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Generation 4, W220

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan

09.1998 - 08.2002 · Europe

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Generation 4, W220

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Mercedes-Benz S-class, Generation 4, W220, Europe market. This overview covers 16 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.1998 - 08.2002). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 16 trim entries.

Seats
5
Engine codes
M 112 E 32, M 113 E 43, M 113 E 50, M 113 E 55, M 137 E 58, M 137 E 63, OM 613 DE 32 LA, OM 628 DE 40 LA
Engine displacement, cc
3199–6258
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 5
Wheelbase, mm
2960–3085
Ground clearance, mm
150
Fuel
Petrol AI-95, Petrol AI-98, Diesel

Equipment and practical details

Mercedes-Benz S-class · Generation 4, W220 · Europe · 09.1998 - 08.2002. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

Air suspension
Check the vehicle after it has been parked and test available adjustments. Confirm which axle has air springs.
Ventilated seats
Try the different settings and listen to the fans. Seat upholstery alone does not establish that this feature is fitted.

Specifications and technical details

16 versions

3.2 L, 197 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

OM 613 DE 32 LA · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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S 320 CDI AT 11.1999 - 08.2002
S 320 CDI AT L 09.2001 - 08.2002

4.0 L, 250 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

OM 628 DE 40 LA · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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S 400 CDI AT 02.1999 - 08.2002
S 400 CDI AT L 08.2000 - 08.2002

3.2 L, 224 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 112 E 32 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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S 320 AT 11.1999 - 08.2002
S 320 AT L 09.2001 - 08.2002

4.3 L, 279 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 113 E 43 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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S 430 ATBase grade 09.1998 - 08.2002
S 430 AT LTop grade 09.1998 - 08.2002

5.0 L, 306 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 113 E 50 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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S 500 ATBase grade 09.1998 - 08.2002
S 500 AT LTop grade 09.1998 - 08.2002

5.0 L, 299 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 113 E 50 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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S 500 ZAS ATBase grade 09.1998 - 08.2002
S 500 ZAS AT LTop grade 09.1998 - 08.2002

5.8 L, 367 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 137 E 58 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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S 600 AT L 09.1998 - 08.2002

5.4 L, 360 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 113 E 55 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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S 55 AT AMG 03.1999 - 08.2002
S 55 AT AMG L 10.2000 - 08.2002

6.3 L, 444 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 137 E 63 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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S 63 AT AMG L 09.2001 - 08.2002

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