2018 Mercedes Benz S560 Review and Comparison
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ก.ค. 2018
- The S-Class has long been the benchmark for full-size luxury sedans and that continues for 2018. The Mercedes might be more expensive than the competition but that super-sized price tag buys you more luxuries than you'll find in the competition as well. Often emulated, there's just nothing quite like an S-Class in America.
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I prefer amber turn signals as well Alex.
Can’t wait to buy 2018 s550 in 2028
heyheyhe0011, I want the Maybach. But I am short by about $700,000 :-))
heyheyhe0011 why wait 10 years, it will depreciated to $10k in 3 years since it is unreliable garbage.
heyheyhe0011 none of them will be working by then lol
Gas will be $10 a gallon so you might need a loan to fill the tank to drive 400 miles
Megamillions tonight boys.....good luck
Always, I appreciate your hard and brilliant work!
I’ve always preferred amber signals as well. I think they’re much easier to spot in the periphery during the day and night. Europe made them required for a reason.
Great review Alex
Great Review Thank you
Alex is THE BEST car reviewer on TH-cam, period!
Kevin Henderson Alex is good but savage geese is slightly better...but Alex is good
Can’t be compared
The best review I've seen in I've watched a lot. Would you know the main changes for 2019? Thanks so much!
Very nice review.
Great review as always. :-)
Definitely prefer amber turn signals. In my opinion, the red turn signals can easily be confused with brake lights, particularly when the brake lights and turn signals are one-in-the-same (which may not be the case for the redesigned S-class).
The S550 is a "Tweener" 😎 Another good vid and excellent review as always Alex... 👍
@AlexOnAutos: Great review, per usual!
Small catch: The S65 AMG gets the older 7G 7-Speed automatic, not the newer and awesome 9spd.(especially in the S63, which gets the wet-clutch).
You got to love the word “delta” I know that I do ,love your videos keep up the good work
Alex, you seem so comfortable in the back seat, you sound like you are about to fall asleep at 7:20
Great review as always. Thank you for sharing.
Mercedes S class is in a class all by itself.
Amber LED turn signals rock and at mandatory for me.
Hey Alex can you do a review and comparison video on the Lexus lx 570 with 3 rows
I have a 2018 Mercedes S-450 4-Matic and on a recent trip to Michigan from Georgia, I got up to 30.4 mpg, which was absolutely amazing!
how's maintenance and reliability?
@@trinisuprazee I don't have any complaints about my car. I understood that maintenance would be higher than other cars, but the flip side is that they are built so well that you don't have to worry about breakdowns, especially if you are taking care of them. I also have a 2015 E-Class and a GLK350 so I am good with them.
Will you also review the S560L Long wheel base, as it will be interesting to see where it sits relevant to the A8L and LWB 7 series?
Will you review the 2019 next?
Well done😊😊...... please review the new Audi a8l..
Well done!
I'm four years late, But awesome job Alex.
When will the new inline 6 twin turbo come out. I thought Benz was switching to inline 6 for base engine
Agree with your final three picks Alex. Great review as always
Hi Alex best vehicle reviewer in my humble opinion. I especially enjoy your Mercedes S class reviews. I have 2007 in like new condition with low miles and have driven a newer one and I like my old 2007 better from the interior to exterior and I enjoy the ride just as much. It also has more than enough tech for me and I love the headlight washers and night vision mine also has power rear seats and heated and cooled rear seats and the rear passengers can adjust their climate individually. I am a poor guy but feel like a king when I drive my S class makes my troubles fade away and puts a smile on my face. Would I like a newer on not really too expensive for me plus the old one I have feels just a little more special and solid.
Could you do a review on the 2018 Audi A8 L please?
Hey Alex I’ve been watching your channel for couple years, always wanted to thank you for all the detailed reviews, gives me complete info on all the cars which others are trying to catch viewers by doing short and subjective reviews. Please continue the great work!
Btw, I would like to see some more reviews on land rover products, is it possible for us to get some?
Alex can u pls do a review on a Mercedes GLC 350e
Will the hands off mode work at high speeds like Tesla's autopilot?
