I’m driving s600 1996 . I’m owner for this w140 over 16 years newer have problems!! All electric stuff works it’s my best car ever. I’m don’t care about the fuel, I’m care about my safety. This is w140 s600 my safety on the road today!!!!!
one of the most elegant cars of all times!!! I drove a 1995 500SEL, and boy, it is one of the best cars I drove till this day. Driving at 160-180 km/h was like driving at 7-km/h on other luxury sedans. Confidence inspiring indeed.
And the driver died plus the two back passengers. Im not dissing the car! Its one of my favourite Merc saloons of all time. Just shows you how fragile humans are. We are not designed for the world as it is today. We are designed for a simpler life.
Mr Kruger Think b4 talk Princes Diana died bcus she want wearing her seat belt this car was built like a tank with all the damage done the security guard who was sitting in front by the way survived because he had his seat belt on hmm nuf said
خضعت لأقوى فحص واختبار وتم اختيارها كأفضل سيارة صنعت للإنسان ومازال التاريخ.. والسائقين يمجدونها ويذكرونها بخير. The The Best Car On The World, Just Need PROFESSIONAL Driver (GOOD Mind). Thank You
This was when manufacturers showcase their engineering, now it's all about gas mileage and infotainment system, no one bother to show how good their car is actually engineered...
Very good video! The W140 / C140 is an amazing looking car, love it! + I like the fact that you put songs from the earlier Need For Speed games of the 90's… It goes very well, due to the fact, that the W140 is from the 90's…! ;)
I owned this vehicle for about a year and where the 1992 model gets to 23 years old and various components need to be replaced, etc., the cost of ownership of this car was too much for me. For the time though, it sure was frightening to reach speeds of 140mph when I had the nerve to do so; the car is just a monster and luxury without equal.
+Richard Bryan Yeah, it pretty expensive to maintenance this car. But S class was always above your average Mercedes. It depends on condition of the car. If you put together Audi A8 D2, BMW E38 and W140 is far more cheaper in long term than this two.
+Richard Bryan : MY dad dream was to find a very pretty clean W140 S320 and he has one with 91 KM. I am saving now and I can get a new Mercedes if I want but I want W140 (no Mechanics work in S600 specially in my country and if I find... they will suck my wallet) I decided to go with S500 [M119 engine] I will buy the cleanest one I can afford. It is true that this model is last true and over engineered Mercedes. I don't think I will buy another Benz 2000's or 2010's Benz generation after this beauty. I wasn't amazed when I opened the W221 door and looked inside :( and I am sure the driving feelings and how the car sound and drive will be not like the old Benz .
true ... but it won't be solid & reliable as the W140 is :) . I believe the power and the handling is better in W221 but W140 has all the engineering aspects of Mercedes Benz. When it comes serious accidents and Maintenance I believe the W140 will win. But let suspose one day I decide to buy a new benz [like missing the old days] Of course I would think of W221 since it is very close to W140 somehow. I wrote earlier comment 9 months and now I have very sweet & clean 1993 W140 300 SE. Unforentally I couldn't find a clean S500 but still i will find one someday. I am thinking to add the BMW e39 530i next to the Benz. Mercedes-Benz W140 & BMW E39 are the Best cars are ever made :) .
Did liked the old Need For Speeds and very like the W140. Can only say that the NFS music fits well to this video. If I remember these NFS's well: 0:30 NFS High Stakes showcase music, even the voice is very similiar to that explaining cars data in that NFS :) 4:16 NFS 2 main menu music 8:13 10:57 NHS High Stakes main menu music
My favorite s-classes 1. W140 600 SEL 2. W116 450 SEL 6.9 3. W126 560 SEL 4. W221 S65 AMG 5. W222 S63 AMG 6. W220 S600L.............I just love the W140...I am jus 15, but when i got enough money and a driver lecense i would buy a 600 SEL or for beginning a weaker version :D
i had a 94 s420, everything that could leak, leaked. it literally leaked every fluid, the transmission was slipping in every gear, the engine had a loud ticking noise, it was horrible, it was a NIGHTMARE. i do say though they are VERY nice cars, but only with low mileage and maintained.
