards just to see another part of the UK. Memories.
Great presentation Rory and the Autotrader team👍
You have to look at it from the standpoint of Mercedes-Benz: once the 2 year warranty period is over, they can charge you an arm and a leg to replace or repair all those electronic niggles. Because, you know, every single one of them will fail rather soon than later.
2-year warranty? What market is this?
I have owned about 5 Mercs in my life starting with a 350 SL and the most problems I had was with electronics, so I wasn't going to buy a fully electric one.
Never an issue I buy an extended warranty that covers everything work the extra 60 a month I pay.
People who can afford this car won’t be driving it for more than 3 years 😂 but the 2nd hand market buyers are going to be paying those bills
Amazing review. I watched many reviews of this car but any of them were so interesting and informative. Thank you.
They put so many gadgets in it because they don’t know how to improve the car as an EV. Under current technology limitation, battery consuming functions were the least desirable things.
8:51 Playing Tetris on a mediocre touch screen of a £100k luxury car in 2023 when you could play GTA San Andreas on a smartphone in 2013 🗿
Playing gta on a smartphone is a dumb idea
You can play GTA 5 in a tesla...with a controller or mouse and keyboard
Just took delivery of an EQS, and was previously aware of basically every featured outlined, but the demos were absolutely fantastic! Hope I’ll never need to use the thief alert or maximize use of the HEPA filter, but it’s amazing to see how both work so I have some reassurance in the back of my mind-this is the content I come here for!
Hmmm… So, when you buy a second hand 7 year old one with 1 yr left in the battery, you’re not just going to have a hugey bill for a new bat, but others related to all that electronics that will start being troublesome. For example, how many sensors are there for all these extras?
Rory and AutoTrader just created one of the best car shows. engtertainment yet serious enough. The guy is great to watch and his team makes great cat TV.
As an EV owner, the answer to the question is YES, there is such a thing as too much tech. It's honestly putting me off EVs more and more as there's nothing being done about driver experience/feedback/theatre of driving. Maybe the Taycan GTS offers a glimmer of hope, but there's still a long way to go imo. Excellent review as ever though Rory!!!!
Most of the vehicles I've owned had a sunroof. I've never left the roof or windows open on a rainy day, but the feature using the rain sensor to close them is something that's worthwhile.
There's definitely too much technology. Don't get me wrong. It's a luxury car and I would expect some luxury items. Massaging seats? Definitely. Great sound system and head unit features? Definitely, but give me buttons and knobs. I can adjust my mirrors too..
Awesome review, I’m receiving my 43 AMG in a week or 2 and I’ve seen tons of videos but all about driving experience etc…This one is targeting the tech on that car and thanks to you, I’ve learned a lot and might be able to skip 280 pages of the owner’s manual 😅. Thanks again 👍🏼
I wouldn’t want to foot the bill for maintenance, put it that way. 😂
@@lutzaby1997 and another 5k for the mechanical engineers.
Plus tax..
Then they’ll tell you about the next problem separately. 😂
Most engaging and easy to understand showcase of the car's top features!
As always, Flawless review ! Thumbs up 👍 .
I love the way you demonstrate the features xD
This makes me want to keep my 2005 Audi on the road forever.
Just buy a new Lexus or Toyota they’re always 15 years behind on technology lmao
@@sebass9578 Audi>Lexus/Toyota
Now I feel good!
My 14 year old Skoda superb has rain closing feature on windows too! 😍
But that was not developed by Skoda. 😉
I've never seen any independent tests of cabin air quality in cars, which is kind of ridiculous given that good filtration could *literally save your life*.
I know Tesla uses big HEPA filters like this in the Model X and 2016+ Model S, but does anyone know of other models that do?
Many Chinese cars tend to have HEPA filters, and I think the MG ZS EV does in the UK.
All versions of the Tesla model Y have it. Driving through Rotherhithe tunnel today (whose air quality is soooo bad), can’t smell a thing.
Love Merc and their innovations!
This is just telling me this car will probably not have the longevity it could have had if it was more mechanical.
Less moving parts than an ICE car though
You're not meant to own a car anymore! They are a vastly depreciating asset! Buy one new & lose 25% of it's value driving onto the road! 20%VAT & 5% as it is not new anymore! Taxed, lnsured & registered. At 3 years old (if in Good condition &low mileage) it could be worth half of what you paid for it! How many 3 year Old or more cars on a franchise dealers fore court? NONE! So lease over 3 or 4, 5 (for Kia & Hyundai.)
