S-Class [Poll] What's your favorite S-Class of all time?

[Mr. Mercedes]

Coming to this thread makes me so sad.

I've loved every S coupe. Each has had its special place within the line-up and look beautiful in their own right to this day.

 

[Merc1]

I have faith that Mercedes will bring back a large luxury coupe and convertible at some point. It's a glaring omission for enthusiasts, if not sheer buyers/sales. I love my W140 S500, but I would love a C140 CL600. They're really hard to find in good shape and trying to fix on a tattered one will break you.

M

 

[Design FIRST]

I have faith that Mercedes will bring back a large luxury coupe and convertible at some point. It's a glaring omission for enthusiasts, if not sheer buyers/sales. I love my W140 S500, but I would love a C140 CL600. They're really hard to find in good shape and trying to fix on a tattered one will break you.

M

I have no idea whether Mercedes-Benz intends to push on with the heralded "Mythos" (very) limited series, bespoke editions. If that strategy hasn't since been cancelled, it would appear logical to me that some sort of large, luxurious 4 seat, 2 door coupe and perhaps a cabriolet version will appear sometime a bit further down the road. W224-based, I suspect. Perhaps as a Maybach ?

 

[Merc1]

I have no idea whether Mercedes-Benz intends to push on with the heralded "Mythos" (very) limited series, bespoke editions. If that strategy hasn't since been cancelled, it would appear logical to me that some sort of large, luxurious 4 seat, 2 door coupe and perhaps a cabriolet version will appear sometime a bit further down the road. W224-based, I suspect. Perhaps as a Maybach ?

I read that once, but Mercedes just doesn't inspire confidence. They're putting on more make up and lipstick with cars like the SL680 and the SL AMG Mythos instead doing the hard work of truly creating special cars that inspire lust and effortlessly opens wallets. The G Cabriolet will or should be one such product. Hopefully the top will have a wide range of colors and the full Manufaktur catalog is on offer. I would honestly rather they not do these cars if they're not going to truly make them special. Think about how the SL680 would have been with a V12 and the entire Manufaktur catalog available from the start? The car would be sold out. I would love to see a new S Coupe or even a Maybach coupe, but it has to be right, it can't be half-assed like the SL680. Yes the SL680 annoys the shit out of me lol, its the biggest missed oppurtunity ever.

M

 

[Design FIRST]

I read that once, but Mercedes just doesn't inspire confidence.

Save M-B's immense engineering and technological competence, PRECISELY. Flippantly expressed: "The brand has become a bit dodgy.".

They're putting on more make up and lipstick with cars like the SL680 and the SL AMG Mythos instead doing the hard work of truly creating special cars that inspire lust and effortlessly opens wallets.

Yes, they've presented some annoyingly tacky stuff more recently.

 

[Rolf]

Save M-B's immense engineering and technological competence, PRECISELY. Flippantly expressed: "The brand has become a bit dodgy.".



Yes, they've presented some annoyingly tacky stuff more recently.

The AMG SL Maybach is a wasted opportunity gone wrong with its stupid and horribly tacky Maybasch emblems on the hood. The AMG Speedster is also a car that divides opinions, it also looks hideous with the red and black colour scheme. Would be great to see both in Manufaktur colours and with nice interior trims

 

[GTA45E]

The S65 has one of the most satisfying cold starts and idle revs in the business. The mechanical starter is loud but quite engaging.
This is one element missing on the newer AMGs. (This cold starter sound should be added to the new GT EV IMO. )

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[Swissbob]

All Mercedes Benz V12 have this starter motor with this high pitching sound.

I personally prefer the M120, but it’s not as loud as the later M275/M279 engines.

 

[Merc1]

That is the opening sound of one of those Benz Youtubers channels. It's very distinctive. A new V12 will always be just a fantasy and a new AMG V12 even more so.

M

 

[Swissbob]

That is the opening sound of one of those Benz Youtubers channels. It's very distinctive. A new V12 will always be just a fantasy and a new AMG V12 even more so.

M

I guess everything is possible, especially on the long term.

Eventually it’ll depend where the priorities are.

As crazy as it sounds, but for us Petrolheads, the best thing which could happen is, If Chinese people stop buying western premium cars ASAP.

If this happens, the NA market would become top priority, we know what the NA people likes to drive, big V8 and V12 luxury cars.

