Free Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221) VIN Decoder
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2005–2013 39 variants Sedan PetrolDiesel
Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221) specs by variant
Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each S-Class (W221) variant in our database.
| Variant | 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 | — |
| 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 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
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