Which Is The Best Mercedes S-Class Generation? 

Ah the S class. If one ever wanted to know what features a regular vehicle would have in 10 years all you had to do was look at the current S class.

As a non S-Class owner, my favourite one is the W221. It is gorgeous

I’ve always liked the w221. It’s quite timeless the design

221 had the unique look, not just a larger e or c. Think it should be higher up, in my opinion.

I own a w221 but the W222 is starting to grow on me. The fender flares on the w221 is so unique and u know right away its an S-class. The w222 looks like the larger sedan, the med is the E-class and the small C-class.

The W140 has always been my favorite from an engineering and design perspective. I still think they look awesome and desirable.

W140 is my all time favorite. Hope to own one someday🤞

W222 is peak S Class imo. They're designed really well, they don't even look the age. Technology and comfort is perfect. And overall, opposed to the W223, you could tell that the W222 was S Class from a mile away. The presence of the W222 is amazing.

you don't understand how much I love watching your videos

The W220 S65 always captures imagination and awe whenever someone sees one. Due to in part their limited production.

My grandfather left me his 2010 CL550 (C216) when he passed away and it still is a gorgeous car to this day. The wide fender flare’s give it an aggressive and distinctly S-Class look that I love coupled with the absence of a B-pillar gives it an even sleeker look.

I owned two W 220s and I don't think they're bad reputation is justified. They may not be the best S class ever but certainly not the worst. Driving one of them today still doesn't feel outdated

Before clicking I knew where the 140 would end up ❤ My grandpa got one on launch. As a kid I was super impressed. In Germany no car as big.

you did the right thing with naming 140 #1

This channel is make me loving Mercedes Benz and AMG even more than before.

I have S320 W140 with the wooden steering wheel, air cushion seats and other goodies. Drives with such ease, despite it's size. ❤

My father bought a brand new w221 in 2007. It still has features no car has today

Am I the only one that loves how the starter sounds when they are about to start up the engine??

Totally agree with your list. Really love those W140 my 97 S 320 lwb still looks and runs amazing. Also have the R129 a 2000 SL 500, both such great build quality of its time. Great video 👍

w221 with m156 has a special place in my heart

I love the W221 and the W222. I say this as the owner of a W211 haha.

W220 by far!! Of course, I'm biased after owning three of them 😄

man I just sold my 2005 s55 amg designo graphite edition with 79k miles, I will truly miss that car and it was just that damn good all around. I had no abc issues and she drove like a dream and had the rear two captain chairs heated, cooled, and massaged. the luxury and performance couldn’t be matched!

I like your list and where you placed each variant. I feel the M113k S55 is a legend that always gets past over around the world. Here in Australia we didn’t get many M113K S55’s and that’s a massive shame.

I have owned 6 w220. 2 of them being an s55 with the m113k. Love this car so much

I own a w220 and w221, but the 88-91 year model w126 is really starting to grow on me. Plus, a good example can be found for w220 prices.

I've owned the #1 on this list (W140) and the #5 (W220). I actually bought the W220 first. It was a 2006 S500 4-Matic. After driving it for several years, I would have to say that it does tend to get a bad rap. Yeah, the Air-Matic system was bound to go bad, but other than that, I put about 50,000 miles on it (after purchasing it with about 100K on the clock) and it was really pretty trouble free. I would actually recommend these cars, as long as you go into it knowing you are probbably going to have to deal with the Air-Matic system. I just look at it as a maintenance item. After 10 years or 100,000 miles, just plan on fixing it (or do like I did and get the coil shocks instead, which worked just fine). The W140 is a car that was pretty much everything I expected it to be. Very big, roomy, and solid as a bank vault. I didn't pay much for it, but it was 22 years old when I bought it and had about 190,000 miles on it. I saw it on a local car lot and decided that since I had always wanted one, I would pull the trigger on it. The one thing that I didn't expect was that, after driving the W220, the W140 did feel like a much older design. The W220 felt more refined and modern, and living in Minnesota, I missed the 4-Matic's all wheel drive. In spite of this, I will say that, for whatever reason, I always just felt better when I was driving around in the W-140. There is just something about the regal presence you get with the W-140 that is somewhat lacking in the W-220.

Nice video. I have never driven an S Class but the W140 must be a really nice car to make it to your number 1 slot.

Another fantastic video. Great job!

The quality of your videos always amazes me. I’m very thankful for the wealth of knowledge you share with the community. I probably saw each of your videos before buying my 2005 E55, now at 24k miles. Keep up the great work. It is very much appreciated.

