Mercedes-Benz W221

Mercedes-Benz W221
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The Mercedes-Benz W221 is a chassis code of the fifth generation S-Class, produced from August 2005 until June 2013. The W221 S-Class was unveiled at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show as the successor of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220) and the predecessor of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222).

Technical data
ManufacturerDaimler

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Mercedes-Benz W221 (from registration data). 2 variants.

Engine variants for Mercedes-Benz W221
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
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 W221 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

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