@@kevinburke6743 we live in a society
Lot of really awesome tech like the automatic time function i.e massage seat for things you do on certain days.
Surprised you didn't go over any of the interior ambient lighting stuff. It looks like a Tron movie in there at night
Can’t imagine driving at night surrounded by all that neon, feeling like you’re sitting in booth at a night club.
This review of features is next level 👍👍
I've been thinking - Rory = Autotrader !
The reviews don't get better than this !
Dope reviews for days Rory
Does it track your head or eyes for the mirrors? I move my eyes not my head when adjusting the mirrors.
All that brilliant tech, but still can't do 400 miles on a 5 minute refuel all year round.
I actually love the design of this. Very understated and timeless. Much preferred over the new 7 series tub on wheels.
Agreed. I know a lot of people don't like the EQS, and the trend is for sharp creases and elaborate detailing like you get on an Audi. But to me, nothing looks better than streamlined, aerodynamic, and a clean design with details just where they need to be for functional reasons.
That's generally what you get with the EQS, with the arguable exception of the nosecone. There are prettier cars that adhere to those principles, but personally I quite like it.
This is a blob on wheels.
Loved this ❤
Wow well done to Merc AMG. Awesome looks and technology at another level.
All those techs are in 2017 BMW M6. BMW does mirror adjustment automatically by the position on the driver seat and the angle on the face.
The tech is incredible. Just imagine when it goes wrong
bruh i love him saying and get you knit sunshine lol
Amazing that new Mercedes cars have presents based on driver height.
My father bought a 2012 SL350 a week ago as a weekend drive, and my head was touching the roof with the roof up at 5'9". With the roof off, my hair was messed up in 5 minutes.
Amaizing digital head lights with 1.3m individual pixls waooo🔥🔥🔥
Yup, I want one!! 💓
Adding additional complexity and multiple potential points on failure to reduce the turning circle from 12m to 'less than' 11m - what a time to be alive!
I just gone one. It's fabulous
Are we getting to the point where a small accident means the car is written off as a total loss? What's the replacement costs for all this tech should it break or you have an accident?
If you own a car like this, you would WANT it to be written off entirely. Nothing like a $140k S class that has been in an accident. Talk about value depreciation. I would much rather get a new car. But hey! To each their own
@@Kenbark42 it's written off at 'market value'. ie. the value insured. Which is only about 80% the price you paid when you drove it off the lot. So yeah, it'll still cost abit. But at your wealth level, it doesnt matter - you're not a peasant.
@@ezralimm Ouch, but still. Having a car like this with serious accident history it may as well be worth 40k since it would be hard to sell for more than that with a serious accident in a car as expensive to look at as the S Class.
Great Job Rory. Please make one on BMW's new Idrive system too..
Thoroughly enjoy this channel.
My 1991 Honda Prelude had rear wheel steering, great for parking A little cheaper than this car!
The rear and front steering feature also amaizing
Yeah😂
Bad example. The rear-wheel steering was developed by Mercedes.
The more tech you add, the less character you have.
Going analogue today is an excellent way to distinguish your luxury vehicle from every other brand with interchangeable interiors. Imagine getting into an EV that has analogue gauges, a hideaway infotainment screen, copper or brass detailing and controls that have juuuuust the right amount of feedback and make satisfying sounds. Even one of Bugatti's design directives for the interior of the Chiron was "no obvious technology", because they wanted the interior to not age like an 80's Aston Lagonda. Modern luxury cars are going to age like milk; they're disposable, which is antithetical to what luxury means...or used to mean, anyway.
Don't really have a standout favorite feature, I was impressed by it all. Give us a proper review, Mr Rory, do it already fam.
It’s indeed the most technological car in the world though other brands will copy but Mercedes is a masterpiece of tech
True sir
Not really its not. Mercedes is top in ICE cars. In EV age this falls apart by Chinese EVs such as Nio ET7, Xpeng G9, Li Auto L9, Hiphi X etc
Do people who watch this channel just not know that Tesla has literally had all of this tech for many, many years now? And so so much more? Its kinda shocking that people are amazed at stuff Tesla has in their Model Y
That rain close feature were avaliable on all MQB cars, starting from 2014+.
The golf 4 had had it first. Much earlier
A full review, please Rory!
The rain sensor😍
How do you adjust the mirrors if you’re cross eyed
Aren't most of these features just a bit pointless, used a few times maybe something to impress your friends then rarely used again. Yes I agree the camera security system is just great and would be used a lot but some of the other things mmmm not so much, more gimmicks than real world useful.
Saying all that though amazing technology 👏
I’d like to see a full video 👍
1:30 this is such an amazing feature.
