Mercedes-Benz S-Class IX (W221) photos

2005 — 2013 · sedan
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About this generation

Ninth generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221), produced from 2005 to 2013 featuring imposing styling and Night View Assist technology.

The ninth-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221) premiered at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2005. Reverting to a more commanding road presence with flared wheel arches and a sculpted trunk, the W221 was produced in standard (W221) and long-wheelbase (V221) sedan configurations. Inside, the cabin debuted a dual-screen digital instrument and infotainment architecture controlled via a central COMAND dial, accompanied by a column-mounted DIRECT SELECT gear lever. Innovative driver aids included Night View Assist with infrared optics and DISTRONIC PLUS radar cruise control.

Engine options featured M272 V6, M273/M278 V8, and M275 twin-turbo V12 powertrains alongside frugal four-cylinder and V6/V8 CDI diesels. The S 400 Hybrid debuted in 2009 as the world's first production series hybrid with a lithium-ion battery. Performance AMG models included the S 63 AMG (initially 6.2L naturally aspirated, later 5.5L biturbo V8) and the formidable S 65 AMG V12 biturbo. A 2009 mid-cycle update introduced full LED exterior lighting, lane-keeping assistance, SplitView dual-view monitors, and direct-injection gasoline engines.

Specifications

53 in 2 body styles

Sedan W221 25 specifications

5076 mm199.8 in
Length
1871 mm73.7 in
Width
1473 mm58.0 in
Height
3035 mm119.5 in
Wheelbase
560 l19.8 cu ft
Trunk
Petrol
S 280
228hp(170 kW)
3.0 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.2 s
2006–2009
Torque
300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed
245 km/h (152 mph)
Displacement
2996 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M272KE30
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1885 kg (4156 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
220 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
S 300
228hp(170 kW)
3.0 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.2 s
2009–2013
Torque
300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed
245 km/h (152 mph)
Displacement
2996 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M272KE30
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1885 kg (4156 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
220 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
S 350
268hp(200 kW)
3.5 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.3 s
2005–2011
Torque
350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
3498 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M272KE35
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1880 kg (4145 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
242 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
S 350 4MATIC
268hp(200 kW)
3.5 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.3 s
2007–2011
Torque
350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
3498 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M272KE35
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1945 kg (4288 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
10.4 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
249 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY
302hp(225 kW)
3.5 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.9 s
2011–2013
Torque
370 Nm (273 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
3498 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M276DE35
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1910 kg (4211 lb)
Fuel tank
83 l (21.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption
7.6 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
177 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC
302hp(225 kW)
3.5 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.1 s
2011–2013
Torque
370 Nm (273 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
3498 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M276DE35
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1975 kg (4354 lb)
Fuel tank
83 l (21.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption
8.0 l/100 km (29 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
189 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
S 450
335hp(250 kW)
4.7 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 5.9 s
2006–2011
Torque
460 Nm (339 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
4663 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M273KE46
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1940 kg (4277 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
11.2 l/100 km (21 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
267 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
S 450 4MATIC
335hp(250 kW)
4.7 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 5.9 s
2006–2011
Torque
460 Nm (339 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
4663 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M273KE46
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2010 kg (4431 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
11.3 l/100 km (21 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
271 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
S 500
382hp(285 kW)
5.5 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 5.4 s
2005–2011
Torque
530 Nm (391 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
5461 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M273KE55
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1955 kg (4310 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
11.7 l/100 km (20 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
279 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
S 500 4MATIC
382hp(285 kW)
5.5 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 5.4 s
2006–2011
Torque
530 Nm (391 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
5461 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M273KE55
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2025 kg (4464 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
11.8 l/100 km (20 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
281 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY
429hp(320 kW)
4.7 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 5.0 s
2011–2013
Torque
700 Nm (516 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
4663 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M278DE46AL
Aspiration
twin-turbo
Curb weight
2010 kg (4431 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
219 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC
