Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan (W221) · 5th generation S

W221

Presence restored — the S-Class regains its authority.

Production
2005–2014
Built
547,599
Body
Sedan
Chassis
W221
Mercedes-Benz S-Class Sedan (W221) (W221)

The W221 answered the criticism levelled at its predecessor by putting the muscle back — pronounced rear haunches, a deeper grille and a cabin that made the W220 look tentative.

Introduced in August 2005, it offered the M272 V6, M273 V8 and M275 V12, later joined by the M278 biturbo V8 and, from AMG, the naturally aspirated M156 6.2 and the M157 5.5 biturbo. It was the first Mercedes-Benz with Night View Assist, and the S 400 HYBRID of 2009 was the world’s first production car to use a lithium-ion battery.

A comprehensive 2009 facelift carried regular production through June 2013, while the Public Archive records the long-wheelbase S 600 through February 2014.

W221 interior
Cabin of the W221.

Every model.

Every global W221 derivative, separated by wheelbase, drivetrain and powertrain phase — with US-market cars shown by model year and factory build dates kept separate.

MalliMallivuodetValmistettuAlustaMoottoriVaihteistoYhteensä
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY2011–201302.2011–03.2013221.003651.961722.9605
S 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY LWB2011–201302.2011–04.2013221.103651.961722.9412
S 320 CDI2006–200912.2005–05.2009221.022642.931722.9sisältyy yllä olevaan
S 320 CDI LWB2006–200901.2006–05.2009221.122642.931722.9sisältyy yllä olevaan
S 320 CDI 4MATIC2007–200911.2006–05.2009221.080642.931722.9sisältyy yllä olevaan
S 320 CDI 4MATIC LWB2007–200912.2006–05.2009221.180642.931722.9sisältyy yllä olevaan
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY2009–201005.2009–09.2010221.022642.930722.928,427
S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY LWB2009–201305.2009–03.2013221.122642.930722.911,710
S 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY2009–201005.2009–09.2010221.080642.932722.95,358
S 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY LWB2009–201005.2009–09.2010221.180642.932722.93,434
S 350 BlueTEC2011–201309.2010–03.2013221.026642.862722.96,375
S 350 BlueTEC LWB2011–201309.2010–05.2013221.126642.862722.94,458
S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC2011–201302.2011–03.2013221.083642.868722.92,241
S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC LWB2012–201302.2011–05.2013221.183642.868722.94,160
S 420 CDI2007–200910.2006–05.2009221.028629.911722.9sisältyy yllä olevaan
S 420 CDI LWB2007–200910.2006–05.2009221.128629.911722.9sisältyy yllä olevaan
S 450 CDI2009–201005.2009–07.2010221.028629.911722.91,586
S 450 CDI LWB2009–201005.2009–11.2010221.128629.911722.91,229
S 2802007–200901.2007–05.2009221.054272.946722.9sisältyy yllä olevaan
S 280 LWB2007–200908.2006–05.2009221.154272.946722.9sisältyy yllä olevaan
S 3002009–201105.2009–05.2011221.054272.946722.91,228
S 300 LWB2009–201305.2009–05.2013221.154272.946722.968,619
S 3502006–200906.2005–05.2009221.056272.965722.9sisältyy yllä olevaan
S 3502009–201105.2009–05.2011221.056272.965722.921,265
S 350 LWB2006–200906.2005–05.2009221.156272.965722.9sisältyy yllä olevaan
S 350 LWB2009–201105.2009–02.2011221.156272.965722.980,942
S 350 4MATIC2008–200907.2007–05.2009221.087272.975722.9sisältyy yllä olevaan
S 350 4MATIC2009–201005.2009–12.2010221.087272.975722.9864
S 350 4MATIC LWB2008–200907.2007–05.2009221.187272.975722.9sisältyy yllä olevaan
S 350 4MATIC LWB2009–201105.2009–02.2011221.187272.975722.910,380
S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY2011–201309.2010–03.2013221.057276.950722.92,351
S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY LWB2011–201309.2010–05.2013221.157276.950722.926,657
S 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY2011–201301.2011–02.2013221.082276.950722.9360
S 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY LWB2011–201301.2011–05.2013221.182276.950722.910,395
S 400 HYBRID2009–201305.2009–02.2013221.095272.974722.91,453
S 400 HYBRID LWB2010–201305.2009–03.2013221.195272.974722.916,678
S 4502007–200910.2006–05.2009221.070273.922722.9sisältyy yllä olevaan
S 4502009–201005.2009–08.2010221.070273.922722.9561
S 450 LWB2007–200911.2006–05.2009221.170273.922722.9sisältyy yllä olevaan
S 450 LWB2009–201005.2009–07.2010221.170273.922722.9634
S 450 4MATIC2007–200909.2006–05.2009221.084273.924722.9sisältyy yllä olevaan
S 450 4MATIC2009–201105.2009–06.2011221.084273.924722.92,220
S 450 4MATIC LWB2007–200909.2006–05.2009221.184273.924722.9sisältyy yllä olevaan
S 450 4MATIC LWB2009–201005.2009–09.2010221.184273.924722.91,619
S 5002006–200906.2005–05.2009221.071273.961722.9sisältyy yllä olevaan
S 5002009–201105.2009–04.2011221.071273.961722.911,270
S 500 / S 550 LWB2007–200906.2005–05.2009221.171273.961722.9sisältyy yllä olevaan
S 500 / S 550 LWB2010–201105.2009–06.2011221.171273.961722.996,032
S 500 4MATIC2007–200908.2006–05.2009221.086273.968722.9sisältyy yllä olevaan
S 500 4MATIC2009–201005.2009–12.2010221.086273.968722.92,625
S 500 / S 550 4MATIC LWB2007–200908.2006–05.2009221.186273.968722.9sisältyy yllä olevaan
S 500 / S 550 4MATIC LWB2010–201105.2009–05.2011221.186273.968722.951,546
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY2011–201312.2010–02.2013221.073278.932722.9657
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY / S 550 LWB2012–201312.2010–05.2013221.173278.932722.915,239
S 500 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY2011–201301.2011–03.2013221.094278.932722.91,049
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY / S 550 4MATIC LWB2012–201301.2011–05.2013221.194278.932722.917,854
S 600 LWB2007–200911.2005–05.2009221.176275.953722.6sisältyy yllä olevaan
S 600 LWB2010–201305.2009–02.2014221.176275.953722.621,001
S 63 AMG2007–200902.2007–05.2009221.077156.984722.9sisältyy yllä olevaan
S 63 AMG2009–201005.2009–07.2010221.077156.984722.9499
S 63 AMG LWB2008–200911.2006–05.2009221.177156.984722.9sisältyy yllä olevaan
S 63 AMG LWB201005.2009–08.2010221.177156.984722.96,464
S 63 AMG2011–201309.2010–01.2013221.074157.980722.9142
S 63 AMG LWB2011–201309.2010–04.2013221.174157.980722.92,207
S 65 AMG LWB2007–200905.2006–05.2009221.179275.982722.6sisältyy yllä olevaan
S 65 AMG LWB2010–201305.2009–04.2013221.179275.982722.64,793

