Generation 4, W220, facelift

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan

09.2002 - 08.2005 · Europe

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Generation 4, W220, facelift

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Mercedes-Benz S-class, Generation 4, W220, facelift, Europe market. This overview covers 29 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.2002 - 08.2005). 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: 29 trim entries.

Seats: 5
Engine displacement, cc: 2799–5980
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 5, Automatic 7
Wheelbase, mm: 2965–3090
Ground clearance, mm: 150
Fuel: Petrol AI-95, Petrol AI-98, Diesel

Equipment and practical details

Mercedes-Benz S-class · Generation 4, W220, facelift · Europe · 09.2002 - 08.2005. 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

29 versions

Engine, transmission and drive Specification name

3.2 L, 204 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

OM 648 DE 32 LA · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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S 320 CDI ATTop grade	09.2002 - 08.2005
S 320 CDI AT LTop grade	09.2002 - 08.2005

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 ATBase grade	09.2002 - 05.2003
S 400 CDI AT LTop grade	09.2002 - 05.2003

4.0 L, 260 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 ATBase grade	06.2003 - 08.2005
S 400 CDI AT LTop grade	06.2003 - 08.2005

3.7 L, 245 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 112 E 37 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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S 350 ATTop grade	09.2002 - 08.2005
S 350 AT LTop grade	09.2002 - 08.2005

2.8 L, 204 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 112 E 28 · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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S 280 AT	09.2002 - 08.2005

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 ATTop grade	09.2002 - 06.2003
S 430 AT LTop grade	09.2002 - 06.2003

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

M 113 E 43 · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

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S 430 ATTop grade	07.2003 - 08.2005
S 430 AT LTop grade	07.2003 - 08.2005

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 ATTop grade	09.2002 - 06.2003
S 500 AT LTop grade	09.2002 - 06.2003

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

M 113 E 50 · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

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S 500 ATTop grade	07.2003 - 08.2005
S 500 AT LTop grade	07.2003 - 08.2005

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 ATTop grade	09.2002 - 06.2003
S 500 ZAS AT LTop grade	09.2002 - 06.2003

5.5 L, 500 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 275 E 55 AL · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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S 600 AT L	09.2002 - 08.2005

3.7 L, 245 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M 112 E 37 · 5-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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S 350 AT 4MATICTop grade	09.2002 - 08.2005
S 350 AT L 4MATICTop grade	09.2002 - 08.2005

4.3 L, 279 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

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

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S 430 AT 4MATICTop grade	09.2002 - 08.2005
S 430 AT L 4MATICTop grade	09.2002 - 08.2005

5.0 L, 306 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

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

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S 500 AT 4MATICTop grade	09.2002 - 08.2005
S 500 AT L 4MATICTop grade	09.2002 - 08.2005

5.4 L, 500 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

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

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S 55 AT AMGTop grade	09.2002 - 08.2005
S 55 AT AMG LTop grade	09.2002 - 08.2005

6.0 L, 612 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 275 E 60 AL · 5-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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S 55 AT AMG L	03.2004 - 08.2005

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