Alex can u plz do a review on the 2018 Toyota Century 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Solen'Ya The Pickle Man it's a Japanese market only so you'll probably never see one from Alex unless he gets invited.
John Vo I know just wishing lol
Alex, you have a handful of cars listed on your cabin noise page at or below 68db. Is this really the quietest cabin you've tested?
i dont believe alex actually reads the comments on his vids... certainly doesnt seem to reply to very many
Was this vehicle equipped with the rear seat belt bags? What are the implications of having this option and trying to install a child seat? I haven’t really found a good answer to that question since the Mercedes seatbelt airbags are different from Ford’s.
This means it will be the first production car with active suspension? How many months in the year will it stand in the garage for repairs?
I love the softer suspension with the more comfortable ride this why I like Mercedes.
Can u review the S63??
Does that auto stop button need to be pushed to be turned off every time you start the car?
Nice
Great review. I'm glad you compared the BMW M760Li to the Mercedes S65 AMG. Many often compare it to the S63 and that's just wrong. BMW's answer to the S63 sedan is the Alpina B7.
The best between the Maybach S560/650, the Bentley Flying Spur and the Rolls Royce Ghost is a matter of opinion. I agree with you are that the Bentley Flying Spur is statelier than the Maybach S560/650. Sure, the Maybach has some features that the Flying Spur doesn't (like Auto-parking). However, from a styling and design perspective, the Flying Spur wins the Maybach hands down.
I had a chance to seat on a Lexus LS and when I sat on the rear seat my head touches the ceiling and I am 5ft 11in.
I’d easily take the S63 AMG. I think it’s the best model of the entire s class lineup. It’s stupid fast for its weight and comparable in performance to a model 3 performance. Plus the s63 is comfortable and it has the air suspension and that great sounding exhaust.
Does all wheel drive give better ride quality?
Ride score is definitely an A+
U really love the Lexus LX do you
Always prefer amber turn signals in any vehicle. Especially if its LEDs.
Alex, have you thought about "Alex on Autos" at night?
You should ask him again. ;-)
I also prefer the amber turn signals. They feel so..natural.
I think with the SUV craze in America, and the general space advantages that class brings, I think you'll see vehicles in this class lose market share to luxury SUVs like the Lincoln Navigator, Range Rover Extended wheelbase, the Rolls Royce Cullinan, etc. That trunk was really tiny after you put the fridge in there. That's not an issue in a big ass SUV. I'd love for Mercedes to full update the GLS and give it a lot of the interior comfort and features you see in this car.
Alex CORRECTION: you scored a 67db cabin noise on the 2015 k900. Which is lower than this s class
Great Review! I simply love the W222 and especially the facelift with the AMG Exterieur. Benchmark within its class.
One thing i have to correct: the base engine is not a V6, its an R6 (inline 6cylinder). Its the first mass produced beltless engine which is achieved by using an integrated startergenerator. This startergenerator also produces up to 22PS and 250Nm of what Mercedes calls EQ Boost (electric boost). Amazing engine i was just able to test myself in the CLS450. Definitly something you should have a look at!
Keep up the good work!
First 4.0L TTV6 in the lineup? You meant V8 right lol
The Flying Spur is so old now and hasn't been updated in years. The new continental just came out, but I'd take the S Class over the flying spur right now simply for the updated tech.
Hi, Alex that bag would have fit with the tiniest of a push lol, that was not very fair lol. Nice try though I have fit that same size bag in mine with a fridge so I can say for a fact that it will fit. The fridge in fairness can be removed. Love the 2018 and loved my 07 when I had it also although it did not have massage seats even though it had all the other features that were a package that should have come with them so kind of of strange. The Previous owner must have hand-picked options separately and not the whole package?
I don't think it's the same price wise but if you remove numbers and badges it's in the same class. I wouldn't know if it's better that seems to be complete personal preference when you get to that price tier
This guy is good he knows his detail I would love to see him do the comparing of cars and SUV it better than that damn music I just understand u don't learn anything when they play musical
In S class heated arm rest is a good feature. I will go with gensis to save 💰.
