Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220?

1991–1998 vs 1998–2005 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: S-Klasa W140 5,213 mm, S-Klasa W220 5,158 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: S-Klasa W140 525 l, S-Klasa W220 500 l.
Lowest consumption: S-Klasa W140 9 l/100 km, S-Klasa W220 8 l/100 km.
Power: S-Klasa W140 110–300 kW, S-Klasa W220 145–368 kW.
Standard equipment: S-Klasa W140 22 items (Standard), S-Klasa W220 35 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W1401991–1998 · 10 engines · Standard, Lang, AMG Styling, GuardSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2201998–2005 · 11 engines · Standard, Lang, AMG Sportpaket, designoSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W1401991–1998no listings	Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2201998–2005no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,113 mm–5,213 mm	Length5,038 mm–5,158 mm
Width	Width1,886 mm	Width1,855 mm
Height	Height1,486 mm	Height1,444 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase3,040 mm–3,140 mm	Wheelbase2,965 mm–3,085 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume525 l	Trunk volume500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,890 kg–2,190 kg	Curb weight1,770 kg–2,090 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank100 l	Fuel tank88 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1991–1998	Production years1998–2005
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines10	Number of engines11
Power	Power110–300 kW (150–408 hp)	Power145–368 kW (197–500 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.8–6.0	Displacement (l)2.8–5.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9 l/100 km · S 350 Turbodiesel	Lowest consumption8 l/100 km · S 320 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h6.3 s · S 600	Best 0–100 km/h4.8 s · S 600
Top speed	Top speed250 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim22 · Standard	Items in the base trim35 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · Lang	Items in the top trim37 · Lang
Equipment · Comfort8 · 9
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓	Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel—	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension	Air suspension—	Air suspension✓
Equipment · Interior2 · 6
Velour	Velour✓	Velour—
Leather	Leather—	Leather✓
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats—	Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
Driver's Seat Memory	Driver's Seat Memory—	Driver's Seat Memory✓
Rear Armrest	Rear Armrest—	Rear Armrest✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
Navigation System	Navigation System—	Navigation System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
Equipment · Visibility & lights3 · 6
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—	Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor—	Rain Sensor✓
Light Sensor	Light Sensor—	Light Sensor✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers✓	Headlight Washers✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags—	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 3
Alarm	Alarm—	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220?

Length: Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140 5,213 mm, Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220 5,158 mm (a 55 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,140 vs 3,085 mm. Boot: 525 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140 uses 9 l/100 km (S 350 Turbodiesel); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220 8 l/100 km (S 320 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W140 makes 300 kW (408 hp) (600 SEL); the strongest Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220 368 kW (500 hp) (S 600).

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