The Best S-Class of Our Time: Mercedes-Benz W221 Review

When it comes to luxury cars, your first impression may not be the BMW 7 Series, the Audi A8, or the Lexus LS, but the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Although the W140 in the 1990s was considered to be the pinnacle of Mercedes-Benz, it's a pity that the 1990s was long before me, and the W140 did not have such an impact on me. In comparison, the Mercedes-Benz W221, in my opinion, is the best Mercedes-Benz S-Class of our time.

Watch this video, and you will understand what it means by "The Best or Nothing".
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[Ducaticc]

What a review! The most entertaining and charismatic I have ever seen. W211 and w221 are my favourite Merc cars. They can be costly but the driving experience is on the next level.

[jimroberts]

I drive a w221 daily it’s my 10th Mercedes and without doubt the most ascetic model made . The car has too many aspects of
Quality to mention….as I am 73years old it’s my final car what a way to go..

[vitaminq]

Of all the S-Class reviews I've watched, this has the most personal touch, the most heart. Thank you.

[Barbershoppod]

Hey I bought a w221 based off your review. Thank you!!

[SzabolcsFrink]

As the owner of W221, I agree with all your words! It is the most dignified S-Class and luxury car ever made ❤️❤️❤️

[todortashev]

As an owner of W220 320 and W221 500 4matic I totally agree. Whoever has the chance to drive an S class he would never love any other car.

[MrLonelyR]

I am still driving the w221 2013 everyday over my w222 2018. W221 speaks for itself as the king or the Godfather of its class. W222 is young and fun but loss its touch on the classic mobil refinement. Unfortunately w223 looks like a tuned up Tesla....

[peterthermocline]

I have a W221 bought it in mint condition genuine clock owner only had 17500 Km on it he had it stored indoors beautifully, full service record and original MB parts

[Mr_Al_]

Absolutely love your review had to subscribe before I got 1/4th the way in I had the w140 & the w221 now you are so correct

[carsten]

I agree that this generation of the W221 engine S 300L, 350L onwards to the 500L is truly the best Mercedes Benz models to be sought after. Even this 2012 model of 9 years still stuns the driver with its looks, performance, supreme comfort and elegance ! Great buy indeed and stick to the Merc if you can.

[DtoTha]

You need to do a transmission reset. That'll get that 2-3 second acceleration delay down to .5 seconds in no time.

Also if you've notnyet had a chance to experience an S-Class w/the 4.8L/5.0L/5.5L/5.6L *_Twin Turbo_* w/4-Matic & either 7 or 9 speed transmisson power train, you're in for a major TREAT!

After owning and leasing 7 or 8 vehicles ranging from:
'05 Ferarri F430,
'13 Range Rover Supercharged
'12 Jaguar F-Type R
'08 Bentley Flying Spur

My last three in a ROW have all been S550/S560s! That should rewlly tell you something right there. I even got such a deal on a W221 i was willing to go about a decade older on my 3rd ('09) vs my 2nd one ('18 S560) & 1st another W222, '15 to be exact.

[Revisitclips]

Excellent review bro and I love how clean ur s class is after driving it for a year n half.you’re the perfect match for z Mercedes.

[jclasshawkins]

I’d like to say you have done such a great job on this video man! I’m getting this exact one but a 550 4 Matic! Thank you for this

[udin]

I absolutely love the S Class. I owned the W220 but looking forward to buying the W221. It's the pinnacle of comfort. Not necessarily luxury, but I think it's the most comfortable ride. Nice video by the way.

[mattc]

Brilliant review! Love your camera shots of interior and driving... not many car review videos capture this like you have 👍🏼

[mgconty]

It's interesting that the W221 S350 in the US and Canada is a diesel bluetec. I was excited when I saw S350 on the back of the car thinking that you were going to review the diesel. I've driven it. The performance and the "snap" you get when you hit the pedal is very impressive. You made an exceptional video. Thank you.

[MGT]

Really love my w140 & w221 generation!😎👍

For me, The w221 is the last great S-class besides w140 & generation before that.. the newer ones looks good with the gadgets & big screen but it will not last long in terms of reliability.. at least on the w221 you can find a really basic ones with less gadgets but still can experience the comfort of the sonderklasse😎

[paullee]

what a timeless hows the gas consumption planning to buy a used 2012

[NM-bbfj]

Very good and detailed review. This S class is still better equipped than any C or D segment car

[jshwldn]

I just bought a w221 several weeks back as a weekend car and I believe I made a great choice! This video is reassurance that I made a great buy as well! Thanks Andrew 📈👍🙌