Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220) (1998–2002)

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220) was offered with 7 engine versions (5 gasoline, 2 diesel), from 197 to 360 hp, built 1998–2002.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class (illustrative photo) Enlarge
Production years1998–2002
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length198.3 in (5,038 mm)
Width73.0 in (1,855 mm)
Height56.9 in (1,444 mm)
Cargo volume17.7 cu ft (500 l)
Fuel tank23.2 gal (88 l)

All Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
S 280 (204 hp) Automatic1998–2002Gasoline204 hp (150 kW)199 lb-ft (270 Nm)9.5 s143 mph (230 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
S 320 (224 hp) G-TRONIC1998–2002Gasoline224 hp (165 kW)232 lb-ft (315 Nm)8.2 s149 mph (240 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
S 430 V8 (279 hp) G-TRONIC1998–2002Gasoline279 hp (205 kW)295 lb-ft (400 Nm)7.3 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
S 500 V8 (306 hp) G-TRONIC1998–2002Gasoline306 hp (225 kW)339 lb-ft (460 Nm)6.5 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
AMG S 55 (360 hp) G-TRONIC1999–2002Gasoline360 hp (265 kW)391 lb-ft (530 Nm)6 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
S 320 CDI (197 hp) G-TRONIC1999–2002Diesel197 hp (145 kW)347 lb-ft (470 Nm)8.8 s143 mph (230 km/h)Rear-wheel drive
S 400 CDI V8 (250 hp) G-TRONIC1999–2002Diesel250 hp (184 kW)413 lb-ft (560 Nm)7.8 s155 mph (250 km/h)Rear-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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