Mercedes-Benz S-Class V

Mercedes-Benz S-Class V
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The Mercedes-Benz S-Class V (2005–2013): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 147 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: W221, V221

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length5,040–5,260 mm RDW5,080–5,210 mm TC–
Width1,870–1,910 mm RDW1,870 mm TC–
Height1,470–1,500 mm RDW1,470–1,490 mm TC–
Wheelbase3,040–3,170 mm RDW3,040–3,170 mm TC3,035–3,165 mm
Front track1,600–1,604 mm ASTRA1,590 mm TC–
Rear track1,606 mm ASTRA1,580–1,590 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,780–2,110 kg RDW2,020–2,275 kg TC1,880–1,925 kg
Mass in running order1,910–3,755 kg ASTRA––
Gross vehicle weight2,505–4,200 kg ASTRA––
Towing, braked trailer2,100 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer750 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats4–5 RDW––
Doors4 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–425–453 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–3,002–3,087 L EPA–
Performance
Top speed250 km/h RDW––
Torque350–1,000 Nm ASTRA––

Tyre sizes (most common first): 245/45R18, 255/40R19, 275/40R19, 225/55R17, 225/60R16, 255/35R20, 255/45R18, 245/45R19

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at testPass rateUK averageTests
9–12 years83.7% (82.9–84.5)77.9%9,110
13 years and older79.9% (79.3–80.6)69.2%15,037

What the MOT finds

AreaThis modelUK average, same ages
Brakes34.8%33.0%
Tyres27.7%31.2%
Suspension24.2%36.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks13.6%13.5%
Lights and electrics7.4%24.6%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)6.2%10.5%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

202 complaints for model years 2006–2013. 9 crashes · 10 fires · 3 injuries

  • Electrical system 45
  • Engine 42
  • Transmission and drivetrain 33
  • Fuel system 31
  • Suspension 30

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 147 versions of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class V

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European Union 34 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2011–20133.0 L190 kW (258 PS)Diesel160–181 g/km27,800
20134.7 L335 kW (455 PS)Petrol212 g/km3,554
2011–20133.5 L225 kW (306 PS)Petrol163–183 g/km4,539
2011–20134.7 L320 kW (435 PS)Petrol227 g/km3,884
20135.5 L430 kW (585 PS)Petrol242 g/km316
20133.0 L–Other fuel155 g/km216
2011–20132.1 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel148–150 g/km1,602
2011–20136.0 L463 kW (630 PS)Petrol334 g/km86
2010–2013––Diesel164–208 g/km120
20134.7 L–Other fuel215 g/km42
20133.5 L–Other fuel154 g/km36
2011–20135.5 L380 kW (517 PS)Petrol330–334 g/km261
2011–20135.5 L420 kW (571 PS)Petrol244 g/km430
2011–20133.5 L205 kW (279 PS)Petrol188–189 g/km376
2011–20125.5 L400 kW (544 PS)Petrol244 g/km96
2010–2012––Petrol203–216 g/km118
20113.0 L173 kW (235 PS)Diesel204 g/km518
20115.5 L285 kW (387 PS)Petrol263 g/km92
20113.5 L200 kW (272 PS)Petrol238 g/km66
20113.0 L155 kW (211 PS)Diesel203 g/km48
20113.5 L205 kW (279 PS)Electric188 g/km32
20103.0 L–Diesel199 g/km10,923
20103.5 L–Petrol218 g/km4,096
20105.5 L–Petrol265 g/km2,711
20104.7 L–Petrol247 g/km474
20104.0 L–Diesel243 g/km426
20105.5 L–Petrol336 g/km282
20106.2 L–Petrol346 g/km232
20103.5 L–Electric188 g/km162
20106.0 L–Petrol344 g/km122
2010––Other fuel231 g/km92
20102.1 L–Diesel150 g/km40
20105.5 L–Petrol268 g/km36
20103.2 L–Diesel212 g/km14

