Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221)

The Mercedes-Benz W221 is a chassis code of the fifth generation S-Class produced from August 2005 until June 2013.

Mercedes-Benz S (W221)
Overview
ManufacturerDaimlerChrysler (2005–2007)
Daimler AG (2007–2013)
ProductionAugust 2005 – June 3, 2013
Model years
  • 2006–2013 (Worldwide)
  • 2007–2013 (Canada & US)
Assembly
DesignerGorden Wagener (2001)
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size luxury car (F)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
RelatedMercedes-Benz CL-Class (C216)
Powertrain
EnginePetrol:
3.0 V6
3.5 V6
3.5 V6 Hybrid
4.7 V8
5.5 V8
6.2 AMG V8
5.5 V12 twin-turbo
6.0 AMG V12 twin-turbo
Diesel:
2.1 I4
3.0 V6
4.0 V8
Electric motor20 hp (15 kW) Additional AC permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Transmission5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic
7-speed 7G-Tronic automatic
Hybrid drivetrainFHEV (Parallel Hybrid) (S400 Hybrid)
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,035 mm (119.5 in)
3,165 mm (124.6 in) (LWB)
4,315 mm (169.9 in) (Pullman)
Length2006–08 SWB: 5,076 mm (199.8 in)
since 2009 SWB: 5,079 mm (200.0 in)
2006–08 LWB: 5,208 mm (205.0 in)
since 2009 LWB: 5,218 mm (205.4 in)
Width2006–08: 1,871 mm (73.7 in)
since 2009 1,872 mm (73.7 in)
BlueHybrid: 83.3 in (2,116 mm)
Height1,473 mm (58.0 in)
Curb weightfrom 1,955 kg (4,310 lb) [S 320 CDI]
to 2,270 kg (5,000 lb) [S 65 AMG]
Chronology
PredecessorMercedes-Benz S-Class (W220)
SuccessorMercedes-Benz S-Class (W222)

The vehicle was unveiled at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show as the successor of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220) and the predecessor of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222).

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