+Mr Kruger Think b4 talk Princes Diana died bcus she want wearing her seat belt this car was built like a tank with all the damage done the security guard who was sitting in front by the way survived because he had his seat belt on hmm nuf said
What are you talking about, they are not fail. I have before W140 500 SEL from 92 and it was one of the best cars I ever had. Now I drive W220. W140 is far better than BMW E38 in terms parts price. It's more comfortable than any BMW it's date.
xatigrou As far as I know this is a suspension with a control hardness. Back suspension is an integrated system ADS + NIVO. There are no common usual shock absorber but cylinders + "sphere" cushioning. The 'spheres' are those ''pears'' cushioning on the back of which sit near the shock absorbers. When your W140 have ADS it is display on the dash with damper sign on the button. When light is on - the system is active, and suspension get hardened, when off the W140 get you pleasant soft ride. They usually stand for about 10-12 years when new. I had 500SEL from MY 92 and I don't have ADS. The rule is that more powerfull version have ADS, but not everytime. 600SEL is more common with these. But I saw S320 with this. There are two ADS sepearate systems in W140 - one from 1991-1994 and above 1994-1998. The parts are more common for system II from 1994-1998. Overall, the W140 ADS is much less complicated than the R129. In Citroëns it is very popular, and my colleague who have old BX he recharged with nitrogen valve, to future top-ups. So answer your question yes its pretty same system. Beside if the front is soft and the rear is hard this means that there is time to replace the spheres cushioning. In W140 with ADS these shock absorbers with springs that are actuators for adjusting the height of the rear suspension. They only lift the car. Shock is these ''pears''. ADS can be fully "fly" flash code reader on pin 11 of the diagnostic connector and find out what is wrong if something is wrong anyway. I hope I help you with something. I had W140 for over 6 years.
[regarding the 91-93 model years] These comments are entertaining... But you have to remember, most people that say "oh its un-affordable to maintain" are the same kind of people that cant change a tire.. I've found the *W140* Benz, is actually engineered with the mechanic in mind! Almost everything I've replaced, adjusted, or repaired has been easier to get to, and more economical than cheap American vehicles. So if you *can't* spin a wrench, you better have deep pockets for the Mercedes dealer.. If you *can* spin a wrench, you'll love how easy this car is to work on compared to a Chrysler or Ford.. And if your a chevy guy, you might be amazed that your not soaked head to toe with oil after coming out from under the *W140*. (; (yes its very affordable *EXCLUDING* the V12 model... that requires double the effort and quadruple the money)
Its difficult to say what is the best S class the new 2013 W222 s class is the best but sure it is brand new, so i dont know what it for his time the best s class.
Yeah true, but W220 is a better handling car, more effecient, and has a lot better performance depend of the engine and especially with the S600 motor.
hmm, w126 was better then w140, yeah, w140 is good car, but w126 is the best s class ever produced, w126 and w140 have small differences, w140 have little bit failures, mine dad both, and we sold w140, still driving w126, fuck my english :D
You are bought the wrong car, besides the 4.2 engine is not as good as the 5.0, I don't have any problem with my92. I use to drove every 6months to dealer for regular maintance. Now with the W220 '03 S600 I own know is more trouble, too much electronics. And a lot of expensive repairs. Go for dealer, check it out. W140 are quite reliable. I've done myself 220 000km with mine. I sold it out with 423 000 km total. It was still in nice condition. If you are talking about nightmare buy a Lotus Omega
I won't mind taking a W/V 140 retrofitting it with a ultra modern Euro-6 V8 charged-cooled diesel engine 4-litre class & up...overall power & torque performance especially i'll say gives a far better deal in terms of cost:benefit & fuel efficiency..even refinement levels cannot be inferior over the old relatively inefficient petrol V12 ?!? The successor series 220 to my mind represents an overall inferior compromise to the 140. German car have to maintain the standard as a German car, not try to feel like some Japanese car, which unfortunately the 220 seem to veer toward. Overall, even now in year 2015, in many ways i'll still prefer a 140 over a 221, 222 only that in the engine & suspension departments, give the 140 an update ! I believe there's a German vehicle builder who puts modern engines into the old Pagodas..perhaps they can also do an updated 140 for sale as 'new' car..that would be great for those who don't quite like the looks of the current new models yet wanting to blend the leading-edge mechanical technologies of nowadays with their preferred looks from the past designs like the 140.
