Mercedes-Benz W220

Mercedes-Benz W220
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The Mercedes-Benz W220 is a range of flagship sedans marketed and manufactured by Mercedes-Benz as the fourth generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class from 1998 to 2005. Replacing the W140 S-Class after the 1998 model year, the W220 offered long and short wheelbase versions, performance and luxury options, available four-wheel drive, and a range of diesel as well as gas/petrol V6, V8, and V12 engines. Compared to its predecessor, the W220 featured somewhat smaller exterior dimensions combined with greater interior volume, particularly in the long-wheelbase versions, and slightly less cargo volume.

Technical data
ManufacturerDaimler
ProductionFrom 1998
Body typeSedan

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Mercedes-Benz W220 (from registration data). 4 variants.

Engine variants for Mercedes-Benz W220
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
2.2 l ยท 4-cylโ€“โ€“168 km/hโ€“โ€“
2.2 l ยท 6-cylโ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“
2.7 l ยท 5-cylโ€“โ€“113 km/hโ€“โ€“
2.9 l ยท 5-cylโ€“โ€“145 km/hโ€“โ€“

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

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Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Mercedes-Benz W220 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Mercedes-Benz recalls.