OLD VS NEW S-CLASS! W222 & W223 S-Class Interior Exterior Drive Comparison
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 มี.ค. 2021
- I am BACK with another video on our TH-cam Channel featuring the all-new 2021 W223 S-Class in onyx black metallic with the 2017 S-Class in emerald green! 😍
In this video, we will be having a walk around showing you the Exterior and Interior changes of the all-new Mercedes Benz S500 AMG Line & will also compare it to the old W222 iconic S560 AMG Line where we will show you the old vs. new S-Class Drive, the Old Vs. New S-Class Interior & the start up.😜
The S-Class stands for the fascination of Mercedes-Benz: legendary and traditional engineering expertise defines the luxury segment in the automobile industry. The new S-Class can be experienced with all the senses - seeing, feeling, hearing and smelling - while offering numerous innovations in the areas of driver assistance, protection and interaction. Mercedes-Benz is shaping the next generation of individual mobility for our times with innovations that place the focus on people. The new S-Class uses digitisation for a car that responds empathetically to the needs and wishes of its driver and passengers.
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class follows a long tradition that extends back to the beginnings of the Mercedes brand in the early 20th Century. With the experience gained from 135 years of automobile engineering, Mercedes-Benz produces vehicles that take care of their occupants' safety and offers a comprehensive luxury experience that leaves owners more time for the important things in life. Each model has decisively influenced the automotive engineering of its era. Well before the official designation S-Class, the models in the executive and luxury class were the mainstay of the Stuttgart-based company's portfolio and have always stood for luxury, comfort, safety and lifestyle. The continuous ancestry of the S-Class begins with the model 220 (W 187) of 1951.
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Old one for sure, but both are great cars anyways.
I think you’re going to love the new eqs interior if you haven’t seen it go to gorden wageners instagram
Old all the way !
The old one... Only because it still has an analog.... Look at that clock sorta makes you feel good it's a really good clock to look.... I'm also annoyed the removed it from the E and S class
@@kubilayakgul4937 they nailed it on that dash👏🏾
Old one : Beauty
New one : Technology
Technology is more beautiful🤐
Old One: Iconic beauty
New One: Technology
New One: Driving experience
New One: Interior Ambiente
Old is Gold
@@sinanmksinan8543 Sinane jes ti nas?
Beauty can be appreciated with time...
The old s class extrior is so damn beautiful
The old look is absolutely iconic 😍 But I know that we will definitely get used to the new look as well 💪🏼
@@mr.benz oh yeah? New benz looks like Toyota crown. The cheap luxury car!
The interior of the outgoing car is a lot nicer, too
@@wht8349 ITS NOT A CHEAP CAR ITS FULL OF LUXURY
@@travelwithaoi7140 Cry
Old one: Russian mafia
New one: Korean CEO
I prefer maffia
You mean Yakuza - w222 was cultured and elegant.
😂👌👌
Russian mafia : W140 😎
Russian mafia - Bentley
The "Old" one was perfection. The physical manifestation of every life-giving emotion possible. The new one is an eyesore inside out.
fr, ive been a car guy for decades have liked and disliked different S class, W222 was the quintessential car to me, like if i could have only one car for all time that would be it (ofc with a big v12 twin turbo lol) but this new thing is overcooked
i like the older one a bit better too, but you can't say the new one is an eyesore bruh
For me I love everything about the old S-Class
Same definitely
The old S Class is beautiful indeed, especially the rear part of it...but the interior detail of the new!!...very impressive ;)
Exactly! Can't mess with classic 😭
@@righteoussterling2300 ı love the old interior much better
I am looking for a used one,s63 or 65 or 680
This is how a comparison should be like, side by side, very nice.
Thanks Buddy! Always trying my best to improve those comparisons! What would you like to see in the next ones?
@@mr.benz How about the new E class vs the old E class?
@@mr.benzUr welcome... Good luck...
Can u do the petrol hybrid v diesel hybrid?
I can't believe the 6th gen one is now the old one. It still looks fresh. Looking at them side by side just feels like they are two different Mercedes models.
They definitely jumped the gun
W222 design is timeless, it will still be beautiful even after 20 years.
New one: looks like an E class.
Old one: truly the pinnacle of interior design, the gold standard of Full size luxury sedan.
look like Ford Taurus
Old interior feels like a yacht. The new one feels like a brothel
Lol hahaa, well said
That’s wrong to say that about the new S-Class because you can set the brightness & color of the Ambiente. If you don’t want that 'brothel' look you can turn it off or just change it to your favorite color 😅
😂
I would have said the other way around 😅
These big wood panels on the new one make it more feel like a yacht I think
😂⋯⋯👌
The old one is just like a Chanel jacket! It will always be on style!