Good point. I used to own both of this cars - W140 and W220 bought one after another. And I can say that both cars are relatively good, but I prefer W220 mechanical, interior space, handling, but W140 ride, simplicity and the way it drives - it feels so bulletproof. But I used to have mileage in W140 on the same level as the W220, and W220 was a over 170 bhp more than M119 W140 and has 4 cylinders more. W140 has simpler layout and mechanical advancement, so its quite robust, W220 on the other hand have pretty expensive ABC suspension to fix in my case. But when replaced it was reliable.
jaymum23 First part of your comment is definitely true, and I can't agree with your more. But rather W240 is far better than W221 and W222 in comfort. I drive many times W221 and it is better at almost any area than W220 I used to own but the handling in W220 is better. As far as W222 go I drove couple days earlier and its not more comfortable than W240. At 170-200 km/h the interior noise is much greater in W222. Yes W240 is based on W140 because car was very comfortable at it was more like chauffeur car than W220. They try make W220 more drivable as possible and part of that they success that. W222 is now good alternative to Rolls Royce in terms what you can get for your money, but the MB never jump over the Rolls Royce brand and customers usually buy this sort of cars, even that is 85% BMW overall, they have something in their unique style of driving. I doubt that new Maybach or Pullman can beat RR. As I mention I drive Bentley Arnage old one with 4.4 liter BMW, and it was better in many ways than W220. Both presented in 1998. I never drove RR silver Seraph but it is more comfortable and has softer suspension than a Bentley.
jaymum23 My subjective opinion Where 10/10 is max W140 500SEL: Ride - 8/10 Suspension - 9/10 Engine - 6/10 Gearbox - 4/10 Noise - 9/10 Interior finish/quality - 9/10 Feel - 10/10 Space - 8/10 Trunk - 7/10 Fuel Consumption - 6/10 W222 S500: Ride - 9/10 Suspension - 10/10 Engine - 9/10 Gearbox - 10/10 Noise - 9/10 Interior finish/quality - 9/10 Feel - 9/10 Space - 10/10 Trunk - 9/10 Fuel Consumption - 8/10 It's hard to compare W140 and W222. It's even noticeable difference between W221 and W222. But for a car that is 24 years of difference and 3 generations behind W140 is a great buy. And I sure can recommend it. Just don't buy the less powerful versions, the 500SEL and 600SEL is variants to go for, the all 6 cylinders are underpower.
The music is extremely annoying, not only because it is too loud, but also because it is so bad. And that narration -- is that a human imitating a robot? Why so few photos? This vid does not do justice to the car.
I’m driving s600 1996 . I’m owner for this w140 over 16 years newer have problems!! All electric stuff works it’s my best car ever. I’m don’t care about the fuel, I’m care about my safety. This is w140 s600 my safety on the road today!!!!!
one of the most elegant cars of all times!!! I drove a 1995 500SEL, and boy, it is one of the best cars I drove till this day.
Driving at 160-180 km/h was like driving at 7-km/h on other luxury sedans. Confidence inspiring indeed.
فخر الحضارة الغربية ❤
all that classic NFS music made this video 10x more enjoyable
THE BEST CAR EVER MASS PRODUCED,BAR NONE!!!!!!
THE BIGGEST MONSTER ON THE ROAD!!!!!
HOW COULD YOU NOT LOVE IT?????
yeah just a shame it couldn't keep princess Diana safe
Mr Kruger She doesn't wear seatbelt along with her lover. Bodyguard wear and was passanger of front seat and survive.