Love your videos Meister♥️ I hope there is a future of AMG’s that will still be worth your time making these

5:03 W126 was the global milestone in design. The European version looked even better as it contrasted with the required extended bumpers and split headlights dedicated to other markets. Buyers knew MBs commitment to utmost quality, luxury and resale value of the S-Class and this version joined the era in the 80s when it became the symbol of success, stardom and power. Only the W220 replicated this character for a vehicle as some nicknamed that version the S-2000, not the Honda roadster. Great video, thank you.

I have had two W220 S500 4Matics and they have been fantastic. Their bad rap is overblown. I also think that the styling is timeless.

Great work as always. Thanks.

another great video. good stuff man

Love your clips. Also nice touch with old clasic NeedForSpeed in game menu soundtrack.🥂

I think you nailed this list perfectly

I absolutely agree. W140 is the undisputed King of Mercedes. I would have placed W126 second though. Other than that no arguments. Great work.

1. W126 2. W140 Thats it

I've owned lots of Mercs but only one S Class gen. I've got a 221 S600 V12 - that I recently rebuilt on my channel. They're just incredibly well built / solid cars. My rich self would love a 222 S65. My current financial self would love a 220 S55 113k :P

W220 will always have a bad rep for early model year issues with rust, and cheaper quality of interior & exterior components when compared to W126 & W140. I still kind of agree with these being last ranked of all the S-classes, but these were still some of the most innovative cars for their time. I also consider it the sleekest and most svelte-looking S-class exterior design, in my opinion. The fact that I still see a handful of these 20-25 year old cars on a daily basis is also testament to their mechanical robustness.

As a former owner of S500 W140 95' - I totally agree with your ranking

amazing video !

Great list!

I'm drooling like a child in a candy shop with all those beautyful and marveloud vehicles. excelent video!

Ahhh Calista…talk about a walk down memory lane. So fitting for the w140. The song matched the period

Omg I have been looking for this type of video that covers the history of the model and makes recommendations for so long. I’m wondering since merc had to silence their 4.0 twin turbo v8 in later generation due to regulation are you able to highlight when those changes happened in popular models like the amg gt, e and a class, etc.

That was awesome ❤

Truly an icon of motor engineering ❤

I enjoyed the ownership of a 1968 300SEL6.3 35 years ago. An incredible muscle car drinking a lot. But under a classical shape the performance was stunning, until you got into a curve in slippery conditions! You had to be very careful in a time where ABS or ESP were inexistant. I now enjoy a 1991 560 SEC and it is for me the most reliable S class you can dream of. Still very modern and comfortable in this 21st century. I would have ranked it number 1 and its design is beautiful. You drive 1,000 km at 140 km/h and you understand what real comfort means.

This list was perfectly rated 👌👏

Ah, I still remember the first time I sat in the pre face lift S 600 V12 W221. It was a different planet. Massage, responsive seats, ventilation, refrigerator, the things that the V12 did... oh Lord. 260 on Highway and you are like in a couch. More than ten years have passed and I still love the W221, facelifted one though, but that design is timeless!

very good video, I loved that you chose the W140 at the top, this is the model i had and I truly agree its probably in my oppinion the best car ever made in the world. it oozed quality and style still looks awesome today, its the last of the best quality Mercs, it was the most solid and comfortable car, way outperforming all its rivals.

Got to be the best series of cars ever made as have never been beaten by there competition. Would have swapped 1st and 2nd place thought. Great video.

The W220 is still the prettiest car, but man those first years were utter junk. A shame because it was a supermodel in looks compared to the higher quality W140. The W221 S65 is a must have. The W126 will always bee the classiest Mercedes sedan of the modern era. The SWB 300SE, and the long 560SEL and the coupe 560SEC models were just perfection. The W222 is the peak. The interior being arguably better than the W223. The S65 final edition is the one to have. The Coupe and Cabriolet models will no doubt become more valuable in time, being the last of their kind. I have a W140 so enough said... I agree with the ranking.

Great video! I just bought a 2012 S63, I love it

The S class has always been my favourite vehicle of any generation. That being said, w220 gets my vote. With time, the w222 will grow on me.

We can all agree that W140 Is not just any mercedes but THE mercedes flagship car. Not a single car today could replace it, especially the long wheelbase edition

Great video! I love the S-class

The W222 S-Class Coupe is the greatest, the beastly V12 combined with gorgeous luxury, man... The Cabrio looks very nice too. I do get why the W221 is so iconic though.

