S-Class (W223) [Official] Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W223)

[Pagani]

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Apparently a lot of road noise and harsh ride. Was this the case with the prior model too (being a lot harsher and louder than the base v8)?

 

[GTA45E]

This is probably the first time I've heard about tire noise and harsh ride. Both were perhaps the set tires themselves.
I actually saw one at the dealership. It is handsome IRL. This one is a wapping $230,000.

 

[Yaz]

Run flats ruin the ride of the S-Class.

 

[GTA45E]

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[empower77]

Run flats ruin the ride of the S-Class.

Still in 2024? Surely the tire tech is significantly better than what it was in 2005 ish when they were first introduced?

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Run flats ruin the ride of the S-Class.

All Australian W223's are running run flats. The ride is superior in all aspects compared to the W222 IMO in both 20inch and 21inch guises. The ride and NVH are astounding. I would imagine with non run flats it would be utterly sublime.

I did note on our airmatic C-class there was a vast difference in ride quality depending on whether the vehicle was fitted with Continentals or Bridgestone tyres. The Bridgestones were far superior.

Both our W222 and W223 came fitted with Bridgestone Potenza runflats with the sound deadening foam inside.

I can not comment on a W222 or W223 S63 as I have driven neither, but this is the first time I have ever heard/read of ride quality issues.

 

[shakti]

Both our W222 and W223 came fitted with Bridgestone Potenza runflats with the sound deadening foam inside.

My W223 was fitted with 19inch AMG Rims and Pirelli tyres.

I changed to 20inch MayBach rims and the described Bridgestone Potenza MO tires.

I was expecting a more compromised ride, due to less rubber between alloy wheel and road , but to my surprise the comfort of the ride quality has increased, the car runs even quieter, which is recognized specially on low inner city speed .

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

My W223 was fitted with 19inch AMG Rims and Pirelli tyres.

I changed to 20inch MayBach rims and the described Bridgestone Potenza MO tires.

I was expecting a more compromised ride, due to less rubber between alloy wheel and road , but to my surprise the comfort of the ride quality has increased, the car runs even quieter, which is recognized specially on low inner city speed .

The Bridgeatone RFTs are the best IMO and apparently have a more flexible sidewall.

 

[Jonathan19]

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[sako97]

Awesome spec on this S63

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Awesome spec on this S63

Absolutely stunning! If you're willing to take a resale risk, the s class is available with some beautiful combinations.

Here in Australia we get a choice of red, black or beige.

In fact you can't even order an S class at the moment.

 

[sako97]

Absolutely stunning! If you're willing to take a resale risk, the s class is available with some beautiful combinations.

Here in Australia we get a choice of red, black or beige.

In fact you can't even order an S class at the moment.

What’s going on with MB Australia? Are sales that low for the region in recent years, or have they purposely constricting the market?

I thought we had bad here with the MBUSA clairvoyances… it took 4 model years in the USA to get some key features as regular options on the non-AMG/Maybach S (Executive rear seating + AMG pack together, full availability of Manufaktur exterior/interior combinations, Digital Lighting, and optional 4-zone climate control, gesture control, etc.). First model year they were shipping cars here with no Multi-contour seats and full ambient lighting due to ‘chip shortages’ even though people ordered with options at the time, while all other regions didn’t have the constraint. Even the 3D HUD used to be a rare sight. Compared to Australia, I see we don’t have it as bad.

 

[Merc1]

I just love this generation S. Not sure of the ultimate order of S Classes now.

M

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

What’s going on with MB Australia? Are sales that low for the region in recent years, or have they purposely constricting the market?

I thought we had bad here with the MBUSA clairvoyances… it took 4 model years in the USA to get some key features as regular options on the non-AMG/Maybach S (Executive rear seating + AMG pack together, full availability of Manufaktur exterior/interior combinations, Digital Lighting, and optional 4-zone climate control, gesture control, etc.). First model year they were shipping cars here with no Multi-contour seats and full ambient lighting due to ‘chip shortages’ even though people ordered with options at the time, while all other regions didn’t have the constraint. Even the 3D HUD used to be a rare sight. Compared to Australia, I see we don’t have it as bad.

MB typically sells about 60 S classes here per annum which is tiny. Whil this is the first time I have ever heard you are not able to order a model in production, we might just not be big enough for the factory to allocate a production run.

 

[Design FIRST]

I just love this generation S. Not sure of the ultimate order of S Classes now.

M

At least with regard to exterior design, I am debating with myself as to whether the W/V223 or the W126 takes the crown. The W126 may have exuded a larger degree of forward oriented progress wrapped in then very modern sheetmetal. The W/V223 is simply so absolutely drop dead elegant. Tough call.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

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Great S63 review. What nonsense about the S63 having a firm ride. Mercedes has nailed the suspension formula and refinement of the S class in the same manner the 911 consistently nails ride and handling.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

At least with regard to exterior design, I am debating with myself as to whether the W/V223 or the W126 takes the crown. The W126 may have exuded a larger degree of forward oriented progress wrapped in then very modern sheetmetal. The W/V223 is simply so absolutely drop dead elegant. Tough call.

Hard to believe after the initial launch reactions, following the haloed W222, the W223 once again stands out as a design master-class.

 

[Centurion]

pardon if this has been shared.

 

[Rolf]

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This Brabus spec S63 looks fantastic. Wow what a car.