Mercedes S-Class saloon (2006 - 2013) review - Carbuyer / Mat Watson

"The Mercedes S-Class is one of the most comfortable and technology-loaded cars you can buy."

[MrDeadmaus]

My father's has the S-classe from '92. And it still one of the most comfortable and driveable car nowadays.

[sizwendlanzi]

It's like a cloud gliding through clouds! S Class is heaven.

[hmjs]

i can't believe that nearly 7 years have passed since the w220, a few months from now we will be saying goodbye to such an amazing car :(
i think the "s class" is a curse especially if it was your first car, because then you will be comparing every other car to it and won't feel satisfied until you own one.

[yobobjm]

My parents have one of these, it is absolutely amazing, and when you put your foot down on the pedal it shoots off, even though it is a tank.

[Megadriver]

2012 S65 AMG. Best S-class ever! Stupidly powerful, amazingly comfortable and that V12 sound gives you the "fizz" as James May calls it. It's also very pretty. Aggressive and elegant, sexy and classy, all at the same time. Like a female villain in a spy movie!

I got the chance to drive one of these babies for a whole day and it was the best thing I've ever driven. The car is like a butler that caters to you, so you are always comfortable. The radar cruise control makes sure you don't hit anything in front of you and with the side assists on, the car can almost drive itself. The massage seats make sure your back gets royal treatment, even in corners, cause air pockets inflate and you don't move about in the seat. You just gently sink into the seat.

But the best part is, that the restrained and classy butler can turn into a tire-shredding, corner eating, Autobahn dominatrix!
Put everything in sport mode and this car makes you feel alive! The acceleration is brutal and the car is stable at speed.
Also comfortable even at 250kmh. Fuel consumption was 24l /100km, but I didn't care! Low miles per gallon are nothing when the car gives you many, many smiles per gallon!

Best S-class ever!

[mikee]

I feel as though this car has aged like fine wine

[SwiftHDX]

Agreed. I especially love the S-Class, I went in one the other day and I completely forgot how quiet they were until I got in again. I own an A8 and it's extremely quiet and comfortable but when I stepped into that S-Class I know it was in a completely different class. I drove a 7-Series a couple of years ago too, and it was, in 1 word, fun. Shame their styling isn't any good. But all 3 are great cars. I don't see why anyone complains. Unfortunately there are people like him in this world...

[jonathangould]

Just bought a 2010 S350L black, black leather interior. Looks amazing. Runs amazing. Bargain price.

[RazaChandio]

This the classy shape I like it more than current S class shape

[cockyhotty]

This is exactly how a proper car needs to be! Nice and tidy, clean and stylish, full of luxury and relaxing!

[trustme]

Mercedes S Class is still the Boss ! :D

[richieasian]

I would take a used S class over the new one. It doesn't have as much tech, but it's still very good for the value. 2010-2013 S550s sell for about 50, 000 USD with about 10, 000 to 20, 000 miles

[Jonathan-pntr]

To me this s class looks better than the latest one

[ArturoPerez-sixk]

What a beautiful Masterpiece of enginering world, and still looks good and modern today

[AnisBOULAID]

One of best intros of car review videos

[ranjitgrewal]

I admire your work. Big fan. Car buyer, Rosenthal and Jeremy Clarkson are three of my favorite reviewers. Keep up the good work, thanks!

[hecdc]

Through all the competition, the s class remains the staple, the flagship, the gold standard of all luxury full size saloons.

[valicourt]

Wow, there’s almost as much legroom in the rear as in a Skoda Superb! Amazing.

[slytown]

I like how Mat did a review of my CR-Z and then reviewed the S-Class in the same day. It's like how my car purchasing should if my career goes right.

[SwiftHDX]

That's a great choice. I would've picked the 2.0 TDI A4 though. If you're going to get your dad into an A5, try to get him into the 3.0 TDI version, that engine is a beast. I have the same one in my A8 and it definitely performs when you want it to and it's surprisingly economical for such a big engine. I get an average of 1000 miles on each tank, and that's with combined city and motorway driving! And when you rev it, it makes a lovely sound.