Mercedes-Benz W222

Mercedes-Benz W222
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The Mercedes-Benz W222 is the sixth generation of the Mercedes Benz S-Class; it was produced from 2013 to 2020, serving as the successor to the W221 S-Class and predecessor to the W223 S-Class. The W222 was designed in 2009 by Korean designer Il-hun Yoon, who drew inspiration from the Mercedes-Benz F700 concept car. The exterior design was developed by a team under the direction of the Slovenian car designer Robert LeΕ‘nik. The W222 has a design theme similar to the C-Class (W205) and E-Class (W213).

Technical data
ManufacturerDaimler
ProductionFrom 2013

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Mercedes-Benz W222 (from registration data). 2 variants.

Engine variants for Mercedes-Benz W222
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
2.7 l Β· 5-cyl––113 km/h––
2.9 l Β· 5-cyl––145 km/h––

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

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Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Mercedes-Benz W222 in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

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