2018 Mercedes Benz S560 Review and Comparison 

I prefer amber turn signals as well Alex.

I’ve always preferred amber signals as well. I think they’re much easier to spot in the periphery during the day and night. Europe made them required for a reason.

Can’t wait to buy 2018 s550 in 2028

Definitely prefer amber turn signals. In my opinion, the red turn signals can easily be confused with brake lights, particularly when the brake lights and turn signals are one-in-the-same (which may not be the case for the redesigned S-class).

I have a 2018 Mercedes S-450 4-Matic and on a recent trip to Michigan from Georgia, I got up to 30.4 mpg, which was absolutely amazing!

Alex is THE BEST car reviewer on RU-vid, period!

I had a chance to seat on a Lexus LS and when I sat on the rear seat my head touches the ceiling and I am 5ft 11in.

21:47 you said the model your driving is the first 4 liter twin turbo V6 !! . Its a v8 dude !

Mercedes S class is in a class all by itself.

Ride score is definitely an A+

Amber LED turn signals rock and at mandatory for me.

This means it will be the first production car with active suspension? How many months in the year will it stand in the garage for repairs?

@AlexOnAutos: Great review, per usual! Small catch: The S65 AMG gets the older 7G 7-Speed automatic, not the newer and awesome 9spd.(especially in the S63, which gets the wet-clutch).

Alex CORRECTION: you scored a 67db cabin noise on the 2015 k900. Which is lower than this s class

I’d easily take the S63 AMG. I think it’s the best model of the entire s class lineup. It’s stupid fast for its weight and comparable in performance to a model 3 performance. Plus the s63 is comfortable and it has the air suspension and that great sounding exhaust.

I also prefer the amber turn signals. They feel so..natural.

Alex, you seem so comfortable in the back seat, you sound like you are about to fall asleep at 7:20 Great review as always. Thank you for sharing.

I'm four years late, But awesome job Alex.

The Flying Spur is so old now and hasn't been updated in years. The new continental just came out, but I'd take the S Class over the flying spur right now simply for the updated tech.

I was inside this car at the auto-show. I almost fell asleep in the driver's side with "well-being" activated...

The best review I've seen in I've watched a lot. Would you know the main changes for 2019? Thanks so much!

Always prefer amber turn signals in any vehicle. Especially if its LEDs.

I love the softer suspension with the more comfortable ride this why I like Mercedes.

Really Alex?? You would take a Genesis G90 over Lexus LS-500?

Hi Alex best vehicle reviewer in my humble opinion. I especially enjoy your Mercedes S class reviews. I have 2007 in like new condition with low miles and have driven a newer one and I like my old 2007 better from the interior to exterior and I enjoy the ride just as much. It also has more than enough tech for me and I love the headlight washers and night vision mine also has power rear seats and heated and cooled rear seats and the rear passengers can adjust their climate individually. I am a poor guy but feel like a king when I drive my S class makes my troubles fade away and puts a smile on my face. Would I like a newer on not really too expensive for me plus the old one I have feels just a little more special and solid.

I think with the SUV craze in America, and the general space advantages that class brings, I think you'll see vehicles in this class lose market share to luxury SUVs like the Lincoln Navigator, Range Rover Extended wheelbase, the Rolls Royce Cullinan, etc. That trunk was really tiny after you put the fridge in there. That's not an issue in a big ass SUV. I'd love for Mercedes to full update the GLS and give it a lot of the interior comfort and features you see in this car.

Does that auto stop button need to be pushed to be turned off every time you start the car?

That’s it... There goes all of my retirement savings!

ALEX! 68dB is the quietest you’ve ever tested?! I thought the Genesis G80 sport at 67dB was? Was my whole life a lie up to this moment?

S was always a king)

Why didn’t you show us the 360 camera, you mentioned it in the beginning and then kind of led us astray, you didn’t show us the 360 camera or even the backup camera .....

Alex, you have a handful of cars listed on your cabin noise page at or below 68db. Is this really the quietest cabin you've tested?

What's the difference between S550 and S560? I'm in Australia, cheers! I'm familiar with the older S500, S600 model labling.

Great Review! I simply love the W222 and especially the facelift with the AMG Exterieur. Benchmark within its class. One thing i have to correct: the base engine is not a V6, its an R6 (inline 6cylinder). Its the first mass produced beltless engine which is achieved by using an integrated startergenerator. This startergenerator also produces up to 22PS and 250Nm of what Mercedes calls EQ Boost (electric boost). Amazing engine i was just able to test myself in the CLS450. Definitly something you should have a look at! Keep up the good work!

