AMG W211 vs W212 | The Final Showdown 

Both the E55 and E63 are gorgeous cars and i strongly believe both will age very graciously in the future. I personally love the W211 styling a bit more over the W212 styling and put some W212 parts in my W211 to enhance the car. Best of both worlds 😁

For the interior and exterior styling and character, it's the 211 all the way for me. When comparing a more modern car with an older gen like this, objectively there's no surprise the 212 was going to be superior .

W211 is one of three best-looking E-Class generations (W123, W124, and W211) in my opinion. The W211 E 55 AMG was the game changer for Mercedes-Benz that led to the second "horsepower war" and new golden age for automobiles in early-2000s and continued for a decade or so. (1960s was more or less the first one with American and Australian cars pushing each other to the limit).

I am blessed to have both also, the E63 is a way different car dynamically, steering feel and a feeling of lightness is only possible on the 212 with its wider front track and 7 speed box. 211 seems heavier, more planted and a little more luxurious to drive. I would not sell either one unless I found a decent SLR 👌🏼

Cant believe you sold your E55, truly an end of an era. You are the go to resource for M113 information and I learned a lot about this generation from your channel. I wonder what vehicle you will get next? In any case, thank you for all your content and hope you find another vehicle to excite you as much or more!

211 the best e class ever made after 124 💪🔥

really enjoy your reviews please continue giving us more

The 5.5 biturbo such an underrated engine.. the facelift w212 e63 an underrated car to

Damn sad to see but glad to see at the same time how much you got for the e55 congrats! Thanks to you after a 2 year search (and a brief ownership of a miata instead), I finally bought a 2003 cl55 in silver for 11.7k usd with major stuff like the tandem pump and rear valve block already done. 86k miles and I just did the accumulators, 011 intercooler pump, and an o2 sensor and I'll be doing the front valve block orings soon to fix my front passenger side sag overnight. Such a fun and gorgeous car and all my concerns about the engine and platform were gone thanks to your videos.

Love your videos Meister. I have a W212 M157 (late 2011) which I purchased here in Oz 4 years ago for near the same price as a W211. While I prefer the looks of the W211, the concern was the head bolt issue with the M156. I picked mine up for what thought was a steal at the time with only 56,000km, it had been custom tuned and had the middle mufflers cut out. The sound from the exhaust is simply glorious and puts a smile on my face whenever I light it up. My only complaints are the old tech, that Mercedes don’t update the software _ hence the on line services don’t work and a creak I get from flexing in the panoramic roof that seems to be a problem with the W212. Love your work Meister, keep it up 👏👏.

Had a m156 powered w212 e63 at one point. Fantastic car! Saw one recently and was amazed again by the looks. One thing, mine did have a bunch of creaks and rattles in the interior.

As a fellow AMG enthusiast, I love your in-depth videos on all AMGs. I also love the fact most of your music is from one of my favourite NFS games from back in the old days. Love your channel!

Love your videos AMG Meister! It is as you say. It basically comes down to what you prefer. Me personally think that the M113K sounds better than the M156. The reason being that i love the more deep old school rumble from the M113K than the higher and more snarly M156. That said I do have the CLS 55AMG and not the 211 and I know that exhoust sounds better. I would love to see a sound comparrison between the E55 vs CLS55. Keep making these awesome videos🤩🤩

Must be one of the cleanest W211's on the planet! Love it!

Great videos, hope you're enjoying the w212 🕺

Sad to see your E55 sold 😞. I still have mine. As always, love your videos.

I had and E55 and Bought an E63 W212 6.2L a year ago with only 48,000kms. I can assure that you made a great decision and defiantly a huge upgrade

I love your videos! My favourite is the M156 purely because of the sound. Could you please do video about the CL class ? Maybe as top 5 CL ?

My ideal combination would be the transmission and dynamics of the 212 with the engine and styling of the 211 E55. The exterior and interior styling of the 212 just feels dated and screams “Chrysler” to me for some reason, but the 211 has stood the test of time and remains very classy and understated.