Having owned the previous S class and now the new one (only 3000 km so far) I have observed the following:
Exterior: New doors are heavier and harder to open. Body panels are not aluminum like the last one.
Interior: Both are very much quality cabins. The new one is more technology oriented and the previous was more about aesthetics. The new one is quieter than the old one. Hard to imagine that it could be but it is.
Ride: The old one was great. The new one is even better. Road holding and smoothness are superior. Winter traction and stability is the same in both: excellent.
Fuel consumption: The mild hybrid of the new S is definitely more fuel efficient than the previous V8 without electric boost.
Performance: New S has more rapid acceleration due to the mild hybrid boost.
MBUX: I struggle with the voice command. It seems to have trouble with my hoarse voice. The boot up of system functions is faster with the new MBUX than the previous Command.
The new one doesnt give me that "S-Class" feel u know😵
At all...it’s lost that big boy feel
@@s2kgang171 iss all gone💀
Absolutely right if you see that car but let me tell you one thing: I drove the new S-Class now for a long time & can say that this is THE BEST! Driving the new one is an experience you wont forget.
@@mr.benz thats exactly why people say that they wish some of the features in the new one were put in the older one...
I guess what i am trying to say is that the new one looks more as if it were to be an E-Class than an S-Class🤷♀️
The older S-Class interrior is so much better. The new S-Class interrior is such a dissapointment.
yae...nothing sclasslike....cheaper ugly look, like in the tesla 3
you right
I also think that W223 will be next disappointment, same as W220 was
i dont understand how nobody is screaming out how bad that dash board is
Ppl are crazy for i agree with the rear looking ugly but everything else is outstanding!!
The older tail lightbis more classy
The taillights of the new S class are reminiscent of a Nissan Altima
Maxima
I’m 20 and I think screens are ruining cars interiors
It makes the interior feel like an Apple store.
@@konliner9286 exactly
Yea. It's terrible
I don't mind the screens, I just want the climate control dials and volume knob to remain (at minimum). We are nowhere close to having full self driving cars, so removing basic things such as the climate control and volume knob is just dangerous. The least Mercedes could have done is to integrate the climate control dials into the display (as it is they are static and ever present) like Land Rover is doing with its Touch/Pivi Pro Duo systems
Nobody asked you for your age
The previous Merc S Class is so much more clasier. And outside looks just beautiful. Inside is like Yacht, amazing. New one is nice but is not as nice as old one. Cool review man :)
newer one doesn't give out the S-Class feel.I'm always for the older version any day.
Finally a car exterior that doesn’t make the last generation look dated. Thanks MBZ
I totally agree, the old interior looks more inviting. And although it's hugging you. The New one looks like the inside of a tesla. It doesn't have the same warmth. JMO!
They destroyed the vintage look on the new Benz. The rear ended looks like a Honda Accord 👎🏾👎🏾👎🏾
Spot on. The rear lights look nothing like it should
Yes the new one more like honda accord.. the old design can compete with bentley and roll royce
I thought so too… really looks like a Honda from behind
And the fact that almost all physical buttons have been replaced by a screen...
theres just an exposed camera on the front!? ahahhahahah
W222 2-Spoke Steering wheel was the most beautiful ever steering wheel created by Mercedes Benz 😍🔥
8:38
I don’t know how many times to like this comment because it’s 100000000000000000% true...sometimes you don’t know what is wrong with engineered and artists deciding to create sth uglier than the predecessor
That’s exactly what I meant at 8:39! This was the time I became a Mercedes Fanboy 😍
Most beautiful modern steering wheel by mb
Absolutely i thought i was the only one who has the same opinion. The two spoke was priceless. Also the new amg steering wheel on the amg line cars look hopelessly out of place and ruin the already bland interior
The old S- Class is so classy. The interior is amazing and I am old school too where I like the physical buttons rather than the touch screen. W222 All the way!!🙂
OLD *MERCEDES - BENZ S - CLASS* WILL BE ALWAYS IN MY HEART AS ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC CAR.
agreed with you. the old taillights look expensive. the new one, if you take off the badge, and put a Hyundai badge on it, people will believe it's a Hyundai.
