Generation 5, W221, facelift

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan

06.2009 - 05.2013 · Europe

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Generation 5, W221, facelift

W221, V221

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Mercedes-Benz S-class, Generation 5, W221, facelift, Europe market. This overview covers 43 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (06.2009 - 05.2013). 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: 43 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine displacement, cc: 2143–6208
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 5, Automatic 7, Automated manual 5, Automated manual 7
Wheelbase, mm: 3035–3165
Ground clearance, mm: 146
Fuel: Petrol Premium (AI-98), Petrol AI-95, Petrol AI-98, Diesel

Equipment and practical details

Mercedes-Benz S-class · Generation 5, W221, facelift · Europe · 06.2009 - 05.2013. 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.

Generation and equipment description ↗

Air suspension: Check the vehicle after it has been parked and test available adjustments. Confirm which axle has air springs.
Seat-position memory: Check that positions can be stored and recalled, particularly if several drivers will use the car.
Blind-spot monitoring: Check the mirror indicators and system settings. Operating conditions depend on the specification and are described in the vehicle manual.

Specifications and technical details

43 versions

Engine, transmission and drive Specification name

3.0 L, 235 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

OM 642 DE 30 LA · АКПП 7 · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY AT 4MATICBase grade	06.2009 - 11.2010
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY AT L 4MATICTop grade	06.2009 - 11.2010

3.0 L, 235 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

OM 642 DE 30 LA · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

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S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY ATBase grade	06.2009 - 11.2010
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY AT LTop grade	06.2009 - 11.2010

3.5 L, 272 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M 272 E 35 · АКПП 7 · All-wheel drive

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S 350 AT 4MATICBase grade	06.2009 - 12.2010
S 350 AT L 4MATICTop grade	06.2009 - 12.2010

3.5 L, 272 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 272 E 35 · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

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S 350 ATBase grade	06.2009 - 12.2010
S 350 AT LTop grade	06.2009 - 12.2010

5.5 L, 388 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M 273 E 55 · АКПП 7 · All-wheel drive

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S 500 AT 4MATICBase grade	06.2009 - 12.2010
S 500 AT L 4MATICTop grade	06.2009 - 12.2010

5.5 L, 388 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 273 E 55 · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

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S 500 ATBase grade	06.2009 - 12.2010
S 500 AT LTop grade	06.2009 - 12.2010

4.7 L, 340 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M 273 E 46 · АКПП 7 · All-wheel drive

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S 450 AT 4MATICBase grade	06.2009 - 12.2010
S 450 AT L 4MATICTop grade	06.2009 - 12.2010

4.7 L, 340 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 273 E 46 · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

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S 450 ATBase grade	06.2009 - 12.2010
S 450 AT LTop grade	06.2009 - 12.2010

6.2 L, 525 hp, petrol, automated transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 156 E 63 · 7-speed automated manual · Rear-wheel drive

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S 63 DSG AMG LTop grade	06.2009 - 07.2010
S 63 DSG AMGBase grade	06.2009 - 07.2010

5.5 L, 517 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

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

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S 600 AT L	06.2009 - 05.2013

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

M 275 E 60 AL · РКПП 5 · Rear-wheel drive

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S 65 DSG AMG L	06.2009 - 07.2010

3.0 L, 258 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

OM 642 LS DE 30 LA · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

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S 350 BlueTEC ATBase grade	12.2010 - 05.2013
S 350 BlueTEC AT LTop grade	12.2010 - 05.2013

3.0 L, 258 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

OM 642 LS DE 30 LA · АКПП 7 · All-wheel drive

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S 350 BlueTEC AT 4MATICBase grade	12.2010 - 05.2013
S 350 BlueTEC AT L 4MATICTop grade	12.2010 - 05.2013

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

OM 651 DE 22 LA · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

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S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY ATBase grade	01.2011 - 05.2013
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY AT LTop grade	01.2011 - 05.2013

4.0 L, 320 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

OM 629 DE 40 LA · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

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S 450 CDI ATBase grade	06.2009 - 09.2010
S 450 CDI AT LTop grade	06.2009 - 09.2010

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

M 276 DE 35 · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY ATBase grade	01.2011 - 05.2013
S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY AT LTop grade	01.2011 - 05.2013

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

M 276 DE 35 · АКПП 7 · All-wheel drive

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S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY AT 4MATICBase grade	01.2011 - 05.2013
S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY AT L 4MATICTop grade	01.2011 - 05.2013

4.7 L, 435 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 278 DE 46 AL · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

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S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY ATBase grade	01.2011 - 05.2013
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY AT LTop grade	01.2011 - 05.2013

4.7 L, 435 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M 278 DE 46 AL · АКПП 7 · All-wheel drive

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S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY AT 4MATICBase grade	01.2011 - 05.2013
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY AT L 4MATICTop grade	01.2011 - 05.2013

5.5 L, 544 hp, petrol, automated transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 157 DE 55 AL · 7-speed automated manual · Rear-wheel drive

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S 63 DSG AMGBase grade	08.2010 - 05.2013
S 63 DSG AMG LTop grade	08.2010 - 05.2013

5.5 L, 571 hp, petrol, automated transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 157 DE 55 AL · 7-speed automated manual · Rear-wheel drive

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S 63 DSG AMG Performance PackageBase grade	08.2010 - 05.2013
S 63 DSG AMG Performance Package LTop grade	08.2010 - 05.2013

6.0 L, 630 hp, petrol, automated transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 275 E 60 AL · РКПП 5 · Rear-wheel drive

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S 65 DSG AMG L	08.2010 - 05.2013

3.5 L, petrol, 279 hp, mild hybrid, 20 hp, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 272 KE 35 · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
S 400 AT HybridBase grade	06.2009 - 05.2013
S 400 AT L HybridTop grade	06.2009 - 05.2013

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