Alex can u plz do a review on the 2018 Toyota Century 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Will the hands off mode work at high speeds like Tesla's autopilot?

Was this vehicle equipped with the rear seat belt bags? What are the implications of having this option and trying to install a child seat? I haven’t really found a good answer to that question since the Mercedes seatbelt airbags are different from Ford’s.

Alex, have you thought about "Alex on Autos" at night?

The S550 is a "Tweener" 😎 Another good vid and excellent review as always Alex... 👍

You got to love the word “delta” I know that I do ,love your videos keep up the good work

Damn! Alex is overwhelmed by this car. I could clearly see into his mind saying, "was I really thinking K-900 can actually stand against this beast"? 😁

I love that this has excellent braking distances and a functional tech interface unlike Lexus. Very impressive. No sure how you can say that new Lexus twin turbo engine is reliable when the forums say differently

I’d prefer the s63 AMG over the other trims of the s class. It’s 100K cheaper than the s65, and yet, it’s stupidly fast. 0-60 in the s63 is 3.5 seconds vs 4.2 in the s65. The acceleration time is comparable to the m5, give or take 0.3-0.4 seconds.

When will the new inline 6 twin turbo come out. I thought Benz was switching to inline 6 for base engine

Great review. I'm glad you compared the BMW M760Li to the Mercedes S65 AMG. Many often compare it to the S63 and that's just wrong. BMW's answer to the S63 sedan is the Alpina B7. The best between the Maybach S560/650, the Bentley Flying Spur and the Rolls Royce Ghost is a matter of opinion. I agree with you are that the Bentley Flying Spur is statelier than the Maybach S560/650. Sure, the Maybach has some features that the Flying Spur doesn't (like Auto-parking). However, from a styling and design perspective, the Flying Spur wins the Maybach hands down.

Well done😊😊...... please review the new Audi a8l..

Does all wheel drive give better ride quality?

Fyi magic body control only available in rwd, not 4matic.

Hey Alex I’ve been watching your channel for couple years, always wanted to thank you for all the detailed reviews, gives me complete info on all the cars which others are trying to catch viewers by doing short and subjective reviews. Please continue the great work! Btw, I would like to see some more reviews on land rover products, is it possible for us to get some?

Lease a German car, buy a Lexus.

First 4.0L TTV6 in the lineup? You meant V8 right lol

This guy is good he knows his detail I would love to see him do the comparing of cars and SUV it better than that damn music I just understand u don't learn anything when they play musical

Thank you.

I prefer the tail lights to look red when not active, but light up amber when active.

So if you really are into smooth ride you should just get regular S Class instead of AMG S Class?

The red U.S. turn signals are actually the result of a U.S. regulation for the smallish amber turn signals the European S-Class comes with.

Great Review Thank you

Always, I appreciate your hard and brilliant work!

In S class heated arm rest is a good feature. I will go with gensis to save 💰.

I don't think it's the same price wise but if you remove numbers and badges it's in the same class. I wouldn't know if it's better that seems to be complete personal preference when you get to that price tier

Hi, Alex that bag would have fit with the tiniest of a push lol, that was not very fair lol. Nice try though I have fit that same size bag in mine with a fridge so I can say for a fact that it will fit. The fridge in fairness can be removed. Love the 2018 and loved my 07 when I had it also although it did not have massage seats even though it had all the other features that were a package that should have come with them so kind of of strange. The Previous owner must have hand-picked options separately and not the whole package?

Agree with your final three picks Alex. Great review as always

I have never and will never understand the idea of red turn lights. I never know it is is a faulty brake light or a turn light until the vehicle moves left/right or doesn't. Amber turn lights are much better.

The S Class competes directly with the 7 series BMW. But the ride quality is always better in the Merc, while the on-limit handling of the BMW is slightly better. Quality is about the same.

OMG I saw Adele in Alex's playlist! I love this channel more now!!

The S class is just amazing

Little error in the pricing section. The Maybach S650 comes ONLY in RWD

Wait what? MANUAL height adjustable seat belts?

Will you review the 2019 next?

Yes to the amber turn signals.

The Genisis is not playing the same Game as the other cars listed (there is just no prestige in the name(yet)). I think the S-class and the BMW is just a matter of taste- they are both great cars. The Lexus is something special and very good. Jaguar is just not reliable enough. My pick: Basemodel-> Lexus LS Topend-> Merc when looking for ultimate comfort and style in below Rolls Royce level BMW when looking for something big, cosy and fun.