429hp(320 kW)
4.7 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 5.0 s
2011–2013
Torque
700 Nm (516 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
4663 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M278DE46AL
Aspiration
twin-turbo
Curb weight
2075 kg (4575 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
230 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
S 63 AMG
518hp(386 kW)
6.2 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 4.6 s
2006–2010
Torque
630 Nm (465 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
6208 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M156E63
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2070 kg (4564 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
14.9 l/100 km (16 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
355 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
S 63 AMG
536hp(400 kW)
5.5 l automated manual RWD 0–100 4.5 s
2010–2013
Torque
800 Nm (590 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
5461 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M157DE55AL
Aspiration
twin-turbo
Curb weight
2120 kg (4674 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
10.5 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
244 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
S 63 AMG Performance Package
563hp(420 kW)
5.5 l automated manual RWD 0–100 4.4 s
2010–2013
Torque
900 Nm (664 lb-ft)
Top speed
300 km/h (186 mph)
Displacement
5461 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M157DE55AL
Aspiration
twin-turbo
Curb weight
2120 kg (4674 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
10.5 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
244 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
Diesel
S 250 CDI
201hp(150 kW)
2.1 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.2 s
2011–2013
Torque
500 Nm (369 lb-ft)
Top speed
240 km/h (149 mph)
Displacement
2143 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
OM651DE22LA
Aspiration
twin-turbo
Curb weight
1970 kg (4343 lb)
Fuel tank
83 l (21.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption
5.7 l/100 km (41 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
149 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
S 320 CDI
232hp(173 kW)
3.0 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.5 s
2005–2009
Torque
540 Nm (398 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
2987 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
OM642DE30LA
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1955 kg (4310 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
8.3 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
220 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
S 320 CDI 4MATIC
232hp(173 kW)
3.0 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.8 s
2006–2009
Torque
540 Nm (398 lb-ft)
Top speed
245 km/h (152 mph)
Displacement
2987 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
OM642DE30LA
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
2025 kg (4464 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
232 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
S 350 CDI
232hp(173 kW)
3.0 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.8 s
2009–2010
Torque
540 Nm (398 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
2987 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
OM642DE30LA
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1955 kg (4310 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
7.6 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
199 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
S 350 CDI 4MATIC
232hp(173 kW)
3.0 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.8 s
2009–2011
Torque
540 Nm (398 lb-ft)
Top speed
245 km/h (152 mph)
Displacement
2987 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
OM642DE30LA
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
2025 kg (4464 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
8.0 l/100 km (29 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
211 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
S 350 CDI BlueTEC
255hp(190 kW)
3.0 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.1 s
2010–2013
Torque
620 Nm (457 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
2987 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
OM642LSDE30LA
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1995 kg (4398 lb)
Fuel tank
83 l (21.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption
6.2 l/100 km (38 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
164 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 6
S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC
255hp(190 kW)
3.0 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.3 s
2011–2013
Torque
620 Nm (457 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
2987 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
OM642LSDE30LA
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
2075 kg (4575 lb)
Fuel tank
83 l (21.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption
7.0 l/100 km (34 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
185 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 6
S 420 CDI
315hp(235 kW)
4.0 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.6 s
2006–2009
Torque
730 Nm (538 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
3996 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
OM629DE40LA
Aspiration
twin-turbo
Curb weight
2095 kg (4619 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
247 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
S 450 CDI
315hp(235 kW)
4.0 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.6 s
2009–2010
Torque
730 Nm (538 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
3996 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
OM629DE40LA
Aspiration
twin-turbo
Curb weight
2115 kg (4663 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
9.1 l/100 km (26 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
240 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
Hybrid
S 400 HYBRID
275hp(205 kW)
3.5 l 0.9 kWh 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.2 s
2009–2013
Torque
350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
3498 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M272KE35
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1955 kg (4310 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Battery
0.9 kWh
Fuel consumption
7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
186 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5

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Long Sedan V221 28 specifications

