Free Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221) VIN Decoder
Look up available Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221) vehicle details and compare engine, transmission and body variants. The results depend on the VIN and market; the catalog does not confirm a car’s exact factory equipment. 39 listed variants. Free, no registration.
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221) specs by variant
All 39 listed variants, grouped by fuel and gearbox. Open a group and compare the listed years, engine, power and emissions. On a small screen, scroll the table sideways.
Petrol · AUTOMATIC 22 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 V8 L 7AT RWD (517 HP) | 2009–2013 | Petrol | 5.5 L | 510 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 500 V8 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7AT AWD (435 HP) | 2009–2013 | Petrol | 4.7 L | 429 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
| 500 V8 BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC L 7AT AWD (435 HP) | 2009–2013 | Petrol | 4.7 L | 429 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
| 500 V8 BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT RWD (435 HP) | 2009–2013 | Petrol | 4.7 L | 429 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 500 V8 BlueEFFICIENCY L 7AT RWD (435 HP) | 2009–2013 | Petrol | 4.7 L | 429 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 500 V8 7AT (387 HP) | 2009–2013 | Petrol | 5.5 L | 382 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 500 V8 L 7AT RWD (387 HP) | 2009–2013 | Petrol | 5.5 L | 382 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 450 V8 7AT RWD (340 HP) | 2009–2013 | Petrol | 4.7 L | 335 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 450 V8 L 7AT RWD (340 HP) | 2009–2013 | Petrol | 4.7 L | 335 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 350 V6 BlueEFFICENCY 4MATIC 7AT AWD (306 HP) | 2009–2013 | Petrol | 3.5 L | 302 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
| 350 V6 BlueEFFICENCY 4MATIC L 7AT AWD (306 HP) | 2009–2013 | Petrol | 3.5 L | 302 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
| 350 V6 BlueEFFICENCY 7AT RWD (306 HP) | 2009–2013 | Petrol | 3.5 L | 302 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 350 V6 BlueEFFICENCY L 7AT RWD (306 HP) | 2009–2013 | Petrol | 3.5 L | 302 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 350 V6 7AT RWD (272 HP) | 2009–2013 | Petrol | 3.5 L | 268 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 350 V6 L 7AT RWD (272 HP) | 2009–2013 | Petrol | 3.5 L | 268 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 600 V8 5AT RWD (517 HP) | 2005–? | Petrol | 5.5 L | 510 bhp | AUTOMATIC 5sp | RWD | — |
| 500 Lang 7AT RWD (387 HP) | 2005–? | Petrol | 5.5 L | 382 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 500 V8 7AT RWD (387 HP) | 2005–? | Petrol | 5.5 L | 382 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 450 V8 7AT RWD (340 HP) | 2005–? | Petrol | 4.7 L | 335 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 450 V8 Lang 7AT RWD (340 HP) | 2005–? | Petrol | 4.7 L | 335 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 350 V6 7AT RWD (272 HP) | 2005–? | Petrol | 3.5 L | 268 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 350 V6 Lang 7AT RWD (272 HP) | 2005–? | Petrol | 3.5 L | 268 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
Diesel · AUTOMATIC 15 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 450 V8 CDI 7AT RWD (420 HP) | 2009–2013 | Diesel | 4.0 L | 315 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 450 V8 CDI L 7AT RWD (420 HP) | 2009–2013 | Diesel | 4.0 L | 315 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 350 V6 BlueTEC 4MATIC 7AT AWD (258 HP) | 2009–2013 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 255 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
| 350 V6 BlueTEC 4MATIC L 7AT AWD (258 HP) | 2009–2013 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 255 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
| 350 V6 BlueTEC 7AT RWD (258 HP) | 2009–2013 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 255 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 350 V6 BlueTEC L 7AT RWD (258 HP) | 2009–2013 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 255 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 350 V6 CDI 4MATIC 7AT AWD (235 HP) | 2009–2013 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 232 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
| 350 V6 CDI 4MATIC L 7AT AWD (235 HP) | 2009–2013 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 232 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | — | — |
| 350 V6 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT RWD (235 HP) | 2009–2013 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 232 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 350 V6 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY L 7AT RWD (235 HP) | 2009–2013 | Diesel | 3.0 L | 232 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 7AT RWD (204 HP) | 2009–2013 | Diesel | 2.1 L | 201 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 420 V8 CDI 7AT RWD (320 HP) | 2005–? | Diesel | 4.0 L | 315 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 420 V8 CDI Lang 7AT RWD (320 HP) | 2005–? | Diesel | 4.0 L | 315 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 320 V6 CDI 7AT RWD (235 HP) | 2005–? | Diesel | 3.0 L | 232 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 320 V6 CDI Lang 7AT RWD (235 HP) | 2005–? | Diesel | 3.0 L | 232 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
Fuel not listed · AUTOMATIC 2 variants
| Variant | Listed years | Fuel | Engine | Power | Gearbox | Drive | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 400 HYBRID 7AT RWD (299 HP) | 2009–2013 | — | 3.5 L | 275 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
| 400 HYBRID L 7AT RWD (299 HP) | 2009–2013 | — | 3.5 L | 275 bhp | AUTOMATIC 7sp | RWD | — |
Specification reference from cardata.wiki. A question mark means a year boundary is missing from the source, not that production continues. An empty field means the source did not provide that value. Confirm the fitted engine, transmission and equipment against the car’s documents. How specification matching works.
Reading your Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221) result
These examples apply to supported Mercedes-Benz VINs with a numeric model code in positions 4–6. US-market letter-based formats are decoded through other available sources.
Read the numeric model code
In the supported European layout, positions 4–6 contain the Baumuster model code. Our decoder uses it to identify a model family and, when mapped, a chassis generation. The shorter code does not establish all engine or equipment details.
Position 10 is not always a year
Our decoder leaves the year unknown for the European numeric-code layout instead of treating position 10 as a model year. Some US-market Mercedes-Benz VINs use the North American year format. A generation date range is not the individual car’s build date.
Use the build record for factory options
A C-Class or E-Class name can cover several bodies, engines and production generations. Compare the chassis, year and body with the registration documents. For an exact equipment list, ask for the manufacturer’s build record or data card; the open specification catalog does not replace it.
| Code | Model family | Mapped generation |
|---|---|---|
| 221 | S-Class | W221 |
These are supported pattern examples, not a complete list of VIN formats or a manufacturer build record. A matching model family does not confirm an individual car’s trim.
How we match sources and handle missing data. For US-market vehicles, compare NHTSA’s VIN decoder and VIN-specific recall lookup. For other markets, confirm campaigns with the manufacturer or an authorised repairer.
Using the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221) specifications
Start with the car’s year, body and engine, then compare the matching row. Several variants may share a model name while differing in power, transmission or drive layout. If the advert conflicts with the registration or manufacturer documents, resolve the mismatch before relying on the specifications. A VIN lookup can help narrow the comparison, but does not replace a build record or inspection.
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