I'm from germany and I absolutely love Mercedes Benz. My personal favourite S- Class generation is the w221 because of it'a beautiful design and interior. Anyone else who loves this car?

Another Banger 🥶

Totally agree with your choice order!

As a former W220 owner and a current W221 owner, I would like to recommend W221. In my opinion, W221 is a best looking and extremely reliable flag-ship model. I love W221.

I was in Barcelona for the W221/W216 launch …. Probably still have the photos somewhere. I own a CL600 W215 - Love it. The W221 is a great looking four door vehicle.

preciate this video! i'm in the US market for one!

09-2013 w221 are bulletproof.

100% correct assessment

The W222 S-Class by far is my favourite and to most people, the best overall S-Class ever made. Just the timeless styling, the presence, the elegance, and the interior were all perfect in my opinion.

My order would be the same. W140 is a true icon. But my ultimate dream is W222 S65 AMG in dark blue with silver wheels.

Could you do a video on the CLS class next?

You are spot on.

My first Mercedes was an 04 E55 with the M113K. Then I bought an 07 S550 (W221) which I like very much. The E55 got totaled and I replaced it with a 2014 E63S (W212 with M157). Can't complain.

The W222 facelift is the best looking S hands down

The W222 is my next Merc as I currently own 2 W221 a preface lift and a facelift model the preface lift most likely will get replaced with a w222 in the future

I 100% agree with the W140 being the #1 S-Class, it is a legendary vehicle with a legendary background and reputation. It was truly ahead of its time, and features a timeless design that will never go out of style.

💯 percent agree with the order respectfully all throughout, but especially & mostly w..#140

My Benz specialist daily drives a W220 S65, thing looks amazing. The 2-piece 65 AMG wheels from that generation are one of my favorite wheel designs ever, maybe even more so than monoblocks

W220 all day

I had the 1996 W140 S420L... Stunning... And later a 1994 C140 S500 coupe... Even better...

Agree for top list. I think w140 is no1 bcs it is only S class that i tried and it was more than enough to feel that vibe only MB can give. Hope one day will save enough to buy one w140 for a life time car. Wish all best to everyone🥇

Had w140, w221, w220 and now a w216 I will say that for me the sweet spot is the W220 S55 2003-2005 This car is built proof

I was awestruck when I first saw w221,still my favourite

Excellent video, thank you. Were the W126 or W140 cars ever offered with manual transmission? Can you recommend a good reference work on the W140! Thanks

I purchased a W220 last year that was sitting for 3 years and has 33k original miles. I would give that car up any day to have the W140. Still My favorite S Class of all time.

I love the w220 I’ve owned one s600 2004 and I absolutely wish I still had it or a 55 or 65

I absolutely love my W222 , it is everything I could ever possibly want in a car , and then some

140 for life💪

Love the video. For me the W222 Face-lift as the first then the W126 560SEL and then the W221 S65 Face-lift. I just can't get over how bulbous the W140 looks😢 eventhough I know it's the best car amongst them all.

This is the perfect video for me. I drive Lexus. But I've been thinking about getting a Mercedes. I just want to try something different. But I don't want to find myself regretting it because of constant issues with the car. When Lexus is the best cars I've personally ever driven. As far as comfort and reliability.

Any chance you could do something on the C217 S63 AMG Coupe? Obviously this is what I have, be interesting to know what you think about it?

I've got a serious soft spot for the w220 despite it's flaws. My father worked at a Mercedes dealership when it came out. We used to drive an old Hyundai before and then he brought a s320 cdi with air suspension at home one day. As a little kid, that left a impression for life! Since then I became a real enthusiast for cars and especially Mercedes-Benz

I personally love the W220, I think the interior is one of the nicest and best looking. Certain angles from the outside look fantastic too. Underrated imo.

W221 Facelift models are so beautiful and still look modern, I need one.

0:05 This one. I love it. Went to see one today for sale. 32K KM on the clock, 4 seater. Sooo nice. $110K So I need to save up.

I owned a W116, a W221 and four W126, by far the best serie!

I've driven the W126, W140 and C215(W220). All good cars, none are bad.

W116, W126, W140 and the W221 are my favorites. Had a black with brown leather 1980 W126 500 myself.

my exact ranking. #1 and 2 are very close in points and some could argue a switch for placement.

❤❤❤❤❤❤ thank you