![1998 Mercedes-Benz S 600 W140 (Automatic / 5 Gears) RWD [1991-1998]](https://i0.wp.com/i0.wp.com/autogalactic.al/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/abc-e52dfd346ed5b7b97b23b3d8f8925e4cbef35619.webp?fit=600%2C338&ssl=1&resize=360,270)
The 1998 Mercedes-Benz S600 is the complete embodiment of the era of engineering “overinsurance,” often touted as the best car in the world of its time. This model represents the culmination of the W140 (Phase-II) series, equipped with the magnificent 6.0-liter V12 (M120) engine that produces 394 hp . With a 5-speed automatic electronic gearbox (5G-Tronic), the S 600 delivers extremely smooth movement, feeling more like a private jet on the ground than an ordinary car. Every detail, from double glazing to vacuum door closures, is designed to create a total isolation from the outside world, making it an unbreakable symbol of absolute status and luxury.