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Generation 5, W221, facelift

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan

09.2009 - 09.2013 · Japan

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Generation 5, W221, facelift

221057, 221073, 221173, 221174, 221056, 221071, 221171, 221177

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Mercedes-Benz S-class, Generation 5, W221, facelift, Japan market. This overview covers 9 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.2009 - 09.2013). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 9 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
5
Engine codes
M 156 E 63, M 157 DE 55 AL, M 272 E 35, M 273 E 55, M 276 DE 35, M 278 DE 46 AL
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

9 versions

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

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

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S 350 BlueEfficiency 11.2011 - 09.2013
S 350 BlueEfficiency 07.2011 - 10.2011

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 550 BlueEfficiencyTop grade 07.2011 - 09.2013
S 550 BlueEfficiency LongTop grade 07.2011 - 09.2013

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 AMG Long 11.2010 - 09.2013

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 09.2009 - 06.2011

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 550Top grade 09.2009 - 06.2011
S 550 LongTop grade 09.2009 - 06.2011

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 09.2009 - 10.2010

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