W221 a great S class series?
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The only plastic items on the W221 body are the front and rear bumpers. The front fenders, doors, hood, and trunk lid are made from high strength aluminum. The rest of the body is steel.
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Then you should get the S600. The 5000 lb curb weight doesn't mean squat when you've got 613 lb/ft of thrust and a zero to 60 time in the low 4's while being coddled in ultimate comfort, quiet, and every bit of automotive technology known to man when introduced. Plus, if you really want to go crazy, you can send your ECU over to Eurocharged to pump the HP up over 620 and torque to around 750 for just over $1k.
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I've been resisting buying a W221 for several years - would never even consider it until recently, and was starting to look at other makes instead.
And then something like this comes up for sale, and I can feel the resolve weakening......
http://www.aspirespecialistcars.co.u...01708017932976
And then something like this comes up for sale, and I can feel the resolve weakening......
http://www.aspirespecialistcars.co.u...01708017932976
![](http://pictures2.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media.jpg?id=589ac6760e6845d3bd69b86b57ffa60b&width=1024&height=768)
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I've been resisting buying a W221 for several years - would never even consider it until recently, and was starting to look at other makes instead.
And then something like this comes up for sale, and I can feel the resolve weakening......
http://www.aspirespecialistcars.co.u...01708017932976
![](http://pictures2.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media.jpg?id=589ac6760e6845d3bd69b86b57ffa60b&width=1024&height=768)
And then something like this comes up for sale, and I can feel the resolve weakening......
http://www.aspirespecialistcars.co.u...01708017932976
![](http://pictures2.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media.jpg?id=589ac6760e6845d3bd69b86b57ffa60b&width=1024&height=768)
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Interesting. I've seen people saying that the noise level of w221 is subpar in comparison with the rivals. Actually worse even than the BMW 5 series. From my own experience, I'd have to say I'm not impressed at all with my newly purchased 2013 s550 in this regard. Could it be the tires? What's the quietest tires one would recommend for this car by the way?
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I guess you're not using 255/45/18 tires?
If you were, you'd probably find the car quiet.
It matters what tires as well. Modern tires are really good at road noise. Every sporty street tire has gone asymmetric - there are no directional tires to be seen any more.
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If you were, you'd probably find the car quiet.
It matters what tires as well. Modern tires are really good at road noise. Every sporty street tire has gone asymmetric - there are no directional tires to be seen any more.
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I've been resisting buying a W221 for several years - would never even consider it until recently, and was starting to look at other makes instead.
And then something like this comes up for sale, and I can feel the resolve weakening......
http://www.aspirespecialistcars.co.u...01708017932976
![](http://pictures2.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media.jpg?id=589ac6760e6845d3bd69b86b57ffa60b&width=1024&height=768)
And then something like this comes up for sale, and I can feel the resolve weakening......
http://www.aspirespecialistcars.co.u...01708017932976
![](http://pictures2.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media.jpg?id=589ac6760e6845d3bd69b86b57ffa60b&width=1024&height=768)
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I guess you're not using 255/45/18 tires?
If you were, you'd probably find the car quiet.
It matters what tires as well. Modern tires are really good at road noise. Every sporty street tire has gone asymmetric - there are no directional tires to be seen any more.
Nick
If you were, you'd probably find the car quiet.
It matters what tires as well. Modern tires are really good at road noise. Every sporty street tire has gone asymmetric - there are no directional tires to be seen any more.
Nick
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Regarding tires, don't be afraid to run a staggered set-up as that will not add more road noise. Most touring style tires with fairly closed tread blocks on the outside of the tire are pretty quiet. But the more closed off the tread blocks, the less water and snow that get pushed away in inclement weather.
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That's strange. My S600 with a V12 bi-turbo motor and staggered 20 inch wheels shod with Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2 is pretty darn quiet. The quietness easily rivals my previous Lexus LS460. These cars have double paned glass on the sides and lots of sound deadening in the doors, firewall, and under the cabin. If you have rear A/C controls, you may want to check and make sure that they are turned off as that can make the cabin pretty noisy, as well as the fans from the ventilated seats. The front blower can also get a little noisy if turned way up.
Regarding tires, don't be afraid to run a staggered set-up as that will not add more road noise. Most touring style tires with fairly closed tread blocks on the outside of the tire are pretty quiet. But the more closed off the tread blocks, the less water and snow that get pushed away in inclement weather.
Regarding tires, don't be afraid to run a staggered set-up as that will not add more road noise. Most touring style tires with fairly closed tread blocks on the outside of the tire are pretty quiet. But the more closed off the tread blocks, the less water and snow that get pushed away in inclement weather.
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I'm running Sumos on stock twenties and I don't get to much tire noise. I do get some though. Between that and coming from eighteens on my S55 might be the difference I hear.
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That car is quite high mileage, but it's obviously been looked after, and the owner's preserved all the things that I wouldn't replace!
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Although it is a sad sight to see and I dont endorse any kind of behavior in this video, it really shows how well engineered the S class is considering how far it went.