Love your content… you should make more. Maybe even branch out to other brands

Everyone has their preferences. But for me it's the 6.2L for me. As an owner of a 2014 C63. I love it. Would love to have a 4 door version with that motor. But just my preference. They're all amazing machine's. Each one definitely has something the other's don't.

Thank you!!!

Thanks again

I used to dislike the W212 a lot when it came out but it grew on me so much it's my favorite E-Class now and one my favorite Mercs, and specifically the pre-facelift.

I like the shot of the w211 "no messages" flexin

You forget to mention head bolts on e63...most are probably addressed now, but still...I think I've seen e55 with 400+ kMiles on original drive train.

Having owned W211 E500 Sport and W212 E 550 the comfort goes to the W211 the seats in the W212 seamed to be flat in my opinion. The W211 grabbed you more. Anther Great Video Meister!

Thank you

Can you do a video on the 2008 SL and 2014 and 2017 to hear what you say about them.

i ran two w211 for a total of 9 years, bought a w212 sold in 3 months, not even comparable, a huge dissapointment

Can you do a video on the cl63 amg 2007 year model

I absolutely love your content but could you also read us a bed time story? There's something calming but so powerful about your voice lol

Glad you make sure your car is in good hands before selling

The w211 is the first Genuine Sleeper Sedan that Super Cars Feared✅

The W211 looks better.

We have a Merc CLS with the M157 I don't know if this is comparable since I know too little about Mercedes engines but we feel very happy to have this car in our house, We don't know if it will be a classic in the future but still for us is like having a Diamond

can someone tell me please whats the best height from the ground for front and rear in S211 SPORT (18 inch wheels original fit).Have to switch ring on shock absorber to lower it but still so its not going to scratch the wheel arch.

Having owned a tonne of Mercedes Benz cars, there was a huge dip in quality during the 90s and 00s when Chrysler was involved, the W210, W211, W202, W203, R170, R171, R230 etc.. etc.. All dropped in quality, around 2008 quality started to improve again by 2012 most cars were significantly better than their predecessors. I've owned: W201, W202, W203, W205, W124 (multiple), W212, C215, R170. And I've driven 50-60 other models over various eras.

Maybe get a cls 55k i think they are amazing, such cool cars

What’s the les pain year to get 550? From 2011 to 2014 thx

It’s not even close the W212 is the better car all around. The body styling alone is enough and I love the W211.

these Era AMG designs are both the best-looking Mercedes cars in my opinion.

Both beautifull

AMGmeister any clues to the New M113K AMG you have your eyes on???? Great videos, content btw.

I don’t know how you feel guys about seats but i love that fact that w211 has those wide, meaty leather seats Just by the looks you can tell that the leather in w211 is way thicker and durable than on w212

Very interesting and informative as always. Incredible you rate the 113k very highly! How about a M119 E60 6 Litres compared to an M156?

@AMGmeister I have the opportunity to purchase a 2013 cls63 5.5 V8 Biturbo rwd auto. What do you think about that car? Better than a e63 similar spec?

I always have a soft spot for w211 simply because it's appearance in MIB movie

Sorry, but totally disagree with the “quality” statement. W212 is when MB started cheaping out on quality. W211 was the last MB with that “tank” feeling. I have had both.

Which version is more reliable?

What was the odometer reading on your e55 when you sold it

AMG Meister washes his dishes before putting them in the dish washer for sure

Maybe cls55 or cl55? Ultimate 113k would be clk dtm

I would love to hear the sound inside the cabin of your 212… mine creaks and squeaks at every bump

cool

I see a lot of people saying the 211 quality was much better than the 212. That is false. I have owned 2 211s and 3 212s. All were 63s. The 212s were a lot more reliable, and had more quality than the 211s. The 211s were terrible. (Not powertrain wise) i loved the powertrain on both. But the bodies on the 211 was complete crap

You sold the E55, I really enjoy my W213 E63 AMGs wagon, but have kept my E55 K, and my CLK 55, and my C55 AMG wagon, and currently looking for a CLS63 AMG shooting brake, I love my W213, but always return to the older models, they just bring more of a grin, but really miss the 500E for understated look, shocked a few folk in that one, you will get the same now the E55 has gone, folk know what you got.

