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MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse (W220) 1998-2002 Photos, engines & full specs

Segment: Upper Premium
Production years: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse (W220) 1998-2002 16 Photos
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In 1998, Mercedes-Benz started producing the W220 S-Class and showed an entirely new image for its flagship model.

There were not too many people who regretted the previous W140 S-Class. While the former looked bulky and oversized, the 1998 model was just long. Another improvement was on the technical side, where the carmaker introduced an AMG-badged version with more ponies under the hood.

From the outside, the S-Class's aerodynamic shape was completely different from what its customers used to see in Mercedes-Benz's showrooms. The slanted grille and double-waved headlights created a dynamic image for the car. Its curved lines and body panels confirmed some reminiscences of the bio-design era, which was about to end.

Inside, the luxurious cabin spoiled its occupants with four seats. Despite its low greenhouse, the 1998 S-Class provided enough headroom even for taller passengers. In the long-wheelbase version, the carmaker added an option for footrests for the rear passengers. The carmaker added more features for the driver, including automatic climate control and power everything (windows, mirrors, seat, and sunroof). On the center stack, the carmaker added an infotainment unit that provided a DVD-based navigation system.

Under the sleek-looking bodywork, Mercedes-Benz installed a wide choice of engines ranged between a fleet-special 3.2-liter, inline-six turbo diesel, and a fast 5.8-liter V-12. The carmaker installed a standard five-speed automatic transmission for the entire range.

MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse (W220) 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
  7 gasoline engines
  • 320 5AT (224 HP)
  • 320 Lang 5AT (224 HP)
  • 430 5AT (279 HP)
  • 430 Lang 5AT )279 HP)
  • 500 5AT (306 HP)
  • 500 Lang 5AT (306 HP)
  • 600 5AT (367 HP)
  3 diesel engines
  • 320 CDI 5AT (197 HP)
  • 400 CDI 5AT (250 HP)
  • 400 CDI Lang 5AT (250 HP)

MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse (W220)
320 5AT (224 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 320 5AT (224 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3199 cm3
Power:165 KW @ 5600 RPM
224 HP @ 5600 RPM
221 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:232 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
315 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:23.2 gallons (87.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:150 mph (241 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/60VR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:198.5 in (5042 mm)
Width:73 in (1854 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase:116.7 in (2964 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3902.8 lbs (1770 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5071.5 lbs (2300 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km)
Highway:28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Combined:20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:275 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse (W220)
320 Lang 5AT (224 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 320 Lang 5AT (224 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3199 cm3
Power:165 KW @ 5600 RPM
224 HP @ 5600 RPM
221 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:232 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM
315 Nm @ 3000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:23.2 gallons (87.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:150 mph (241 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.2 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/60VR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:203.3 in (5164 mm)
Width:73 in (1854 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase:121.5 in (3086 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3969 lbs (1800 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5137.7 lbs (2330 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km)
Highway:28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Combined:20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:275 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse (W220)
430 5AT (279 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 430 5AT (279 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:4266 cm3
Power:205 KW @ 5750 RPM
279 HP @ 5750 RPM
275 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque:295 lb-ft @ 3000-4000 RPM
400 Nm @ 3000-4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:23.2 gallons (87.8 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:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/60WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:198.5 in (5042 mm)
Width:73 in (1854 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase:116.7 in (2964 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4134.4 lbs (1875 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5292 lbs (2400 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km)
Highway:28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Combined:20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:294 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse (W220)
430 Lang 5AT )279 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 430 Lang 5AT )279 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:4266 cm3
Power:205 KW @ 5750 RPM
279 HP @ 5750 RPM
275 BHP @ 5750 RPM
Torque:295 lb-ft @ 3000-4000 RPM
400 Nm @ 3000-4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:23.2 gallons (87.8 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:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/60WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:203.3 in (5164 mm)
Width:73 in (1854 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase:121.5 in (3086 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4178.5 lbs (1895 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5336.1 lbs (2420 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13.8 mpg US (17 L/100Km)
Highway:28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
Combined:20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:294 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse (W220)
500 5AT (306 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 500 5AT (306 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:4966 cm3
Power:225 KW @ 5600 RPM
306 HP @ 5600 RPM
302 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:339 lb-ft @ 2700-4250 RPM
460 Nm @ 2700-4250 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:23.2 gallons (87.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/60WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:198.5 in (5042 mm)
Width:73 in (1854 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase:116.7 in (2964 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4090.3 lbs (1855 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5292 lbs (2400 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:12.7 mpg US (18.5 L/100Km)
Highway:27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Combined:19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:320 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse (W220)
500 Lang 5AT (306 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 500 Lang 5AT (306 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:4966 cm3
Power:225 KW @ 5600 RPM
306 HP @ 5600 RPM
302 BHP @ 5600 RPM
Torque:339 lb-ft @ 2700-4250 RPM
460 Nm @ 2700-4250 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:23.2 gallons (87.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/60WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:203.5 in (5169 mm)
Width:73 in (1854 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase:121.5 in (3086 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4178.5 lbs (1895 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5336.1 lbs (2420 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:12.7 mpg US (18.5 L/100Km)
Highway:27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
Combined:19.7 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:320 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse (W220)
600 5AT (367 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 600 5AT (367 HP)
Cylinders:V12
Displacement:5786 cm3
Power:270 KW @ 5500 RPM
367 HP @ 5500 RPM
362 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:391 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
530 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:23.2 gallons (87.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):6.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/55WR17
DIMENSIONS
Length:203.5 in (5169 mm)
Width:73 in (1854 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase:121.5 in (3086 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4321.8 lbs (1960 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5424.3 lbs (2460 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km)
Highway:24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Combined:16.9 mpg US (13.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:313 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse (W220)
320 CDI 5AT (197 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 320 CDI 5AT (197 HP)
Cylinders:L6
Displacement:3224 cm3
Power:145 KW @ 4200 RPM
197 HP @ 4200 RPM
194 BHP @ 4200 RPM
Torque:347 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
470 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:23.2 gallons (87.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:142 mph (229 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):8.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/60VR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:198.5 in (5042 mm)
Width:73 in (1854 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase:116.7 in (2964 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4242 lbs (1924 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5401.3 lbs (2450 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:22.1 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
Highway:35.9 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Combined:28.5 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:237 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse (W220)
400 CDI 5AT (250 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 400 CDI 5AT (250 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:3996 cm3
Power:183.9 KW @ 4000 RPM
250 HP @ 4000 RPM
247 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:413 lb-ft @ 1700-2600 RPM
560 Nm @ 1700-2600 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:23.2 gallons (87.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/60WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:198.5 in (5042 mm)
Width:73 in (1854 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase:116.7 in (2964 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4387.9 lbs (1990 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5457.4 lbs (2475 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.6 mpg US (14.2 L/100Km)
Highway:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined:24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:253 g/km

MERCEDES BENZ S-Klasse (W220)
400 CDI Lang 5AT (250 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 400 CDI Lang 5AT (250 HP)
Cylinders:V8
Displacement:3996 cm3
Power:183.9 KW @ 4000 RPM
250 HP @ 4000 RPM
247 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:413 lb-ft @ 1700-2600 RPM
560 Nm @ 1700-2600 RPM
Fuel System:Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:23.2 gallons (87.8 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Ventilated Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/60WR16
DIMENSIONS
Length:203.3 in (5164 mm)
Width:73 in (1854 mm)
Height:56.9 in (1445 mm)
Front/rear Track:62/62 in (1,575/1,575 mm)
Wheelbase:121.5 in (3086 mm)
Cargo Volume:17.6 cuFT (498 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.27
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4432.1 lbs (2010 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5457.4 lbs (2475 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.6 mpg US (14.2 L/100Km)
Highway:33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined:24.4 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:253 g/km
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