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While getting gas at Costco today, I spotted this G Wagon in Olive in line in front of me. It is the only other Mercedes in Olive I've seen since I bought mine over six months ago. To be honest, not a big fan of the color on the G.
I’ve enjoyed following this thread for some time now and I think most of the regulars in this forum are very happy and even proud of their W223s.
My car is a 2023 S 580 finished in MANUFAKTUR Olive Metallic with a MANUFAKTUR Exclusive Interior. I was drawn to Olive because it felt well suited to the character of the S‑Class—subtle, composed, and understated—and I love how it changes gently depending on the light.
I also want to acknowledge something important: this thread is personal for me. As many of you know, last year my previous silver S‑Class was involved in an accident, and the experience of going through that—along with the support I received here—directly led me to posting “Anyone have an S in Olive Green?” in the first place. I’m genuinely grateful to the MBWorld community for the advice, encouragement, and steady support during that time. It meant a lot and it’s something I haven’t forgotten. And frankly, I've come to know many of you through your active participation in this forum.
When I began looking for another S‑Class after the accident, I knew there were several features my prior car didn’t have that I really wanted this time around. Between that clearer “must‑have” list and my desire for Olive, it naturally narrowed the search. The combination of the color and the features I wanted is what ultimately led me to this particular S 580, and I’m glad it did. A number of you have commented on the color. I asked Copilot to research how "rare" the Olive color is on a W223. According to Copilot, it is .02 to .05 percent of all S classes manufactured. So, about 3 to 6 S Class cars in the Southeast in Olive. That helps explain why I haven't seen another one in Olive. Copilot went on to say most of those are in south Florida. Interesting observation on its part as that is where my car was originally from.
I purchased the car less than a year ago with about 5,000 miles, and it now has roughly 16,000 miles. It’s my daily driver, but I’m careful with it—hand wash only, no automatic car wash (to my knowledge), no dings or dents, no paint issues, and the interior shows no signs of wear at this time. I try to strike a balance between enjoying the car regularly and taking care of it in a way that reflects how much I appreciate it.
So, thank you again for chiming in on this particular thread and in the other thread where I posted about my Siver S's accident. I appreciate you guys.
— Mark
Last edited by Mem30306; Feb 18, 2026 at 10:56 AM.
It's been a pleasure to be part of your journey!
I can definitely relate to your comment: 'I knew there were several features my prior car didn’t have that I really wanted this time around.'
I know my next S-class needs to have the exclusive nappa leather and the 4D Burmester.
Those 2 are the options I regret not waiting for.
It's been a pleasure to be part of your journey!
I can definitely relate to your comment: 'I knew there were several features my prior car didn’t have that I really wanted this time around.'
I know my next S-class needs to have the exclusive nappa leather and the 4D Burmester.
Those 2 are the options I regret not waiting for.
If I were to order a refresh model, I'd get it optioned just like my current S,but would add Digital Light (which is now standard, and the upgraded Drive features (self driving).
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