Correct
could not agree more
Facts
Yes pretty generic modern design nothing characteristic
Same goes for the front lights
I still loves to buy the old one its really beautiful and royal rich look
Interior in old one looks MOOOOOOOOORE better that new one
I actually don't mind the new interior. Its the outside of the new one that I don't like. It just looks like a nice E class imo. I was so ready to get a new one, even test drove a 580... but just doesn't do it for me aesthetically. I'm so messed up. Gotta keep my 2019 s560 for now and pray they change the design for 2022 or 2023.
SAME.
Same
They are not going to change the design until 2026…. My parents have a s580 and it’s nice tho only thing we don’t like is “haptic buttons”
Unfortunately, every S Class's new design cycle usually lasts 7 years😐
Well what do you think about the 2022? It’s just an grill update. Headlights are still the same and maybe just a few added lines but not too impress still I must say. We’ll see what 224 looks like
i prefer the old one , especially the s63 amg , super super elegant
Was at the dealership today and saw the new S class, black exteriour, damn its 🔥🔥🔥
Wait for the new S63! You will love it 🤯
I always preferred the S600 prior to the S63, to me the S-Class should be pure luxury and not try to be a sports car (which it never will). And with the AMG exterior package the S600 looks just as good as the S63.
I love the Old S Class especially S65 AMG. The new S Class is ordinary doesn’t give the S Class class
@@mr.benz the sad thing is that old s500 had V8 but new one has inline 6
That sound of the old one 10:35 🤤😍. The old one look. The old S class looks more like a real mercedes, with the new one they try too much to keep up with the times, which actually ruins it a bit.
That’s actually the point and the same they did with the G-Wagon but I have to disagree, it doesn’t destroy the car, maybe just the feeling but you forget everything as soon as you drive the new S-Class! Unforgettable and very pleasant drive ☝🏼
@@mr.benz new G wagon looks great, this abomination is a confusing departure from sensibility... there is an exposed camera at the front? one that was previously hidden!?? LMFAO theres no excuse for that, admit the W223 is a tragedy
Absolutely stunning vehicle and amazing job with the side by side comparison! Job well done.
Both these mercedes s class cars are absolutely beautiful, no doubt about it. The quiet and smooth ride of both these cars is amazing.
The exterior of old Mercedes was beautiful...
Great job with this comparison. The old S-class is beautiful. MB really messed up the aesthetics of the new one, a shame.
The new ones looks nice, but the old one is clearly on a whole new level
Great review mate. I just bought the W222 (old model) and it’s absolutely fantastic! I agree with your assessment of both cars. I personally think the older model has the better looks and the interior is much better. The interior clock is beautiful
I do of course like new stuff... But in this particular case, my choice will be the old one
I don't know why i am so in love with the old one , anyway is the best or nothing ❤️
Perfect and profound comparison. Great
I really wanted to see this comparison! Thank you!
Talking about smoothness:
My first S-Class was a 1973 W116 280SE that I bought for roughly €1500 equivalent back in 1994. Replacing my crappy 1971 Volvo 142 it just felt so smooth and luxurious! A few years later I got a 1986 W126 300SE and I thought that car was just so incredibly smooth!
That was my last S-Class since I went into E-class stationwagons (I got kids) but I have driven a W221 S500 and that was like "now they can't be any smoother", it's like you're floating around in this bubble totally isolated from the outside world.
I haven't even experienced the W222 but I'm sure it's even smoother than the W221. And now you're telling me that the W223 is at a total different level than the W222...
Let me tell you one thing which felt really weird: After I got out the old W222 S-Class & got inside the new W223 to drive back home it felt like I was driving an old E-Class before. This is something I will probably never experience again but still feels a bit wrong when I think about it. 😅
@@mr.benz
When comparing different Mercedes models, the specs also makes a huge difference, sometimes even more so than one or even two generation steps. Especially for the E-class where the 4-cyl cars lack that luxurious effortless power compared to the 6 or 8 cyl cars. And without options the interior often look very basic whereas a fully speced car with airmatic and a nice leather option can feel almost like an S-Class.
But then again, the fully optioned E-Class e.g. E400d is more than double the price of a more basic speced E220d so maybe that's what to expect. But you should keep that in mind when watching those TH-cam reviews where the car is often fully loaded. You may get disappointed when you go to the dealer and look at a car that is within your budget...
But when it comes to newer S-Class cars, the basic level (in terms of engine option and equipment) is very high, its not like twenty years ago when you could buy a very basic W140 S300 with cloth interior that felt more like a giant W124.
I can’t wait to see the new S-Class outside by the roads😍 For some reason Cambodians love S-Classes. The W222 S-Class is literally everywhere in Cambodia.
