Should You Buy a Mercedes S-Class? (Test Drive & Review W222 2013-2020)

Today, I'm in this late 2014 Mercedes S-Class W222…Let's see what it's like...

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[NeokingTech]

This generation S-Class is far superior to the current one, where you'll find an unsightly 1st generation iPad glued to the dashboard and an exterior that is about as shapely and elegant as a bar of soap. With every release of a modern sports or luxury car, I can't help but feel that designs peaked throughout 2005-2015.

[deaks]

That styling is best described as “Timeless”. That car will still look elegant and classy in another 10 years.

[crusadeagainsttomatoes]

The W222 is my favourite S-class model. It’s just beautiful and the interior isn’t plastered with screens…

[JMc.D]

I drove that model with magic body control while I was a salesman at Mercedes. It is a massively expensive option. It remains the most amazing driving experience I’ve ever had.

[gamesgeargadgets]

I recently bought the post facelift W222, because in my opinion, it’s a design for the ages.

Can’t be beat.

In the US, all the S-Classes are LWB. So from my perspective, the SWB looks odd. For us, the LWB is the “real” S-Class, as it’s the only one we have

[stonecold]

I drive one of these for a guy I know doing private hire. It's a 2018 3.0d amg line. It's been well used and has some scrapes but it is a fantastic drive.

[voyagerdanny]

Matt, you're my kind of car guy! Getting excited about the right kind of vehicles, not just the rarris and lambos. Love your deeply flawed thought process for keeping cars from which I also suffer, and your general demeanour. Your videos are a joy to watch!

[alimack]

I can relate to that feeling of driving around in your own bubble “cause the real world sucks” I have that feeling most days on the M1 mate.

[mitchhigginson]

I’ve ran S classes for near 20 years and a 2016 model was my last before retirement. I had the long wheelbase to drive around 35, 000 miles per year chosing the SE model, 18inch wheels which give a better ride than the AMG trim with bigger wheels, Try to find one with distronic and dynamic heated and cooled seats – it makes life much easier. The only trouble I had was with the small systems battery which can throw up lots of software errors so replace it as soon as you get any issues. Other than that, there’s nothing more comfortable to be in.

[wfifa]

Geeky fact; whilst the S Class is usually used by Mercedes to showcase and launch new tech, the adaptive headlights actually premiered in the CLS a year or two before this series of S Class.

I think I might need to get out more

[youngkingz]

I just bought a 2015 S63 AMG w/ down pipes and Stage 2 Tune and I am in LOVE ❤

[galijanach]

I own and drive the same year E Class convertible AMG spec with same engine (E350 BlueTec). This is my first diesel engine after years of owning only petrol ones. It has now covered 144k miles and I absolutely love this car. It has been looked after by previous owners keeping it serviced only by Mercedes since new which I had to do the same to maintain its faultless drive.

[isquish]

You had me on this as soon as I saw the part wooden steering wheel. If i ever move on from my beloved 2006 XJ, this is where I shall head. It's a horrible to have to admit that I'm all about the wooden steering wheel!

[irdibasha]

Facelift version of this in silver or black is just sublime

[jonharvey]

1:46 the cloud coming from the BMW X5 lol

[murrieteacher]

twenty thousand quid! IN Australia a 2014 S class starts at $47, 000 with 198, 000klm and goes to $100, 000. But then we have always been hammered with high prices for luxury cars.

[whizzer]

How the hell Matt.. "BLAKEY"...
Your parents must of had the best VHS video collection on earth..😅
Love that Benz 👌

[nigel.w]

As a new car, I agree you want soft-close everything, heated everything, cooled everything, double-glazing, sunroof, etc. As a used car, maybe you're okay with fewer things to go wrong, and don't see the lack of options as a deal breaker, especially if you've been looking for a blue car with beige interior, rather than the plentiful monotone with black or grey interior.

Personally, I'd be glad not to be faced with the prospect of fixing a soft-close door or boot lid. In the UK, I don't think you need cooled seats, and people of a certain age would be afraid to put the seat cooling on. As it's a short wheelbase/non-chauffer car, the absence of heated rear seats can also likely be readily forgiven.

The absence of a sunroof is down to personal preference, although I think most people in the UK would want it. Maybe the first owner was very tall and needed the extra headroom. On the other hand, the absence of double-glazing on a car like this seems like as significant oversight. And the absence of a heated steering wheel is almost as annoying.

If not for the colour scheme, I'd be inclined to think it was spec'd by a leasing company.

[Drew_Eden]

I haven't watched the video yet but yes, you should buy one 😎

[elodie_your_nice_friend]

Enjoying your videos, keep them coming!