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Generation 5, W221

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan

09.2005 - 05.2009 · Russia

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Generation 5, W221

W221

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Mercedes-Benz S-class, Generation 5, W221, Russia market. This overview covers 12 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.2005 - 05.2009). 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: 12 trim entries.

Seats
5
Engine codes
M 272 KE 35, M 273 E 46, M 273 E 55, M 275 E 55 AL, M 275 E 60 AL
Engine displacement, cc
3498–5980
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission
Automatic 5, Automatic 7
Wheelbase, mm
3035–3165
Ground clearance, mm
130–150Populated in 10 of 12 entries
Fuel
Petrol

Equipment and practical details

Mercedes-Benz S-class · Generation 5, W221 · Russia · 09.2005 - 05.2009. 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.
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

12 versions

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

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

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S350Base grade 09.2005 - 05.2009
S350 LTop grade 09.2005 - 05.2009

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

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

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S450Base grade 09.2005 - 05.2009
S450 LTop grade 09.2005 - 05.2009

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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S450 4MATICBase grade 09.2005 - 05.2009
S450 4MATIC LTop grade 09.2005 - 05.2009

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

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

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S500Base grade 09.2005 - 05.2009
S500 LTop grade 09.2005 - 05.2009

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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S500 4MATICBase grade 09.2005 - 05.2009
S500 4MATIC LTop grade 09.2005 - 05.2009

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

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

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S600 L 09.2005 - 05.2009

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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S65 AMG L 09.2005 - 05.2009

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