Yes most of the S-Classes, literally 2/3, will be delivered to the Asian market. You will love the appearance of the new and in the future people will also get used to it 🙌🏼
The best comparison of old and new vehicles I’ve seen! I love the old style in and out and for the new one I think the interior is really nice, but the back of it doesn’t compare to the old.
The old is just overall better. It has more presence. The new one looks the new a big A class.
They all look like a A-Class. I constantly find myself on the road thinking an E-Class is an A-Class lol.
Yeah, the C-class looks a bit like the A-class, but how does a new S-class look similar to an A-class, for you😵😱. There is not even a single similarity between the S-class and the A-class(especially the new one).
@@johndavidson3424 The new generation's S-Class definitely looks a LOT more like the A-Class.
In fact, with the new generation the styling is incredibly similar from A to CLA, to C, E, and to an extent even the S-Class - although its sheer size helps differentiating on the latter.
The MB limousines look more alike than ever before with the sleek rear-design and rear-lights, and slim headlights.
Man. Even with the former generation, MB enthusiasts pointed out the number of light strobes as a main differentiator between the C, E and S-Class.
@@mediocremangBro, Older S-class looked a lot different than the A-class, but after the new S-class and new A-class respectively it looks way more different. I can bet you about that, I can't lie more about saying that an S-class and A-class looks similar. It just doesn't look similar at any point of view, honestly.
Both are amazing
W222 !! all the way, but this ambient lighting trend is outta control
I agree, KIA is on it like there’s no tomorrow 😂
Unless you are a Tron fan!
I have to agree with you on the interior on the previous s class is so much better then the new one
Thank you for the great video, I was very happy to compare this,
I'm from Prague. Czech Republic
And since 1986 I love the Mercedes S-Class
It always surprises me.
I just got a 2019 S 63 AMG and let me tell you, It's an Absolute head turner.
The most satisfying thing is that the old one going out is not overshadowed to look old and dated but remains top class.
Similar like CL class was. When new one came the old one went out still being the unbeaten coupe
That was probably there intention to keep it both alive.
The old interior actually feels nostalgic and a bit dated to me but feels much more calmer and well put together than the new interior.
I’ve never even been inside the old one or the new one but the I fell in love with the old one back in 2016 and the new one just looks too futuristic. I love the coupe variant and it’s sad they aren’t making a new coupe
ive been inside the old one alot it’s comfortable when you get driven in it
I loved your comparison, very honest with mention of negatives , I personally like the old one
Old one. New is too Teslaesque.🤔 The old one just oozes class. It’s almost as nice as a Bentley
I agree as well. The new S-class interior reminds me of super luxury tesla.
Actually when it came out in 2014, many automotive journalists said it surpassed the Bentley Flying Spur and Rolls-Royce Ghost in terms of design, technology and even overall build quality. All of this was before the S-Class Maybach was launched
This side-by-side comparison is why I clicked in. Other TH-cam stars review a new vehicle and mention the previous generation or thumbnail a picture. You nailed it with this video 😁👍
S class must be luxurious and elegant, when it appears to impose itself! The new model leaves much to be desired, for the exterior design ... 🥴🤓
Exactly! The new one is a bit to offensive & sporty for me. The S-Class should be quiet & heavy 💪🏼
why are the tail lights just little triangles
I looooove the look of the old one 😍❤
Great video, thanks!
Im with you on this. I dont fall in love with the new one. Amazing in tech but soulless. Love the previous and i like that you made the video on those 2
Yea I’m gonna miss the old s class because the old s class is what made me want a Mercedes so badly. I love the s class coupe and it’s sad that it’s going to be gone soon. I love everything about the s class coupe from the taillights to the chime when it starts up
S Class Coupe is pure sex
@@garosama4517 Sex Class is What S-Class Stand for
@@alpzepta It’s Sonder Klass
@@ezj4523 yeah that too but s class is also sexy. Been dreaming since the W140 model
W222 is a timeless beauty,... the new one will take time to win the hearts of benz lovers
You are not getting old bro you are just after class like me and the older S classes were real and groundbreaking in an analogue style
Great comparison! I’m a fan of the old S-Class..would be great if you made a comparison between the W206 vs W205
as always old is gold ❤️
Oh yes yes yes the OLD interior to me , is the real thing..
Thank you for a great comparison. I prefer the previous S class because it is wayyyy more elegant and classy!
Omg so beautiful!
i absolutely love the old one, extremely elegant royal rich look.
