Here's Why the Mercedes S500 W140 Is the Best S-Class Ever

Summary by Krater

Doug DeMuro reviews a 1994 Mercedes-Benz S500 (W140), detailing its unique luxury features, design quirks, and driving dynamics, and gives it a DougScore of 46 out of 100.

From the video

Answers: What are the quirks and features of the 1994 Mercedes-Benz S500 (W140), and how does it drive?

• 1994 Mercedes-Benz S500 features and quirks
• W140 S-Class interior innovations
• Mercedes-Benz flagship sedan history
• DougScore review of W140 S-Class

What it concludes

• The 1994 Mercedes-Benz S500 offers exceptional engineering and build quality as a flagship luxury sedan.
• The power-operated interior rearview mirror linked to seat memory is a unique and over-engineered luxury feature.
• The W140 S-Class was the first Mercedes-Benz to feature a navigation system, side airbags, and stability control.
• The W140 S-Class lacks weekend-friendly driving dynamics, scoring lower overall than rivals like the BMW 7 Series in fun and handling.
• The W140 S-Class excels in daily categories, offering a comfortable, high-quality, and surprisingly inexpensive cruising experience.