Why this Mercedes W126 was considered the best car in the world! S-Class 560 SEL V8 driving REVIEW

►Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/user/autogefuehl?sub_confirmation=1 ►Also subscribe to our YouTube shorts channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thomasautogefuhl?sub_confirmation=1 ►Follow us on Facebook / Instagram / TikTok @autogefuehl ►Sustainability in the automotive industry documentary: https://youtu.be/-8gNXlRGngA?si=bCdeJZORRHNcVmV2 This is our in-depth review of the Mercedes W126 as SEL 560 (1991). We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and technology. 00:00 Best car in the world? 01:16 Design icon by Bruno Sacco 01:47 Technology leader 05:09 Engines and strategy 08:10 Classic trunk/boot 09:14 Interior ASMR 10:10 Interior quality 13:04 W126 Cockpit 16:21 Rear luxury seats 18:53 W126 entry SWB version 21:45 C126 Coupé 22:42 Driving W126 SEL 560 30:51 Vintage V8 Acceleration 31:25 Best Mercedes ever? #mercedes #MercedesW126 Data & facts: Mercedes W126 Shown car: 560 SEL from 1991 5,5 l V8 (M117) 279 hp 250 km/h 155 mph Vmax Sold more than 12 years 1979-1991 almost 900.000 pieces sold (1/3 to the US, 1/3 to Germany), more than than with any other S-Class generation and also very long generation cycle Premier luxury vehicle at that time, even if more expensive vehicles existed, especially in Germany all official state vehicles were W126 and more than half of all active Formula 1 drivers had one for private use Known for reliability Design by Bruno Sacco with „Sacco-Bretter“ Sacco-planks Length around 5 m 197“ SWB and LWB models C126 also Coupé available Length 560 SEL: 5,16 m 203“ Lightest S-Class ever, also due to oil crisis for better efficiency New safety features like tested for offset crash, driver airbag („Luftsack“) from 1981 as first series production airbag, passenger airbag (1988), three-point belt in the rear and ASR (anti slip regulation) Interesting details: front wipers are hidden under the bonnet and cover 73 % of the front windshield, automatic AC, workshop key that cannot open glovebox and trunk, electric seat control logic was taken over by many other manufacturers Fabric seats base Optional: velours (standard for big engine models) microfibre MB-Tex leatherette Animal skin Engines 6 and 8-cylinder petrol with 2,6 to 5,5 l displacement 5 and 6-cylinder diesel with 3,0 to 3,5 l displacement Petrol 2,7 l R6 3,8 l V8 5,0 l V8 2,6 l R6 3,0 l R6 4,2 l V8 5,0 l V8 5,5 l V8 Diesel 3,0 l R5 3,0 l R6 3,5 l R6 Diesel for US but not for Germany Former starting price 36.000 DM (18.000 EUR), end of cycle 155.000 DM (77.000 EUR) for top model Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. Since there can be sponsored messages or product integration from partners, which are clearly and transparently pointed out, for legal reasons the videos are marked with the YouTube standard info message that a video contains advertising or product placements. WATCH OUT FOR SPAM/FAKE ACCOUNTS. Across YouTube/Whatsapp/Telegram etc., you'll find fake accounts taking the identity of original channels or people claiming to work on the behalf of original channels, they sometimes even use the same profile pic, similar names and include a telephone number in the name or their comments, trying to get you to message them on Whatsapp or Telegram. DO NOT MESSAGE THEM, they are trying to get your personal details, bank accounts etc. and in the end, they will ask for money or they will misuse your bank account. They promise you giveaways, prices, payment etc. Do not fall for these cheap tricks and PLEASE HELP everyone and MARK THEIR MESSAGES and their whole accounts/channels as Spam and/or report their telephone numbers/Whatsapp to the police. We from Autogefuehl will never ask for your bank details. Check out our original channel marked with the verified badge. We do have other official channels, so you can identify them and also subscribe if you like e.g. in your native language. French & Arabic are translated using Dubly.AI. Try it for free here: https://go.dubly.ai/autogefuehl YouTube Shorts channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thomasautogefuhl?sub_confirmation=1 Autogefühl Deutsch: https://youtube.com/@AutogefuehlDeutsch?sub_confirmation=1 Spanish: Auto Sensación - Prueba de coches a fondo https://youtube.com/@autosensación?sub_confirmation=1 Nederlands: Autogevoel https://youtube.com/@Autogevoel?sub_confirmation=1 Autogefuehl Français: https://youtube.com/@AutogefuehlFrancais?sub_confirmation=1 Korean: 오토센스 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6S_5hXKrjJ87xOg9GE_AHA Chinese: 車之感 https://www.youtube.com/@AutogefuhlChinese Japanese: カー フィーリング https://youtube.com/channel/UC8wumItayAPJnk059DLa30g Russian: Авто Чувство https://www.youtube.com/c/%D0%90%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%B8%D1%8F%D0%90%D0%B2%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%B8%D0%BB%D1%8F