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← Mercedes-Benz S-Class · 1998-2005 · W220

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W220

Headline trim: S 65 AMG V12 — 612 bhp, 0-62 in 4.4s.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W220 press photo
Verdict
C
BHP
612 bhp
0–60
4.4 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
19.0 mpg
Used
£3,000-£18,000

Strengths

  • Slimmer than W140
  • AirMatic launched
  • S 65 AMG twin-turbo V12

Weaknesses

  • Rust the worst of any S-Class
  • SBC brake recall
  • Electrics troublesome

Notable tech

  • W220 platform
  • AirMatic launched
  • M275 6.0 TT V12 (S 65)
  • SBC brake-by-wire (recalled)
  • 7G-Tronic from 2003
  • Rust-prone

Common issues

  • Rust
  • AirMatic strut failures
  • SBC recall
  • Electrics

Engine derivatives

UK trims and engines offered across W220's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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S 320 V6
BHP224
Torque315 Nm
0–608.1 s
Top147 mph
MPG24 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5AT / 7AT
S 350 V6
BHP245
Torque350 Nm
0–607.8 s
Top149 mph
MPG24 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7AT
S 430 V8
BHP279
Torque400 Nm
0–606.9 s
Top155 mph
MPG19 mpg
DriveRWD / 4MATIC
Gearbox5AT / 7AT
S 500 V8
BHP306
Torque460 Nm
0–606.1 s
Top155 mph
MPG19 mpg
DriveRWD / 4MATIC
Gearbox5AT / 7AT
S 600 V12 BiTurbo
BHP493
Torque800 Nm
0–604.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG19 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5AT
S 55 AMG
BHP500
Torque700 Nm
0–604.7 s
Top155 mph
MPG20 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5AT
S 65 AMG V12 BiTurbo
BHP612
Torque1,000 Nm
0–604.4 s
Top155 mph
MPG19 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5AT
S 320 CDI V6
BHP204
Torque500 Nm
0–608.4 s
Top143 mph
MPG34 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5AT / 7AT
S 400 CDI V8
BHP250
Torque560 Nm
0–607.8 s
Top155 mph
MPG32 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox5AT