s600 quieter than s500?
08-26-2007, 03:46 PM
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s600 quieter than s500?
I know the S600 has bigger engine and different suspension. but does it has better noise insulation? will it run quieter than S500/S420/S320?
I got 98 S420 which is quiet and very reliable. thinking about buy a s600.
thanks for your input
tao
I got 98 S420 which is quiet and very reliable. thinking about buy a s600.
thanks for your input
tao
08-26-2007, 04:31 PM
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Many things affect quietness, both real and perceived.
Your W140 body is especially well insulated from noise because of the double-pane windows. If you buy a later model it will not have that.
All the V12s are geared so they are turning lower RPMs at the same road speed than a V8. That, combined with the extra smoothness and balance of the V12, makes it seem quieter than a V8.
The later V12s (from 2003) are turbocharged, and the turbochargers make the exhaust even quieter.
Finally, tires have a huge impact on road noise. Models with an AMG kit or an S55/S65 have low profile tires that vastly improve the handling and responsiveness of the S-class, but make the ride somewhat harsher and much noisier. If quiet ride is the most important to you, make sure the model has higher-profile (non-sport) tires. Also, tire brand has a definite impact on tire noise.
Your W140 body is especially well insulated from noise because of the double-pane windows. If you buy a later model it will not have that.
All the V12s are geared so they are turning lower RPMs at the same road speed than a V8. That, combined with the extra smoothness and balance of the V12, makes it seem quieter than a V8.
The later V12s (from 2003) are turbocharged, and the turbochargers make the exhaust even quieter.
Finally, tires have a huge impact on road noise. Models with an AMG kit or an S55/S65 have low profile tires that vastly improve the handling and responsiveness of the S-class, but make the ride somewhat harsher and much noisier. If quiet ride is the most important to you, make sure the model has higher-profile (non-sport) tires. Also, tire brand has a definite impact on tire noise.
09-03-2007, 03:02 AM
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My S320 and S600 are the same when it comes to road noise.
when it comes to feel. thats a completely different story, the s600 feels tighter and 'bigger' if that makes any sense....i just feel like im driving a land yacht.
in my S320, it feels like a soft marshmellow on wheels. still feels big, but it doesnt feel like im driving in a suburban, like the s600 makes me feel.
when it comes to feel. thats a completely different story, the s600 feels tighter and 'bigger' if that makes any sense....i just feel like im driving a land yacht.
in my S320, it feels like a soft marshmellow on wheels. still feels big, but it doesnt feel like im driving in a suburban, like the s600 makes me feel.
09-04-2007, 08:55 AM
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This is not the proper venue for your political views. Let's stay with a discussion of W140's rather than your pictorial bias.
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09-04-2007, 03:07 PM
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Yeah, that's what I was thinking. There's no political discussion in here...all we've got is his Signature, and that's gonna show up in any post he makes.
09-04-2007, 03:21 PM
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im sorry you got offended by my 'pictorial bias'...
now if you dont mind, lets get back to the topic at hand...W140s. (for the record, i didnt divert the conversation. you did)
now if you dont mind, lets get back to the topic at hand...W140s. (for the record, i didnt divert the conversation. you did)
09-04-2007, 04:43 PM
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Anyway the 600 has no extra soundproofing than any other W140 I guess it could be quieter at high speed as the engine is not working as hard but thats about it.