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W221 side profile
Studio profile of the W221 — the proportions that defined this generation.

Year by year.

The technology-rich W221 from launch through its hybrid facelift, new engines and final edition.

  1. 2007
    • The W221 reached the United States with a console COMAND controller, PRE-SAFE and optional Night View Assist, DISTRONIC PLUS and Brake Assist PLUS.
    • The S 65 AMG joined the US range with a 604-hp twin-turbo V12.
  2. 2008
    • The S 63 AMG joined the US range with a 518-hp naturally aspirated M156 V8.
    • Blind Spot Assist became available as a radar-based warning system for vehicles alongside the S-Class.
  3. 2010
    • The facelift introduced revised bumpers, a more pronounced grille, LED daytime running lamps, LED rear lamps and new exterior mirrors.
    • Lane Keeping Assist, Speed Limit Assist and an upgraded Night View Assist PLUS expanded the driver-assistance range.
    • The S 400 HYBRID became the first series-production passenger car to use a lithium-ion traction battery.
  4. 2011
    • The S 63 AMG changed to the twin-turbo M157 V8 and AMG MCT transmission for the US model year.
  5. 2012
    • The S 350 BlueTEC joined the US range with AdBlue emissions treatment and standard 4MATIC.
    • The S 550 adopted the direct-injected twin-turbo M278 V8.
  6. 2013
    • The Grand Edition marked the W221 final production phase with AMG styling, 19-inch wheels and upgraded interior trim in selected markets.
W221 rear three-quarter view
Rear three-quarter view of the W221.