The w212 is by far a better car all around and it is more reliable the facelift was a game changer the best and most expensive facelift I love the angular sharp edges of the w212.

I'll always remain a fan of the sensuous W211--the W212 is a more sterile design. That said, I'm just so happy looking at the "instant response" shown at 1:25 !

Never ever seen or heard you talk about the CLK 55 AMG w208

212 has that squarish/boxy shape - the best design after W124. W212 styling will age like a fine wine.

The W220. Literally the most under appreciated car ever (just get the m113 engine and you're beyond golden)

Jdm s211 e55 incoming ? :)

Which do you think is better in the W212 the M156 or M157

😢 you have made me sad, saying goodbye to the legend. Bye E55.

S55 amg is the one for me!

All these look better than the latest E.

In my opinion, the most beautiful design of Mercedes is this w 211 AMG.

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

kinda disappointed in this video not suprised the 212 was picked because it was “newer” had my e55 for two months and its amazing

Its e55 for me if I can find one...(I have run into others online looking for a good one)....curious...what did you sell for?

owning a e55 for jus a day now lol. amazing on the highway, definitely could have better handling especially in the front end

M113 all day no head bolt issues

The W212 is the most reliable and best E-class As a Nigerian the w212 is the best. You’ll not see it in the mechanic workshop. That includes the DE-35, 55, and 63amg. I used the later Gen of the w211 2008. I’ve never seen the w212 fixed before at my mechanic they’re always in the road.

W211 ❤

W210 ❤

Ps infotainment aside I find the exterior, and especially the interior styling on the w211 has aged alot better. The up right, blocky interior on the 212 has dated badly and looks less elegant. ( Especially preFL)

W211 for me.

If you are over 1,80 Meters, you should go for the W212. The W211 is for chinese people. In the W212 you can sit with 1,90 Meters on the back-seat. If you need a tiny, narrow car, go for W211. And good luck with the navigation-system in the W211.

I go for w211

M157 is the best hands down i I own all of them

W211 still great dats my daily driver 👴🏾🤣💯🐐

m133k one of the best motors ever made. love all mercedes! love your videos .. how about what amg is the most moddable? w211 w212 w210?

W211 is a Benz ! W212 is a regular looking Sedan. No comparison in exterior looks, styling and stance. I would forgo superior technical advancement and still prefer W211 over W212 plus what is being built in the past 5 years and at present.....

great video but the w210 E50 AMG is better than both of them

For me the W212 facelift is the one that looks better

W 211 E63 AMG

211 намного лучше и надежнее, однако 212 тоже неплох, но по механике, надежности, комфорту салона, качеству материала, 211 давно же обогнал 212. 212 только более современный, и на мой субъективный взгляд, это все.

I can't believe you sold the E55 😢😢

Can somebody please buy me a W212 please 😢 I just love this car

Sorry but you cannot say W212 feels better build quality and more premium than a W211 that would be a lie, M156 with head bolts rusting, cam lifters, cam adjuster plates etc? And 7 speed was better but also had 3 different control module generations with first 2 being most problematic. Given budget it took to develop W211 platform in general, it was the last big budget (1.7 billion) build after W140 1 Billion euro mark. I have seen aging W212 and all the updated plastic interior will suffer with time a lot more than W211s. Personally if I had a CLK63 with same engine, E63 with same M156 would be redundant, I would have kept E55 or gotten a Biturbo version for more power/acceleration etc.

211 in my think is better more in history of cars.

Mercedes-Benz

W220???!! I'll get me coat.

w212

Noooo.. the 55 is gone 😢

W211 is the best designed Mercedes I will probably never sell that car

From 2003-2009 Is wild for the w11

W211 63👍😁

NJ? It'll be a rust bucket after 1 winter.