And the driver died plus the two back passengers. Im not dissing the car! Its one of my favourite Merc saloons of all time. Just shows you how fragile humans are. We are not designed for the world as it is today. We are designed for a simpler life.
Thats true
Mr Kruger Think b4 talk Princes Diana died bcus she want wearing her seat belt this car was built like a tank with all the damage done the security guard who was sitting in front by the way survived because he had his seat belt on hmm nuf said
Oooo my god
How luxurious that car was
One of the best ever Mercedes Benz brought to us
W140-"КАБАН"- the One of greatest , amazing and powerful CAR FOREVER ! With the best Wishes from the Soviet Union.
I love my W140 400sel. Nothing can compare! Unless you’ve driven one, you have no idea!
My favorite s-classes
1. W140 600 SEL
2. W116 450 SEL 6.9
3. W126 560 SEL
4. W221 S65 AMG
5. W222 S63 AMG
6. W220 S600L
خضعت لأقوى فحص واختبار
وتم اختيارها كأفضل سيارة صنعت للإنسان ومازال التاريخ.. والسائقين يمجدونها ويذكرونها بخير.
The The Best Car On The World, Just Need PROFESSIONAL Driver (GOOD Mind).
Thank You
Turki Showier
اي و الله الافضل و انا واحد من ملاك مرسيدس شبح 600 سابقا 500 حاليا
ماذا عن الان الم تعد افضل سيارة
I have a 93 500sel and i love this video because the song that plays is from need for speed 2 se a game i used to play as a kid. nostalgia
This was when manufacturers showcase their engineering, now it's all about gas mileage and infotainment system, no one bother to show how good their car is actually engineered...
this older 90s model year S-Class is more stronger than the latest model.
It could withstand much more vigorous abuse
Мерседес 💪👍 Легенда
What you wanna know, I used to have for many years 500SEL from '92. Now am driving W220
Thx, I also think that the best cars we're made in 80's and 90's. I think it is appropriate as well
I LOOOOVE the nedd for speed tune with the video It is SO appropriate!
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For now we can't judge the W222, but for me overall it's:
1.W126 560SEL
2.W140 600SEL
3.W116 450 SEL 6.9
4.W221 S600L
5.W220 S600L '02 my
The best production luxury sedan ever? I think so by far!
The music in last one minute wow😍
NFS 3 music... Such a memory lane!
Superb quality, brutal car. Great music, btw.
Extremely good video. Music fits perfectly.
Best car ever made!! I'm have 3 of them I'm just like s600 and 600sel. 💪👍
give me one🥺😭😭
I'm got 1994 S600 W140 in Bangkok of Thailand. Love it V12 like it same mine BMW E38 1995 750iL.
Very good video!
The W140 / C140 is an amazing looking car, love it!
+ I like the fact that you put songs from the earlier Need For Speed games of the 90's…
It goes very well, due to the fact, that the W140 is from the 90's…! ;)
owned a 300 sel and 560sel both 1990 now buying the 600se v12 hopefully will impress like the others
Hey, where did you get all those awesome photos of the W140? They look like good desktops..
the king of roads
Man i love this video , my all time favourite luxury car with the NFS High Stakes OST !
Awesome ! :)
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126 560 SEL 1991 is my favourite.
I owned this vehicle for about a year and where the 1992 model gets to 23 years old and various components need to be replaced, etc., the cost of ownership of this car was too much for me. For the time though, it sure was frightening to reach speeds of 140mph when I had the nerve to do so; the car is just a monster and luxury without equal.
+Richard Bryan Yeah, it pretty expensive to maintenance this car. But S class was always above your average Mercedes. It depends on condition of the car. If you put together Audi A8 D2, BMW E38 and W140 is far more cheaper in long term than this two.
+Richard Bryan : MY dad dream was to find a very pretty clean W140 S320 and he has one with 91 KM. I am saving now and I can get a new Mercedes if I want but I want W140 (no Mechanics work in S600 specially in my country and if I find... they will suck my wallet) I decided to go with S500 [M119 engine] I will buy the cleanest one I can afford. It is true that this model is last true and over engineered Mercedes. I don't think I will buy another Benz 2000's or 2010's Benz generation after this beauty. I wasn't amazed when I opened the W221 door and looked inside :( and I am sure the driving feelings and how the car sound and drive will be not like the old Benz .