5206 mm205.0 in
Length
1871 mm73.7 in
Width
1473 mm58.0 in
Height
3165 mm124.6 in
Wheelbase
560 l19.8 cu ft
Trunk
Petrol
S 280 Lang
228hp(170 kW)
3.0 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.3 s
2006–2009
Torque
300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed
245 km/h (152 mph)
Displacement
2996 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M272KE30
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1930 kg (4255 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
10.4 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
247 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
S 300 Lang
228hp(170 kW)
3.0 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.2 s
2009–2013
Torque
300 Nm (221 lb-ft)
Top speed
245 km/h (152 mph)
Displacement
2996 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M272KE30
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1935 kg (4266 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
240 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
S 350 Lang
268hp(200 kW)
3.5 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.3 s
2005–2011
Torque
350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
3498 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M272KE35
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1955 kg (4310 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
10.1 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
242 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
S 350 4MATIC Lang
268hp(200 kW)
3.5 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.3 s
2007–2011
Torque
350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
3498 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M272KE35
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2020 kg (4453 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
10.3 l/100 km (23 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
247 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Lang
302hp(225 kW)
3.5 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.9 s
2011–2013
Torque
370 Nm (273 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
3498 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M276DE35
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
1975 kg (4354 lb)
Fuel tank
83 l (21.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption
7.6 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
177 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
S 350 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC Lang
302hp(225 kW)
3.5 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 6.9 s
2011–2013
Torque
370 Nm (273 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
3498 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M276DE35
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2045 kg (4508 lb)
Fuel tank
83 l (21.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption
8.2 l/100 km (29 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
193 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
S 450 Lang
335hp(250 kW)
4.7 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 5.9 s
2006–2011
Torque
460 Nm (339 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
4663 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M273KE46
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2015 kg (4442 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
11.2 l/100 km (21 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
267 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
S 450 4MATIC Lang
335hp(250 kW)
4.7 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 5.9 s
2006–2011
Torque
460 Nm (339 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
4663 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M273KE46
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2085 kg (4597 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
11.3 l/100 km (21 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
270 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
S 500 Lang
382hp(285 kW)
5.5 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 5.4 s
2005–2011
Torque
530 Nm (391 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
5461 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M273KE55
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2040 kg (4497 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
11.7 l/100 km (20 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
279 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
S 500 4MATIC Lang
382hp(285 kW)
5.5 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 5.4 s
2006–2011
Torque
530 Nm (391 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
5461 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M273KE55
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2110 kg (4652 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
11.9 l/100 km (20 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
283 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY Lang
429hp(320 kW)
4.7 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 5.0 s
2011–2013
Torque
700 Nm (516 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
4663 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M278DE46AL
Aspiration
twin-turbo
Curb weight
2010 kg (4431 lb)
Fuel tank
83 l (21.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption
9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
219 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
S 500 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC Lang
429hp(320 kW)
4.7 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 5.0 s
2011–2013
Torque
700 Nm (516 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
4663 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M278DE46AL
Aspiration
twin-turbo
Curb weight
2075 kg (4575 lb)
Fuel tank
83 l (21.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption
9.9 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
230 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
S 600 Lang
510hp(380 kW)
5.5 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 4.6 s
2006–2013
Torque
830 Nm (612 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
5513 cc
Cylinders
12
Engine
M275KE55AL
Aspiration
twin-turbo
Curb weight
2180 kg (4806 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
14.1 l/100 km (17 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
329 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
S 63 AMG Lang
518hp(386 kW)
6.2 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 4.6 s
2006–2010
Torque
630 Nm (465 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
6208 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M156E63
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2070 kg (4564 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