Ye but they need to change the light for technology so our safety still on top
Old S Class hands down. Timeless design
I must say I agree with you when it come to the look of the rear and dash the old one is better, I drive the old one at the moment.
2:19 I love this moment. "On the left-hand side the old one, beacutiful and elegant looking W222 S-class and on the right-hand side (pause) the new one. Let's talk about the old one..."
That is a moment of truth and - as a matter of fact - the end of the story. :)
You got me with that one 😂😂😂 but no as I said later on I love the new Front 😉
The new one needs a face lift and it may look all right
Great video as always! I think that the new hypersceen setup that they have brought up will bring back that sort of empty-ness that you said you felt on the new s class(which I agree with too)
1000% AGREE! The MBUX Hyperscreen is exactly what we all need for the new S but will make the EQS way more special 🙌🏼
@Mr. Benz Yeah I agree.. I also feel that the interior could have been a tad better if the design would have beared some similarity with the eqs(I mean those vents running across the length of the interior giving it that instant wraparound effect)
I personally don't like the hyperscreen. It just doesn't feel like the interior of a car anymore. But maybe thats just me.
I Totally Agree With. You!! Thank You So Much For an Outstanding Video and Comparison. I have Not Driven Both Automobiles. I like both!
I feel Mercedes S-Class has escaped my radar until I saw the tech and features of the new S-Class...it's beautiful and very desirable to someone who really appreciates tech, performance and luxuries...the S-Class line has always been very elegant, (except for a few years in the 90's), but now it has very few rivals, and none that I know of, for the price. Great comparison!
Front = new s class
Rear= old s class
Interior = new s class
Steering wheel = new s class
Lighting = new s class
Great comparison video
Yes yes & yes! That’s exactly how it should be 😍 Thank you for your kind words wish you a great day 👌🏼
The old interior in white is the most luxurious interior for me, still need some time to digest the w223 interior, looks too advance for me
Yeah, too advanced is a negative thing.
I would honestly go with older one. It’s more beautiful (my opinion)
the old is more beauteiful in everythingh:lovely interior,nice exterior and very high quality,the new one feels technologycal but misses that s sclass feeling and the beauty
The older body style is richer and more luxurious. The rear of the new one looks like a Toyota. Interior of the older style is far richer looker. The new one looks more high tech and cheaper. No sleekness to the newer design.
When you think of Mercedes as a brand you imagine a car which is classy and contemporary like RR &Bentley. There was no reason for them to go crazy for the high technology. OLD IS GOLD. I don’t think I have ever seen a more beautiful Mercedes S Class than the W 222 - PERIOD
I agree on the rear view of the older model being a little more pleasant to the eye and the dash does look great including the left and right side independently and the design does work as a whole however the digital feel of that car does taper a little to much for my liking on a visual sense from the left to right, the tapering presents well however just needs a little more on the right to tie it all together.
The newer model is clearly a superior car but the older model has held extremely well and has alot going for it.
It’s crazy that the old design was out in 2014 still looks modern in 2022
Thanks for great comparison vdo. I just own W222 for a week. See the new W223 I would happy with the old one as the interior look is totally more beautiful, charming and elegant whereas the new one look too futuristic and take time to get familiar with it.
It will definitely take time to get used to it but if you are done with that process you will love it! Had the new one for a long time now & fell in love. Missing it so much right now. 😍
Old is Gold... Old one more beautiful amazing look that way it's hold it price.. Used one
Totally agree with you.. especially about the rear and interior.. the old one still looks better..😁👍🏻
the old one is the King and the new one is the prince!
The old is more beautiful with everything
222 cool
I like the older one better 🔥🔥🔥
Best thing you said about the watch, we'll miss it ✅✅ 👍🏼👍🏼
I was confused at first like I couldn't tell which one is new and old they both look new to me but I would choose the old 😋😋
Yes I wish I had found a pre-facelift W222 so there would be a higher contrast ☝🏼
The new one has lost its timelessness
It's like when you saw the first cls Merc in red - instant love.
One thing i miss is the wheel wells on the 07-13 if they brought that look back it would be hands down perfect
The only think I like more on the new S class is the ambient lighting, but the older one is definitely better
I take the old one; thank you.
💯 honest review
Great video!
I like them both, I just wish they added the analogue clock to the new one, I also prefer the yacht styling on the new one.