Faisal x___x W221 is pretty good car also
true ... but it won't be solid & reliable as the W140 is :) . I believe the power and the handling is better in W221 but W140 has all the engineering aspects of Mercedes Benz. When it comes serious accidents and Maintenance I believe the W140 will win. But let suspose one day I decide to buy a new benz [like missing the old days] Of course I would think of W221 since it is very close to W140 somehow. I wrote earlier comment 9 months and now I have very sweet & clean 1993 W140 300 SE. Unforentally I couldn't find a clean S500 but still i will find one someday. I am thinking to add the BMW e39 530i next to the Benz. Mercedes-Benz W140 & BMW E39 are the Best cars are ever made :) .
the early model S classes had issues w/wiring harness.....but great cars!!! Timeless design :)
I love Mercedes!! And the music!!
11:32 need for speed High Stakes Music. I used to love that game when I was a kid.
يا إلهي ما اروع هذه السياره
I owned this car until now
Yo this was the most amazing video ever that trance vibe love it 😍
The music at 11:05 is from Need for Speed High Stakes on PS1. (Play Station 1)
Отличный авто!!! 140 легенда!!!
Did liked the old Need For Speeds and very like the W140. Can only say that the NFS music fits well to this video.
If I remember these NFS's well:
0:30 NFS High Stakes showcase music, even the voice is very similiar to that explaining cars data in that NFS :)
4:16 NFS 2 main menu music
8:13
10:57 NHS High Stakes main menu music
8:13 Rom Di Prisco - "Sirius 909"
the best car the w140
Great old mercedes...
best car ever made i'm gonna buy one😂
Wow, those power seats must weigh more than 100 kg each! :-)
Noukz37 ح
This is the best one one before
The best car ever
Great video and music, mate!
13:33 SR2 Normandy? (Mass Effect) :3
My favorite s-classes
1. W140 600 SEL
2. W116 450 SEL 6.9
3. W126 560 SEL
4. W221 S65 AMG
5. W222 S63 AMG
6. W220 S600L.............I just love the W140...I am jus 15, but when i got enough money and a driver lecense i would buy a 600 SEL or for beginning a weaker version :D
I want a W140 V12. And put a AMG body kit on that baby!
You don't have to put AMG body kit on W140. There was a models in stock from AMG
i had a 94 s420, everything that could leak, leaked. it literally leaked every fluid, the transmission was slipping in every gear, the engine had a loud ticking noise, it was horrible, it was a NIGHTMARE.
i do say though they are VERY nice cars, but only with low mileage and maintained.
Also, what's the song called that starts around 04:20?
should be full stars ✨
where is video about w124 e500?
and they both was produced in 1991.
would you mind sharing your evaluations about the W140? I just wanna check out before I get one myself. thanks
That's true. Especially M275 not M137
isnt this the music from Need for Speed 2 and 3? Hehe. Nice video thanks for uploading
I was thinking Need for Speed Road Challenge
You are wrong, W140 came in public in April 1991
11:00
need for speed high stakes😎
+Caprice Thomas 00:00 NFS 3 :3
Caprice Thomas 4:16 Need For Speed II
Quantum singularity
good car !!!!!!!!!!
the music playing around 5:00 sounds so familiar.... From Need for Speed Porsche (2000,Game)?. I'm I correct?
Almost my every video of cars contains a NFS soundtrack, this is the point of showcase, enjoy.
This First NFS song is from NFS II SE. and the Third is from NFS High stakes
SuperSedans Yeah but the speaker is not understandable at all.
+Mr Kruger Think b4 talk Princes Diana died bcus she want wearing her seat belt this car was built like a tank with all the damage done the security guard who was sitting in front by the way survived because he had his seat belt on hmm nuf said
This here is my dream car and i will get one thats tip-top in few years :):):)
Good question...