14.9 l/100 km (16 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
355 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
S 63 AMG Lang
536hp(400 kW)
5.5 l automated manual RWD 0–100 4.5 s
2010–2013
Torque
800 Nm (590 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
5461 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M157DE55AL
Aspiration
twin-turbo
Curb weight
2075 kg (4575 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
10.5 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
244 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
S 63 AMG Performance Package Lang
563hp(420 kW)
5.5 l automated manual RWD 0–100 4.4 s
2010–2013
Torque
900 Nm (664 lb-ft)
Top speed
300 km/h (186 mph)
Displacement
5461 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
M157DE55AL
Aspiration
twin-turbo
Curb weight
2075 kg (4575 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
10.5 l/100 km (22 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
244 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
S 65 AMG
603hp(450 kW)
6.0 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 4.4 s
2006–2010
Torque
1000 Nm (738 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
5980 cc
Cylinders
12
Engine
M275E60AL
Aspiration
twin-turbo
Curb weight
2260 kg (4982 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
14.8 l/100 km (16 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
357 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
S 65 AMG
621hp(463 kW)
6.0 l 5-speed automatic RWD 0–100 4.4 s
2010–2013
Torque
1000 Nm (738 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
5980 cc
Cylinders
12
Engine
M275E60AL
Aspiration
twin-turbo
Curb weight
2275 kg (5016 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
14.3 l/100 km (16 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
334 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
Diesel
S 250 CDI Lang
201hp(150 kW)
2.1 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 8.2 s
2011–2013
Torque
500 Nm (369 lb-ft)
Top speed
240 km/h (149 mph)
Displacement
2143 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
OM651DE22LA
Aspiration
twin-turbo
Curb weight
1970 kg (4343 lb)
Fuel tank
83 l (21.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption
5.8 l/100 km (41 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
152 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
S 320 CDI Lang
232hp(173 kW)
3.0 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.8 s
2005–2009
Torque
540 Nm (398 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
2987 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
OM642DE30LA
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
2000 kg (4409 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
8.4 l/100 km (28 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
223 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
S 320 CDI 4MATIC Lang
232hp(173 kW)
3.0 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.8 s
2006–2009
Torque
540 Nm (398 lb-ft)
Top speed
245 km/h (152 mph)
Displacement
2987 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
OM642DE30LA
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
2070 kg (4564 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
234 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
S 350 CDI Lang
232hp(173 kW)
3.0 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.8 s
2009–2010
Torque
540 Nm (398 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
2987 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
OM642DE30LA
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
2005 kg (4420 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
7.6 l/100 km (31 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
199 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
S 350 CDI 4MATIC Lang
232hp(173 kW)
3.0 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.8 s
2009–2011
Torque
540 Nm (398 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
2987 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
OM642DE30LA
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
2075 kg (4575 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
8.0 l/100 km (29 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
211 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
S 350 CDI BlueTEC Lang
255hp(190 kW)
3.0 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.1 s
2010–2013
Torque
620 Nm (457 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
2987 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
OM642LSDE30LA
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
2025 kg (4464 lb)
Fuel tank
83 l (21.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption
6.8 l/100 km (35 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
177 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 6
S 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Lang
255hp(190 kW)
3.0 l 7-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.1 s
2011–2013
Torque
620 Nm (457 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
2987 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
OM642LSDE30LA
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
2095 kg (4619 lb)
Fuel tank
83 l (21.9 gal US)
Fuel consumption
7.8 l/100 km (30 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
206 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 6
S 420 CDI Lang
315hp(235 kW)
4.0 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.6 s
2006–2009
Torque
730 Nm (538 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
3996 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
OM629DE40LA
Aspiration
twin-turbo
Curb weight
2190 kg (4828 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
9.4 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
249 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
S 450 CDI Lang
315hp(235 kW)
4.0 l 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 6.6 s
2009–2010
Torque
730 Nm (538 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
3996 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
OM629DE40LA
Aspiration
twin-turbo
Curb weight
2190 kg (4828 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
9.3 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
245 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 4
Hybrid
S 400 HYBRID Lang
275hp(205 kW)
3.5 l 0.9 kWh 7-speed automatic RWD 0–100 7.2 s
2009–2013
Torque
350 Nm (258 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
3498 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
M272KE35
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
2025 kg (4464 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Battery
0.9 kWh
Fuel consumption
7.9 l/100 km (30 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
186 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5

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