Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221?

1998–2005 vs 2005–2013 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: S-Klasa W220 5,158 mm, S-Klasa W221 5,206 mm — a 5 cm difference.
Boot: S-Klasa W220 500 l, S-Klasa W221 560 l.
Lowest consumption: S-Klasa W220 8 l/100 km, S-Klasa W221 5.7 l/100 km.
Power: S-Klasa W220 145–368 kW, S-Klasa W221 150–386 kW.
Standard equipment: S-Klasa W220 35 items (Standard), S-Klasa W221 38 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2212005–2013 · 12 engines · Standard, Lang, AMG Sportpaket, Grand EditionSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2201998–2005no listings	Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2212005–2013no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length5,038 mm–5,158 mm	Length5,076 mm–5,206 mm
Width	Width1,855 mm	Width1,871 mm
Height	Height1,444 mm	Height1,473 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,965 mm–3,085 mm	Wheelbase3,035 mm–3,165 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance130 mm–140 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume500 l	Trunk volume500 l–560 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,770 kg–2,090 kg	Curb weight1,880 kg–2,215 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank88 l	Fuel tank90 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1998–2005	Production years2005–2013
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines12
Power	Power145–368 kW (197–500 hp)	Power150–386 kW (204–525 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.8–5.8	Displacement (l)2.1–6.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8 l/100 km · S 320 CDI	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · S 250 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h4.8 s · S 600	Best 0–100 km/h4.6 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 trim35 · Standard	Items in the base trim38 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · Lang	Items in the top trim39 · Lang
Equipment · Comfort9 · 11
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✓
Front Parking Sensors	Front Parking Sensors—	Front Parking Sensors✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
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✓
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 · Interior6 · 5
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 · 3
Bluetooth	Bluetooth—	Bluetooth✓
Navigation System	Navigation System✓	Navigation System✓
AUX input	AUX input—	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights6 · 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—
Adaptive Headlights	Adaptive Headlights—	Adaptive Headlights✓
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓	Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 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-theft3 · 3
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm✓
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels—
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels—	R17 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221?

Length: Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221 5,206 mm, Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220 5,158 mm (a 48 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,165 vs 3,085 mm. Boot: 560 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220 uses 8 l/100 km (S 320 CDI); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221 5.7 l/100 km (S 250 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W220 makes 368 kW (500 hp) (S 600); the strongest Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221 386 kW (525 hp) (S 63 AMG).

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