Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221)

Mercedes-Benz S (W221)
Overview
ManufacturerDaimlerChrysler (2005–2007)
Daimler AG (2007–2013)
ProductionJuly 2004[1] – June 2013
Model years
  • 2006–2013 (Worldwide)
  • 2007–2013 (Canada & US)
Assembly
DesignerGorden Wagener (2001)
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size luxury car (F)
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFront engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
RelatedMercedes-Benz CL-Class (C216)
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor20 hp (15 kW) Additional AC permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrainFHEV (Parallel Hybrid) (S400 Hybrid)
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,035 mm (119.5 in)
3,165 mm (124.6 in) (LWB)
4,315 mm (169.9 in) (Pullman)
Length2006–08 SWB: 5,076 mm (199.8 in)
since 2009 SWB: 5,079 mm (200.0 in)
2006–08 LWB: 5,208 mm (205.0 in)
since 2009 LWB: 5,218 mm (205.4 in)
Width2006–08: 1,871 mm (73.7 in)
since 2009 1,872 mm (73.7 in)
BlueHybrid: 83.3 in (2,116 mm)
Height1,473 mm (58.0 in)
Curb weightfrom 1,955 kg (4,310 lb) [S 320 CDI]
to 2,270 kg (5,000 lb) [S 65 AMG]
Chronology
PredecessorMercedes-Benz S-Class (W220)
SuccessorMercedes-Benz S-Class (W222)[3]

The Mercedes-Benz W221 is a chassis code of the fifth generation S-Class, produced from August 2005 until June 2013. The W221 S-Class was unveiled at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show[4] as the successor of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220) and the predecessor of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222).

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  2. ^ "EGA". Egasae.com. Archived from the original on 2019-11-11. Retrieved 2010-09-26.
  3. ^ Vijayenthiran, Viknesh (28 November 2011). "Daimler To Axe Maybach By 2013: Report". Motor Authority.
  4. ^ "Mercedes-Benz at the International Motor Show: World premiere of the new S Class". Media.daimler.com. 2005-09-12. Archived from the original on 2012-02-26. Retrieved 2010-09-26.