The S class is just amazing
Best looking luxury sedan in the world at it's price point. Bentley and Rolls Royce are in a different universe unless you are comparing a Maybach S class.
Damn! Alex is overwhelmed by this car. I could clearly see into his mind saying, "was I really thinking K-900 can actually stand against this beast"? 😁
S was always a king)
I was inside this car at the auto-show. I almost fell asleep in the driver's side with "well-being" activated...
Which seats have the anti fatigue seats?
@alexatauto
I always thought I might be the only wierd person who preferred amber turn signals. Especially when you have a full LED tail light set up. However, my number one pet peeve; I hate when the brake light becomes the turn signal. This means that between the two tail lamps only, you are consistently dropped down to 1 tail lamp, every time you slow down for a turn. Not including the third brake light. 1 main thing I love on My Genesis G80 Sport is full LED tail lights with a seperate "strip like" amber turn signals. Now similar to the tail lights, is it so difficult to make seperate front led turn signals from the led running light. Very few cars have that, but some do. I constantly see cars with led head light modules, and when they put the turn signal on, the remaining led running light appears as if the car has 1 eye open! Anyone agree?
Why didn’t you show us the 360 camera, you mentioned it in the beginning and then kind of led us astray, you didn’t show us the 360 camera or even the backup camera .....
What happened to the Maybach Emperor?
Great Review Alex, fix the title, S550 vs S560
OMG I saw Adele in Alex's playlist! I love this channel more now!!
So if you really are into smooth ride you should just get regular S Class instead of AMG S Class?
Really Alex?? You would take a Genesis G90 over Lexus LS-500?
Yes to the amber turn signals.
That’s it... There goes all of my retirement savings!
21:47 you said the model your driving is the first 4 liter twin turbo V6 !! . Its a v8 dude !
What's the difference between S550 and S560? I'm in Australia, cheers!
I'm familiar with the older S500, S600 model labling.
The Genisis is not playing the same Game as the other cars listed (there is just no prestige in the name(yet)).
I think the S-class and the BMW is just a matter of taste- they are both great cars. The Lexus is something special and very good. Jaguar is just not reliable enough.
My pick:
Basemodel-> Lexus LS
Topend-> Merc when looking for ultimate comfort and style in below Rolls Royce level
BMW when looking for something big, cosy and fun.
I love that this has excellent braking distances and a functional tech interface unlike Lexus. Very impressive. No sure how you can say that new Lexus twin turbo engine is reliable when the forums say differently
ALEX!
68dB is the quietest you’ve ever tested?!
I thought the Genesis G80 sport at 67dB was?
Was my whole life a lie up to this moment?
Yeah he did say 67dB on the Genesis G80 Sport review. Then again the human ear has a hard time hearing any difference below +3dB (twice actual power)
Leu CeaMia
Fair enough haha
Lease a German car, buy a Lexus.
Right Lane Hog spot on!
Right Lane Hog good luck figuring out that Lexus craptastic interface
In my daydreams I am being chauffeured around in the backseat of the Lexus and using the money I save on repairs to invest in more ways to crush the last hopes of the poor ;)
Lexus isn't even in the same class as Mercedes. The interior is dated, infotainment interface sucks, the ride isn't as smooth, and Lexus cannot compete with AMG performance.
alex is not allowed to say that, he would not be allowed to review cars anymore lol
I prefer the tail lights to look red when not active, but light up amber when active.
I thought the V12 had a 7 speed transmission still
It's just a shame that we in the states cannot get our hands on the diesel versions from Germany. I'd take one of those without reservation!
The red U.S. turn signals are actually the result of a U.S. regulation for the smallish amber turn signals the European S-Class comes with.
I dont like how they are integrating the radar in the front. Genesis does the same weird shiny plate. Integrate it better please!
