Bernhard Wippern darüber, was einen Mercedes wirklich ausmacht.

What does quality actually mean in automotive engineering – and how does this standard change when mechanical cars become increasingly interconnected, electronic systems? Bernhard Wippern experienced a period of massive transformation at Mercedes: from the W126 to the W140, from the classic luxury car to the beginning of the S-Class with CAN bus, complex variant management, and ever more software in the background. This conversation therefore focuses not only on the major model series, but above all on the small details that ultimately make the difference. Why was "The Machine That Changed the World" a shock at Mercedes in the early 1990s? How did target costing and the comparison with Toyota change their thinking? Why did Japanese customers have a problem when they could no longer see the star in the W203? And why can 800 variations of a parcel shelf in the S-Class suddenly symbolize the entire Mercedes philosophy? We also discuss Designo, special paint finishes, color variations between plastic and sheet metal, the extreme variety of Mercedes models, the Maybach W240, quiet seat motors, the smooth acceleration of an S-Class, and the question of how much development work goes into things that the customer might never consciously notice—but immediately misses if they're not right. A conversation about quality management, engineering culture, and the big question of whether Mercedes is really slower than its new competitors—or simply still developing according to a different standard in some areas. A discussion about quality management, engineering culture, and the big question of whether Mercedes is truly slower than its new competitors—or simply still developing according to a different standard in some areas. Topics in this episode: Mercedes quality through the ages W126, W140, and the cultural shift of the 1990s Toyota and "The Machine That Changed the World" Target costing and the new cost logic Japanese customers and the (in)visible star W203, W202, and global market demands Maybach W240 Comfort development, seat motors, and noise quality Why an S-Class must have a smooth start CAN bus, electronics, and software as a new dimension of quality What classic Mercedes quality can mean today Become a channel member now and see exclusive videos:    / @alte-schule   *** All links related to "Old School": [https://www.alteschule.tv/linkinbio](https://www.alteschule.tv/linkinbio) *** Subscribe to this channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... *** #oldschool #autopodcast #bernhardwippern #mercedesbenz