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Generation 5, W221, facelift

Mercedes-Benz S-class Sedan

06.2009 - 05.2013 · Russia

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Generation 5, W221, facelift

W221

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Mercedes-Benz S-class, Generation 5, W221, facelift, Russia market. This overview covers 14 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (06.2009 - 05.2013). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 14 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
5
Engine codes
M 157 DE 55 AL, M 272 KE 30, M 272 KE 35, M 275 E 55 AL, M 275 E 60 AL, M 276 DE 35, M 278 DE 46 AL
Engine displacement, cc
2996–5980
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission
Automatic 5, Automatic 7
Wheelbase, mm
3035–3165
Ground clearance, mm
150
Fuel
Petrol AI-95, Petrol AI-98

Equipment and practical details

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

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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

14 versions

3.0 L, 231 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M 272 KE 30 · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

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S300 L Базовая 06.2009 - 05.2013

3.5 L, 299 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

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

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S400 L HYBRID Базовая 06.2009 - 12.2012

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

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

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S350 L БазоваяTop grade 06.2009 - 12.2012
S350 БазоваяBase grade 06.2009 - 12.2012

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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S350 4MATIC 06.2009 - 12.2012
S350 L 4MATIC Базовая 06.2009 - 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 БазоваяBase grade 06.2009 - 12.2012
S500 L БазоваяTop grade 06.2009 - 12.2012

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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S500 4MATIC Базовая 06.2009 - 12.2012
S500 L 4MATIC Базовая 06.2009 - 05.2013

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 Базовая 06.2009 - 05.2013

6.0 L, 630 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 Базовая 06.2009 - 12.2012

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

M 157 DE 55 AL · АКПП 7 · Rear-wheel drive

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S63 AMG L Базовая 06.2009 - 05.2013
S63 AMG Базовая 06.2009 - 12.2012

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