United Kingdom 60 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2013S 350 BLUETEC with 17" and 18" rear wheels3.0 LDieselAutomatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC164 g/km
2013S 350 BLUETEC with 19" and 20" rear wheels3.0 LDieselAutomatic6.4 L/100 km NEDC168 g/km
2013S 350 with 17" & 18" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop3.5 LPetrolAutomatic7.6–7.7 L/100 km NEDC177–179 g/km
2013S 350 with 19" & 20" rear wheels ECO Start/Stop3.5 LPetrolAutomatic7.9–8.0 L/100 km NEDC184–186 g/km
2013S 500 with 18" rear wheels4.7 LPetrolAutomatic9.4 L/100 km NEDC219 g/km
2013S 500 with 19" & 20" rear wheels4.7 LPetrolAutomatic9.6 L/100 km NEDC224 g/km
2013S 63 AMG with 19" and 20" rear wheels5.5 LPetrolAutomatic10.5 L/100 km NEDC244 g/km
2013S 600 with 19" & 20" rear wheels5.5 LPetrolAutomatic14.2 L/100 km NEDC332 g/km
2013S 65 AMG with 20" rear wheels6.0 LPetrolAutomatic14.3 L/100 km NEDC334 g/km
2012S 350 BLUETEC with 17 inch/18 inch rear wheels3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic6.2 L/100 km NEDC164 g/km
2012S 350 BLUETEC with 19 inch/20 inch rear wheels3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic6.4 L/100 km NEDC168 g/km
2012S 350 with 17 inch & 18 inch rear wheels ECO Start/Stop3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic7.7 L/100 km NEDC179 g/km
2012S 350 with 19 inch & 20 inch rear wheels ECO Start/Stop3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic7.9–8.0 L/100 km NEDC184–186 g/km
2012S 350 with 17 & 18 inch rear wheels ECO Start/Stop3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic7.6 L/100 km NEDC177 g/km
2012S 500 with 18 inch rear wheels4.7 LPetrol7-speed automatic9.4 L/100 km NEDC219 g/km
2012S 500 with 19 & 20 inch rear wheels4.7 LPetrol7-speed automatic9.6 L/100 km NEDC224 g/km
2012S 63 AMG with 19 inch & 20 inch rear wheels5.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic10.5 L/100 km NEDC244 g/km
2012S 600 with 19 inch & 20 inch rear wheels5.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic14.2 L/100 km NEDC332 g/km
2012S 65 AMG with 20 inch rear wheels6.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic14.3 L/100 km NEDC334 g/km
2007–2010S320 L CDI 255/275 Tyres at rear3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic8.6 L/100 km NEDC228 g/km
2009–2010S320 CDI with DPF 235 Tyres at rear3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic7.6–8.3 L/100 km NEDC199–220 g/km
2009–2010S320 CDI with DPF 255/275 Tyres at rear3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic7.6–8.5 L/100 km NEDC201–225 g/km
2009–2010S320 L CDI 235 Tyres at rear · S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY with 235/55 17" rear wheels3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic7.7 L/100 km NEDC202 g/km
2009–2010S320 L CDI 255/275 Tyres at rear · S 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY with 255/45 or 275/45 18" or 275/40 19" or 275/35 20" rear wheels3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic7.7 L/100 km NEDC204 g/km
2007–2010S320 L CDI 235 Tyres at rear3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic6.4–8.4 L/100 km NEDC223 g/km
2007–2010S350 L 235 Tyres at rear · S350 235 Tyres at rear3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic10.1 L/100 km NEDC242 g/km
2007–2010S350 L 255/275 Tyres at rear · S350 255/275 Tyres at rear3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic10.3 L/100 km NEDC247 g/km
2010S 350 with 235/55 17" or 255/45 18" rear wheels3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic10.0 L/100 km NEDC234 g/km
2010S 350 with 275/45 18" rear wheels3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic10.1 L/100 km NEDC236 g/km
2010S 350 with 275/40 19" or 275/35 20" rear wheels3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic10.2 L/100 km NEDC237 g/km
2010S 500 with 255/45 18" rear wheels5.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic11.1 L/100 km NEDC260 g/km
2010S 500 with 275/45 18" rear wheels5.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic11.2 L/100 km NEDC262 g/km
2010S 500 with 275/40 19" or 275/35 20" rear wheels5.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic11.3 L/100 km NEDC264 g/km
2007–2010S500 L 235 Tyres at rear5.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic11.8 L/100 km NEDC281 g/km
2007–2010S500 L 255/275 Tyres at rear5.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic12.0 L/100 km NEDC286 g/km
2007–2010S500 235 Tyres at rear5.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic11.7 L/100 km NEDC279 g/km
2007–2010S500 255/275 Tyres at rear5.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic11.9 L/100 km NEDC283 g/km
2010S 600 with 275/45 18" or 275/40 19" or 275/35 20" rear wheels5.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic14.3 L/100 km NEDC340 g/km
2007–2010S600 L 275 Tyres at rear5.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic14.3 L/100 km NEDC340 g/km
2010S 65 AMG with 275/40 19" or 275/35 20" rear wheels6.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic14.5 L/100 km NEDC346 g/km
2009–2010S65 AMG L 275 Tyres at rear · S 65 AMG L 275 Tyres at rear6.2 LPetrol7-speed automatic14.8 L/100 km NEDC355 g/km
2010S 63 AMG with 275/40 19" or 275/35 20" rear wheels6.2 LPetrol7-speed automatic14.5 L/100 km NEDC347 g/km
2007–2010S63 AMG LWB 275 Tyres at rear · S63 AMG SWB 275 Tyres at rear6.2 LPetrol7-speed automatic14.9 L/100 km NEDC355 g/km
2008–2009S280 235 Tyres at rear3.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic9.9 L/100 km NEDC237 g/km
2008–2009S280 255/275 Tyres at rear3.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic10.1 L/100 km NEDC242 g/km
2007–2008S320 CDI 235 Tyres at rear3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic8.3 L/100 km NEDC220 g/km
2007–2008S320 CDI 245/275 Tyres at rear3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic8.5 L/100 km NEDC225 g/km
2007–2008S65 AMG 275 Tyres at rear6.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic14.8 L/100 km NEDC355 g/km
2006S2802.8 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.1 L/100 km NEDC266 g/km
2006S3203.2 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.1 L/100 km NEDC266 g/km
2006S320 CDI EU33.2 LDiesel5-speed automatic7.7 L/100 km NEDC204 g/km
2006S320 CDI EU43.2 LDiesel5-speed automatic7.9 L/100 km NEDC209 g/km
2006S3503.7 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.1 L/100 km NEDC266 g/km
2006S4304.3 LPetrol7-speed automatic10.9 L/100 km NEDC263 g/km
2006S5005.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.9 L/100 km NEDC285 g/km
2006S500 (ZEV)5.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic11.9 L/100 km NEDC285 g/km
2006S5005.0 LPetrol7-speed automatic11.4 L/100 km NEDC270 g/km
2006S55 AMG5.4 LPetrol5-speed automatic13.2 L/100 km NEDC317 g/km
2006S6005.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic14.8 L/100 km NEDC355 g/km
2006S65 AMG6.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic14.9 L/100 km NEDC357 g/km