What are you talking about, they are not fail. I have before W140 500 SEL from 92 and it was one of the best cars I ever had. Now I drive W220. W140 is far better than BMW E38 in terms parts price. It's more comfortable than any BMW it's date.
I want one badly. what is the mpg
This herer is my dream car and i will get one thats tip-top in few years :):):)
💔💔💔😭😭😭😭
Romolo Di Prisco - Menu ;)
Want the diesel model
hahaha, way to correct him buddy! ;)
Was ADS suspension a hydropneumatic system like on some Citroën ?
xatigrou As far as I know this is a suspension with a control hardness. Back suspension is an integrated system ADS + NIVO. There are no common usual shock absorber but cylinders + "sphere" cushioning. The 'spheres' are those ''pears'' cushioning on the back of which sit near the shock absorbers. When your W140 have ADS it is display on the dash with damper sign on the button. When light is on - the system is active, and suspension get hardened, when off the W140 get you pleasant soft ride. They usually stand for about 10-12 years when new. I had 500SEL from MY 92 and I don't have ADS. The rule is that more powerfull version have ADS, but not everytime. 600SEL is more common with these. But I saw S320 with this. There are two ADS sepearate systems in W140 - one from 1991-1994 and above 1994-1998. The parts are more common for system II from 1994-1998. Overall, the W140 ADS is much less complicated than the R129. In Citroëns it is very popular, and my colleague who have old BX he recharged with nitrogen valve, to future top-ups. So answer your question yes its pretty same system. Beside if the front is soft and the rear is hard this means that there is time to replace the spheres cushioning. In W140 with ADS these shock absorbers with springs that are actuators for adjusting the height of the rear suspension. They only lift the car. Shock is these ''pears''.
ADS can be fully "fly" flash code reader on pin 11 of the diagnostic connector and find out what is wrong if something is wrong anyway.
I hope I help you with something. I had W140 for over 6 years.
Thank you very much for your answer ;)
Very good
[regarding the 91-93 model years] These comments are entertaining... But you have to remember, most people that say "oh its un-affordable to maintain" are the same kind of people that cant change a tire.. I've found the *W140* Benz, is actually engineered with the mechanic in mind! Almost everything I've replaced, adjusted, or repaired has been easier to get to, and more economical than cheap American vehicles. So if you *can't* spin a wrench, you better have deep pockets for the Mercedes dealer.. If you *can* spin a wrench, you'll love how easy this car is to work on compared to a Chrysler or Ford.. And if your a chevy guy, you might be amazed that your not soaked head to toe with oil after coming out from under the *W140*. (; (yes its very affordable *EXCLUDING* the V12 model... that requires double the effort and quadruple the money)
4.16 da başlayan müziğin ismini bilen var mı?
Rom Di Prisco - Main Menu
the w140 is the best I have a 320s burning a 125 wet shot
they're so nice, but so expensive to repair and parts fail constantly :/
my booooo. 1999 mercedes-benz s-class.
S 600 w-12 legenda
Lets dance!
Its difficult to say what is the best S class the new 2013 W222 s class is the best but sure it is brand new, so i dont know what it for his time the best s class.
what is the name of that music
djafar mobin Which one?
the first
djafar mobin ''Monster'' - NFS III HP
+SuperSedans No wonder they sound like NFS music because they ARE lol
German Gorgeous
Music is too loud.
СУПЕР
Yeah true, but W220 is a better handling car, more effecient, and has a lot better performance depend of the engine and especially with the S600 motor.
I have V12 1991
hmm, w126 was better then w140, yeah, w140 is good car, but w126 is the best s class ever produced, w126 and w140 have small differences, w140 have little bit failures, mine dad both, and we sold w140, still driving w126, fuck my english :D
my car
You are bought the wrong car, besides the 4.2 engine is not as good as the 5.0, I don't have any problem with my92. I use to drove every 6months to dealer for regular maintance. Now with the W220 '03 S600 I own know is more trouble, too much electronics. And a lot of expensive repairs. Go for dealer, check it out. W140 are quite reliable. I've done myself 220 000km with mine. I sold it out with 423 000 km total. It was still in nice condition. If you are talking about nightmare buy a Lotus Omega
I won't mind taking a W/V 140 retrofitting it with a ultra modern Euro-6 V8 charged-cooled diesel engine 4-litre class & up...overall power & torque performance especially i'll say gives a far better deal in terms of cost:benefit & fuel efficiency..even refinement levels cannot be inferior over the old relatively inefficient petrol V12 ?!?
