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Segment: Upper Premium
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

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Whether it was needed for a CEO or a head of state, the 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class was ready in two wheelbases and with plenty of options.

The S-Class was the top vehicle from the German car-maker. It was the benchmark for comfortable cars all over the world. It was also on the front of the automotive technologies for safety and luxury, for more than five decades.

The new flagship model by Mercedes-Benz was larger than its predecessor in every respect. There was a choice of two body lengths - 5076 or 5206 mm (199.8" or 204.9"). The wheelbase has increased by 70/80 mm (2.75"/3.14") to 3035 and 3165 mm (118.4" and 124.6"), respectively. That meant plenty of legroom for the rear, most important, seats in the car. These new dimensions created the conditions for an interior concept, with first-class comfort.

The suspension featured the standard AIRMATIC air-suspension system that could be programmed for comfort or sport settings at the touch of a button.

Under the hood, there was a choice of V6 or V8 engines from the start, with the 3.5-liter as entry-level. Since in Europe there was a high demand for diesel units, a 3.0-liter was offered for the S320 CDI. Top of the range, the S600 V12 engine was available since 2006. For the transmission, the S-Class installed the 7G-Tronic as standard for the V6 and the V8 engines.

MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse (W221) 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
  7 gasoline engines
  • 350 V6 7AT RWD (272 HP)
  • 350 V6 Lang 7AT RWD (272 HP)
  • 450 V8 7AT RWD (340 HP)
  • 450 V8 Lang 7AT RWD (340 HP)
  • 500 Lang 7AT RWD (387 HP)
  • 500 V8 7AT RWD (387 HP)
  • 600 V8 5AT RWD (517 HP)
  4 diesel engines
  • 320 V6 CDI 7AT RWD (235 HP)
  • 320 V6 CDI Lang 7AT RWD (235 HP)
  • 420 V8 CDI 7AT RWD (320 HP)
  • 420 V8 CDI Lang 7AT RWD (320 HP)

MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse (W221)
350 V6 7AT RWD (272 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 350 V6 7AT RWD (272 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3498 cm3
Power:200 KW @ 6000 RPM
272 HP @ 6000 RPM
268 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:258 lb-ft @ 2400-5000 RPM
350 Nm @ 2400-5000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/55 R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:199.8 in (5075 mm)
Width:73.7 in (1872 mm)
Height:58 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track:63/63.2 in (1,600/1,605 mm)
Wheelbase:119.5 in (3035 mm)
Cargo Volume:19.8 cuFT (561 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4145 lbs (1880 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5457.4 lbs (2475 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km)
Highway:30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Combined:23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:242 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse (W221)
350 V6 Lang 7AT RWD (272 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 350 V6 Lang 7AT RWD (272 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3498 cm3
Power:200 KW @ 6000 RPM
272 HP @ 6000 RPM
268 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:258 lb-ft @ 2400-5000 RPM
350 Nm @ 2400-5000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/55 R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:205 in (5207 mm)
Width:73.7 in (1872 mm)
Height:58 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track:63/63.2 in (1,600/1,605 mm)
Wheelbase:124.6 in (3165 mm)
Cargo Volume:19.8 cuFT (561 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4244.6 lbs (1925 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5523.5 lbs (2505 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km)
Highway:30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Combined:23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:242 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse (W221)
450 V8 7AT RWD (340 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 450 V8 7AT RWD (340 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:4663 cm3
Power:250 KW @ 6000 RPM
340 HP @ 6000 RPM
335 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:339 lb-ft @ 2700-4250 RPM
460 Nm @ 2700-4250 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/55 R 17
DIMENSIONS
Length:199.8 in (5075 mm)
Width:73.7 in (1872 mm)
Height:58 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track:63.1/63.2 in (1,603/1,605 mm)
Wheelbase:119.5 in (3035 mm)
Cargo Volume:19.8 cuFT (561 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4277.7 lbs (1940 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5611.7 lbs (2545 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14.3 mpg US (16.4 L/100Km)
Highway:29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Combined:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:267 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse (W221)
450 V8 Lang 7AT RWD (340 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 450 V8 Lang 7AT RWD (340 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:4663 cm3
Power:250 KW @ 6000 RPM
340 HP @ 6000 RPM
335 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:339 lb-ft @ 2700-4250 RPM
460 Nm @ 2700-4250 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/55 R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:205 in (5207 mm)
Width:73.7 in (1872 mm)
Height:58 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track:63.1/63.2 in (1,603/1,605 mm)
Wheelbase:124.6 in (3165 mm)
Cargo Volume:19.8 cuFT (561 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4376.9 lbs (1985 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5655.8 lbs (2565 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:14.2 mpg US (16.6 L/100Km)
Highway:28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Combined:20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:267 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse (W221)
500 Lang 7AT RWD (387 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 500 Lang 7AT RWD (387 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:5461 cm3
Power:284.6 KW @ 6000 RPM
387 HP @ 6000 RPM
382 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:391 lb-ft @ 2800-4800 RPM
530 Nm @ 2800-4800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/55 R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:205 in (5207 mm)
Width:73.7 in (1872 mm)
Height:58 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track:63/63.2 in (1,600/1,605 mm)
Wheelbase:124.6 in (3165 mm)
Cargo Volume:19.8 cuFT (561 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4376.9 lbs (1985 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5655.8 lbs (2565 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13.4 mpg US (17.6 L/100Km)
Highway:27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
Combined:19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:279 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse (W221)
500 V8 7AT RWD (387 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 500 V8 7AT RWD (387 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:5461 cm3
Power:285 KW @ 6000 RPM
387 HP @ 6000 RPM
382 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:391 lb-ft @ 2800-4800 RPM
530 Nm @ 2800-4800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):5.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/55 R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:199.8 in (5075 mm)
Width:73.7 in (1872 mm)
Height:58 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track:63.1/63.2 in (1,603/1,605 mm)
Wheelbase:119.5 in (3035 mm)
Cargo Volume:19.8 cuFT (561 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4277.7 lbs (1940 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5611.7 lbs (2545 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13.5 mpg US (17.4 L/100Km)
Highway:27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Combined:20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:279 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse (W221)
600 V8 5AT RWD (517 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 600 V8 5AT RWD (517 HP)
Cylinders:V12
Displacement:5513 cm3
Power:380 KW @ 5000 RPM
517 HP @ 5000 RPM
510 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque:612 lb-ft @ 1800-3500 RPM
830 Nm @ 1800-3500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):4.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:Front-255/45 R18/rear-275/45 R18
DIMENSIONS
Length:205 in (5207 mm)
Width:73.7 in (1872 mm)
Height:58 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track:63/63.2 in (1,600/1,605 mm)
Wheelbase:124.6 in (3165 mm)
Cargo Volume:19.8 cuFT (561 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4806.9 lbs (2180 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5931.4 lbs (2690 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:10.8 mpg US (21.8 L/100Km)
Highway:23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
Combined:16.4 mpg US (14.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:340 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse (W221)
320 V6 CDI 7AT RWD (235 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 320 V6 CDI 7AT RWD (235 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2987 cm3
Power:173 KW @ 3800 RPM
235 HP @ 3800 RPM
232 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque:398 lb-ft @ 1600-2400 RPM
540 Nm @ 1600-2400 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/55 R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:199.8 in (5075 mm)
Width:73.7 in (1872 mm)
Height:58 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track:63/63.2 in (1,600/1,605 mm)
Wheelbase:119.5 in (3035 mm)
Cargo Volume:19.8 cuFT (561 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4310.8 lbs (1955 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5622.8 lbs (2550 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
Highway:36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined:28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:220 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse (W221)
320 V6 CDI Lang 7AT RWD (235 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 320 V6 CDI Lang 7AT RWD (235 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:2987 cm3
Power:173 KW @ 3800 RPM
235 HP @ 3800 RPM
232 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque:398 lb-ft @ 1600-2400 RPM
540 Nm @ 1600-2400 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/55 R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:205 in (5207 mm)
Width:73.7 in (1872 mm)
Height:58 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track:63/63.2 in (1,600/1,605 mm)
Wheelbase:124.6 in (3165 mm)
Cargo Volume:19.8 cuFT (561 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4410 lbs (2000 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5688.9 lbs (2580 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
Highway:36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined:28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:223 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse (W221)
420 V8 CDI 7AT RWD (320 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 420 V8 CDI 7AT RWD (320 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:3996 cm3
Power:235 KW @ 3600 RPM
320 HP @ 3600 RPM
315 BHP @ 3600 RPM
Torque:538 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
730 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/55 R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:199.8 in (5075 mm)
Width:73.7 in (1872 mm)
Height:58.4 in (1483 mm)
Front/rear Track:63/63.2 in (1,600/1,605 mm)
Wheelbase:119.5 in (3035 mm)
Cargo Volume:19.8 cuFT (561 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4608.4 lbs (2090 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5821.2 lbs (2640 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
Highway:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined:25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:247 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse (W221)
420 V8 CDI Lang 7AT RWD (320 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 420 V8 CDI Lang 7AT RWD (320 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:3996 cm3
Power:235 KW @ 3600 RPM
320 HP @ 3600 RPM
315 BHP @ 3600 RPM
Torque:538 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
730 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:7-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/55 R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:205 in (5207 mm)
Width:73.7 in (1872 mm)
Height:58.4 in (1483 mm)
Front/rear Track:63/63.2 in (1,600/1,605 mm)
Wheelbase:124.6 in (3165 mm)
Cargo Volume:19.8 cuFT (561 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4718.7 lbs (2140 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5865.3 lbs (2660 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km)
Highway:32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined:25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:252 g/km
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