France 27 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2012–2013S 250 CDI BERLINE BVA7 FAP–150 kW (204 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic5.5–5.8 L/100 km NEDC146–151 g/km
2012–2013S 350 BLUETEC BERLINE BVA7 FAP–190 kW (258 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic6.2–6.4 L/100 km NEDC164–168 g/km
2012–2013S 350 BLUETEC LIMOUSINE BVA7 FAP–190 kW (258 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic5.6–6.4 L/100 km NEDC148–168 g/km
2013S 350 BLUETEC 4MATIC BVA7 FAP–190 kW (258 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic5.5–7.4 L/100 km NEDC146–195 g/km
2013S 350 BLUETEC 4MATIC LIMOUSINE BVA7 FAP–190 kW (258 PS)Diesel7-speed automatic7.3–7.4 L/100 km NEDC193–195 g/km
2013S 400 HYBRID BERLINE BVA7–205 kW (279 PS)Hybrid7-speed automatic7.9–8.1 L/100 km NEDC186–189 g/km
2013S 400 HYBRID LIMOUSINE BVA7–205 kW (279 PS)Hybrid7-speed automatic8.0–8.2 L/100 km NEDC188–191 g/km
2012–2013S 350 BERLINE BVA7–225 kW (306 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic7.6–7.9 L/100 km NEDC177–184 g/km
2012–2013S 350 BERLINE 4MATIC BVA7–225 kW (306 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic8.1–8.3 L/100 km NEDC189–193 g/km
2012–2013S 350 LIMOUSINE BVA7–225 kW (306 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic7.7–8.0 L/100 km NEDC179–186 g/km
2012–2013S 350 4MATIC LIMOUSINE BVA7–225 kW (306 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic8.1–8.3 L/100 km NEDC189–193 g/km
2013S 400 HYBRID BERLINE BVA7–225 kW (306 PS)Hybrid7-speed automatic6.3–6.8 L/100 km NEDC147–159 g/km
2013S 400 HYBRID LIMOUSINE BVA7–225 kW (306 PS)Hybrid7-speed automatic6.3–6.8 L/100 km NEDC147–159 g/km
2012–2013S 500 LIMOUSINE BVA7–320 kW (435 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic9.4–9.6 L/100 km NEDC219–224 g/km
2012–2013S 500 LIMOUSINE 4MATIC BVA7–320 kW (435 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic9.9 L/100 km NEDC230–231 g/km
2012–2013S 500 BERLINE BVA7–320 kW (435 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic9.4–9.6 L/100 km NEDC219–224 g/km
2012–2013S 500 4MATIC BERLINE BVA7–320 kW (435 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic9.8 L/100 km NEDC228–229 g/km
2013S 500 BERLINE BVA7–335 kW (455 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic8.6–9.1 L/100 km NEDC199–213 g/km
2013S 500 LIMOUSINE BVA7–335 kW (455 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic8.6–9.1 L/100 km NEDC199–213 g/km
2012–2013S 600 LIMOUSINE BVA5–380 kW (517 PS)Petrol5-speed automatic14.1–14.2 L/100 km NEDC329–332 g/km
2012–2013S 63 AMG BVA7 · S 63 AMG BERLINE BVA7–400 kW (544 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic10.5 L/100 km NEDC244 g/km
2012–2013S 63 AMG BVA7 · S 63 AMG LIMOUSINE BVA7–400 kW (544 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic10.5 L/100 km NEDC244 g/km
2012–2013S 63 AMG BVA7 · S 63 AMG BERLINE BVA7–420 kW (571 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic10.5 L/100 km NEDC244 g/km
2012–2013S 63 AMG BVA7 · S 63 AMG LIMOUSINE BVA7–420 kW (571 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic10.5 L/100 km NEDC244 g/km
2012–2013S 65 AMG BVA5 · S 65 AMG LIMOUSINE BVA5–463 kW (630 PS)Petrol5-speed automatic14.3 L/100 km NEDC334 g/km
2012S 400 HYBRID LIMOUSINE BVA7–205 kW (279 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic8.0–8.2 L/100 km NEDC188–191 g/km
2012S 400 HYBRID BERLINE BVA7–205 kW (279 PS)Petrol7-speed automatic7.9–8.1 L/100 km NEDC186–189 g/km

