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Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222?

2005–2013 vs 2013–2020 · Sedan vs Sedan

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Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2212005–2013 · 12 engines · Standard, Lang, AMG Sportpaket, Grand EditionSpecifications →Listings →
Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2222013–2020 · 10 engines · Standard, AMG Line, Lang, Exclusive LineSpecifications →Listings →
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Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2212005–2013no listings
Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W2222013–2020no listings
Dimensions
Length5,076 mm–5,206 mmLength5,116 mm–5,266 mm
Width1,871 mmWidth1,899 mm
Height1,473 mmHeight1,496 mm
Wheelbase3,035 mm–3,165 mmWheelbase3,035 mm–3,165 mm
Ground clearance125 mm–130 mmGround clearance120 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume500 l–560 lTrunk volume510 l–530 l
Curb weight1,880 kg–2,215 kgCurb weight1,935 kg–2,185 kg
Fuel tank90 lFuel tank70 l–90 l
Engines
Production years2005–2013Production years2013–2020
Body typeSedanBody typeSedan
Number of engines12Number of engines10
Power150–386 kW (204–525 hp)Power170–463 kW (231–630 hp)
Displacement (l)2.1–6.2Displacement (l)2.1–6.0
FuelDiesel, Petrol, HybridFuelDiesel, Petrol, Hybrid
GearboxAutomaticGearboxAutomatic
DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainRear-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · S 250 CDILowest consumption4.4 l/100 km · S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID
Best 0–100 km/h4.6 s · S 600Best 0–100 km/h4 s · S 63 AMG 4MATIC
Top speed250 km/hTop speed250 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · Standard
Items in the base trim38 · StandardItems in the base trim37 · Standard
Items in the top trim39 · LangItems in the top trim39 · Lang
Equipment · Comfort11 · 13
Climate Control, 2-zone✓Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents✓Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control✓Cruise Control—
Adaptive Cruise Control—Adaptive Cruise Control✓
Automatic Parking—Automatic Parking✓
Front Parking Sensors✓Front Parking Sensors—
Rear Parking Sensors✓Rear Parking Sensors—
Rear-view Camera—Rear-view Camera✓
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows✓
Keyless Entry—Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start—Push-button Start✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel✓Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Digital Instrument Cluster—Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Air suspension✓Air suspension✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 6
Leather✓Leather✓
Electric Front Seats✓Electric Front Seats✓
Heated Front Seats✓Heated Front Seats✓
Driver's Seat Memory✓Driver's Seat Memory—
Front Seats Memory—Front Seats Memory✓
Ambient Lighting—Ambient Lighting✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia3 · 5
Touchscreen Display—Touchscreen Display✓
Bluetooth✓Bluetooth✓
USB Port—USB Port✓
Navigation System✓Navigation System✓
AUX input✓AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights6 · 1
Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights✓Xenon/Bi-xenon Headlights—
LED Headlights—LED Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors—
Rain Sensor✓Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor✓Light Sensor—
Adaptive Headlights✓Adaptive Headlights—
Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror✓Auto-dimming Rear-view Mirror—
Equipment · Safety7 · 9
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags✓Curtain Airbags✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking—Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist—Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm✓Alarm✓
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 1
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels✓
R17 Wheels✓R17 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222?

Length: Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222 5,266 mm, Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221 5,206 mm (a 60 mm difference). Wheelbase: 3,165 vs 3,165 mm. Boot: 530 vs 560 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222?

The most frugal Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221 uses 5.7 l/100 km (S 250 CDI); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222 4.4 l/100 km (S 300 BlueTEC HYBRID).

Which is more powerful — Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221 or Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222?

The strongest Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W221 makes 386 kW (525 hp) (S 63 AMG); the strongest Mercedes-Benz S-Klasa W222 463 kW (630 hp) (S 65 AMG).

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