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

[Mr. Mercedes]

Walnut combined with the dotted lines middle console.

Thanks!
Several reasons made me to decide now:
- first of all; it’s a very good looking, elegant sedan which, in it’s former iterations (W221 and W222) has proven to be a perfect fit for my daily driving profile. I’m sure W223 will be the perfect fit as well;
- after almost three years of production, the usual start-up problems will be ironed out;
- the more I see it on the road, the more I like it
- undoubtly some brand loyalty;
- rumor has it, the non-4Matic I6 diesel will be axed coming facelift time, or even in the coming model year, and be replaced by just one 4Matic diesel I6. Without going into details, I don’t want an AWD car;
- and finally, I’ve made a good deal.

I haven’t got it yet, so the your questions about comparising W222 to W223 will have to wait.

The unavoidable question: why a W223 over a G70 7er?
Keeping subjective aspects, like design out of the discussion, the main reasons are it’s sheer size and it’s interior. The Netherlands is a small country with many people living there. Room is a scarce commodity. Using a car on a day to day basis for many miles and in all kind of different places, such a big car is just impractical.
A client of mine just very recently is the proud owner of an i7. He’s got the nappa/Merino leather interior. What surprised me most, was the amount of cheap, shiny black plastic (yes, just like I always used to moan about for the W223) in the interior. The armrest partly front and back, parts of the middle console, it’s there. The driver screen is installed on the dash, just like that and not really integrated. Apparently those aspects (the use of cheap, shiny plastic and driver screens thrown without any love on the dashboard) are a new German disease, because the S suffers from the same. Last issue I have with the 7er is that it’s got a glass roof that can’t be opened, for me useless, offering the drawbacks of a glass roof without offering the advantages.

Did you drive the 7 and how would you compare it with the S?

How did you feel about the 'crystal' elements?

'The more I see it on the road, the more I like it'...indeed the S remains are masterclass in restrained design IMO. It's pretty, elegant and expensive looking without being brash. Still looks entirely fresh and I doubt anything is going to date it, other than a new S.

 

[MichiB]

Walnut wood is my preference too

 

[sl123]

S350d, AMG line, 20” AMG multispoke wheels.
- graphite grey metallic
- nappa leather black.
- AR HUD combined with the 3D driver display
- digital light
- Burmester surround sound
- active ambient light
- heated/cooled seats
- dynamic/massage seats.

Congratulations, my dear friend!
Allzeit gute Fahrt

 

[sl123]

Mick bought a new S - time to celebrate! ;-)

 

[CrunchSlaughtered]

Mick bought a new S - time to celebrate! ;-)

It was a drama with a foregone conclusion

 

[klugscheisser87]

Compared to the mighty W222 and the opulent G70 the W223 looks still like something between E- and S-Class.

I know the 7er has no chance regarding sale numbers, but I would choose the G70 over the S anyday.

 

[Centurion]

Compared to the mighty W222 and the opulent G70 the W223 looks still like something between E- and S-Class.

Fine by me. The S looks classy.

 

[klugscheisser87]

Fine by me. The S looks classy.

It does indeed, but it looks just regular and smaller on the road compared to its predecessor, the W222 still has an incredible stance despite its age.

 

[MichiB]

The W223 is (at least live, when it is in front of you) also very large and present

 

[klugscheisser87]

The W223 is (at least live, when it is in front of you) also very large and present

Everytime I see one in person I have the opposite feeling.

 

[MichiB]

When I test drove the W223 for the first time at the end of May, the presence was quite impressive for me.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Did you drive the 7 and how would you compare it with the S?

How did you feel about the 'crystal' elements?

'The more I see it on the road, the more I like it'...indeed the S remains are masterclass in restrained design IMO. It's pretty, elegant and expensive looking without being brash. Still looks entirely fresh and I doubt anything is going to date it, other than a new S.

I only sat next to him (my client), didn't drive myself. As a passenger, it was a comfortable experience.

The crystal elements look good, not tacky in my eyes at least. I'm pretty sure though, on a sunny day they are potentially blinding.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

It does indeed, but it looks just regular and smaller on the road

For some, this is considered to be an advantage.

 

[Gamblerman]

Olive Green

 

[MichiB]

Stunning!

 

[empower77]

Its ugly AF and impractically gigantic. You just can't go past an S.

Seriously?!? Have you experienced one yet? I can tell you it looks very imposing in the flesh. The only thing I’m not sold on is the rear design

 

[empower77]

Olive Green

This is fire!!!

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Seriously?!? Have you experienced one yet? I can tell you it looks very imposing in the flesh. The only thing I’m not sold on is the rear design

Yes I have. Imposing...sure I'll give it that. But so is an elephant. Both are absolutely huge. It's ugly as sin too.

I'm sure it's a damn fine car in all other respects.

 

[Jacke]

Why arent the used S-Class not dropping in price i couldnt find anything below 100k € at Mobile.de

 

[Rolf]

Congratulations @Mick Briesgau I knew you would fall for the charm of the W223, it is truly a stunning luxury saloon. I saw a kalahari coloured AMG spec S500 at Dubai airport and it is a really good looking car, has so much presence and elegance.