The successor series 220 to my mind represents an overall inferior compromise to the 140. German car have to maintain the standard as a German car, not try to feel like some Japanese car, which unfortunately the 220 seem to veer toward.
Overall, even now in year 2015, in many ways i'll still prefer a 140 over a 221, 222 only that in the engine & suspension departments, give the 140 an update !
I believe there's a German vehicle builder who puts modern engines into the old Pagodas..perhaps they can also do an updated 140 for sale as 'new' car..that would be great for those who don't quite like the looks of the current new models yet wanting to blend the leading-edge mechanical technologies of nowadays with their preferred looks from the past designs like the 140.
Good point. I used to own both of this cars - W140 and W220 bought one after another. And I can say that both cars are relatively good, but I prefer W220 mechanical, interior space, handling, but W140 ride, simplicity and the way it drives - it feels so bulletproof. But I used to have mileage in W140 on the same level as the W220, and W220 was a over 170 bhp more than M119 W140 and has 4 cylinders more. W140 has simpler layout and mechanical advancement, so its quite robust, W220 on the other hand have pretty expensive ABC suspension to fix in my case. But when replaced it was reliable.
jaymum23 First part of your comment is definitely true, and I can't agree with your more. But rather W240 is far better than W221 and W222 in comfort. I drive many times W221 and it is better at almost any area than W220 I used to own but the handling in W220 is better. As far as W222 go I drove couple days earlier and its not more comfortable than W240. At 170-200 km/h the interior noise is much greater in W222. Yes W240 is based on W140 because car was very comfortable at it was more like chauffeur car than W220. They try make W220 more drivable as possible and part of that they success that. W222 is now good alternative to Rolls Royce in terms what you can get for your money, but the MB never jump over the Rolls Royce brand and customers usually buy this sort of cars, even that is 85% BMW overall, they have something in their unique style of driving. I doubt that new Maybach or Pullman can beat RR. As I mention I drive Bentley Arnage old one with 4.4 liter BMW, and it was better in many ways than W220. Both presented in 1998. I never drove RR silver Seraph but it is more comfortable and has softer suspension than a Bentley.
jaymum23 My subjective opinion
Where 10/10 is max
W140 500SEL:
Ride - 8/10
Suspension - 9/10
Engine - 6/10
Gearbox - 4/10
Noise - 9/10
Interior finish/quality - 9/10
Feel - 10/10
Space - 8/10
Trunk - 7/10
Fuel Consumption - 6/10
W222 S500:
Ride - 9/10
Suspension - 10/10
Engine - 9/10
Gearbox - 10/10
Noise - 9/10
Interior finish/quality - 9/10
Feel - 9/10
Space - 10/10
Trunk - 9/10
Fuel Consumption - 8/10
It's hard to compare W140 and W222.
It's even noticeable difference between W221 and W222. But for a car that is 24 years of difference and 3 generations behind W140 is a great buy. And I sure can recommend it. Just don't buy the less powerful versions, the 500SEL and 600SEL is variants to go for, the all 6 cylinders are underpower.
Thank you. At your service. Is nice to see a man who like good cars.
HseOChin There is W140 with W220 S65 engine pushing over 800 bhp, look on YT.
Minuto 7:30
W220 V12 is better than W140 V12... V12 on W140 was a night-mare... over-heating issues.
КЛАСС
Alle haben damals sehnsuechtig auf die neue S-Klasse gewartet und dann kam so ein haesslicher Kuebel.
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The music is extremely annoying, not only because it is too loud, but also because it is so bad. And that narration -- is that a human imitating a robot? Why so few photos? This vid does not do justice to the car.
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