This is exactly what they’d develop in this case.

 

[Design FIRST]

IMHO, NO S-Class, before and after, has been capable of making the sort of epic impact that the W126 achieved.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

IMHO, NO S-Class, before and after, has been capable of making the sort of epic impact that the W126 achieved.

Perhaps, at that time I may not have been able to properly gauge W126 State-side, but as a luxury car, it was relatively ubiquitous and something my dad's peers certainly aspired to own. Especially, as the competition was also nowhere near as crowded post-Lexus's intro of the LS400, essentially an homage of the W126.

For me, it's a toss up between the W140 and the W220...
The W140 was just the car. It was sleek and aerodynamic but the presence was only second to a Rolls-Royce. It was overbuilt and had so many features. Lexus and BMW responded in kind with the 3rd gen LS and E65/66 7er, respectively. The W220 was ironically a response to the Lexus LS and were so relatively common. Their higher-end S55 AMG cars set the tone for the horsepower wars that followed. Granted, build quality for a Merc took a nosedive.

 

[Design FIRST]

Perhaps, at that time I may not have been able to properly gauge W126 State-side, but as a luxury car, it was relatively ubiquitous and something my dad's peers certainly aspired to own. Especially, as the competition was also nowhere near as crowded post-Lexus's intro of the LS400, essentially an homage of the W126.

For me, it's a toss up between the W140 and the W220...
The W140 was just the car. It was sleek and aerodynamic but the presence was only second to a Rolls-Royce. It was overbuilt and had so many features. Lexus and BMW responded in kind with the 3rd gen LS and E65/66 7er, respectively. The W220 was ironically a response to the Lexus LS and were so relatively common. Their higher-end S55 AMG cars set the tone for the horsepower wars that followed. Granted, build quality for a Merc took a nosedive.

For me, the W220 presented an exterior design that absolutely fascinated me. Visually so sleek, athletic and elegant. No bullshit. Compelling eye candy. And it heralded a departure from the arguably "pompous", "simply too large" W140. It was rather tragic that the W220 fell short in many of it's other attributes. It was an epic "looker" IMHO.

 

[Merc1]

For me, the W220 presented an exterior design that absolutely fascinated me. Visually so sleek, athletic and elegant. No bullshit. Compelling eye candy. And it heralded a departure from the arguably "pompous", "simply too large" W140. It was rather tragic that the W220 fell short in many of it's other attributes. It was an epic "looker" IMHO.

And it drove perfectly. The interior was so pretty and stylish and a huge departure from the W140.

M

 

[Design FIRST]

And it drove perfectly. The interior was so pretty and stylish and a huge departure from the W140.

M

Sadly, as of about 2008-2009, this became a frequent natural habitat for many pre-MoPF W220s here in Germany:

And this particular example has far less rust than many other W220s that I recall seeing in similar environments back then. Seized suspension...typical.

 

[Merc1]

Sadly, as of about 2008-2009, this became a frequent natural habitat for many pre-MoPF W220s here in Germany:

And this particular example has far less rust than many other W220s that I recall seeing in similar environments back then. Seized suspension...typical.

I rarely even see W220s on the road or at all now. I see far more W221s and occasionally a W140 and W126. A shame as the W220 could take the title as the prettiest S of the line.

M

 

[Design FIRST]

I rarely even see W220s on the road or at all now. I see far more W221s and occasionally a W140 and W126. A shame as the W220 could take the tittle as the prettiest S of the line.

M

W220, W140 and W221 S-Class sedans have become very rare here in Germany. Many having been "permanently retired or recycled", many having been shipped off to north and central Africa long ago.

The W126, however, has been enjoying rapidly increasing populariity among fans of socalled "Young Classics". Post MoPF, "un-ribbed Sacco plank" W126 500 SE (SWB) cars have become especially very rare, very hot items.

 

[Swissbob]

The W126, however, has been enjoying rapidly increasing populariity among fans of socalled "Young Classics". Post MoPF, "un-ribbed Sacco plank" W126 500 SE (SWB) cars have become especially very rare, very hot items.

Funny that’s exactly what I own.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

My dad had a W220 S320 CDI. Was a lovely thing to sit in. Unfortunately had to be rid of it many years ago. But it was his pride and joy. Everything he worked so hard in life for.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

Oddly, I see W220's more on the road than W221.