Generation 6, W222

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan

05.2013 - 05.2017 · Europe

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Generation 6, W222

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Mercedes-Benz S-class, Generation 6, W222, Europe market. This overview covers 36 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (05.2013 - 05.2017). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 36 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine codes: M 157 DE 55 AL, M 276 DE 30 AL, M 276 DE 35, M 278 DE 46 AL, M 279 E 60 AL, OM 642 LS DE 30 LA, OM 651 DE 22 LA
Engine displacement, cc: 2143–5980
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 7, Automatic 9, Automated manual 7
Wheelbase, mm: 3035–3165
Ground clearance, mm: 130–146
Fuel: Petrol Premium (AI-98), Petrol AI-95, Diesel

Specifications and technical details

36 versions

Engine, transmission and drive Specification name

4.7 L, 455 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M 278 DE 46 AL · АКПП 9 · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
S 500 AT 4MATICBase grade	10.2015 - 05.2017
S 500 AT L 4MATICTop grade	10.2015 - 05.2017

4.7 L, 455 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 278 DE 46 AL · АКПП 9 · Rear-wheel drive

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S 500 ATBase grade	10.2015 - 05.2017
S 500 AT LTop grade	10.2015 - 05.2017

4.7 L, 455 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

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

Specification	Production period	Compare
S 500 ATBase grade	05.2013 - 09.2015
S 500 AT LTop grade	05.2013 - 09.2015

4.7 L, 455 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

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

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S 500 AT 4MATICBase grade	07.2013 - 09.2015
S 500 AT L 4MATICTop grade	07.2013 - 09.2015

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

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

Specification	Production period	Compare
S 350 BlueTEC ATBase grade	05.2013 - 04.2015
S 350 BlueTEC AT LTop grade	05.2013 - 04.2015
S 350 d ATBase grade	05.2015 - 09.2015
S 350 d AT LTop grade	05.2015 - 09.2015

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

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

Specification	Production period	Compare
S 350 BlueTEC AT 4MATICBase grade	02.2014 - 04.2015
S 350 BlueTEC AT L 4MATICTop grade	02.2014 - 04.2015
S 350 d AT 4MATICBase grade	05.2015 - 09.2015
S 350 d AT L 4MATICTop grade	05.2015 - 09.2015

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

OM 642 LS DE 30 LA · АКПП 9 · Rear-wheel drive

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S 350 d ATBase grade	10.2015 - 05.2017
S 350 d AT LTop grade	10.2015 - 05.2017

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

OM 642 LS DE 30 LA · АКПП 9 · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
S 350 d AT 4MATICBase grade	10.2015 - 05.2017
S 350 d AT L 4MATICTop grade	10.2015 - 05.2017

3.5 L, petrol, 306 hp, mild hybrid, 27 hp, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

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

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S 400 HYBRID ATBase grade	05.2013 - 04.2015
S 400 HYBRID AT LTop grade	05.2013 - 04.2015
S 400 h ATBase grade	05.2015 - 05.2017
S 400 h AT LTop grade	05.2015 - 05.2017

3.0 L, 333 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M 276 DE 30 AL · АКПП 7 · All-wheel drive

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S 400 AT 4MATICBase grade	05.2015 - 05.2017
S 400 AT L 4MATICTop grade	05.2015 - 05.2017

2.1 L, diesel, 204 hp, mild hybrid, 27 hp, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

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

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S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID ATBase grade	02.2014 - 04.2015
S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID AT LTop grade	02.2014 - 04.2015
S 300 h ATBase grade	05.2015 - 05.2017
S 300 h AT LTop grade	05.2015 - 05.2017

3.0 L, petrol, 333 hp, parallel plug-in hybrid (PHEV), 116 hp, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 276 DE 30 AL · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

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S 500 PLUG-IN HYBRID AT L	07.2014 - 09.2015
S 500 e AT L	10.2015 - 05.2017

6.0 L, 530 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 279 E 60 AL · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

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S 600 AT L	02.2014 - 05.2017

5.5 L, 585 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 AMG DSG	07.2013 - 05.2017

5.5 L, 585 hp, petrol, automated transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

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

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S 63 AMG DSG 4MATIC	07.2013 - 05.2017

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

M 279 E 60 AL · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

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S 65 AMG AT	02.2014 - 05.2017

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