The Skyline GTR had this 24 years ago.
Let that sink in
All vw group cars for years now have that feature for the windows in the key implemented. I use it in my Leon Cupra 300 all the time. You just keep the unlock button pressed and the windows open as long as you keep it pressed or the opposite with the lock key button...so you can adjust the windows open as much as you like.
Also which window will do that is selectable from the car infosystem.
2018 Mini Cooper Countryman, same.
Very nice video Rory. But for the record: Window venting, sentry mode, hepa filter...these are all Tesla firsts. They are well executed by Merc, but these features have been standard on all Teslas for years. Just saying.
Good point. And highly relevant. Also for the record: tesla was not the first electric car. There were many other electric cars before Tesla came along. 🤓
My 2023 MINI Countryman Exclusive ALL4 has that ventilation feature.
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Watching from South Africa 🇿🇦
😊 Cape Town, 😎👍🏻
great video
Wow logo opens the boot...
Vw has it since my childhood..
Rear wheel steering..
Audi and volvo has it since longbtime..
That screen gives me heebie-jeebies
The fact that in such high tech car the UI is laggy as hell, is embarassing
Very sad they couldn’t afford to put a modern processor in a $150k car. But then again, they need a reason for the owner to upgrade in a few years.
Kudos to them for pushing the boundaries!
So amazing, but back in the day we had horses and you could sit on one and it would take you places automatically..... and you could enjoy fresh air while on the go as well.
I have a 200 90 Toyota Corolla matrix. It’s under powered has no sophistication whatever is a tiny little hatchback and men do I love it! That Mercedes is a beautiful car, but it does not need that much technology.
This vs the i7 should be fun since the Lucid is not there yet to do comparison against.
A'm I right that there is navigation with maps is from HERE? MB start tu use Google maps with Nvidia technology. Will HEREr disappear entirely?
Trust Rory to fan the flames of Merc VS BMW war with that diesel cameo 😆😆
Much better than a Tesla🚀
Hey now can we get the same type of vid for the BMW i7 or 7 series
Great if things don't go wrong used price will be good to see in a few years time
How does the range hold up in the real world?
80 mph on the motorway? When temps drop below 0 Celsius? After sitting stationary for days?
When carwow did an EV range test with a Merc (EQA I think) against a Tesla, Kia, Jaguar and some other, it ran out of juice *significantly* before it’s claimed range.
Hi there Autotrader! Is there ever going to be a new Motorcycle review video? I loved those in the past!
This is my favorite and dream car I pray I later buy this car
HEPA filters have been used in quality vacuum cleaners for decades. It's kind of surprising that they've not been used in a car before really.
Nice tech but pity its on an electric car. I say that because my favourite place where I go on holiday has literally no charging points anywhere near. It seems very dependant on having a mobile connection which again I would struggle with. Can you access these features from the cars fob?
Awesome !
That’s map alone is enough for tech enthusiasts to buy this car..
Wow,just wow...👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
🌹🌹🌹
This Mercedes Benz is really quite a cool car.
But it must be said. In a Tesla you also get:
- ability to control windows, climate and more with the Tesla app
- hepa filter standard on all model Y, S and X’s
- camera based security. Ability to view all sentry mode events plus notifications when car has been breached
- rich maps and navigation (ok not 3d but that’s what Google earth or Apple Maps is for… you can just do that on your phone)
- smart navigation (syncs to your calendar and navigates you to your appointments, etc.
- cloud based profiles; can even adjust other Tesla cars to your configurations
- remembers where you folded your windows or knows where rough roads are and adjusts suspension accordingly (on S and X)
- best safety features via software that are always being improved.
All this is standard too. You don’t have to pay £7K for a minor software upgrade
First question. What kind of Mercedes do I get for a loaner?
Mercedes Me Too App..got a CLA and uses the same
Based on Mercedes last place customer satisfaction, I'd say yes!
"you knicked sunshine" James May reference?
Please also explore the tech for the bmw i7
The manual may have more pages than Chamber of Secrets but can the EQS cast Wingardium Leviosa?
Rory, the best auto reviewer on you tube! Now, give us your candid driving review for the EQS AMG.
There's technology in the Harry Potter book? Great comparison.
High tech, what's it like to drive, how does it do against the i7?
My old 2015 c class 250 amg prem plus windows and sun roof closed when it rained nothing new there
Full review please
This shows why Mercedes is MERCEDES.
The Best or nothing
BUUUUUUT my concern is reliability of these techs and tricks and the maintenance cost.
Just wow