Tyler Ryce while watching I was thinking, "I wonder if people are going to complain about the rectangular strip in the Benz's grill like they did about the Genesis?" At least I know you're not biased about it.😂
I'm having nightmares of this thing out of warranty. Like the new Range Rover I imagine they just take it back once the warranty is over and scrap it.. Then again there are W221 S600s still serving duty so I guess it can't be that bad.
If maintenance is not an issue the S class is the car for, but if it is then you should opt for the LS.
Fyi magic body control only available in rwd, not 4matic.
from my experience as a passenger, the S class is not much different from the competition, dunno about driving. as far as customer base people tend to swap to whatever is newest when the lease ends. most S driver went to the 7 series when their lease ended. they will be going to another car or back to the S when the leases on the 7 end soon.
Little error in the pricing section. The Maybach S650 comes ONLY in RWD
I’d prefer the s63 AMG over the other trims of the s class. It’s 100K cheaper than the s65, and yet, it’s stupidly fast. 0-60 in the s63 is 3.5 seconds vs 4.2 in the s65. The acceleration time is comparable to the m5, give or take 0.3-0.4 seconds.
Mercedes is the benchmark!!!
my dream car.
I just bought a 2018 S560 V in 2021 WhoopWhoop
I have never and will never understand the idea of red turn lights. I never know it is is a faulty brake light or a turn light until the vehicle moves left/right or doesn't. Amber turn lights are much better.
the new 7 series is everywhere and that is because its new, 740 up to the 760 and alpina models. people want whats new and swap cars again to the new Jag, Audi, merc when they come out as soon as they come out. i would go with the 7 as well in this segment because its new. that mercs old and will be gone soon.
I own a 2016 E-Class. At the time, the E-Class was a newer model than the 2016 S-Class, and had more technology. Need to be careful when shopping between the S and the E because they leapfrog each other in terms of new model/refresh. Top of the line in M-B world doesn't guarantee the best stuff.
Karl P well it's an e class, it's never the top of line.
prettyrickyd47. Are you clinically stupid? Why don't you read stuff before you comment
Karl P with a name like pretty Ricky I wouldn’t listen to him 😂😂
xNuckin_Futs. Yeah, I sound like a bad person because I own a Merc, but I was pointing out that S and E leapfrog each other and you don't necessarily get the best tech in either depending on the roll-out date of that model.
Karl P yeah I understood your comment, I was just mad at how dumb his comment was lol
18/28 mpg of v6 and 17/27 mpg of v8??? Do u think we believe it?
I have gone back and forth between the 7 series and S class for 20 years. I always pick the 7 because I just don't see the S as $10K plus better than the 7. When Lexus puts a V8 in the LS, I will give them a shot. I like Lexus's reliability. Just rolled out of an 2013 XJ. Absolutely beautiful car that was great to drive (V8 supercharged) got stopped all the time concerning it's looks.. Had computer reliability problems at the end. Great review.
S-Class does not offer full rear seat pass through for extended cargo space! It suppose to be a limousine class sedan!
Wait what? MANUAL height adjustable seat belts?
Alex your rating has the new Lexus LS500 ride at A+, and the Mercedes only has an A. So ur saying the Lexus has a better ride? U also gave the Lexus an A in handling and this Mercedes only has a B. Interesting.
3:52 It hurts to watch those red turn signals. They should be amber especially if it is a 'design choice' as you mentioned. I thought it was also product of those silly lighting regulations for american cars.
Matias Petrali Everyone else in the world gets amber turn signals. See the Euro version. Not sure why Mercedes US decided on red. But it is not usually red.
I know! thats why I hate it, amber turn signals look a lot sleeker on the lower part of the taillight, middle should be brake only. The worst in the business is Audi though, european engineers put a lot of thought into the design of the taillights with sequential turn siglas, and Audi US just goes ahead and makes the WHOLE taillight flash red.. smh.
In my experience, every vehicle with red turn signals originated from the US. At the same time, I've also seen US vehicles with the proper colour. I don't understand why they would use red though.
The only Mercedez I've driven was a rented S-450 in Germany (for about a week). Quite pleasant experience. But I still love my Audi A7 the most. :-)
Why do you prefer the a7?