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Generation 5, W221

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan

10.2005 - 08.2009 · Japan

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Generation 5, W221

221056, 221071, 221171, 221177

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Mercedes-Benz S-class, Generation 5, W221, Japan market. This overview covers 6 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (10.2005 - 08.2009). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 6 trim entries.

Seats
5
Engine codes
M 156 E 63, M 272 E 35, M 273 E 55
Engine displacement, cc
3498–6208
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 7, Automated manual 7
Wheelbase, mm
3035–3165
Ground clearance, mm
145
Fuel
Petrol Premium (AI-98)

Specifications and technical details

6 versions

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 10.2005 - 08.2009

5.5 L, 387 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

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

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S 550 10.2005 - 08.2009
S 550 Long 11.2006 - 08.2009
S 550 Long 10.2005 - 10.2006

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 AMG Long 08.2007 - 08.2009
S 63 AMG Long 03.2007 - 07.2007

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