Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221)
| Mercedes-Benz S (W221) | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | DaimlerChrysler (2005–2007) Daimler AG (2007–2013) |
| Production | July 2004 – June 2013 |
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| Designer | Gorden Wagener (2001) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car (F) |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Related | Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (C216) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Electric motor | 20 hp (15 kW) Additional AC permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor |
| Transmission | |
| Hybrid drivetrain | FHEV (Parallel Hybrid) (S400 Hybrid) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,035 mm (119.5 in) 3,165 mm (124.6 in) (LWB) 4,315 mm (169.9 in) (Pullman) |
| Length | 2006–08 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) |
| Width | 2006–08: 1,871 mm (73.7 in) since 2009 1,872 mm (73.7 in) BlueHybrid: 83.3 in (2,116 mm) |
| Height | 1,473 mm (58.0 in) |
| Curb weight | from 1,955 kg (4,310 lb) [S 320 CDI] to 2,270 kg (5,000 lb) [S 65 AMG] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220) |
| Successor | Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222) |
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 as the successor of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220) and the predecessor of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W222).