If maintenance is not an issue the S class is the car for, but if it is then you should opt for the LS.

Great Review Alex, fix the title, S550 vs S560

How is the infotainment system here light years ahead of what is on the LS? is there anything you have access to on this not on the LS? Unless your definition of light years ahead is intuitiveness which in my opinion is very subjective at the end of the day. The new LS has more tech than there is in this s class without a doubt and has far more seat adjustments front and rear. There all have their pros and cons compared to each other, but i prefer the LS interior and build quality compared to this. The seats in this car around the base is made of plastic like on most cars. The LS is leather wrapped and stitched at the base, something only found on Rolls Royce level. It isn't fair to compare the Lexus Ls price with the s 560, u should know that. The Ls is a twin turbo v6 and should be compared with the s450 which is also a twin turbo v6. The LS starts around 80k while the S450 is around 90k which is a 10k difference and that isn't much in this segment. There are rumours Lexus is working on a twin turbo v8 and when that comes to the LS then you can compare it with the s560. You also tested the noise levels in the Ls 500 and u got the same 68 decibels as on this new s class. It just shows there's really not much between them other than just preference and brand loyalty.

Hey Alex can you do a review and comparison video on the Lexus lx 570 with 3 rows

If you buy a Mercedes put a LOT of options on it. A basic model seems lacking because it is.

3:52 It hurts to watch those red turn signals. They should be amber especially if it is a 'design choice' as you mentioned. I thought it was also product of those silly lighting regulations for american cars.

I just bought a 2018 S560 V in 2021 WhoopWhoop

Will you also review the S560L Long wheel base, as it will be interesting to see where it sits relevant to the A8L and LWB 7 series?

The first "a" in Maybach isn't pronounced so it sounds like My

road noise is ok but wind noise when driving 130~140 km/ h or more its not good

I own a 2016 E-Class. At the time, the E-Class was a newer model than the 2016 S-Class, and had more technology. Need to be careful when shopping between the S and the E because they leapfrog each other in terms of new model/refresh. Top of the line in M-B world doesn't guarantee the best stuff.

Great review as always. :-)

Great review Alex

U really love the Lexus LX do you

What happened to the Maybach Emperor?

Very nice review.

I always thought I might be the only wierd person who preferred amber turn signals. Especially when you have a full LED tail light set up. However, my number one pet peeve; I hate when the brake light becomes the turn signal. This means that between the two tail lamps only, you are consistently dropped down to 1 tail lamp, every time you slow down for a turn. Not including the third brake light. 1 main thing I love on My Genesis G80 Sport is full LED tail lights with a seperate "strip like" amber turn signals. Now similar to the tail lights, is it so difficult to make seperate front led turn signals from the led running light. Very few cars have that, but some do. I constantly see cars with led head light modules, and when they put the turn signal on, the remaining led running light appears as if the car has 1 eye open! Anyone agree?

I’ve been waiting on a proper review of the S Class. I do love Mercedes because comfort is great BUT reliability is truly terrible which is why I would stick with Lexus or Genesis (I know Genesis is too new to be proven reliable but Hyundai knows what it’s doing)

Alex can u pls do a review on a Mercedes GLC 350e

The only Mercedez I've driven was a rented S-450 in Germany (for about a week). Quite pleasant experience. But I still love my Audi A7 the most. :-)

I thought the V12 had a 7 speed transmission still

No music control on the steering wheel is a big yikes.

I'm having nightmares of this thing out of warranty. Like the new Range Rover I imagine they just take it back once the warranty is over and scrap it.. Then again there are W221 S600s still serving duty so I guess it can't be that bad.

Could you do a review on the 2018 Audi A8 L please?

from my experience as a passenger, the S class is not much different from the competition, dunno about driving. as far as customer base people tend to swap to whatever is newest when the lease ends. most S driver went to the 7 series when their lease ended. they will be going to another car or back to the S when the leases on the 7 end soon.

in 2015 seats 10/10 in 2018 seats 9/10???

Can u review the S63??

Interestingly, consumer reports has the 2016 Mercedes s class being far more reliable than a 2016 Lexus LS. The Lexus reliability is only 32%. The Mercedes is 85%.

18/28 mpg of v6 and 17/27 mpg of v8??? Do u think we believe it?