Mercedes-Benz W220

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.
| Manufacturer | Daimler |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1998 |
| Body type | Sedan |
Engine variants
Different engine versions of the Mercedes-Benz W220 (from registration data). 4 variants.
| Engine | Fuel | Transmission | Top speed | Economy | Model year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.2 l ยท 4-cyl | โ | โ | 168 km/h | โ | โ |
| 2.2 l ยท 6-cyl | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| 2.7 l ยท 5-cyl | โ | โ | 113 km/h | โ | โ |
| 2.9 l ยท 5-cyl | โ | โ | 145 km/h | โ | 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.