United States 17 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
20133.5 LHybrid7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA258 g/km
2012–2013SIDI4.7 LPetrol7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291–298 g/km
2012–2013SIDI4.7 LPetrol7-speed automaticFour-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307–311 g/km
2011–2013SIDI5.5 LPetrol7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307–311 g/km
2011–20135.5 LPetrol5-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA386–394 g/km
2011–20136.0 LPetrol5-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA368–394 g/km
2010–2012PR3.5 LHybrid7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA263 g/km
2010–2012PR · SIDI5.5 LPetrol7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
2010–2011PR5.5 LPetrol7-speed automaticFour-wheel drive17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA325 g/km
2008–2010EMS 2MODE CLKUP · PR6.0 LPetrol5-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
2010PR6.3 LPetrol7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
2007–2009EMS 2MODE CLKUP5.5 LPetrol7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA325–345 g/km
2007–2009EMS 2MODE CLKUP5.5 LPetrol7-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive16–17 MPG (13.8–14.7 L/100 km) EPA325–345 g/km
2008–2009EMS 2MODE CLKUP6.2 LPetrol7-speed automaticRear-wheel drive13 MPG (18.1 L/100 km) EPA425 g/km
2006–2007EMS 2MODE CLKUP6.0 LPetrol5-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
2006EMS 2MODE CLKUP3.7 LPetrol5-speed automaticRear-wheel drive18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA307 g/km
2005–2006EMS 2MODE CLKUP5.4 LPetrol5-speed automaticRear-wheel drive15–16 MPG (14.7–15.7 L/100 km) EPA345–368 g/km

Canada 9 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2012–2013Full-size3.0 LDiesel7-speed automatic9.8 L/100 km 5-cycle265 g/km
2010–2013Full-size3.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic11.0–11.2 L/100 km 5-cycle253–258 g/km
2008–2013Full-size4.7 LPetrol7-speed automatic13.1–13.8 L/100 km 5-cycle301–317 g/km
2008–2013Full-size5.5 LPetrol5-speed automatic16.6–17.7 L/100 km 5-cycle382–407 g/km
2007–2013Full-size5.5 LPetrol7-speed automatic13.3–14.6 L/100 km 5-cycle306–336 g/km
2006–2013Full-size6.0 LPetrol5-speed automatic16.2–18.1 L/100 km 5-cycle373–416 g/km
2008–2010Full-size6.2 LPetrol7-speed automatic17.3–17.5 L/100 km 5-cycle398–403 g/km
2005–2006Full-size4.3 LPetrol7-speed automatic12.7 L/100 km 5-cycle292 g/km
2005–2006Full-size5.4 LPetrol5-speed automatic15.1–15.2 L/100 km 5-cycle347–350 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.