How can I send this to MB designers without actually sending that to them? 😂
Very interesting comparison, Mr. Benz. I did the same, but it took a very long time, of course. Comparing the two was one of the hardest (and most fun) things I have ever done...in this area of being a Mercedes-Benz fangirl. To put it shortly, the new one won. That does not mean I hate the old one. In fact, if someone pointed a gun to my head and told me to buy whichever one they wanted me to buy, I would not be mad at whatever they picked.
I can fully explain how I compared each, but that would be too long, lol. No way I can cram it here. A three-hour video will probably cover most of it or at least some. Also, in a few years, the new one will be more loved than it is now. I remember when the previous one came out... Even the E-Class and C-Class.
There is so much progressions W223 has in the automotive industry. I am blown away. Truly a marvel. Truly a benchmark. People will get use to it, and people who understand it know what I mean about it being a benchmark. I am just very impressed.
One of my (kind of) fears when getting closer to experiencing W223 was that the pure driving experience was going to be lost in all the other stuff the car has. I had this fear with the previous one back in the day. What I like with Mercedes-Benz is that their cars, even with all this awesome fluff in them, is that they still drive so well. Not asking for a sports car, but just asking for an uninterrupted drive when I need it. W222 did it to great succession. W223 also did it with great succession. That feeling of "everything is at your fingertips...when you want it" is great. From the great comfort features to the wafting power when moving. It is all there, but I am not punished for not using them from time to time. That is a rare thing for a car to do well (to my satisfaction), and Mercedes-Benz does that thing well. Perfectly.
There is an """issue""" I have with W223. It is hard to explain, but essentially the feeling of all my senses being pleasures is not done equally as like the GLS or W222. What my senses are: Seeing, feeling, hearing, and smelling. Not tasting. I am not licking the car. Ew. These senses are not equally satisfied as they typically are in other Mercedes-Benz cars, mainly due to the car having a screen as the main UI. Now, I am not against screens or digital climate controls. I see a lot of benefit from screens, however they do remove something from me. Here we go. Take for example: adjusting the volume and climate unit. These little actions alone equally pleasure all my senses mentioned (See, feel, hear, and smell). Seeing the beautiful buttons and rolling thing. Feeling the metal-like and crafted structures. Hearing the clicking when I control them, and how that clicking bounces off and absorbs into the solid and cozy interior. Smelling the fresh air coming from the vents. This last one is a bit more variable, and will not always come to play. However, the other senses are pleasured equally. Perfectly balanced...like all things should be. That is Mercedes-Benz to me since I was a wee little thing. With W223, this is unfortunately not the case. I did not particularly enjoy doing these things like adjusting the climate control or volume, BUT I did love looking at the results via the ambient lighting and speaker rolling out. I did not hear anything from the volume, and I heard that artificial sound from the speakers when adjusting the climate. The haptic feedback is nice, but it is needed...not wanted by me. This reminds me of when I touch the "Back" icon on my phone versus pressing the "Volume" buttons on my phone. I like the latter more. Also, the buttons all throughout the car sound different, further removing the balanced feeling I love from Mercedes-Benz. Press the buttons below the screen, then press the buttons on the steering wheel, then press the Idle Start/Stop button, then press the buttons to open and close the vents, then press the Lock and Unlock buttons on the door. They ALL sound different. The sense of balance is gone for me. There is also the sense of balance on just the architecture of the inside. In my opinion, it is very stunning, but I can see the sense of clashing. The S-Class Coupé also had this issue, so it is sad to see it return. The yacht-like effect they wanted to accomplish is awesome, but a few thing ruin it for me. I noticed while I was driving W223 that the central air vents reflect on the windscreen...like a lot. And the big head-up display box is a bit noticeable from where I was sitting. Also, the vents are not centered...just like in every modern car, but the difference is the car is sculpted to hide those imperfections. This S-Class hides things so well, except the vents not being central, and that is the fault of the screen. Also, I did run into one problem with W223 when using it, but maybe they will sort it out via an update.
That is pretty much it. Otherwise, I am love W223 so much, and considering *many* factors at play here, I would rather have it over W222. There is so much I love about W223 when talking about my senses. It pleasures my senses far better than W222 does, overall. Brilliant car. My dream car.
This is a very shortened version of my thoughts. I could go on forever, but I think I will leave it there. I am excited for the EQS. That will be the first electric car I drive! 🙂
I also had the same thoughts as you but had to keep the video shorter.
Just summed up all the highlights and if you ask me at the end of the day I would also take the W223. After driving it you forget all the negative things, it’s unforgettable 😍
I must say both car are gorgeous in their own unique way👍